Hokkaido Sapporo Winter Illumination Complete Guide: A White Illumination Festival More Romantic Than Tokyo?

Thought Tokyo Roppongi’s illumination was beautiful enough, but only after visiting Sapporo did I understand what the ultimate winter experience really is!!!❄️ The moment the first beam of light lit up Odori Park’s snowy night, the romance level instantly maxed out! The streets sparkle like a galaxy fallen to earth✨ Christmas music fills the air🎵 Lights dance gracefully among the tree shadows💃 This is the legendary "Sapporo White Illumination Festival" that has made Hokkaido famous💫 🎄｜About the White Illumination Festival Since 1981, Sapporo has pioneered Japan’s winter illumination tradition～ This romantic event, which began in the Showa era, has now become Hokkaido’s winter signature👑 This year features 5 dreamy venues, each breathtakingly beautiful👇 ✨TOP1 Odori Venue (Odori Park) 📍Address: Odori West 1-12 Chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo ⏰Dates: 2025.11.21-12.25 🌟Highlights: - Stunning light show on the 147-meter-tall Sapporo TV Tower - "Light of the Future" themed art installation 🎄Special: Munich Christmas Market opens simultaneously! German-style wooden huts + mulled wine + grilled sausages Instantly transported to a European Christmas🎅 ✨TOP2 Ekimae-dori Venue (JR Sapporo Station Front Avenue) 📍Address: From Sapporo Station Front to Susukino District ⏰Dates: 2025.11.21-2026.2.11 🌟Highlights: A 1.5 km tunnel of light made from 220,000 LEDs! Romance you can encounter right after shopping✨ ✨TOP3 Minami 1-jo-dori Venue 📍Address: Minami 1-jo-dori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo ⏰Dates: 2025.11.21-2026.3.14 💎Secret: 46 ginkgo trees dressed in 70,000 LED lights A 300-meter dreamy light corridor perfect for street photography! ✨TOP4 Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza 📍Address: Kita 3-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo ⏰Dates: 2025.11.21-2026.3.14 📸Must-shoot: The red brick Hokkaido Government Office + flowing aurora lights Absolutely stunning day and night views! ✨TOP5 Sapporo Station South Exit Venue 📍Address: JR Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza ⏰Dates: 2025.11.21-2026.3.14 🎵Features: Multiple daily music and light shows Perfect for families! Full of interactive fun💯 💝Great Value Itinerary Recommendation 【Hokkaido 6 Days 5 Nights Powder Snow Trip】 💰From 23,800 per person ✅ Visit the White Illumination Festival + Sapporo Snow Festival ✅ Enjoy snow-viewing and hot springs at Lake Toya Onsen ✅ Stay 2 consecutive nights at Park Hyatt Niseko A dreamy winter trip with excellent value❄️