More than 300 original artworks and sketches from both of Arakawa Hiromu's major series, at Daimaru Sapporo from 14 October to 1 November.
Sapporo · 14 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
A three-floor aquarium inside a Sapporo shopping complex, open until ten at night, with rockhopper penguins, planted tanks, and immersive digital art.
Sapporo
Video game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert series.
Sapporo · 9 Nov 2026
Japan's first national museum dedicated to Ainu culture and the core facility of Upopoy, promoting understanding of this Indigenous heritage.
Shiraoi
More than 300 original artworks and sketches from both of Arakawa Hiromu's major series, at Daimaru Sapporo from 14 October to 1 November.
14 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Sapporo · HokkaidoVideo game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert series.
9 Nov 2026Sapporo · HokkaidoSnow sculptures in Odori Park, ice sculptures in Susukino and snow attractions at Tsudome fill three sites in Sapporo every February.
4–11 Feb 2027Sapporo · HokkaidoSNOW MIKU is an annual winter festival celebrating Hokkaido with exhibitions, live performances and a creators' market.
6–15 Feb 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOtaru · HokkaidoA winter festival illuminates Otaru's snow-covered streets, canal, and historic sites with handcrafted candles and lanterns created by the community since 1999.
7–14 Feb 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOtaru · HokkaidoAn annual Otaru festival of umeshu tastings, from classic to new plum wine blends, with local plum-based foods at two dedicated brewery venues.
17 Apr – 6 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOtaru · HokkaidoHigh-speed dirt racing event featuring various colorful vehicles navigating sharp turns on a thrilling track in Hokkaido.
23–24 May 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSunagawa · HokkaidoYOSAKOI Soran Festival blends Hokkaido's Soran Bushi folk song with dance and clappers, drawing hundreds of teams and millions of spectators to Sapporo in June.
10–14 Jun 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSapporo · HokkaidoA summer glass market in Otaru with 20 to 40 studios from across Hokkaido, handcrafted glass, hands-on experiences and an illuminated wind chime tunnel.
24–26 Jul 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOtaru · HokkaidoThis coastal festival celebrates Otaru's maritime heritage with parades, fireworks, and cultural activities honoring the harbour's role in the city's growth.
24–26 Jul 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOtaru · HokkaidoFireworks synchronized with live orchestral music and traditional dance create an immersive experience within intimate proximity of spectators.
21 Sep 2027Exact date not confirmed yetSapporo · HokkaidoAll JR Hokkaido trains for 5, 7 or 10 days, plus some JR Hokkaido buses; not the Hokkaido Shinkansen
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Museum on the history of Sapporo Beer since 1876, in a Meiji-era brick building listed as Hokkaido Heritage, with a tasting hall and guided tours.
Sapporo · HokkaidoNational park spanning 993 square kilometres in Hokkaido, with the volcanic caldera lakes Shikotsu and Toya, Mount Yotei, hot springs and mountain areas.
Niseko · HokkaidoRadio broadcasting tower built in 1957 featuring digital clocks and observation areas, with renovations completed in the early 2000s.
Sapporo · HokkaidoTheme park and factory in Hokkaido devoted to Shiroi Koibito, the chocolate sandwich cookie, with exhibits and a projection-mapping show on chocolate history.
Sapporo · HokkaidoJapan's first Western-style fortress, this five-pointed star fort was completed in 1866 and witnessed the final battle of the Boshin War.
Hakodate · HokkaidoJapan's northernmost castle and its last traditional one, built 1850-1854 in southern Hokkaido as a defence against foreign pressure in the late Tokugawa era.
Matsumae · HokkaidoA Shinto shrine in Sapporo's Jozankei hot spring resort area, dedicated to the god of hot springs and healing, surrounded by nature and autumn foliage.
Sapporo · HokkaidoJapan's first national museum dedicated to Ainu culture and the core facility of Upopoy, promoting understanding of this Indigenous heritage.
Shiraoi · HokkaidoA three-floor aquarium inside a Sapporo shopping complex, open until ten at night, with rockhopper penguins, planted tanks, and immersive digital art.
Sapporo · HokkaidoAinu fortifications on Nemuro Peninsula's windswept cliffs, built between the 16th and 18th centuries and ranked number one among Japan's 100 castles.
Nemuro · HokkaidoBaked potato shop where a Shiba dog named Ken works, letting visitors, especially elderly customers, meet him and watch dog and human working side by side.
Sapporo · HokkaidoA picturesque 19th-century canal in Hokkaido lined with historic warehouses and known for its atmospheric winter and spring illuminations.
Otaru · Hokkaido
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