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Sapporo Festival 2025 | June 14 (Sat) – June 16 (Mon) at Hokkaido Shrine & Nakajima Park — Tradition, Food Stalls, and Summer Spirit 🎐✨

Sapporo Festival 2025

Sapporo Festival 2025, the annual grand festival of Hokkaido Shrine, will take place from June 14 to June 16. For three days, Sapporo comes alive with traditional rituals, vibrant processions, and the festive atmosphere of food stalls and entertainment. The highlight is the grand mikoshi parade on June 16, where over a thousand participants in historical costumes march through the city to the sounds of flutes and taiko drums. At Nakajima Park, rows of food stalls serve everything from classic festival treats to creative new flavors, creating a lively family-friendly atmosphere. Meanwhile, Hokkaido Shrine offers solemn dedication ceremonies that showcase centuries of tradition. As the city’s signature early summer festival, this event marks the beginning of Sapporo’s festive season with energy and color.

Date

Saturday, June 14 – Monday, June 16
Sapporo Festival 2025

Time

June 14: Evening Yoi-miya Festival & Dedication Events

June 15: Main Festival & Dedication Events (all day)

June 16: Mikoshi Parade from 9:00

Venue

Hokkaido Shrine

474 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Access: About 15 minutes on foot from Maruyama Koen Station (Subway Tozai Line)


Nakajima Park

1 Nakajima Koen, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Access: Direct connection from Nakajima Koen Station (Subway Namboku Line)


*Traffic restrictions will be in place around both venues during the festival.

Admission

Free (food stalls, games, and some attractions charged separately)

Organizer

Hokkaido Shrine

Related Links

👇️Related link here👇️

http://www.hokkaidojingu.or.jp/

Event content and schedule are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest updates.

34th YOSAKOI Soran Festival | June 4 (Wed) – June 8 (Sun) in Sapporo — A Citywide Dance Celebration 🔥✨

34th YOSAKOI Soran Festival

The YOSAKOI Soran Festival, one of Sapporo’s most iconic summer traditions, returns for its 34th edition from June 4 to June 8, 2025. First held in 1992, the festival fuses Kochi Prefecture’s “Yosakoi Festival” with Hokkaido’s traditional folk song “Soran Bushi,” creating an electrifying dance style like no other. Throughout the city, dancers wielding wooden naruko clappers perform in vivid costumes, filling the streets with energy, rhythm, and excitement. Centered around Odori Park, the festival transforms Sapporo into a stage alive with passion and creativity. For five unforgettable days, both locals and visitors can witness powerful performances that showcase tradition, innovation, and community spirit.

Date

Wednesday, June 4 – Sunday, June 8
34th YOSAKOI Soran Festival

Time

Detailed program schedule to be announced. Please check the official website for updates.

Venue

Various locations throughout Sapporo, with Odori Park as the main stage.

Admission

Free (some reserved seating may require tickets)

Related Links

👇️Related link here👇️

https://www.yosakoi-soran.jp/

Event content and schedule are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest updates.

75th Sapporo Snow Festival｜February 4 (Tue) – February 11 (Tue, Holiday), 2025 – Experience the Magic of Winter at Odori, Tsudome, and Susukino!

75th Sapporo Snow Festival

The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival will be held from February 4 (Tuesday) to February 11 (Tuesday, National Holiday), 2025, across three iconic venues in Sapporo: Odori Park, Tsudome, and Susukino. This spectacular winter event features massive snow sculptures, intricate ice displays, and family-friendly activities. At Odori Park, you’ll find impressive large snow statues and an international snow sculpture contest. Tsudome offers fun attractions for kids and adults, including snow slides and gourmet booths, while Susukino transforms into an enchanting ice world with beautifully crafted ice sculptures. Experience the charm of Sapporo’s winter at this must-see festival!

Date

2025
Tuesday, February 4 – Tuesday, February 11 (National Holiday), 75th Sapporo Snow Festival

Time

Please check the official website for the opening hours of each venue.

Location

Odori Site: Odori Park (Odori Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 11-chome)
Access: Directly connected to Odori Subway Station

Tsudome Site: Tsudome (885-1, Sakae-cho, Higashi-ku)
Access: About a 15-minute walk from Sakae-machi Station on the Toho Subway Line

Susukino Site: Sapporo Ekimae-dori (South 4 to South 7, West 3 & 4 Chome)
Access: Right near Susukino Subway Station on the Namboku Line

Admission

Free admission

Organiser

Sapporo City Tourism

Organiser’s Website

👇️Official Website👇️
https://www.snowfes.com/
※Event details and schedules are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Oshare Majo Love and Berry Exhibition: The Magical Fashion Museum｜January 18 (Sat) – January 26 (Sun) at Sapporo PARCO – Celebrating 20 Years of Love and Berry!

Oshare Majo Love and Berry Exhibition:
The Magical Fashion Museum

The “Oshare Majo Love and Berry Exhibition: The Magical Fashion Museum” will be held at Sapporo PARCO from January 18 (Sat) to January 26 (Sun), 2025. This special exhibition commemorates the 20th anniversary of “Love and Berry,” a game that captured the hearts of elementary school girls when it debuted in 2004. Highlights include over 1,500 “Magical Fashion Cards” used in the game, iconic costumes, a recreated dance stage, and nostalgic merchandise. Fans can also purchase tickets with an audio guide featuring Love and Berry themselves and exclusive original goods available only at the venue. Relive the magic and memories of Love and Berry at this enchanting exhibition!

Date

2025
Saturday, January 18 – Sunday, January 26, Oshare Majo Love and Berry Exhibition: The Magical Fashion Museum

Time

10:00–20:00
※Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
※Closes at 18:00 on the final day.
※Operating hours may change. Please check the official website for updates.

Location

Sapporo PARCO, 7F SPACE7
Address: 3-3 Minami 1-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Admission

Audio Guide Ticket: 1,600 JPY (tax included)
※Free for preschool children.
※One caregiver of individuals with a disability certificate is admitted free (the individual requires a ticket).

Organiser

Organised by: PARCO
Planned and Produced by: caruta + mmp
Supported by: SEGA, TOKYO MX

Organiser’s Website

👇️Official Website👇️
https://art.parco.jp/sapporo/detail/?id=1599
※Event details and schedules are subject to change.

Gurutto!! Nationwide Gourmet Tour 2025｜January 5 (Sun) – January 15 (Wed) at Daimaru Sapporo – A Food Festival Featuring Popular Flavors from Across Japan!

Gurutto!! Nationwide Gourmet Tour 2025

The “Gurutto!! Nationwide Gourmet Tour 2025” is a food festival that brings together delicious specialties from all over Japan. From trending ramen and delightful sweets to traditional local dishes, this event is a paradise for food lovers. Enjoy the thrill of discovering new flavors and savoring mouthwatering dishes with your family and friends. Don’t miss this chance to experience Japan’s rich culinary diversity in one place!

Date

2025
Sunday, January 5 – Wednesday, January 15, Gurutto!! Nationwide Gourmet Tour 2025

Time

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day)

Location

Daimaru Sapporo, 7th Floor Event Hall
Access: Directly connected to JR Sapporo Station

Admission

Free Admission

Organiser

Daimaru Sapporo

Organiser’s Website

👇️Official Link👇️
https://www.daimaru.co.jp/sapporo/p/gurutto2025/
※Event details and schedules are subject to change.