The largest outdoor beer garden arrives at Odori Park for a summer of fun! Spanning about 1km across Odori Park (chome 5 to 11), there are over 13,000 seats where you can enjoy sampling domestic and international brews. Whilst there's plenty of beer on tap to try, it's a great time to gather with friends...
The Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival, also known as the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival, is one of Hokkaido's largest and most spectacular summer events. Each year, around 4,000 fireworks light up the night sky above the Toyohira River, with dazzling star mines, colourful aerial displays, and choreographed sequences set to music. If heavy rain or severe weather...
The 62nd Susukino Festival will take place from Thursday, August 6, to Saturday, August 8, 2026, bringing three days of celebration to the heart of Sapporo's famous entertainment district. The festival is held along Sapporo Ekimae-dori, stretching from Minami 4 to Minami 7 (Nishi 3 and 4 chome), where the streets are closed to traffic...
Experience one of Sapporo's most cherished summer traditions at the Hokkai Bon Odori Festival, held in Odori Park from 13–16 August 2026. Taking place during the annual Sapporo Summer Festival, this lively event invites both locals and visitors to celebrate Japanese culture through music, dance, and community. As evening falls, dancers wearing colourful yukata gather around a raised wooden stage known...
The Sapporo Autumn Fest 2026 will take place from Friday, September 11 to Saturday, October 3, 2026, transforming Odori Park (Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 11-chome) into one of Hokkaido's biggest food festivals. Running for more than three weeks, the festival celebrates the very best of Hokkaido's incredible produce, bringing together over 300 food and drink stalls from across the region. It's the...
Nearest subway station: Nakajima Park Final dates for the 2026 Sapporo Autumn Illuminations are yet to be confirmed, however the event normally takes place from late October to early November each year. As the leaves turn fiery red and temperatures begin to drop across Hokkaido, the Sapporo Autumn Illuminations bring beautiful light displays to Nakajima...
*2026 dates won't be confirmed by the committee until late summer, but it usually runs from the middle of October to early November*. Every autumn, Hokkaido University's famous Ginkgo Avenue is transformed into a breathtaking tunnel of golden leaves. Stretching for around 380 metres along Kita 13-jo Street, the avenue is one of Sapporo's most beautiful places to...
The sweet potato festival coincides with the Sapporo Autumn Illuminations in Nakajima Park, and it's a real winter warmer! Entry is complete FREE into the festival and there are plenty of sweet potato stalls selling different types of sweet potatoes from the region, with both savoury and unique sweet options such as sweet potato donuts...
Watch Odori Park come alive with festive magic as the German Christmas market arrives for Christmas. Taking place between the middle of November to December 25th in 2 Chome, Odori Park. Explore the many authentic stalls selling delicious German food, drink and Christmas items for the gifting period ahead. Access to Odori Park is easy...
*Please note 2027 dates have not yet been confirmed, but it typically runs from early to mid February.* Held each February, the Otaru Snow Light Path Festival (Otaru Yuki Akari no Michi) transforms the historic port town into a magical winter wonderland. Thousands of handmade snow lanterns, glowing candles, and beautifully crafted ice sculptures line the streets,...