Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots 2024-2025
The event will be held from 2024 (Reiwa 6) to 2025 (Reiwa 7).
Hokkaido in winter
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We will introduce the Activity Japan editorial team's carefully selected recommendations from the beginning to the end. You're sure to find an event you'll want to go to!
Enjoy around each spot Activity information There is also one, so don't miss it!
table of contents
- 1 Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / F VILLAGE ICE PARK
- 2 Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / Shiroi Koibito Park Sweet Illumination 2024
- 3 Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / 2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
- 4 Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / Sapporo Garden Park Winter Illumination
- 5 Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival (75th)
- 6 Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / 2025 Asahikawa Winter Festival (66th)
- 7 Let's go to Hokkaido's winter events and sightseeing spots!
- 8 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / F VILLAGE ICE PARK
The community space " F VILLAGE " During the winter baseball off-season, Limited time ice park Let's play!
This facility is perfect for those who want to enjoy winter casually, with an ice skating rink measuring approximately 400m² and a winter sports experience area where you can try curling and ice hockey.
Besides sports, there are plenty of other fun things to do, such as museums, gourmet food, and hot springs.
Hot spots in Hokkaido
That's right!
| Event period | Saturday, December 28, 2024 - Friday, February 28, 2025 |
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| business hours | 10:00〜17:00 |
| Venue (venue) | F Village, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido |
| Fee |
Advance tickets: 1,600 yen for adults, 500 yen for junior and senior high school students, free for elementary school students and younger On the day: Adults 1,800 yen, Junior and senior high school students 800 yen, Elementary school students and younger free |
| access |
Approximately 5 minutes by bus from Kitahiroshima Station on the JR Chitose Line, approximately 55 minutes by bus from New Chitose Airport, etc. |
Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / Shiroi Koibito Park Sweet Illumination 2024
"Shiroi Koibito Park" is “Shiroi Koibito” is a famous confectionery that is a standard souvenir from Hokkaido. You can tour the manufacturing process and learn about the process from cacao to chocolate. A facility where you can experience sweets is. During the winter, you can also enjoy dazzling illuminations!
The romantic atmosphere makes it a popular date spot with your partner. The electricity used for illumination includes Renewable energy derived from local hydropower is used. It is an illumination that is particular about the environment and is typical of Hokkaido, which coexists with the magnificent nature.
| Event period | Friday, November 15, 2024 - Monday, March 31, 2025 |
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| business hours | 16:00～19:00 |
| Venue (venue) | Shiroi Koibito Park, 2-2-11-36 Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
| Fee | Free (admission fee to paid area: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for children) |
| access | Approximately 7 minutes walk from Miyanosawa Municipal Subway Station, etc. |
Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / 2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Highly transparent, recognized in water quality measurements by the Ministry of the Environment Ranked 1st in the nation many times Lake Shikotsu (Shikotsuko). Every year, the Chitose-Shikotsuko Hyoto Festival is held on the shores of the lake.
There are objects made by spraying lake water with sprinklers and freezing it. During the day, it shines blue in the sunlight , At night, the colorful lights create a magical atmosphere Exudes. Please come and visit this unique Hokkaido event where you can enjoy the cold weather to the fullest!
| Event period | February 1, 2025 (Sat) - February 24, 2025 (Monday/Holiday) |
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| business hours | 10:00-20:00 (light-up 16:30-20:00) |
| Venue (venue) | Lake Shikotsu Onsen |
| Price (admission fee) | Junior high school students and above: 1,000 yen, elementary school students and below: free |
| access | Approximately 55 minutes by bus from New Chitose Airport, etc. |
Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / Sapporo Garden Park Winter Illumination
"Sapporo Garden Park" is A complex facility redeveloped on the site of a former beer factory is. It is lined with Sapporo Beer Garden, which is popular for tasting Hokkaido's famous Genghis Khan and beer, the Sapporo Beer Museum, and large shopping malls.
Made in the Meiji era A brick building with a historical feel And it sparkles big christmas tree is overwhelmingly powerful! Why not enjoy the illuminations while getting drunk on gourmet food and alcohol?
| Event period | Saturday, November 2, 2024 - Monday, March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| business hours | 16:00～22:00 |
| Venue (venue) | Kita 7-jo Higashi 9, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
| Price (admission fee) | free |
| access | Approximately 10 minutes' walk from Higashi-kuyakusho-mae station on the municipal subway, approximately 8 minutes' walk from JR Naebo station, etc. |
Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival (75th)
A major event that represents Hokkaido in winter is the "Sapporo Snow Festival". It is also counted as one of the three major snow festivals in the world. A magnificent scale snow sculpture made with attention to detail, Sapporo There are nearly 200 statues lined up around the famous Odori Park.
Sapporo Snow Festival is A very popular event among foreign tourists is. It is no exaggeration to say that Sapporo is the busiest time of the year. Flights and accommodations are quickly booked, so if you would like to visit the snow festival in February, Early arrangement recommend.
| Event period | February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) - February 11, 2025 (Tuesday/Holiday) |
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| Venue (venue) |
Odori venue: Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 12-chome Susukino venue: Ekimae Dori from Minami 4-jo Dori to Minami 7-jo Dori |
| Price (admission fee) | free |
| access |
Odori venue: Immediately from Odori Station on each municipal subway line Susukino venue: Immediately from Susukino Station on the Municipal Subway Namboku Line |
Hokkaido Winter Events and Tourist Spots / 2025 Asahikawa Winter Festival (66th)
It is also an area with heavy snowfall. Northern Hokkaido ・ Asahikawa . We transform snow, which can be a bit of a problem in daily life, into a source of power. Let's all enjoy winter! This is how the Asahikawa Winter Festival began. It has a long history, and the festival dates back to 1946 (Showa 21).
There are lots of fun things planned, including one of the world's largest snow sculptures, standing at nearly 20 meters in height, and a shop selling limited edition collaborative goods featuring Asahikawa's mascot character and local mascots from around the country.
Especially Asahikawa ramen.
"Winter Marche" where you can enjoy local cuisine
is a must see!
Symbolizing Hokkaido in winter
It is one of the tourist events held every year.
| Event period | February 6, 2025 (Thursday) - February 11, 2025 (Tuesday/Holiday) |
|---|---|
| business hours | 9:00-21:00 (20:00 on the last day) |
| Venue (venue) | Ishikari Riverside venue, Heiwa Dori Shopping Park, Shichijo Green Road, etc. |
| Price (admission fee) | free |
| access | Ishikari Riverside venue: Approximately 10 minutes by bus from JR Asahikawa Station, etc. |
Let's go to Hokkaido's winter events and sightseeing spots!
that's all, Hokkaido will be held at winter event Introducing!
Hokkaido has severe cold winters,
An exciting event
Many events will be held, and we are truly entering the "hot season"!
When planning sightseeing or travel, why not decide on the destination and dates according to the event?
A fun time that's a little different than usual
You might have a great time!
*The content of this article is current as of January 2025.
