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UPCOMING

Tokachi's answer to Sapporo's Snow Festival, running since 1964: intricate ice and snow sculptures fill Midorigaoka Park alongside ice slides, food stalls, and evening illumination. It stays notably smaller and more local than the Sapporo event held the same week.

Dates

January 29–31Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.

Happens every year

Location

Hokkaido

Nearest station

JR Obihiro Station (bus or taxi ~15 min)

Crowd level

Regional attendance

Entry

Paid admission