Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival Mid Feb The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Recommended Culture Otaru Snow Light Path Festival Mid Feb Otaru Snow Light Path Festival is just a quick trip from Sapporo and offers a romantic romp through a candlelit snowscape.
Activities Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival Late Jan - Mid Feb Running annually since 1992, the Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival is based on the migration of around 1,000 white swans that fly..
Activities Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Late Jan - Late Feb Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of..
Activities Star Illumination of Goryokaku Early Dec - Early Mar Hakodate lights up the winter nights with a special three-month illumination at the Goryokaku star-shaped fortress.
Activities Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival Early Mar The annual Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival in Hokkaido invites participants to play snow-related games and win prizes.
Activities Hitsujigaoka Snow Park Early Jan - Early Mar If you're looking for some family-friendly fun this winter, look no further than the Hitsujigaoka Snow Park event. Held for..
Activities Sounkyo Onsen Ice Fall Festival Late Jan - Mid Mar The annual Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival has been running for over 40 years now, and it celebrates the beauty of the harsh, cold winters..