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Sapporo White Illumination

さっぽろホワイトイルミネーション

An annual winter illumination event in Sapporo showcases light installations and snow-dusted trees, creating festive displays across Odori Park and the city.

Updated 2026/07/12
Light decorations during the Sapporo White Illumination
Light decorations during the Sapporo White Illumination © City of Sapporo
Dates
22 Nov 2026 – 14 Mar 2027Not yet confirmed
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Venues
Odori ParkOdorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
〒 060-0042How to get there
Nearest station西８丁目Kidosen3 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop北1条西7丁目3 min walk from the bus stop
More about this place
Sapporo TV Tower1, Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
〒 060-0042How to get there
Nearest stationOdori Station
大通2 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stopバスセンター1 min walk from the bus stop
More about this place

The Sapporo White Illumination is an annual illumination event that takes place in various locations throughout Sapporo city, including Odori Park and Sapporo Station. First held in 1981, it has become one of Japan's most popular and well-regarded illumination events. The event takes place as the snow begins to fall in Sapporo, marking the start of the winter season. Visitors can enjoy the dreamy sight of Odori Park and other areas around the city, decorated with a wide variety of light installations and trees wrapped in twinkling fairy lights.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Odori Park. Legend: Kidosen; Sassho Line; Hakodate Main Line (Otaru - Asahikawa); Chitose Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Aomori, Kikonai, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Shin-Aomori, Numanohata, Otaru, Sakaemachi, Odori, Nishi-Juitchome, Susukino, Sapporo, Soen.
Odori Park
Map: Getting to Sapporo TV Tower. Legend: Sassho Line; Hakodate Main Line (Otaru - Asahikawa); Kidosen; Chitose Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Aomori, Kikonai, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Shin-Aomori, Numanohata, Otaru, Odori, Sapporo, Bus Center-Mae, Susukino, Hosui-Susukino, Soen.
Sapporo TV Tower

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TagsIlluminationWinter
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