Christmas is approaching. You feel so cold in Hokkaido in winter, but the air is clear and the night sky is beautiful. And during the Christmas season, the city is filled with spots filled with beautiful lights. Here are 5 spots near Sapporo with beautiful Christmas illuminations.
Sapporo Factory
Sapporo Factory is a commercial facility located in the center of Sapporo. It was originally the site of the Sapporo Beer Factory, whose roots were the Sapporo Development Beer Brewery, which was founded in 1876, and parts of the machines used at the factory are scattered here and there.
SAPPORO FACTORY 30TH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS
A jumbo Christmas tree is displayed every year in the center square of the facility, and the 15m tall fir is decorated with approximately 50,000 LED lights and ornaments in various colors.
Details of Event
Term: November 3rd- December 25th, 2023
Light-up: 16:00-22:00
PLACE: West2, Odori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido
Munich Chrismas Market in Sapporo
The Munich Christmas Market is held every winter at Odori Park in central Sapporo. Munich, Germany is a sister city of Sapporo and started as part of the friendship city alliance. There will be booths selling authentic German Christmas food and various Christmas items. The entire Odori Park area is illuminated, so we recommend climbing up to the TV tower and seeing the night view from above.
Details of Event
Term: November 22nd- December 25th, 2023
Open: 11:00-21:00
PLACE: West2, Odori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido
Shiroi Koibito Park
A theme park for “Shiroi Koibito” sweets, a famous Hokkaido souvenir. In addition to touring the factory, you can also experience making Shiroi Koibito for your own and enjoy relaxing at the restaurant and cafe. Illuminations in the garden are also recommended. And of course, you can also purchase sweets from Shiroi Koibito and Ishiya Seika.
Details of Event
Term: November 1st- December 25th, 2023
Light-up: 10:00-19:00
PLACE: 11-36, 2-2, Miyanosawa, Nishi-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido
Moiwa Shalom Church
An illumination event at a church that is usually used as a wedding venue. The exterior of the church entrance is beautifully decorated. You can also enjoy the night view of Sapporo city from Mt. Moiwa.
Details of Event
Term: November 16th- December 25th, 2023
Light-up: sunset-20:00
PLACE: 2-1-1, Moiwashita, Minami-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido
F VILLAGE
A new baseball stadium opened in Hokkaido in 2023. Home of Japan’s professional baseball team, “the Nippon-Ham Fighters”. It was newly built in Kitahiroshima City, on the way from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo. Taking advantage of the large grounds, various events are held each season, and during Christmas, in addition to illuminations, music festivals and a snow park using artificial snow are open. It is a facility that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults, as well as grandparents.
Details of Event
Term: November 1st- December 25th, 2023
OPEN: 9:30-21:00
PLACE: F Village, Kitahiroshima city, Hokkaido
