Light decorations during the Sapporo White Illumination
Light decorations during the Sapporo White Illumination

The 41th Sapporo White Illumination第42回さっぽろホワイトイルミネーション

The Sapporo White Illumination is an annual illumination event that takes place in various locations throughout Sapporo city, including Odori Park and Sapporo Station. First held in 1981, it has become one of Japan's most popular and well-regarded illumination events. The event takes place as the snow begins to fall in Sapporo, marking the start of the winter season. Visitors can enjoy the dreamy sight of Odori Park and other areas around the city, decorated with a wide variety of light installations and trees wrapped in twinkling fairy lights.

Highlights

  • Decorated trees and buildings

  • Art installations

Venue

  • Odori Park ⎯ 大通公園

    Address

    Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0042

    Getting There

    • 1 minutes walk from Ōdōri Station (大通駅)
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  • Sapporo TV Tower ⎯ さっぽろテレビ塔

    Address

    1 Chome Odorinishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0042, Japan

    Getting There

    • 5 minutes walk from Ōdōri Station (大通駅) ⎯ Exit number 27 Exit
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