Events Archives - Hokkaido Guide https://hokkaidoguide.com/tag/events/ - All Hokkaido, Japan Tourist Information Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:15:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hokkaidoguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-logo4-1-32x32.jpg Events Archives - Hokkaido Guide https://hokkaidoguide.com/tag/events/ 32 32 Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival https://hokkaidoguide.com/lake-shikotsu-ice-festival/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:15:52 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=30084 Put on your warm coats and hats when heading to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival as it is a cold one! This amazing festival lies on the shores of Lake Shikotsu. This lake boasts some of the cleanest waters in Japan and it is these very waters that are key to the Ice Festival here. Read More ....

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]]> Odori Park https://hokkaidoguide.com/odori-park/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:56:31 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=26571 Odori Park is the most famous park in Sapporo, if not Hokkaido. It runs through the heart of Sapporo and is home to the some of the biggest festivals throughout the year. The park runs for twelve blocks and separates the city into north and south. At the eastern most end you can find the iconic TV Tower which has great views overlooking the park. Read More ....

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]]> Bon Festival https://hokkaidoguide.com/bon-festival/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 03:30:28 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=23132 Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of ancestors. It has been celebrated in Japan for over 500 years and is known as a time for family. It is a time of family reunion, where the graves of ancestors are visited and cleaned. It also includes a celebration involving a Bon dance (Bon Odori). Read More ....

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]]> Toyohira River Fireworks https://hokkaidoguide.com/toyohira-river-fireworks/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 03:30:28 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=22955 The Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival (better known as the Toyohira River Fireworks) is part of the Sapporo summer fireworks schedule. It is located along the banks of Toyohira River, and it os one of the three large firework displays in Sapporo. Read More ....

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]]> Omotesando Street Festival https://hokkaidoguide.com/omotesando-street-festival/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:54:03 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=22745 Street festivals in Japan are a fantastic look into Japanese culture and a great way to enjoy a day, taking in the sights, activities, and the local food. The Omotesando Street Festival is one of these festivals. Read More ....

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]]> Susukino Festival https://hokkaidoguide.com/susukino-festival/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:30:53 +0000 https://hokkaidoguide.com/?p=20598   During the summer at the start of August, the annual Susukino Festival can be seen. Starting in the late afternoon and continuing through until late evening, the festival runs for three days. The streets are closed off for parades, and for (of course) eating and drinking. On the first day of the festival you Read More ....

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