Sapporo Snow Festival
Japan· Matsuri · Sapporo
MatsuriTravel impact: High
- Date
- Wed, 4 Feb 2026 to Wed, 11 Feb 2026
- Duration
- 8 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- さっぽろ雪まつり
- Region
- Sapporo
- Matsuri
- Sapporo
Background
Sapporo’s winter snow-and-ice sculpture festival—one of Japan’s most internationally known winter events, centred on Odori Park.
Impact on travellers
Not a public holiday, but hotels and flights spike. Odori Park and Susukino get packed; dress for severe cold and visit off-peak if you can.
Extra notes
Usually about a week in early February—confirm official opening/closing dates each year.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
No separate source link for this entry; check the country calendar and official notices.
Cabinet Office national holiday table for 2026–2027 (祝日), including 振替休日 and 国民の休日; festivals remain curated travel picks.
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Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.