Summary of Recommended Seasonal Events in Sapporo!
This article will introduce our carefully selected events for you to enjoy in Sapporo!
Enjoy wintertime at Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada on a shuttle bus that only runs during the winter!
Aomori / Buses
Evenings at Huis Ten Bosch all alight like a “kingdom of light” across the park grounds.
Nagasaki / Festivals & Events
Step into “Izumo Week” an all-exclusive expedition into the lore of the gods in Kannazuki, the month without gods.
Shimane / Winter festivals & Events
Early blooming cherry blossoms that bloom along the Kawazu River starting from the beginning of February through the end of February every year.
Shizuoka / Tourist Attractions
Enjoy from daytime this year! An illumination event that fantastically decorates Shibuya.
Shibuya / Winter festivals & Events
Japan's most beautiful artificial lake where you can enjoy smelt fishing on ice.
Iwate / Nature Spots
A major winter event held in Sapporo where about 2million people visit from in and out of Japan. It is listed as one of the three biggest snow festivals in the world.
Sapporo / Winter festivals & Events
Tokyo・An illumination in the town where you can see Hello Kitty!
Tama / Winter festivals & Events
The Shirakawa-go Light-up Event, held amidst snow-covered landscapes, is where you’ll find a mesmerizing world of magic. Operating completely on a pre-booking system, this highly sought-after event draws wide acclaim.
Gifu / Winter festivals & Events
Japan's only ski resort with direct access via a highway escalator.
Nagano / Outdoors
The streets of Hibiya are wrapped in a magical shimmer.
Tokyo / Winter festivals & Events
Lights that adorn Kobe in winter, praying for the repose of souls and peace.
Kobe / Winter festivals & Events
Special illuminations and events are held exclusively during the Christmas season.
Oshiage / Autumn festivals & Events
Sapporo city is transformed into a magical space of light during this major winter illumination event.
Sapporo / Winter festivals & Events
A vantage point on a hill of a mountain castle ruin, offering a panoramic view of the World Heritage site "Shirakawa-go."
Gifu / Observatories
A staggering 5 million lights! This illumination, featuring a sea of light flowers, is one of Japan's top three illumination events, lighting up the park in a dazzling display.
Ashikaga,Tochigi / Winter festivals & Events
The Meguro River area shines in delicate cherry blossom hues during winter.
Ebisu, Meguro / Winter festivals & Events
A unique fusion of illumination and comedy! A "SHOW" filled with laughter and dazzling lights.
Kudanshita, Korakuen / Winter festivals & Events
A winter tradition of Sendai, the City of Trees, lights up the winter night.
Sendai / Winter festivals & Events
A nature resort with plenty to try, no matter what the season.
Shiga / Outdoors
The streets of Fukuoka all alight with illuminations, at this 11th annual Christmas festival.
Fukuoka / Winter festivals & Events
A mesmerizing space reminiscent of a silvery world, illuminated by about 800,000 LEDs.
Roppongi, Azabu / Winter festivals & Events
A world-class chandelier illuminates the night in Ebisu.
Ebisu, Meguro / Winter festivals & Events
A snow festival with a tradition of about 450 years enshrining the water god in Kamakura.
Akita / Winter festivals & Events