Hokkaido | Sapporo Events and Festivals

Sapporo Autumn Fest 2025 | September 12 – October 4 at Odori Park — 23 Days to Taste the Best of Hokkaido’s Food & Drinks 🍂🍷

Sapporo Autumn Fest 2025

Sapporo Autumn Fest 2025 will take over Odori Park from September 12 to October 4, offering 23 days of gourmet delights that highlight the flavors of Hokkaido. From local specialties and regional delicacies to craft beer, wine, and premium chef-created menus, the event transforms the park into an outdoor dining paradise. Each area of the festival has its own theme, from bread and ramen made with Hokkaido wheat, to a music-filled food stage, a sake and snack bar, a showcase of local products from across Hokkaido, and the famous “Precious Table” where guest chefs present daily special creations. With stylish outdoor seating, lively entertainment, and countless flavors to discover, this festival is the perfect way to enjoy autumn in Sapporo.

Date

Friday, September 12 – Saturday, October 4
Sapporo Autumn Fest 2025

Time

10:00 – 20:30 (last order 20:00)

Venue

Odori Park (from Odori Nishi 4-chome to 8-chome, plus 10-chome and 11-chome)

・4-chome: Autumn Fest Welcome & Info Area

・5-chome: Hokkaido Wheat × Local Gourmet “Baku-Baku Park”

・6-chome: Food & Music Festival Space

・7-chome: Hokkaido Sake & Snack Bar Area

・8-chome: Local Products and Regional Specialties Showcase

・10-chome: Meat × Vegetables × Outdoor Dining Area

・11-chome: “Precious Table” with daily guest chefs

Admission

Free (food and drinks sold separately)

Organizer

Sapporo Autumn Fest Executive Committee (City of Sapporo, Tourism Association, Newspapers, Travel Agencies, and others)

Sapporo Summer Festival 2025 (72nd) | July 18 (Fri) – August 16 (Sat) — Beer Gardens, Bon Odori, and Citywide Celebrations ☀️🍻

Sapporo Summer Festival 2025 (72nd)

The 72nd Sapporo Summer Festival will brighten the city from July 18 to August 16, 2025, with a wide range of events that define summer in Hokkaido. From the famous Odori Park Beer Garden to the lively Susukino Festival, the traditional Tanuki Festival, and the community-spirited Hokkai Bon Odori, the city becomes a hub of excitement. Whether enjoying an evening beer under the open sky, dancing with locals, or exploring bustling street stalls, visitors can fully embrace the festive spirit of Sapporo’s summer. For nearly a month, this beloved tradition transforms the city into a vibrant stage of food, culture, and celebration.

Date

Friday, July 18 – Saturday, August 16
Sapporo Summer Festival 2025 (72nd)

Time

Varies depending on each program. Please check the official website for details.

Venue

Various locations across Sapporo, including Odori Park, Susukino, and Tanukikoji Shopping Street.

Main Event Schedule

July 18 – August 13: Odori Park Beer Garden

August 7 – August 9: 61st Susukino Festival

July 18 – August 16: 72nd Tanuki Festival

(Hokkai Bon Odori schedule to be announced around May)

Admission

Free (food, drinks, and some activities charged separately)

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

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)

JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIE 2025 | June 1 – October 31 — A Nighttime Art Walk of Light and Nature in Jozankei 🌌✨

JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIE 2025

JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIE is an exclusive nighttime art event for hotel guests staying in the Jozankei Onsen area. From June 1 to October 31, the walking trails of Futami Park and the Futami Suspension Bridge transform into a dreamlike forest of light. Produced by NAKED, the event merges digital projection with the natural beauty of a national park, creating a space where trees, rivers, and even the sound of insects become part of the performance. In 2025, the venue expands to include Futami Footbath, offering an even richer experience. Stroll through illuminated pathways inspired by local kappa legends, and enjoy this unique fusion of hot springs, nature, and light as a special perk of your stay.

Date

Sunday, June 1 – Friday, October 31
JOZANKEI NATURE LUMINARIE 2025

Time

19:00 – 21:30 (June – August)

18:00 – 21:30 (September – October)

*Last admission 21:15

Venue

Futami Park to Futami Suspension Bridge

4 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 061-2303

*No public parking available. Access by foot or shuttle bus from your hotel is recommended.

Admission

Free (for guests staying at accommodations affiliated with the Jozankei Tourist Association)

Organizer

Jozankei Tourist Association

Jozankei Onsen Keiryu Koinobori 2025 | April 10 (Thu) – May 11 (Sun) — 400 Carp Streamers Dance in the Spring Valley 🎏✨

Jozankei Onsen Keiryu Koinobori 2025

For nearly four decades, the Jozankei Onsen Keiryu Koinobori has been a beloved spring tradition in Hokkaido. From April 10 to May 11, about 400 carp streamers donated by families across the region will soar above the hot spring town, filling the valley sky with vibrant colors. Visitors can enjoy the spectacle against the seasonal transitions unique to Jozankei: lingering snow on the mountains in April, cherry blossoms in early May, and fresh spring greenery known as “haru momiji” by mid-May. This heartwarming event captures the spirit of renewal and community, with each carp streamer carrying cherished memories while celebrating the beauty of nature in the valley.

Date

Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, May 11
Jozankei Onsen Keiryu Koinobori 2025

Venue

Jozankei Onsen town center and surrounding spots including Jozan Gensen Park, Futami Park, Taro-no-Yu, Mikaeri-zaka, Yukemuri-zaka, Jozankei Shrine, and Kappa Family’s Wish Hand Bath, among others.

Admission

Free

Organizer

Jozankei Tourist Association

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