The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is held from February 6 through February 12. Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo. It is one of Japan’s most popular winter events. The festival’s famous large snow sculptures, some measuring more than 25 meters wide and 15 meters high, are exhibited there.
Also the 2017 Snow Light Path Festival will be held from February 3 to 12, 2017 in Otaru, Hokkarido. The combination of the snowy town and the glittering lanterns creates a very pleasant atmosphere. Otaru is also famous for seafood. There is the seafood market street right in front of Otaru station and you can enjoy fresh meal.