All Reviews of Sapporo Snow Festival

This time, I specifically planned my itinerary around seeing the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, and it definitely didn't disappoint! As one of the “world's three major snow festivals,” the entire event is filled with huge sculptures made of snow and ice, creating a very magical and lively atmosphere.

Besides the spectacular snow sculptures, there are also plenty of attractions to enjoy. Adults and children alike can have a great time, playing until they're completely worn out.

There's no need to worry when you get tired, either. The venue is very well organized, with plenty of tables and chairs for resting, as well as many food stalls nearby where you can eat and recharge.

Overall, the event is really well planned. If it's your first winter trip to Hokkaido, I highly recommend adding the Sapporo Snow Festival to your itinerary!

It opens every year on February 4 and brings together local residents, the Self-Defense Forces, and tons of vendors!

There are so many snow and ice sculptures to see~~ plus lots of food stalls.

It’s truly one of the biggest winter events every year~

Every year, the snow sculptures have a different theme, often inspired by current trends like popular anime or movie characters. There's always something new and exciting to see!

There are so many visitors, especially on weekends—it gets really crowded. But it's still worth checking out since it only happens once a year.

One year, they even had ice sculptures of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Police Station and the Queen's Head from Yehliu.

The Odori Park venue is super lively and packed with people. Just a heads up—it gets colder as the night goes on.