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Sapporo Snow Festival
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The Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual winter festival in Sapporo, Japan, featuring hundreds of snow and ice sculptures across Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome. As Hokkaido's largest event, it attracts over two million visitors annually. Guests can expect impressive illuminated sculptures, especially at night. Be sure to prepare warm clothing and non-slip shoes for navigating the festival grounds.
- Date
- 2026-02-04 ~ 2026-02-11
- City
- Sapporo
- Country
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Audience
- All ages, families
- Hotels (per night)
- $90–250
- Venue
- Odori Park · Susukino · Tsudome
Typical -10–-3°C · ~50% chance of rain on a given day (2016-2025 avg)
✈️ Getting There
- Airport New Chitose (CTS) — 37 min by JR rapid
- Local access Subway to Odori station; sites are walkable
- Where to base Susukino / Odori — book early during the festival
⭐ Community & Reviews
Mentioned ~30× across the web in the last 6 months
- “76th Sapporo Snow Festival February 4-11th, 2026 Three venues: ☃️ Odori Park (1-11 Chome) 136 snow sculptures, including giant sculptures in 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10 C”
- “10K likes, 86 comments - visit.sapporo on February 3, 2025: "Who's coming to the festival this year? ️ ️ ️Sapporo Snow Festival 2025 ️ ️Feb 4th-11th 2025 There”
- “The snow festival will still be going on when you are out of school and can more easily afford it. There are many things to do in Sapporo / Hokkaido and you won”
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FAQ
When is Sapporo Snow Festival 2026?
It runs 2026-02-04 ~ 2026-02-11.
Where is Sapporo Snow Festival held?
In Sapporo, Japan, at Odori Park · Susukino · Tsudome.
How do I get tickets?
Check the official site for on-sale dates. Popular festivals sell out early.
Where should I stay?
Susukino / Odori — book early during the festival
What's the weather like?
Based on the last 10 years, expect -10–-3°C with roughly a 50% chance of rain on any given day.