Sapporo Snow Festival｜Frozen filled with happiness

[Snowmen] The Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり) is one of the most famous winter festivals in Japan. The Sapporo Snow Festival was founded in 1950 when local middle school students made sculptures out of snow. It has now developed into an international festival. Combining Hokkaido's unique snow scenery and artistic creativity, it attracts global attention every year. [1:00] When: Early February every year, lasting about a week (usually February 4th to 11th, but the specific date may be adjusted). [RoundNails] Location: Three major venues in Sapporo city. [One] Ōdōri Site The main venue of the Sapporo Snow Festival, featuring large snow and ice sculptures. [Two] The Susukino Site is dominated by ice sculptures, and there are light displays at night, which is very romantic. [Three] Sapporo Dome Site (Tsudome Site) A family-friendly venue with ski slopes, snow slides, and other entertainment. [○] Large snow sculptures [SnowFlake] The Odori venue is the center of the snow festival, with huge themed snow sculptures. Previous works have included world cultural heritage, historical buildings, anime characters, etc. Most snow sculptures are made by professional teams and are large in scale and exquisite in details. [○] Nighttime light show [SnowFlake] Snow and ice sculptures will be lit up with colorful lights at night, creating a dreamy atmosphere. It is recommended to visit the Susukino venue at night, when the lights and ice sculptures complement each other. [○] Snow entertainment (Dome venue) [SnowFlake] Skiing, snow slides and other activities suitable for the whole family to enjoy. The dome venue also provides warm-up areas and snack stands. [○] International Snow Sculpture Competition [SnowFlake] Teams from all over the world participated in the competition, showcasing creative snow sculptures with different cultural characteristics. [○] Food stalls [ServiceBell] There are a lot of food stalls in the venue, where you can enjoy Hokkaido specialties such as seafood ramen, Genghis Khan grilled meat, hot milk tea, and grilled corn. [!] Notes [Glister] The temperature during the Sapporo Snow Festival is usually between -5°C and -10°C, so you need to prepare a thick coat, non-slip shoes, gloves and a scarf. It will be colder at night, so you can bring a hot pack to keep warm. [Glister] Weekends and evenings are peak hours, so it is recommended to avoid the crowds or plan your tour route in advance. [Glister] There are long queues at the food stalls at the Snow Festival venue, so you can prepare some snacks in advance or choose nearby restaurants. [Glister] Snow sculptures and ice sculptures are more attractive under night lights, so it is recommended to use the anti-shake function when shooting. Prepare spare batteries for your camera, as cold weather may cause the batteries to drain faster. [RoundNails] Sapporo [RoundNails] Hokkaido