By Fadil, Independent local guide in Sapporo
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Things to Do in Sapporo in February: Snow Festival & Winter Events
Welcome to your ultimate guide to events in Sapporo in February! This month is packed with exciting winter activities, including the world-renowned Sapporo Snow Festival (we have a full local's guide to it), thrilling ski jumping events, and family-friendly puppet shows. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our curated list of February events in Sapporo will help you make the most of Hokkaido's winter wonderland.
Planning ahead or catching up on midwinter fun? Peek at January events in Sapporo or browse all our Hokkaido travel guides.
Past Events
Missed these? Many run annually. Bookmark this guide for next year.
Sapporo Snow Festival (Past Event)
February 4-11, 2025
Experience Sapporo's most famous winter event, the Sapporo Snow Festival. Highlights include big snow statues at Odori Site (e.g., 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' at 4-chome, 'The Former Hokkaido Government Office' at 7-chome, and a Snow Man idol group statue at 10-chome), 60 elaborate ice sculptures at Susukino Site lit up from sunset to 11 p.m. (10 p.m. on the last day), and family-friendly snow slides and rafts at Tsudome Site.
Location: Odori Site, Susukino Site, Tsudome Site
Address: Odori Nishi 1 to 11-chome, Ekimae-dori Minami 4 to 7-jo, Higashi-ku, Sakaemachi 885-1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreGuinness Challenge: Curry Bread Sale (Past Event)
February 8, 2025
A bakery attempts to set a Guinness World Record by selling 10,000 curry breads in eight hours during the Sapporo Snow Festival. Enjoy a set of smoked scallop curry bread and beef curry bread for ¥1,000 at Odori Park 8-chome.
Location: Odori Park 8-chome
Address: Odori Nishi 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreWinter Puppet Show Festival (Past Event)
February 8-9, 15-16, 2025
Enjoy the puppet show 'Hakkushon shiteyo, Kaba-kun' (It's OK to Sneeze, Hippo) at the Winter Puppet Show Festival, held over two weekends at Yamabiko-za and Sapporo Education and Culture Hall. Mini concerts follow each performance. Showtimes are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets: ¥1,500 for ages 3 and over.
Location: Yamabiko-za and Sapporo Education and Culture Hall
Address: Higashi-ku, Kita 27, Higashi 15 and Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 13, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreMt. Moere Sledding Competition (Past Event)
February 9, 2025
The 13th Mt. Moere Sledding Competition features about 100 teams sliding down a 120-meter course on homemade cardboard sleds, competing for the fastest time. Open from 8:30 a.m., with the event running from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Moerenuma Park
Address: Higashi-ku, Moerenumakoen 1-1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreFIS Ski Jumping World Cup (Past Event)
February 15-16, 2025
Witness top athletes compete at the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, featuring a 137-meter big hill. Men's competition on Feb 15 (gates open 12:30 p.m., main event 3:10 p.m.) and Feb 16 (gates open 8:30 a.m., main event 11 a.m.). Tickets: ¥1,000-¥5,000, free for junior high and under. Free shuttle bus from Maruyama Bus Center.
Location: Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Address: Chuo-ku, Miyanomori 1274, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreHina Dolls at Shiryo-kan (Past Event)
February 26 - March 2, 2025
An exhibition of handmade hina dolls, mizuhiki paper cord crafts, and kimono fabric accessories at Sapporo-shi Shiryo-kan. Some dolls are on sale on Feb 26. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (until 3 p.m. on Mar 2). Admission is free.
Location: Sapporo-shi Shiryo-kan
Address: Chuo-ku, Odori Nishi 13-chome, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreHitsujigaoka Snowpark (Past Event)
Until March 9, 2025
Enjoy winter activities at Hitsujigaoka Snowpark, including snow tubing, snowstriding, cross-country skiing, and snowman-making. Open daily until March 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: ¥600 for senior high and over, ¥300 for elementary and junior high, free for preschoolers.
Location: Hitsujigaoka Snowpark
Address: Toyohira-ku, Hitsujigaoka 1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreSnowshoe-Walking at Sapporo Art Park (Past Event)
Until March 16, 2025
Trek through the Art Park sculpture garden wearing traditional kanjiki snowshoes made of bamboo and ropes. Enjoy sculptures, wildlife, and nature. Open 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., closed Mondays. Rental fee: ¥500 for junior high and older, free for elementary and under.
Location: Sapporo Art Park
Address: Minami-ku, Geijutsu-no-mori 2, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreReady for the first signs of spring? Our March events guide is up next. Keep exploring!
