Sapporo snow festival

The Japanese city of Sapporo turns into a winter wonderland this weekend, as the annual Snow Festival brings ice sculptures, laser light shows, and more to Odori Park.

Learn about the Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri), and the dazzling array of ice sculptures and winter activities to enjoy in the 2025 program.

Located in Odori Park in the center of Sapporo, here you will find a fascinating world of snow and ice stretching across approximately 1.5 kilometers. You can enjoy a wealth of attractions such as the amazing huge snow sculptures, and much more! Again this year, the popular projection mapping shows are not to be missed.

Spicy curry ramen, rare whiskeys, and a sky-high Japanese bath.

From January until March, City Hall Square transforms into a huge ice rink and thrills ice-skating enthusiasts of every age. The Vienna Ice World is one of the biggest open-air artificial ice rinks in the world – and on no fewer than two levels!

A crowd of people view the large sculpture

Headed to Japan's most popular winter festival this year? Or thinking to book a last-minute trip? Here's a guide for what you need to know before you go.

The Sapporo Snow Festival is back bigger and better than ever in 2023, with more than 400 ice sculptures and statues.

The Sapporo Snow Festival is a festival held annually in Sapporo, Japan, over seven days in February. Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main sites of the festival. The 2017 Snow Festival dates are 6 to 12 February at the Odori and Suskino sites and 1 to 12 February at the Tsudome site.

This winter festival in Hokkaido, Japan celebrates artistry with ice sculptures and snow statues in Odori Park, the Susukino site, and the Tsudome site. The 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) takes place from February 4th - 11th. You can walk to the Odori Site from Sapporo Station.