Attractions
Sapporo Snow Festival
Why is the Sapporo Snow Festival so famous?
The Snow Festival began as a one-day event in 1950, when six local high school students built six snow sculptures in Odori Park. In 1955, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces from the nearby Makomanai base joined in and built the first massive snow sculptures, for which the Snow Festival is now famous.
What happens in Sapporo Snow Festival?
The Sapporo Snow Festival is an important winter event in Sapporo. There are three locations for the festival, each with its own unique atmosphere, including snow and ice sculptures and giant slides. Check out the attractions at each site to enjoy the full Sapporo winter experience!
How much does it cost to go to the Sapporo Snow Festival?
A good view of the Odori site can be enjoyed from the Sapporo TV Tower at the eastern end of Odori Park. The working hours of the tower (8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) are extended during the festival. The entrance fee to the top deck of the observatory is 720 yen per adult. A 1100 yen ticket allows day and night visits.