Held annually since 1950, the Sapporo Snow Festival draws around two million visitors over seven days. Giant snow sculptures — some several storeys tall — depict world landmarks, anime characters and abstract art across three main sites: Odori, Susukino and Tsudome. International teams compete in a snow sculpture contest, and illuminations keep the park glowing after dark.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Snow/Winter
- Season
- Winter
- Month
- Early February
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- City
- Sapporo
Highlights
- ◆Giant illuminated snow sculptures along 1.5 km of Odori Park
- ◆International snow sculpture competition
- ◆Ice sculpture displays in Susukino entertainment district
- ◆Family snow-slide attractions at Tsudome site
- ◆Hokkaido street food stalls serving soup curry and crab