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Sapporo White Illumination & Christmas Market 2026

20 Nov 2026 — 25 Dec 2026

Christmas light installation beside Sapporo TV Tower in 2016
Sapporo White Illumination, November 2016. Previous-edition photograph; the 2026 arrangement may differ. Photo: Sorah Fukumori / Wikimedia Commons / Photo source · CC BY 3.0. Resized where applicable and converted to WebP; no crop.

About the event

The Odori display includes a snow-themed light tunnel and a new fountain-inspired installation. The nearby market occupies blocks 1 and 2, with German food, hot wine and seasonal goods. This listing covers the Odori Christmas season; other city illumination venues have different end dates. Dress for a winter evening outdoors.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
Odori lights 16:30–22:00, until midnight 23–25 December. Market 11:00–21:00, last orders 20:45.
Admission
Outdoor displays and market; food, drinks and goods are paid separately.
Tickets & booking
Check individual activity schedules and weather notices.
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Location & access