Sapporo Events Guide: March 2025 Edition | Hokkaigo Blog
Welcome to your ultimate guide to events in Sapporo for March 2025! From cultural festivals like the Doll's Festival to exciting outdoor events like Nature Beat Jam, there's something for everyone. Explore our curated list of Sapporo March activities and plan your visit today.
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Upcoming Events in Sapporo: March 2025
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Exhibition Games
March 5-23, 2025
Baseball season kicks off with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters hosting nine exhibition games at Es Con Field Hokkaido on March 5, 6, 8, 9, 18, 19, 21, 22, and 23. Enjoy rookie welcoming ceremonies and new gourmet dishes.
Location: Es Con Field Hokkaido
Address: Kitahiroshima-shi, F Village 1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreNature Beat Jam
March 15-16, 2025
Experience Hokkaido's outdoor culture at Nature Beat Jam at Sapporo Factory. Enjoy outdoor brand exhibits, campgrounds, campfires, live music, and projection mapping from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the west gate.
Location: Sapporo Factory, Cross Hotel, and other venues
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 2, Higashi 4, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreRice-Bag Sledding Race Championship
March 16, 2025
Join the fun at the Hokkaido Rice-Bag Sledding Race Championship at Sapporo Teine Ski Resort. Watch 400 participants slide down the slope on custom rice bags, competing for speed and design. The winner gets a 60 kg straw bag of rice!
Location: Sapporo Teine Ski Resort
Address: Teine-ku, Teine Honcho, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreKids' Planetarium
March 18, 2025
Bring your family to the Kids' Planetarium at Sapporo Science Center for a 40-minute astronomical show designed for small children. Enjoy workshops on making toy air guns with balloons every Sunday in March.
Location: Sapporo Science Center
Address: Atsubetsu-ku, Atsubetsu Chuo 1-5, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreSTV Sunhoseki Fair
March 20-23, 2025
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hoppe-chan at the STV Sunhoseki Fair at Sapporo Factory Atrium. Shop for accessories, stationery, and toys, and create three Hoppe-chans with silicon for ¥1,800.
Location: Sapporo Factory Atrium
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 2, Higashi 4, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreVernal Equinox Day
March 20, 2025
Observe the Vernal Equinox Day, a national holiday, on March 20. During the higan week, visit graves to honor ancestors as per Buddhist traditions.
Location: Citywide
Address: Sapporo, Japan
Sapporo International Market
March 22, 2025
Explore the 7th Sapporo International Market at Sapporo Community Plaza. Shop for handmade products and foods from around the world, and connect with vendors and visitors.
Location: Sapporo Community Plaza 1F
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MorePast Events
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Doll's Festival at Sapporo International Plaza (Past Event)
March 1, 2025
Celebrate the Doll's Festival (Hinamatsuri) at Sapporo International Plaza. Enjoy stunning hina doll displays and savor traditional dishes like clam soup and chirashi-zushi.
Location: Sapporo International Plaza
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreDoll's Festival (Past Event)
March 3, 2025
Join the Doll's Festival (Hinamatsuri) celebrations across Sapporo. Visit the Former Nagayama Residence to see a variety of ancient and cute hina dolls on display until March 7, or explore traditional hina dolls at Hokkaido Historical Village until March 20.
Location: Multiple Locations (Former Nagayama Residence & Hokkaido Historical Village)
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 2, Higashi 6 & Atsubetsu-ku, Atsubetsu-cho, Konopporo 50-1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreMimosa Day Marche (Past Event)
March 7, 2025
Celebrate International Women's Day with the Mimosa Day Marche at Sapporo Community Plaza. Create scented oils, mimosa accessories, and shop for unique goods like harps and botanical candles. Enjoy bread and baked sweets made with natural ingredients.
Location: Sapporo Community Plaza SCARTS 1F, Mall A, B
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreInternational Women's Day (Past Event)
March 8, 2025
Honor International Women's Day on March 8 by sharing mimosa flowers, a symbol of happiness, with the women in your life. Join related events like the Mimosa Day Marche to celebrate.
Location: Citywide
Address: Sapporo, Japan
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