Sapporo Snow Festival 2026 Hotel & 3-Venue Guide: Viewing Spots & Where to Stay Near the Festival

Website： https://www.snowfes.com/

Odori Park is the main venue for the Sapporo Snow Festival, offering excellent access in the heart of Sapporo. Stretching about 1.5 km from east to west, the park is lined with various large and small snow sculptures, including five massive, incredibly impressive ones.At night, these sculptures are beautifully illuminated, creating a truly magical view. At the foot of the Sapporo TV Tower, you'll find rows of food stalls (yatai) where you can warm up from the cold with some hot Hokkaido specialties. It's the central hub of the festival, enjoyable both day and night.

Access:
By Subway:
Take the Subway Namboku, Tozai, or Toho Line to Odori Station. The venue is right outside the station exits.
Take the Subway Tozai Line to Nishi 11-Chome Station. This exit is right at the western end of the venue.

From JR Sapporo Station:
It is approximately a 15-minute walk south.
Alternatively, you can walk from Sapporo Station to the Odori venue (around the 3-chome & 4-chome area) entirely indoors via the Underground Pedestrian Space "Chi-Ka-Ho".

Susukino, Sapporo's largest entertainment and nightlife district, is also one of the Snow Festival venues. It's just a short walk from the Odori venue, so stopping by after viewing the snow sculptures is highly recommended.The main attraction here isn't snow, but rather the intricate "ice sculptures" (hyōzō). As many as 60 ice sculptures line the middle of the street, including the ever-popular sculptures featuring fish frozen inside and impressive works from the Ice Sculpture Contest. At night, the colorful neon lights of Susukino blend with the illuminated ice sculptures, creating a truly magical and romantic atmosphere.

Access:
By Subway:
Take the Subway Namboku Line to Susukino Station. The venue is right outside the station exits.

From the Odori Park Venue:
It's about a 10-minute walk. The Susukino venue is located just south of the Odori venue, making it very easy to walk between them.

The "Tsudome Site" is the festival's interactive venue, where you can not only see the snow but also play in and interact with it.While it's located a bit away from the main venues, a paid shuttle bus operates from Sakaemachi Station (Toho Subway Line). The spacious site is packed with quintessential snow activities, such as massive snow slides for tube sledding and snow rafting.There are also indoor facilities complete with rest areas, local Hokkaido food, and an indoor kids' zone with slides and trampolines. It's the perfect destination for families or for anyone wanting to actively experience the snow.

Access:
Approx. 15-minute walk from Sakaemachi Station (Subway Toho Line).
During the festival period, a paid shuttle bus is scheduled to operate between Sakaemachi Station and the venue.

Located at the eastern end of Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower offers a prime viewing spot overlooking the Snow Festival venue.From its observation deck, you can take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the snow sculptures lining the park for 1.5 km to the west, allowing you to truly appreciate the sheer scale of the event.Visiting at night is especially recommended. The illuminated white snow sculptures blend with the Sapporo city skyline, creating a magical beauty that spreads out below like a glowing carpet of light. Be sure to experience this unique perspective you can't get from ground level!

Access:
By Subway: Take the Subway Namboku, Tozai, or Toho Line to Odori Station. The tower is located right outside Exit 27.
From JR Sapporo Station: It is an approx. 15-minute walk from the station towards Odori Station via the Underground Pedestrian Space "Chi-Ka-Ho".

Website： https://www.tv-tower.co.jp/

We hope this guide to the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival venues and viewing spots helps you plan your visit! Knowing the unique charms of each site, like the incredible view overlooking the venues from the Sapporo TV Tower, will surely help you enjoy the festival to the fullest.One crucial piece of advice: Sapporo in February means sub-zero (Celsius) temperatures, even during the daytime. Please be sure to bundle up warmly and come fully prepared for the cold.When it comes time to find your hotel—whether you want to be near the venues or just need easy access—we hope you'll use the hand-picked hotel list curated by 47trip.com as your guide.