Jozankei New Yukitoro 2027
IlluminationMedium crowdHokkaidoSapporo, Hokkaido
Date
January 20 - February 28
Region
Hokkaido
About this event
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.
Highlights
- โFree admission
- โ18:00 to 21:30, last entry 21:15
- โEvening entry to Jozankei Shrine for overnight guests only
- โNew lighting production replaces the snow candles
Getting There
Jozankei Onsen, about 50 minutes by car from Sapporo; the sources give no station or walking time
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