Activities Monbetsu Drift Ice Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb Monbetsu, in north eastern Hokkaido, hosts an annual drift ice festival in February. The event features some incredible ice sculptures..
Recommended Culture Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2026 Early - 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 2026 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..
Culture Takikawa Lantern Festival 2026 Late Feb The tradition of creating unique paper bag lanterns, made by the citizens of Takikawa, continues in its 11th year
Activities Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2026 Early - 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 2025-2026 Early Dec - Late Feb Hakodate lights up the winter nights with a special three-month illumination at the Goryokaku star-shaped fortress.
Activities Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival 2026 Early Mar The annual Karurusu Onsen Winter Festival in Hokkaido invites participants to play snow-related games and win prizes.
Activities Hitsujigaoka Snow Park 2026 Mid 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..