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If you're planning on going out, check these out! 3 recommended weekend events in Sapporo [November 22nd-24th, 2025]

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If you're wondering where to go this weekend, we have some recommendations! Sapporo's winter white illuminations and the Munich Christmas Market have begun. We'll also introduce three recommended events from November 22nd (Sat) to 24th (Mon, national holiday), including Hokkaido's largest handmade festival.

EVENT 1 The 45th Sapporo White Illumination, a festival of lights that colors Sapporo's winter

45th Sapporo White Illumination

The Sapporo White Illumination, a symbol of winter in Sapporo, will celebrate its 45th anniversary on November 21st. This event, which began in 1981 with approximately 1,000 light bulbs in Odori Park, has now become one of Japan's leading winter traditions. The Odori venue will be lit up with fantastical symbolic objects, and the light display will spread to Sapporo Ekimae-dori, Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla), Minami 1-jo-dori, and the south exit of Sapporo Station, enveloping the entire city in a warm glow.

45th Sapporo White Illumination

The Odori venue will be lit up until December 25th, and the other venues will continue to be lit up from February to March of the following year, beautifully coloring Sapporo's long winter. The appeal is that you can encounter different scenery every time you visit. This is a light event unique to Sapporo that is perfect for a moment after work or as a scene from a winter trip.

■Date: ・Odori Venue: Friday, November 21, 2025 to Thursday, December 25, 2025 ・Ekimae-dori Venue: Friday, November 21, 2025 - Wednesday, February 21, 2026 ・Minami Ichijo Street Venue ・Sapporo City Kita 3-jo Plaza (Akapla) Venue ・Sapporo Station South Exit Station Square Venue: Friday, November 21, 2025 to Saturday, March 14, 2026 ■Price: Free admission ■ Location: Odori Park / Sapporo Ekimae-dori / Minami 1-jo-dori / Akapla / Sapporo Station South Exit Square For details on the 45th Sapporo White Illumination, click here

EVENT 2 Authentic German Christmas Market "2025 Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo"

2025 Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo

The Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo, which brightens up Sapporo's winters, will be held again in 2025 at Odori Park Nishi 2-chome. Between November 21st and December 25th, the market will be lined with booths selling Christmas goods that allow you to experience the culture of Munich, the city's sister city, as well as food booths where you can sample authentic sausages, beer, mulled wine, and more, creating a lively atmosphere just like the real thing. It's the perfect event for a winter outing with family and friends.

2025 Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo

During the period, there will be special events every day that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, such as greetings from Santa Claus and advent calendars. Odori Park at night is enveloped in warm lights and scents, making Sapporo's winter even more romantic. Be sure to visit this year's classic Sapporo winter event, which will warm your heart even in the cold season.

■Dates and times: November 21st (Friday) to December 25th (Thursday), 2025, 11:00-21:00 *Last orders: 8:45 PM ■ Venue: Odori Park West 2-chome For more information on the 2025 Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo, click here

EVENT 3 Hokkaido's largest handmade festival "Sapporo Mono Village 2025 Autumn"

Sapporo Mono Village Autumn 2025

Sapporo Mono Village is the largest handmade festival in Hokkaido, bringing together craftspeople from all over the prefecture. Held at the Daiwa House Premist Dome, it brings together a wide variety of handmade items, including accessories, miscellaneous goods, ceramics, and fashion. The 13th event, to be held in May 2025, will feature approximately 1,927 booths and attract over 25,000 visitors.

Sapporo Mono Village Autumn 2025

The venue will host a variety of events, including the ever-popular "Bread Village" and a booth celebrating the 10th anniversary of the TV anime "Osomatsu-san." This year will also see the birth of the "Handmade Village," where you can find one-of-a-kind creations.

■Dates and times: Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, 10:00-17:00 ■ Same-day tickets: 700 yen (advance tickets 600 yen, free for elementary school students and younger) ■ Venue: Daiwa House Premist Dome (1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo) For more information on "Sapporo Mono Village 2025 Autumn," click here

*All information is current as of the time of publication in November 2025. *All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.

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