Events in Hokkaidō

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy

For a magical Christmas event that all the family can enjoy, head over to Hakodate Christmas Fantasy.

Noboribetsu Onsen “Naked Man” Festival

A steamy festival in the depths of the freezing winter

Sapporo Snow Festival 2024

See the beauty of winter at the Sapporo Snow Festival

Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival

It gets very, very cold in the far north of Hokkaido, so what better place to have a festival with giant carved ice sculptures?

Otaru Light Snow Path 2024

A quieter alternative in Sapporo's beautiful snows.

Sapporo White Illumination

See the snowy streets of Sapporo lit up with illuminations

Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival

Celebrate sakura at Hokkaidō's top cherry blossom viewing spot.

Yosakoi Soran Festival

Dancing in the streets, Sapporo-style.

Tōyako Manga Anime Festa 2024

Every year, thousands of anime and manga fans descend on the peaceful town of Tōyako Onsen.

Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival 2024

Hokkaido's most popular fireworks festival, lighting up the night sky over Sapporo.

Sapporo Summer Festival

Home to the biggest beer garden in Japan.

Lake Akan Marimo Festival

A significant festival conducted by the Ainu community that aims to protect the local marimo, round algae balls, from further pollution.