Go here for a weekend getaway! Three recommended weekend events in Sapporo [November 30-December 1, 2024].|Domingo

Go here for a weekend getaway! Three recommended weekend events in Sapporo [November 30-December 1, 2024].

If you are wondering where to go this weekend, this is a must-see! Here are three recommended events for the weekend of November 30 (Sat.) to December 1 (Sun.), including Christmas events and illuminations that will color Sapporo in winter.

EVENT 1 Christmas goods and German food are available! Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo

ミュンヘン・クリスマス市 in Sapporo

This is a winter event in Sapporo where stores selling Christmas-related goods line Odori Park. In addition to enjoying German food and hot wine at the venue, Santa Claus will appear at the venue every night during the period, creating a heartwarming encounter with visitors. Let's take a memorable photo together and create a special Christmas memory!

ミュンヘン・クリスマス市 in Sapporo

ミュンヘン・クリスマス市 in Sapporo

Date & Time: Friday, November 22 - Wednesday, December 25, 11:00 - 21:00 (last order 20:45)
Venue: Odori Park 2-chome (Odori Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
For more information about "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo

EVENT 2 "Sapporo White Illumination" that fantastically decorates Sapporo in winter

さっぽろホワイトイルミネーション

This is a very popular event for couples, families and tourists, decorating Odori Park and the area around Sapporo Station. The illumination theme and features vary from area to area, making just walking around the park a romantic experience. There are a total of five main venues, including Odori and Ekimae-dori venues. A Christmas objet d'art will also appear at the Odori 2-chome venue, which is the site of the "Munich Christmas Market" event being held at the same time.

さっぽろホワイトイルミネーション

Odori 2-chome venue: Gift of Snow

さっぽろホワイトイルミネーション

Sound and Light Program "Sapporo Station South Exit Station Square Venue

■Date and time:
Odori venue: November 22 (Fri.) - December 25 (Wed.)
Ekimae-dori venue: November 22 (Wed.) - February 11 (Tue.)
Minami Ichijo Dori venue, Sapporo Kita Sanjo Hiroba (Akapura) venue, Sapporo Station South Exit Station Square November 22 (Wed.) - March 14 (Fri.)
Lights will be on until 24:00 only during the period of December 23-25
Venues: Odori Park, Sapporo Ekimae Dori, Minami Ichijo Dori, Sapporo Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapura), Sapporo Station South Exit Station Square
For details of Sapporo White Illumination, click here.

EVENT 3 "Shiroi Koibito Park - Animals' White Christmas" with original sweets sales and hands-on events

白い恋人パーク~どうぶつたちのホワイトクリスマス

Shiroi Koibito Park will be offering original sweets for a limited time only, "Animals celebrate Christmas at Shiroi Koibito Park". There will be a variety of cute sweets featuring Hokkaido's representative animals, such as Shimaenaga, Ezo-shika deer, and snow bunnies.

白い恋人パーク~どうぶつたちのホワイトクリスマス

白い恋人パーク~どうぶつたちのホワイトクリスマス

At the Dream Kitchen sweets workshop, visitors can try their hand at making chocolate pie sandwiches with special Christmas toppings. Children are also welcome to join in the fun.

Dates and times: November 1 (Fri.) - December 25 (Wed.) 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission at 16:30)
(Last admission at 16:30) *Open until 19:00 on some days from November 15 (Fri.) to March 31 (Mon.), 2025.
Venue: Shiroi Koibito Park (2-11-36 Miyanosawa 2-jo, Nishi-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "Shiroi Koibito Park - Animals' White Christmas

All information is current as of November 2024.
All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.

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