Where is the Sapporo ice festival held?

Sapporo Odori Park2019, 2018, 2017.
Tsudome2019, 2018, 2017.Susukino2019, 2018, 2017.
Sapporo Snow Festival/Event locations

Why do we celebrate Sapporo Snow Festival?

Its origin dates to 1950, when students in Sapporo built six snow statues and displayed them is the city center at Odori Park. They received a warm welcome from the population and decided to do it again the following year. Thus, the idea of a recurring event was born.

How long is Sapporo Snow Festival?

seven days
The Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり, Sapporo Yuki-matsuri) is a festival held annually in Sapporo, Japan, over seven days in February. Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main sites of the festival.

What do you do at the Sapporo Snow Festival?

You’ll enjoy a day of sledding, snowmobiles and other physical activities in the snow. This is the center of the festival where you’ll see amazing ice and snow sculptures that are big as the buildings. From ancient temples to funny and popular characters, you’ll be amazed at what the artists will do this year.

How did Sapporo Snow Festival start?

The snow festival first began in 1950, when local middle and high school students created six snow sculptures in Odori Park. The 1950 festival was held in conjuction with snowball fights, snow sculpture exhibitions, and a carnival. Despite low expectations, more than 50 thousand people showed up to the event.

What do people make every year at the Sapporo Snow Festival?

Each year, people come to Sapporo to make creative snow and ice sculptures, often based on pop culture. In the past, fan favorites have included carvings dedicated to Star Wars, Final Fantasy, numerous anime characters, and more.

How many sculptures are there in Sapporo Snow Festival?

That first year, a total of 1,000 citizens participated. Since then, citizens’ groups have contributed to the festival each year, and about 85 sculptures made by citizens’ groups can currently be seen at the Odori site and Tsudome site.