Sapporo Events Guide: October 2025 | Hokkaigo Blog
Welcome to your ultimate guide for events in Sapporo this October! As autumn paints the city in vibrant colors, experience a mix of cultural festivals, music events, marathons, and spooky Halloween fun. Whether you're chasing fall foliage or enjoying jazz under the stars, Sapporo has plenty to offer this month.
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Upcoming Events in Sapporo: October 2025
Takino Autumn Colors 2025
September 13 (Sat.)–October 26 (Sun.)
Takino Suzuran Hillside Park is a Sapporo's suburban leisure spot which is rich in nature. Every time we visit there, we can find different seasonal flowers, plants and trees. In October, in the Country Garden, reddish, fluffy Kokia welcomes you. Its rounded shape makes our heart warm. Perhaps, cosmos can be enjoyed in early October though the flowering time has passed. Takino no Mori East Zone is filled with red and brown leaves of maples. Enjoy leaf foliage carpets. Wild nature is spreading on the other side of the park. Collaboration of the Ashiribetsu Fall and colorful leaf foliage is so photogenic. Join a free guided tour to take a trek in the park, and be amazed at the splendid fall world. Admission: ÂĄ450 for age 15 and over, free for age 14 and under, ÂĄ210 for age 65 and over.
Location: Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
Address: Minami-ku, Takino 247, Sapporo
Learn MoreKokusai Ski Resort Autumn Festival
October 1 (Wed.)–19 (Sun.)
Celebrate the beauty of fall at the Autumn Festival in Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort. Take the Koyo-gondola for a view of the colorful autumn leaves. Round-trip tickets: ÂĄ1,500 for jr. high and over, ÂĄ800 for elem., free for preschoolers. Enjoy delicious food, live street performances, and games.
Location: Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort
Address: Minami-ku, Jozankei 937, Sapporo
Learn MoreSapporo Mirai Jazz
October 4 (Sat.)–5 (Sun.)
The Sapporo Mirai Jazz, rooted in Hokkaido will be held at Art Hall of Sapporo Art Park. Enjoy jazz and popular music performances by Hokkaido’s musicians. Eleven jazz bands will perform each day. Tickets: ¥2,000/day for jr. high and over, free for elem. and under.
Location: Art Hall of Sapporo Art Park
Address: Minami-ku, Geijutsunomori 2, Sapporo
Learn MoreSapporo Marathon
October 5 (Sun.)
The Sapporo Marathon, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, will be held on Oct. 5 (Sun.). It is a fun event in which diverse members of the community can take part in. It also aims to become as sustainable as possible, so runners should bring their own cups in order to cut down on disposable plastic cups. The half marathon will start at 9:30 a.m. at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Stadium in Minami-ku. There will be traffic restrictions from 8:35 to 11:20 a.m. along the route.
Location: Makomanai Sekisuiheim Stadium
Address: Minami-ku, Sapporo
Learn MoreIshikari World Festival
October 5 (Sun.)
A vibrant display of cultural exchange featuring performances, workshops, and international representations at the annual Ishikari World Festival near Sapporo.
Location: Hanakawa Kita Community Center
Address: Ishikari-shi, Hanakawa Kita, Ishikari
Hokkaido Foovie Festival 2025
October 10 (Fri.)–12 (Sun.)
The Hokkaido Foovie Festival is a celebration of food and film, featuring screenings of food-related movies and culinary experiences from Hokkaido. Held at various venues in Sapporo.
Location: Various venues in Sapporo
Address: Sapporo
Learn MoreThe 20th Sapporo Short Fest 2025
October 10 (Fri.)–13 (Mon.)
In the 20th Sapporo Short Fest 2025, about 2,400 works were entered from 91 countries and regions including Japan. These were created by professional and amateur directors. The 70 short films are separated into the International Competition, the National Competition, and the Special Program. Each program has some 30-min. short films.
Location: Satsugeki
Address: Chuo-ku, Minami 2, Nishi 5, Sapporo
Learn MoreSapporo Game Camp 2025
October 17 (Fri.)–19 (Sun.)
Sapporo Game Camp is a joint event by game companies based in Sapporo, aimed at nurturing game creators and promoting digital entertainment. Features game jams, workshops, e-sports tournaments, and lectures on game development.
Location: Various venues in Sapporo
Address: Sapporo
Learn MoreSapporo Recycle Art
October 24 (Fri.)–26 (Sun.)
Artworks made with recycled materials by artists from elementary school students to adults will be selected and exhibited at the Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway, Kita 3-jo Square. The artworks are made from plastic bottles, clothes, newsprint and other such materials. Winners of the best recycled artworks chosen will be awarded prizes by the judges.
Location: Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway, Kita 3-jo Square
Address: Sapporo
Learn MoreAutumn Illuminations
October 24 (Fri.)–November 3 (Mon.)
