Sapporo in February 2027 — Festivals & Events

4 events in Sapporo during February. Rooms near the biggest events go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

❄️ Winter & Illuminations

Sapporo Snow Festival

February 4-11, 2027 (Odori, Susukino and Tsudome venues)

Sapporo's winter festival of snow and ice sculptures. According to the official site, all three venues (Odori Park, Susukino and Tsudome) run from February 4 to 11, 2027. Hours and the programme will be announced later.

Access: Odori Station (Sapporo Municipal Subway)

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🗓 Dates filled in: Thu, Feb 4 → Fri, Feb 5 (1 night)

Otaru Snow Light Path Festival

February 6, 2027 (opening day; end date not yet announced)

Candles and snow lanterns light Otaru's canal and the former Temiya railway line in the evenings. The Otaru Tourism Association lists the 2027 Otaru Yuki Akari no Michi (Snow Light Path) from February 6; the end date and hours are not yet announced. The 2025 edition ran from February 8 to 15, 17:00 to 21:00, at the Canal, Temiya Line and other venues.

Access: Otaru Station (JR Hakodate Main Line from Sapporo)

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🗓 Dates filled in: Sat, Feb 6 → Sun, Feb 7 (1 night)

Jozankei New Yukitoro 2027

January 20 – February 28, 2027 (18:00–21:30)

New Yukitoro 2027 is a free winter lighting event in Jozankei Onsen, in Sapporo's Minami Ward, held from January 20 to February 28, 2027. Lights are on from 18:00 to 21:30 with last entry at 21:15, and the evening visit to Jozankei Shrine is limited to overnight guests with an invitation ticket. The handmade snow candles of the previous format ended in February 2026 after 15 years and are replaced by a new production.

Access: Jozankei Onsen, Minami Ward, Sapporo: about 50 minutes from central Sapporo by car, or by Jotetsu Bus (routes on the Jozankei Tourist Association's access page)

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Sapporo White Illumination

November 20, 2026 – March 14, 2027 (venues differ: Odori until December 25, Ekimae-dori until February 11)

Sapporo White Illumination is a free winter lighting event at several venues in central Sapporo, now in its 46th year. All main venues open on November 20, 2026: Odori Park runs until December 25, Ekimae-dori until February 11, 2027, and Minami 1-jo-dori, Akapura and the Sapporo Station south plaza until March 14, 2027. A new Nakajima Park venue is planned for early to late January 2027.

Access: Sapporo Station (Namboku Line exits 3 and 4, or JR West Concourse South Exit) for Ekimae-dori; Akapura about 2 minutes from the station via the underground walkway

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