Sapporo Snow Festival Tour— Best Time to Visit
Best time to visit is February 4th – 11th
Giant snow sculptures & projection mapping
Ice statues and snow slides
About the Sapporo Snow Festival
Best time to visit is between February 4th – February 11th. There would be three main areas, Odori park (Giant snow sculptures & projection mapping); Susukino (Ice statues & Ice World); Tsudome Site ( Snow slides & family snow play). Illuminations run until late night. Food stalls, Hokkaido gourmet, performances
If you need help arranging private tour in Hokkaido, you can use our trip planner! or contact us directly. Feel free to ask us any question, specially if it is your first time visiting Hokkaido.
Some places/events listed here may be unavailable to be visited due to unforeseen changes.
❄️ 1-Day Sapporo Snow Festival
Perfect for: For travelers who only have one full day in Sapporo and those who want to explore the best of Sapporo’s winter wonder. It is recommended to visit Odori Park both during day time for outdoor activities, and night time for illumination.
Odori Park Winter Activities
You can start the day by enjoying family activities like curling, as well food sampling. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1-2 hours
Lunch in Tanuki Koji
Too many restaurants to choose here, pick your own favorite foods. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Tsudome Family Activities
You can enjoy various winter activities here with your family. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing, shopping
Recommended stay: 2-3 hour
❄️ 2-Day Sapporo Snow Festival
Perfect for: couples, photographers, and first-time visitors who want to see the best and the most popular of Hokkaido’s winter attraction.
❄️ Day 1: Sapporo Winter Experience
Odori Park Winter Activities
You can start the day by enjoying family activities like curling, as well food sampling. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1-2 hours
Lunch in Tanuki Koji
Too many restaurants to choose here, pick your own favorite foods. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Tsudome Family Activities
You can enjoy various winter activities here with your family. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing, shopping
Recommended stay: 2-3 hour
❄️ Day 2: Otaru’s winter charm
Otaru Snowy Canal Walk
One of the best romantic spot in Hokkaido. Take a lot of pictures here. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Sakaimachi Shopping Street
Make sure your wallet is full and your stomach is empty. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
Otaru Music Box Museum
Otaru’s main specialty, the music boxes. Buy a piece of Otaru back home. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Kitaichi Glass Museum
Marvel at the exquisite glass artistry showcased in Otaru Kitaichi Glass Museum. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping
Recommended stay: 1 hour
❄️ Day 3: Soaking in Hot Spring Town near Sapporo
Perfect for: For travelers wanting relaxation + sightseeing + festival. Please check Day 1: Sapporo and Day 2: Otaru on the top.
Jozankei Shrine
Start the day by taking a walk in nearby small shrine. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing
Recommended stay: less than 1 hour
Jozankei Onsen Town
Soak your tired feet inside Jozankei Onsen Town. DETAIL
Things to do: sightseeing, shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 2 – 3 hours
Jozankei Apple Pie
This Apple pie is one of the best in Sapporo, highly recommended. DETAIL
Things to do: dining
Recommended stay: 1 hour
Tanuki koji Shopping Street
Back to Sapporo for final day shopping in Tanuki Koji Shopping Street. DETAIL
Things to do: shopping, dining
Recommended stay: 1 – 2 hours
If you need help arranging private tour in Hokkaido, you can use our trip planner! or contact us directly. Feel free to ask us any question, specially if it is your first time visiting Hokkaido.
