Odori Park
大通公園
Sapporo's central park stretches 1.5 kilometers east-west, hosting major festivals including the Lilac Festival and Sapporo Snow Festival.
Odori Park is a large park located in the center of Sapporo, Japan. It stretches east to west through the city and divides it into north and south sections. The park spans about 1.5 km and features many events and ceremonies throughout the year, such as the Sapporo Lilac Festival and the Sapporo Snow Festival. Local landmarks, such as the Sapporo TV Tower and the Sapporo City Archive Museum, are also located within the park.
Upcoming events at this place
German Christmas Market
The Munich Christmas Market brings German Christmas traditions to Sapporo through food and crafts, a sister-city partnership celebration running annually since 2002.
21 Nov – 25 Dec 2026 · Dates not yet confirmedSapporo · Hokkaido
Sapporo White Illumination
An annual winter illumination event in Sapporo showcases light installations and snow-dusted trees, creating festive displays across Odori Park and the city.
22 Nov 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSapporo · Hokkaido
The 77th Sapporo Snow Festival
Snow and ice sculptures crafted by the Japan Self-Defense Force and local artists fill three Sapporo sites for Japan's most celebrated winter festival.
4–11 Feb 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSapporo · HokkaidoPlaces nearby
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