The Obihiro Winter Festival is the central Hokkaido city of Obihiro's premier cold-season celebration, held in the city's Green Park over several days in February. Snow and ice sculptures created by local teams and visiting artists line the park paths, which are lit up with colourful illuminations each evening. The festival showcases Tokachi's agricultural heritage through food stalls serving local dairy products, Tokachi butadon (pork rice bowls), and craft beer brewed in the region. Live stage performances, bonfire gatherings, and a snow maze for children make it a community-focused event with broad appeal for family and group travellers.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Snow/Winter
- Season
- Winter
- Month
- February
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- City
- Obihiro
Highlights
- ◆Snow and ice sculptures illuminated nightly in Green Park
- ◆Tokachi local food stalls featuring butadon and dairy specialties
- ◆Live music and stage performances across the festival weekend
- ◆Snow maze and winter play zones for families
- ◆Warm community atmosphere distinct from Sapporo's mega-festivals