JAPANESE FESTIVALS & SEASONAL EVENTS
For 2027, we list as basic dates the festivals whose fixed annual dates can be confirmed on their official websites. Individual events, viewing seats and traffic restrictions may not have been announced yet, so be sure to check the official information. For 2026, we list event information that has been officially announced.
3 festivals, 1 fireworks festivals · as of 2026-10-12 Japan time
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FestivalHokkaido · 2026
Odori Park and other parts of central Sapporo are decorated with winter illuminations. The Odori venue runs from Odori Nishi 1-chome to 6-chome and can be seen until December 25; admission is free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHokkaido · 2026
An event with a tree set on the sea in front of Hakodate's Red Brick Warehouses, with fireworks launched every day at 18:00 as the tree lights up. The venue is Suehirocho, Hakodate City, and admission is free.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalHokkaido · 2027
Snow sculptures and more are displayed at three sites in Sapporo: the Odori, Tsudome and Susukino sites. At the Odori site, large snow sculptures and entries in the International Snow Sculpture Contest line West 1-chome to West 11-chome.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFIREWORKS
FireworksHokkaido · 2026
Fireworks enjoyed from the lakeside at Toyako Onsen. The time given in the official information is 20:45–21:05. They are cancelled in stormy weather, so check the notice on the day.
Photo: HOKKAIDO LOVE! / Hokkaido Tourism OrganizationColoured days have listed dates that match your filters. This does not guarantee that an event takes place on the day.
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Hokkaido · Ongoing
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