I went to Sapporo snow festival in 2023 so I did not feel like visiting one held this year because I thought it would be same as previous year. But since my wife asked me to go together because it was a holiday, I decided to go there again. But it was unexpectedly great experience! This event stretched 11 blocks along Odori Park, and not only various snow sculptures, but also some merchandise shops, food stalls, and other many fun activities! Make sure to check photos from Susukino Ice Festival 2024 It was definitely different than one held the previous year! If you need help arranging private tour in Sapporo, you can use our trip planner!

Sapporo Snow Festival 2024: Experience

1 chome ~ 3 chome: Sapporo TV Tower

This festival is held outdoor, so make sure you wear enough clothes to keep yourself warm in a freezing weather! We decided to start from 1 chome, which is area near the Sapporo TV Tower. There are some food stalls and even wine tasting kiosk; you can also try curling in this area! Make sure to check art installation in 2 chome and some snow sculptures in 3 chome areas!

4 chome: Free Beer samples and Golden Kamuy

Arriving in 4 chome area, there was a long line for free Asahi Beer samples! We got plenty of time so we decided to line up, the line moved quickly so in 10 minutes we got our free beers! You know, the best kind of beers is one that is cold and free!

5 chome: JRA Horse Race

5 chome area has a big JRA horse racing sculpture as well as various other fun activities. Make sure to check this area as well!

6 chome

This area has some kiosks in which you can participate in answering survey questions to get some free merchandises like Korean herbal tea. Make sure to check every kiosk available!

7 chome – 10 chome

Along these areas, there are some more snow sculptures, either sculpted by some big companies for some promotions, or by some citizens. Make sure to check each of them! Here are pictures of some of them that caught my attention!

11 chome: World Competition:

11 chome is the last block in Sapporo Snow Festival 2024. In this area, there were competition being held among 8 countries (Other than Japan). Participating countries were: South Korea, USA (Portland and Hawaii), Indonesia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Poland, Singapore, and Thailand. Congratulations for Mongolia for winning 1st place!

After walking around Odori Park watching amazing snow sculptures, we proceeded to another festival held in Susukino Area, it was dark already so the ice sculptures looked more mesmerizing with all the lighting! Check some of the pictures here!