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Where to Go This Weekend? Top 3 Recommended Events in Sapporo [December 13-14, 2025]
Wondering where to go this weekend? We've got you covered! Here are three recommended events for Saturday, December 13, to Sunday, December 14, perfect for the Christmas season. From dazzling illuminations and a meet-and-greet with Santa to a must-see pop-up store for Evangelion fans, there's something for everyone.
1
Sapporo Factory's Jumbo Christmas Tree Shines with a 15-Meter-Tall Glow
*Image is from a past event.
A winter tradition at Sapporo Factory. A towering 15-meter-tall Sakhalin fir tree stands in the open-atrium, adorned with approximately 50,000 red, blue, yellow, white, green, and gold lights, and about 1,500 ornaments. The music and light show, held for about five minutes every hour on the hour, is a must-see.
*Image is from a past event.
In addition to the Jumbo Christmas Tree, the venue is filled with a festive atmosphere, featuring a red carpet and poinsettias, making it a perfect spot for Christmas photos. Furthermore, on the second floor of the Frontier Building, mini-trees decorated with handmade ornaments by Sapporo kindergarteners are also on display. Why not enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at a leisurely pace while shopping, dining, or watching a movie?
■Dates: Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025. Lighting hours: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
*Music and Light Show: Held for about 5 minutes every hour on the hour from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
■Location: Sapporo Factory Atrium (Kita 2-jo Higashi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map for the "Sapporo Factory Jumbo Christmas Tree"
2
Items Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the TV Anime Debut at "RADIO EVA POP UP STORE@SAPPORO CHIKAGAI"
This is a must-see event for fans, featuring a wide array of items such as clothing, bags, and interior goods that allow you to enjoy the world of 'Evangelion' in your daily life. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 'Evangelion' TV anime broadcast, and to celebrate, RADIO EVA has launched a new project, "THE 30." This dream project, featuring "30 brands × 30 collaborations," is taking shape, and a special lineup will be available at the POP UP store.
■Dates: Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
■Location: Sapporo Chikagai Aurora Town Communication Space (Odori Nishi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map for the "RADIO EVA POP UP STORE@SAPPORO CHIKAGAI"
3
Meet the "Real Santa"! "Santa Claus from Finland is Coming! Everyone's Santa"
This weekend, Santa Claus from Finland will be visiting the romantic confectionery theme park, Shiroi Koibito Park! The authentic Santa Claus from his home in Finland will appear on the balcony of the Tudor House to answer questions from children.
Additionally, limited-time menu items are available inside the park. The "ISHIYA Indulgence Set ~White Christmas ver.~" is a luxurious afternoon tea set that lets you savor popular products all at once. You can also enjoy other seasonal sweets, such as a hot chocolate with matcha-flavored whipped cream inspired by a Christmas tree, a parfait perfect for a white Christmas, and a white soup curry.
■Dates
・Santa Claus from Finland is Coming! Everyone's Santa: Saturday, December 13, 2025 - Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 3:10 PM (approx. 30 min)
・Shiroi Koibito Park White Christmas ~30th Anniversary~ (Limited-Time Menu): Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025
■Location: Shiroi Koibito Park (Miyanosawa 2-jo 2-chome 11-36, Nishi-ku, Sapporo)
Click here for details and map for "Santa Claus from Finland is Coming! Everyone's Santa"
Click here for details and map for "Shiroi Koibito Park White Christmas ~30th Anniversary~ (Limited-Time Menu)"
*All information is current as of the article's publication in December 2025.
*All information is subject to change. Please check official websites for the latest details.

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