Über diesen Ort: Sapporo Schneefestival
Das Sapporo-Schneefest im Odori-Park Anfang Februar ist Japans größtes Schnee-und-Eis-Event. Über 15 m hohe Schneeskulpturen, Bürgerskulpturen, Eisschnitzereien und nächtliche Beleuchtung ziehen über 2 Millionen Besucher an.
Highlights
- Odori Site (JSDF Sculptures) — over 15 m tall, taking the Self-Defense Forces about a month to build, modeled on famous landmarks worldwide
- International Snow Sculpture Contest — 11 countries and regions compete, completing sculptures in three days
- Evening Projection Mapping — 18:00–22:00, with dynamic light and music projected onto the giant sculptures
- Tsudome Venue — interactive snow festival with slides and blizzard experiences, popular with families
- Susukino Ice Festival — finely crafted ice sculptures by international artists, magically illuminated at night
