Sapporo Snow Festival Tour 2027

Welcome to Hokkaido! This magnificent northernmost island is famous for its stunning natural beauty, unique indigenous culture, abundant powder snow, and fresh seafood. Upon your arrival at Sapporo Airport, be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel for check-in.

Your Day in Detail

Today, start your Hokkaido exploration from Sapporo with a visit to the iconic Sapporo Clock Tower, one of the few remaining Western-style buildings in the city. Take some photos and explore the exhibitions inside, which showcase Sapporo's history.

Next, make your way to Shiroi Koibito Park, a sweet paradise where you can watch the famous Shiroi Koibito cookies being made at the Ishiya Chocolate Factory. You can also taste delicious treats and even create your own cookies or chocolates.

In the afternoon, proceed to Odori Park, the heart of the Sapporo Snow Festival. During the winter, the park transforms into an incredible display of ice and snow sculptures created by artists from around the world. Be sure to catch the stunning nighttime light show, which illuminates the sculptures and creates a magical winter wonderland.

Your Day in Detail

Drive to Tsudome in the morning, a popular family destination for the Sapporo Snow Festival, featuring a large snow area with a wide range of winter activities. Enjoy various snow games, from tube slides to snow rafting, as well as large mazes and an indoor gourmet food court.

In the afternoon, the driver will take you back to the Susukino area near the city center to admire the exquisite ice sculptures created by local hotel and restaurant owners. Nearby is Sapporo's largest entertainment district, where you can enjoy a drink at an ice bar or sample regional delicacies.

As night falls, the ice sculptures are illuminated, creating a striking contrast with the vibrant atmosphere of the area, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the unique ambiance of the Snow Festival.

Your Day in Detail

Today you take a day trip to Otaru, a port town known for its canal, brick warehouses and music boxes. Begin at the Otaru Music Box Museum and look at the handcrafted music boxes. Around midday, we stop at Sankaku Fish Market for a lunch break, and you can pick some local flavors to try if you like. In the afternoon, walk along the Otaru Canal and see the old warehouses lit up for winter. Come evening, head to the Otaru Snow Light Path, where the streets are lined with lanterns and candle-lit snow sculptures.

Your Day in Detail

Spend the day in Noboribetsu, a hot spring town in Hokkaido. Start at Hell Valley, a volcanic crater with steaming vents and red rocks. You can smell the sulfur from the path. Then walk up to the Oyunuma Natural Footbath and soak your feet in the warm water. In the afternoon, visit Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, a theme park that recreates life in the Edo period. You can try traditional games, watch street performances, and catch the ninja and samurai shows.

Your Day in Detail

After breakfast, depart for Lake Toya, a crater lake located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, which is home to many species of birds and deer.

Take in the panoramic view of Lake Toya from the Silo Observatory. Next, head down to take a sightseeing cruise on this picturesque lake. The nearby Toyako Volcano Science Museum explains how Lake Toya was formed.

If you're interested in some exciting snow activities, we recommend an extension tour to Niseko for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, etc.

Bid farewell to Hokkaido! Make your way to New Chitose Airport in Sapporo for your onward flight home. The seasonal Hokkaido awaits your next holiday to experience other charms.