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Top 3 Weekend Events in Sapporo: What to Do November 30 - December 1, 2024
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Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo: A full lineup of Christmas goods and German cuisine!
A winter tradition in Sapporo where shops selling Christmas-related goods line Odori Park. In addition to enjoying German food and hot wine at the venue, Santa Claus will appear every night to create heartwarming encounters with visitors. Take a memorable photo together and make special Christmas memories!
■Dates: Nov 22 (Fri) - Dec 25 (Wed), 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last order 8:45 PM)
■Venue: Odori Park 2-chome (Odori Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details on the "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo"
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Sapporo White Illumination: Fantastically lighting up winter in Sapporo
A popular event for couples, families, and tourists that illuminates Sapporo's Odori Park and the area around Sapporo Station. The themes and features of the illuminations differ by area, creating a romantic atmosphere just by walking around. There are five main venues, including the Odori Park venue and the Ekimae-dori venue. At the Odori Park 2-chome venue, where the "Munich Christmas Market" is held concurrently, Christmas objects will also be on display.
Odori Park 2-chome Venue: Gift of Snow
Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza Venue: A program of sound and light
■Dates:
・Odori Park Venue: Nov 22 (Fri) - Dec 25 (Wed)
・Ekimae-dori Venue: Nov 22 (Wed) - Feb 11 (Tue)
・Minami-ichijo-dori Venue, Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla) Venue, Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza: Nov 22 (Wed) - Mar 14 (Fri)
All venues lit from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM *Lit until midnight from Dec 23 to 25
■Venues: Odori Park, Ekimae-dori, Minami-ichijo-dori, Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla), Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza
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Shiroi Koibito Park - The Animals' White Christmas: Original sweets and hands-on events
Limited-time original sweets are now available at Shiroi Koibito Park, based on the theme of "animals celebrating Christmas at Shiroi Koibito Park." There's a wide array of cute sweets featuring Hokkaido's representative animals like the long-tailed tit, Ezo deer, and snow rabbit.
At the Sweets Workshop Dream Kitchen, you can experience a chocolate pie sandwich course where you decorate with Christmas-limited toppings. A perfect activity for children to enjoy as well.
■Dates: Nov 1 (Fri) - Dec 25 (Wed), 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last paid admission at 4:30 PM)
*Some areas open until 7:00 PM from Nov 15 (Fri) to Mar 31, 2025 (Mon)
■Venue: Shiroi Koibito Park (2-2-11-36 Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information for "Shiroi Koibito Park - The Animals' White Christmas"
※All information is current as of the article's publication in November 2024.
※All information is subject to change. Please check official websites for the latest details.
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