Things You Can Do During Sapporo Snow Festival

Your winter event bucketlist won't be complete if you haven't experience the Sapporo Yuki Matsuri yet. Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan is famous for skiing, beer and enormous ice sculptures. So for the adventure seekers and cultural lovers alike, here are things you can do during Sapporo Snow Festival.

 

1.    Crabs & Beers
What better way to warm up than to fill your belly with snow or king crabs and pair it with a nice bottle of the famous Sapporo beer. You can have your beer served cold or warm.

 


2.    Snowballs at Tsudome
Also known as the Sapporo Community Dome, here you can get some more warming up and make your way through local vendors, craft market, and some hot sweet sake. You'll enjoy a day of sledding, snowmobiles and other physical activities in the snow.


3.    The Main Event at Odori Park
This is the center of the festival where you'll see amazing ice and snow sculptures that are big as the buildings. From ancient temples to funny and popular characters, you'll be amazed at what the artists will do this year. This time, their main showcase is from the popular anime/manga series, Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin). You can also enjoy ice skating while checking the sculptures around, and watch the stage performances and light shows.

 


4.    Igloos and Snowman
Explore around and you'll happen to see a gorgeous red bricked building. That's Hokkaido University. It also has a museum and souvenir shops. You'll see more snow sculptures inside like this giant snowman, a perfect photo opportunity. If you're hungry again, head on to Sapporo Beer Garden. Yes, more drink-all-you-can beer and eat-all-you-can lamb and pork buffet.


5.    Pamper at the Onsen
Japan has been the hotspot to chill and relax in their beautiful and cozy hot springs. What better way than to soothe your muscles after a day of fun-filled activities by taking a dip in an onsen. They have gorgeous scenery as well while your relaxing in the hot springs.