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Go here for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day! Sapporo's 10 recommended events for the year-end and New Year's holidays [December 28, 2024 - January 5, 2025].
- The world of Lautrec, a painter active in Paris "Lautrec Exhibition: Lines that Seize Time
- Sapporo White Illumination" to enjoy the romantic city of Sapporo
- Tom & Jerry Exhibition: When You Smile, I Smile," an exhibition to enjoy the world of the famous animation
- King & Prince POP UP STORE 2024 Re:ERA" in a space that recreates music videos
- Laughing Art Mansion and 10 Residents", an exhibition of "Laughing Art Mansion and 10 Residents" by Saraba Seishun no Hikari and HIKOROHI
- Year-end classic concert "2024 HTB Sylvester Concert
- Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway special sunrise service" to start the New Year at the top of Mt.
- Takino Snow World's "New Year's Fun in Takino" with snow play
- Tomica Expo in SAPPORO" where you can get a limited number of Tomica at the entrance! TOMICA WORLD" where you can get a limited number of TOMICAs.
- Learn about the courtship behavior of penguins and other creatures "Ai no Suizokukan: What to do if you fall in love with a penguin" (in Japanese only)
1 The world of Lautrec, a painter active in Paris "Lautrec Exhibition: Lines that Seize Time
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a painter who symbolized the glamorous Belle Epoque in Paris at the end of the 19th century. This exhibition features approximately 260 works, including drawings, posters, prints, and photographs. Visitors can also see drawings on display in Japan for the first time and rare documents that tell the story of his creative process. The exhibition will be on view from the 3rd to the 5th of the New Year, giving visitors a sense of Lautrec's inner life and the vitality of the times. We hope you will visit the exhibition during the year-end and New Year's holidays.
■Date and Time: October 22 (Sat) - January 5, 2025 (Sun)
Closed: Mondays after November (or the following weekday if the Monday is a national holiday), December 29 (Sun.) - January 2 (Thu.)
Admission: ¥1,500 for adults / ¥1,200 for high school and university students / ¥900 for elementary and junior high school students (all tickets at the door)
Venue: Sapporo Art Park Museum (2-75, Art Park, Minami-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "Lautrec: The Line that Grasps Time".
2 "Sapporo White Illumination" to enjoy the romantic city of Sapporo
Sapporo White Illumination" will be held again this year in the center of Sapporo, including the South Exit Plaza just outside JR Sapporo Station. Fantastic light decorations beautifully illuminate the streets of Sapporo, attracting visitors. If you visit JR Sapporo Station or the center of the city on your way back home or on an outing, be sure to enjoy the sparkling illumination!
Dates and times:
Ekimae-dori venue: Wednesday, November 22 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Minami Ichijo Dori, Sapporo Kita 3jo Plaza (Akapura), Sapporo Station South Exit Station Square: November 22 (Wed.) - March 14 (Fri.), 2025
16:30-22:00 each (until 24:00 at Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza)
Venues: Sapporo Ekimae Dori, Minami Ichijo Dori, Kita 3-jo Hiroba (Akapura), Sapporo Station South Gate Station Square
Odori venue will be open until December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
For details of Sapporo White Illumination, click here.
3 Exhibition to enjoy the world of the classic animation "Tom & Jerry Exhibition - When you laugh, I laugh too
A special exhibition commemorating the 85th anniversary of the classic animation "Tom & Jerry," which was created in 1940 and has been loved by all generations. Visitors can enjoy the charm of the slapstick comedy of Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse through hands-on exhibits focusing on their daily lives and their friends. There are also a variety of limited-edition exhibition goods. Come and experience the world full of laughter.
Date & Time: December 10 (Tue) - December 29 (Sun), 10:30 - 19:30
Admission: Adult/University 1,400 yen / Pair 2,600 yen / Elementary/Junior High/High School Students 1,200 yen (all tickets on the day)
*No charge for preschool children.
Venue: Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store, Odori Bldg. 9F (Minami 1-jo Nishi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "Tom & Jerry: When You Smile, I Smile, Too
4 "King & Prince POP UP STORE 2024 Re:ERA" in a space that recreates the music video
King & Prince POP-UP STORE "King & Prince POP UP STORE 2024 Re:ERA" celebrating the 6th anniversary of King & Prince will be held at Sapporo PARCO. The space reproduced the music video of the lead song "WOW" provided by Daichi Miura. Limited-edition goods such as figures of characters drawn by member Kaito Takahashi, apparel, sundries, and random trading cards will be available for purchase. In addition, live goods and albums will be available for purchase.
Date and time: December 11 (Wed) - December 29 (Sun)
Admission: Free
Venue: Sapporo PARCO 3F (3-3 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
For details and map information of "King & Prince POP UP STORE 2024 Re:ERA", click here.
5 "Laughing Art Mansion and 10 Residents Exhibition" by Saraba Seishun no Hikari and HIKOROHI
Laughable art works by 10 creators, including Kazu Laser, Saraba Seishun no Hikari, and Hiko Lohi, will be exhibited. Creative director Taku Meien, known for his work on the "Too Good to Be True" exhibition, has created a unique space that is sure to appeal. Unique exhibits and limited-edition goods available only at this exhibition are also highlights. Please come and experience the special world where laughter and art are fused together!
Date & Time: December 20 (Friday) - January 13, 2025 (Monday, holiday) 10:00 - 20:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Closes at 18:00 on the last day.
