Enjoy Sapporo’s Winter to the Fullest at the Snow and Ice Festival – Sapporo Snow Festival

Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the winter traditions in Sapporo. Every year, millions of tourists visit to see snow statues, turning the city into a crowd during this period. People can enjoy the lively atmosphere while surrounded by a blanket of snow. The festival is scheduled to take place at 3 different venues, be sure to visit each venue to enjoy the unique attractions and make the most of this winter event. We will introduce various ways to enjoy the festival, from taking photos of giant snow sculptures at the Odori venue and admiring ice artwork at the Susukino venue.

Dates of Exhibition 2024: February 4th, 2024 (Sunday) to February 11th 2024 (Sunday・National Holiday)

*The photo is from a previous event held at the same location, and the content may differ from the 2024 event.

Sapporo Snow Festival – A Global Event to Experience and Enjoy Snow

In 2024, the Sapporo Snow Festival will be held for the 74th time. This annual event originated in 1950 when local middle school students made sculptures in the city’s central Odori Park, initially a snow disposal yard. After that, the scale gradually expanded, evolving into the creation of large-scale snow sculptures. With the Sapporo Olympics held in 1972, the city gained recognition overseas and has now become a major event that attracts tourists from all over the world. There are many highlights to see, including not only the Odori site, which is adorned with snow sculptures towering to the size of buildings, but also the Susukino site, where delicate ice sculptures are on display, and the Tsudome site, where you can play with snow attractions such as ice slides. If you have time, how about visiting various venues? It will be illuminated every day during the period, so the night view is a must-see! The photo shows the Odori site seen from the Sapporo TV Tower, allowing you to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the glittering snow and ice sculptures.

Dates of Exhibition	February 4th, 2024 (Sunday) – February 11th (Sunday・National Holiday)
URL	https://www.snowfes.com/en/

Spectacular Display of Diverse Snow Sculptures Lining the Heart of Sapporo! – Odori Site

The main street of Sapporo, Odori is the center of the Sapporo snow festival. Snow sculptures of various sizes are displayed over a 1.5km stretch from Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 12-chome in Odori Park. There are a variety of genres, such as Japanese anime and movies and replicas of world-famous buildings, all of which are famous and well-known, so the festival offers enjoyment for people of all ages and nationalities. There is also a stage made of ice, and various events such as music concerts are held. In the evening, they also host projection mapping, offering a vibrant and beautiful show. There are many shops and cafes near the venue where you can enjoy Sapporo gourmet food, so how about taking a stroll with a warm drink in hand? Hotel Gracery Sapporo is within walking distance of the festival, but the average temperature in February is about -3 degrees. Make sure to dress warmly!

Address	4 cho-me Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture
Access	10 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Sapporo
URL	https://www.snowfes.com/en/

Fantasy Ice Sculptures Amidst Glittering Neon Lights at Susukino Site

Susukino is one of the sites for the Sapporo Snow Festival. With the theme of ‘enjoying ice,’ there are large and medium-sized ice sculptures lined up. The ice sculptures are carefully crafted by craftsmen and look like works of art. There are also ice sculptures that you can touch, so try touching them. Susukino is the largest entertainment district in Hokkaido, and when you visit it at night, it’s colored with glittering neon lights and the ice sculptures sparkle, creating a very magical atmosphere. Enjoy the charm of delicate ice in Susukino, different from the Odori venue where large snow sculptures are lined up. At the ice bar, where you can eat and drink, everything, from the tables to the chairs, is crafted from ice and you can also enjoy alcohol in a space surrounded by ice. Experience the unique atmosphere of Sapporo at this time of year!

Address	Sapporo Ekimae-dori, 3-chome, 5-jo nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture
Access	15 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Sapporo
URL	https://www.snowfes.com/en/