Sapporo is the vibrant capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, known for its winter festivals, rich culinary scene, and outdoor adventures. Whether you're visiting during the snowy months or the warmer seasons, Sapporo offers a blend of cultural experiences and natural beauty.
Held annually in February, this iconic festival transforms the city into a winter wonderland with over 400 snow and ice sculptures. Main sites include Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome.
A central green space stretching 1.5 km through downtown Sapporo, Odori Park hosts various events throughout the year, including the Sapporo Lilac Festival and the Yosakoi Soran Festival .
The Historic Village of Hokkaido (開拓の村, Kaitaku no Mura) is an open air museum in the suburbs of Sapporo. It exhibits about 60 typical buildings from all over Hokkaido, dating from the Meiji and Taisho Periods (1868 to 1926), the era when Hokkaido's development was carried out on a large scale. There are four different sections: a town, fishing village, farm village and a mountain village.