Autumn Illuminations will be held in Nakajima Park. The ginkgo tree avenue, Shobu Pond, and Hohei-kan will be lit up at night. The entrance fee for the Japanese Garden is ÂĄ500. Visitors enter the Japanese Garden separately from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Choose the date and time, and buy online tickets.
Location: Nakajima Park
Address: Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Learn MoreThe 30th Anniversary Shiroi Koibito Park Halloween Events
Until October 31 (Fri.)
Shiroi Koibito Park is holding its 30th Anniversary Halloween events. Enjoy Halloween sweets, workshops, a haunted house, and more. On Oct. 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.), admission is free for children in Halloween costumes. Children will get a piece of candy if they meet a witch and say “Trick or treat.” Adm.: ¥800 for sr. high and over, ¥400 for age 4 to jr. high, free for age 3 and under.
Location: Shiroi Koibito Park
Address: Nishi-ku, Miyanosawa 2-jo 2-chome, 11-36, Sapporo
Learn MoreJozankei Nature Luminarie
Until October 31 (Fri.)
The Jozankei Nature Luminarie is a lighting event held around Jozankei Onsen. Illuminations and projection mapping create a unique glow in the nature trails. Exclusive for guests staying in the Jozankei area. Admission free for guests.
Location: From Futami Park to Futami Suspension Bridge
Address: Jozankei Onsen Nishi 4, Minami-ku, Sapporo
Learn Moremankimonki Jimusho de Pop-up
October 3 (Fri.)–13 (Mon.)
With over 20 years selling vintage clothing at Paseo, the fashion store, mankimonki now has a pop-up store four times a year at their office-boutique. To celebrate their third anniversary of pop-ups, various items are 20-50% off! Vintage items include clothing, shoes, accessories, upcycled original apparel, and more! Come discover curated vintage treasures sourced from the U.S.
Location: Hokushin 10-jo Bldg. 2F
Address: Kita-ku, Kita 10, Nishi 3, Sapporo
Learn MoreDisaster Prevention Day for Foreign Nationals
October 26 (Sun.)
Learn about a hazard map and prepare for disasters at home. Visit the Sapporo Citizens’ Disaster Prevention Center by a chartered bus and experience an earthquake simulation, fire extinguishing and more. After that, move to an evacuation shelter and learn about emergency supplies. Try stretching exercises to prevent economy class syndrome. Adm.: free. Capacity: 40 foreign nationals and their family/friends (first-come, first-served). Apply from the web form.
Location: Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation (SICPF)
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 3, MN Bldg. 3, Sapporo
Free Professional Consultations for Foreign Residents
October 18 (Sat.)
The Sapporo Help Desk for Foreign Residents offers free professional consultations for foreign residents. Lawyers, administrative procedure specialists and tax accountants advise on residence status, legal issues, and taxes. Reservations are required. English and Chinese interpretation available. Telephone interpretation is also available in other languages. Online consultations via Zoom are accepted.
Location: SICPF
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 3, MN Bldg. 3, Sapporo
Nihongo de Hanaso! Perapera Wednesday
Every Wednesday in October
SICPF hosts free sessions for foreign nationals who would like to practice speaking Japanese with volunteers. A themed talk is held during the last session every month. Japanese learners of all levels are welcome. No reservation needed. Adm.: free.
Location: SICPF
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 3, MN Bldg. 3, Sapporo
Flea Market at Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba
October 5 (Sun.), 12 (Sun.), 13 (Mon.), 26 (Sun.)
Flea market held at Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba. Cancelled in case of rain.
Location: Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba
Address: Chuo-ku, Nakajima-koen 1, Sapporo
Flea Market at Nishi Kuyakusho
October 18 (Sat.)
Flea market at Nishi Ward Office.
Location: Nishi Kuyakusho (Ward Office)
Address: Nishi-ku, Kotoni 2-7, Sapporo
Flea Market at Yumeichiba Atsubetsu
October 4 (Sat.), 18 (Sat.)
Flea market at Yumeichiba Atsubetsu. Cancelled in case of rain.
Location: Yumeichiba Atsubetsu
Address: Atsubetsu-ku, Atsubetsu Chuo 1-5, Sapporo
Morning Market at Higashi Honganji Temple
October 8 (Wed.), 26 (Sun.)
Sales of fresh vegetables, baked sweets, miscellaneous goods, accessories, etc. Cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Location: Higashi Honganji Temple
Address: Chuo-ku, Minami 7, Nishi 8, Sapporo
May Marche
October 4 (Sat.), 11 (Sat.)
Sales of fresh vegetables, fruits, and ice cream.
Location: May Marche
Address: Chuo-ku, Minami 22, Nishi 6, Sapporo
Don't miss out on next month's activities! Check out our guide to November 2025 events and continue your Hokkaido adventure.