Winter Illuminations

Sapporo and around

How to Enjoy Sapporo Through the Seasons

How to Enjoy Sapporo Through the Seasons

June 04th, 2024

Sapporo, the fifth largest city in Japan, over 1,900,000 people. It has the prefectural office of Hokkaido, the northernmost of ...

Snow Lights In Nakajima Park

Snow Lights In Nakajima Park

February 03rd, 2020

This is a event of candle lights which are lit up by local children and visitors. Why don’t you come ...

Yukitoro(雪灯路)  in Jozankei Jinjya

Yukitoro(雪灯路) in Jozankei Jinjya

February 01st, 2020

This is a Snow candle Event called ‘Yuki Toro(雪灯路)’ held at Jozankei Jinjya. 2,000 ice candles are lightning in the ...

Sapporo White Illumination has started on Nov 22, 2019

Sapporo White Illumination has started on Nov 22, 2019

November 27th, 2019

November 22 – December 25, 2019, White Illumination has been held in the heart of Sapporo city. From Odori 1 chome ...

Sapporo Night View from Mt.Moiwayama

Sapporo Night View from Mt.Moiwayama

November 05th, 2015

As of this autumn on October 3rd, Sapporo has been certified as one of the new top three night views ...

The German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2014 started on Nov, 28

The German Christmas Market in Sapporo 2014 started on Nov, 28

November 28th, 2014

The German Christmas Market is a festive event held alongside the Sapporo White Illumination, running until December 24th. Today, on ...

Jumbo Christmas Tree Illumination In Sapporo Factory Atrium

Jumbo Christmas Tree Illumination In Sapporo Factory Atrium

November 08th, 2014

Every November during the Christmas season, a huge Christmas tree appears in the atrium of Sapporo Factory. The first lighting ...

How to enjoy Odori Koen Area in Sapporo

How to enjoy Odori Koen Area in Sapporo

September 07th, 2014

We show you how to enjoy ‘Odori Koen Park Area’ whole day long. This is the central area of Sapporo. ...

The 34th Sapporo White Illumination [Nov,21-Feb,14]

The 34th Sapporo White Illumination [Nov,21-Feb,14]

August 30th, 2014

Sapporo White Illumination, which began in 1981, is one of Japan’s largest illumination events. In Odori Park, numerous wire-frame statues ...

JR Tower, T38 at Sapporo Station

JR Tower, T38 at Sapporo Station

June 14th, 2014

This is one of the main building at the Sapporo Station, the tallest building in Sapporo Station Area. The most ...

Otaru

Otaru Snow Light Path 2020

Otaru Snow Light Path 2020

February 10th, 2020

About Otaru Snow Light Path Otaru City lights up from dawn until 21:00, enchanting visitors with its dazzling displays. The primary ...

Otaru Snow Story 2014 - 2015

Otaru Snow Story 2014 – 2015

November 23rd, 2014

Otaru Snow Story 2014-2015 is a beloved winter event in Otaru City. The city comes alive with enchanting illuminations along ...

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 - 25]

Blue Canal in Otaru [Dec, 1 – 25]

November 13th, 2014

The Otaru Canal is illuminated with blue lights as part of the Otaru Snow Story (Otaru Yuki Monogatari) event. One ...

Hakodate and around

How to enjoy the Hokuto Sakura Corridor, Weeping Cherry Blossom and Cherry Blossom Tunnel at the Site of Matsumae Clan's Hekirichi-jin'ya in Hokuto City

How to enjoy the Hokuto Sakura Corridor, Weeping Cherry Blossom and Cherry Blossom Tunnel at the Site of Matsumae Clan’s Hekirichi-jin’ya in Hokuto City

April 26th, 2024

If you’re in Hakodate, why not take a trip to the neighboring city of Hokuto to see some cherry blossom ...

Hakodate Illumination at Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse

November 12th, 2014

This annual event lights up the streets of the Bay Area and the slopes of the Motomachi Area. Churches and ...

The Star Illumination of Goryokaku [Nov, 29 - Feb, 28 2015]

The Star Illumination of Goryokaku [Nov, 29 – Feb, 28 2015]

November 11th, 2014

The star-shaped Goryokaku will be illuminated with 2,000 lights in an event called “A Dream of Goryokaku Star.” This creates ...

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy at Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse

November 11th, 2014

A big Christmas tree will be set up at the Bay Area. There is an illumination lightening ceremony and Fireworks ...

Mt.Hakodate Ropeway

Mt.Hakodate Ropeway

November 11th, 2014

The Mt. Hakodate Ropeway introduced its renewed gondolas on November 7, 2014. These gondolas feature windows that are 10% larger ...

Motoizaka Slope(基坂)near Hakodate Bay Area

Motoizaka Slope(基坂)near Hakodate Bay Area

October 30th, 2014

Motoizaka slope is located in Bay Area, the westward of Hakodate city. This is the base point for measuring a ...

Hakodate Magistrate's Office (函館奉行所/Hakodate Bugyosho)

Hakodate Magistrate’s Office (函館奉行所/Hakodate Bugyosho)

September 04th, 2014

Hakodate Bugyosho(函館奉行所) refers to Hakodate Magistrate’s Office, which was settled by the Edo Shogunate in 1864, when Goryokaku was built ...

Hakodate Goryokaku(函館五稜郭): Historical place and Outstanding Shape

Hakodate Goryokaku(函館五稜郭): Historical place and Outstanding Shape

September 02nd, 2014

Goryokaku is one of the most important historical place in the Meiji era. Boshin War and Hakodate War took place ...