Culture
Sapporo Snow Festival
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Get ready for some serious winter magic! The Sapporo Snow Festival takes over Sapporo, Japan for seven days in February, with stunning snow and ice sculptures lighting up Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome. ❄️🇯🇵
- 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
🏨 Where to Stay
Representative hotels near Sapporo · approx. $90–250 / night
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.