Closed at 17:00 on December 31 (Tue.); closed on January 1 (Wed.)
■Fare: Adult/University students: 1,500 yen / Junior/High school students: 1,000 yen / Elementary school students: 500 yen (tax included)
Children under elementary school age are free. Children under elementary school age are free, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (18 years old or older).
Venue: Sapporo PARCO 7F SPACE7 (3-3 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "Laughing Art Mansion and 10 Residents Exhibition
6 Year-end classic concert "2024 HTB Sylvester Concert
Started in 1997, this year marks the 27th annual year-end classic concert. The concert features conductor Shigeo Genda, guitarist Kaori Muraji, soprano Yotomi Kuraoka, jazz singer Kenichiro Tamagawa, and other splendid artists. Let's end the year with a special concert featuring a diverse program of classical and jazz music, including the famous "Aranjuez Concerto" and "Tosca.
Date and time: Tuesday, December 31, doors open 16:00, concert begins 17:00 (scheduled to end 19:00)
■Fare: Platinum seats 10,000 yen / SS seats 7,000 yen / S seats 6,000 yen / A seats 5,000 yen / B seats 4,000 yen / Junior high school students and under (limited to A and B seats) 500 yen
All seats reserved
Venue: Sapporo Arts and Culture Theatre hitaru (Sapporo Citizen's Exchange Plaza 4F, Kita 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "2024 HTB Sylvester Concert
7 Start the New Year at the top of the mountain "Sapporo Moiwa-zan Ropeway First Sunrise Special Operation
Why don't you watch the first sunrise at the top of Mt. Moiwa, which boasts an elevation of 531m, not far from the center of Sapporo? Moiwa ropeway will be in special operation from 5:00 to 10:00 in the early morning to coincide with the first sunrise of the new year. While viewing the magnificent first sunrise from the top of the mountain, the take-out corner (5:30-9:00) and souvenir store (5:00-9:30) will also be open.
Date and time: January 1, 2025 (Wed., national holiday) 5:00-10:00
*Special ropeway operation hours
■Fare:
Sapporo Citizens' Discount (round trip from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain): Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,100 yen / Children (elementary school students and younger) 550 yen
Venue: Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway (3-7, Fushimi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "Sapporo Moiwa Ropeway Special Sunrise Service".
8 "New Year's play in Takino" with snow play at Tak ino Snow World
Takino Snow World, which started its operation on December 22 (Sun.), offers a variety of popular snow activities such as sledding on a 200-meter long course, one of the largest in Japan, and skiing and snowboarding, but you can also enjoy unique New Year's games at the East Entrance Rest Area located on the premises.
In addition to traditional New Year's games such as sugoroku and fukuwarai, a photo spot using a kotatsu and "Kinotan-mikuji," which is available only at Takino Park (limited to the first 1,600 visitors) will also be available. There is no charge for participation and admission to Takino Snow World, so families can feel free to come and enjoy the fun.
Date and time: January 1 (Wed., holiday) to January 13 (Mon., holiday), 2025
Admission: Free
Venue: National Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, East Entrance Rest Area (247 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "Takino de Oshogatsu no Asobi" (New Year's play in Takino)
9 "Tomica Expo in SAPPORO ~Full of Fun! TOMICA WORLD" ( 247 Takino, Minami-ku, Takino)
Tomica Expo in SAPPORO - Full of Fun! Tomica World" will be held for four days from Thursday, January 2 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Sapporo Dome. Visitors can enjoy a powerful diorama in the exhibition zone, while the attraction zone offers a wide range of hands-on activities. In addition, limited-edition goods only available here will be available at the Tomica Market, and of course, visitors will receive a commemorative Tomica for entering the exhibition. The new venue, the Premist Dome, is equipped with an infant room and children's restrooms, making it a safe place for families to visit.
■Date and Time: Thursday, January 2 - Sunday, January 5, 2025 10:00 - 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
10:00 - 15:00 (last admission at 14:00) on January 5 (Sun.)
■Fare: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,400 yen / Children (3 years old to elementary school students) 1,000 yen
Admission: Adults 2,600 yen / Children 2,200 yen for a day ticket with Tomica Beam
Venue: Daiwa House Premist Dome (Sapporo Dome, 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo)
Details of "Tomica Expo in SAPPORO ~Full of Fun! Click here for details and map information of "Tomica World
10 Learn about the courtship behavior of penguins and other creatures "Ai no Suizokukan - What to do when you fall in love with them".
A new special exhibition held at AOAO SAPPORO, an urban aquarium in the center of Sapporo. Visitors can enjoy exhibits and diagnostics on the theme of courtship behavior of creatures and secrets of reproduction during the daytime and human love at night. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the fascinating aspects of living creatures, including the courtship behavior of penguins and the unique exhibition structure. In addition, cocktails and sime parfaits available only at night are also on offer. Why not experience the wonders of love and living creatures in Sapporo in winter?
■Date and Time: Thursday, December 12 - Thursday, March 20, 2025
Daytime 10:00-19:00 / Nighttime 19:00-22:00
■Fees:
Adults (high school students and older): 2,200 yen or 2,200 yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 1,100 yen or 1,000 yen
Infants (3 years old and up) 200 yen
Prices are subject to change depending on the season.
Venue: AOAO SAPPORO (4F-6F, moyuk SAPPORO, 3-20 Minami 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map information of "Ai no Suizokukan - What to do when you fall in love with someone.
All information is current at the time of publication in December 2024.
*All information is subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
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