Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan's most anticipated winter event

Not only is it an opportunity to admire ice and snow art, the Sapporo Festival also offers countless unique entertainment and culinary activities for visitors.

When is the Sapporo Ice and Snow Festival held?

The Sapporo Snow and Ice Festival usually lasts for about a week. The specific time is usually in February every year, when winter in Sapporo city, Hokkaido island, is at its coldest. This is the time of heavy snowfall, creating ideal conditions for creating impressive snow and ice sculptures. The festival attracts millions of visitors to come and enjoy the winter atmosphere and admire the unique ice art works.

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Giant sculptures

One of the highlights of the festival is the giant ice and snow sculptures created by talented artisans. These sculptures can reach large sizes, imitating famous architectural works or cultural icons. Each year, artisans create new works, bringing excitement and surprise to visitors.

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Lights and spectacular night shows

When night falls, the Sapporo Festival transforms into a magical world of dazzling lights illuminating the sculptures. The LED lights are cleverly installed, creating stunning lighting effects, highlighting every detail of the works. In addition, light shows combined with music are also held, giving visitors an unforgettable experience.

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Games not to be missed

In addition to admiring the works of art, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in fun activities. Some of them are skiing, ice skating and challenging the steep ice roads. In particular, families with young children will enjoy the snow play area, where children can build snowmen or challenge themselves with mini-races for children.

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Enjoy food at the Sapporo Snow Festival

At the Sapporo Snow and Ice Festival, visitors not only admire the snow and ice artworks but also have the opportunity to enjoy the unique cuisine of Hokkaido. The food court at the festival offers many attractive dishes such as hot ramen noodles, rich curry soup, fresh seafood and fragrant grilled dishes. In particular, nabe - a Japanese hot pot - is very popular in cold weather. With rich and rich dishes, the cuisine at the festival helps visitors feel warm and have more energy to continue exploring.

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When attending the Sapporo Snow Festival, visitors need to prepare warm clothes carefully because the temperature can drop very low. In addition, you should also book accommodation and train tickets early, because this is the peak tourist season in Hokkaido. Don't forget to bring a camera or phone to capture beautiful moments at the festival.

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