EXPLORE: Sapporo Snow Festival [Hokkaido, Japan]

In front of a massive Snow Sculpture in Odori Park

This year Sapporo Yuki Matsuri or better known as Sapporo Snow Festival was held on February 5th to 11th. This 16^th annual event has three different sites where visitors can walk among ice and snow sculptures.  The snow sculptures are located along Odori park, the ice carving are displayed on the streets in the Susukino district of Sapporo, and Tsudome site offers other snow related activities.

Next to an Ice Carving at Susukino Site

Odori Park and Susukino sites are within walking distance of each other.  But, Trudome site is somewhat out of the way.  The best time to visit and see the ice carvings at Susukino site is at night, when they are all lite up.  And, the best time to visit the snow sculptures at Odori Park is during the day, when they can be seen in the light in all their glory.  Also at Odori Park, you can sample many cuisines of Hokkaido like grilled Hotate (Scallop).

Sapporo Snow Festival is a must do for those who are visiting Japan in the winter time.

My WOW Factor: 8.5/10