Sapporo White Illumination: Address, Phone Number, Sapporo White Illumination Reviews: 4/5
Sapporo White Illumination
Sapporo White Illumination
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This event, held every year from late November to the middle of the following February, is centered on the illumination decorating Sapporo's Odori Park, Ekimae Dori, and Minami-ichijo Dori. Since it began in 1981, it has become emblematic of the winter season. The scale and contents have been expanded with every year, and since becoming sister cities with Munich, Germany in 2002, an event called "Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo" is also held every year. There are stores not only from Germany, but also Russia, Lithuania, and India, giving the event a rich international flavor. The collaborative song released every year is also a hot topic.
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- Ōdōri • 2 min walk
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Traveladdict
71 contributions
Christmas!
Dec 2019 • Couples
Lovely time and beautiful lights in Sapporo! Also enjoyed the hot red wine and french fries from the Christmas stalls💕
Written February 18, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
M. San
68 contributions
The highlight of the trip
Dec 2019
All visitors come to Sapporo in the winter for this. Day time was just an ordinary park but when the lights turned on at night, it was a different scene with the snow on the ground.
Written January 1, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Dale W
Machida, Japan131 contributions
Great picture event
Dec 2019 • Solo
In a park that also hosts a Christmas village this is a must see in December. Snow on the ground and a small crowd make this a nice event.
Written December 22, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,495 contributions
Lovely lights
Nov 2019 • Business
They were lightings around Odori park and the surrounding areas. They were beautiful and had lots of colours. Lovely to see.
Written December 4, 2019
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fqtravellernd
Singapore, Singapore155 contributions
Illuminate your life!!!
Dec 2018 • Couples
It was really beautiful.. the bright lights in the middle of the citywalk... makes it really a great reminder that we should be lights to the world, radiate light always to all around us....
Written January 1, 2019
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Brian Lee
Singapore, Singapore654 contributions
38th White illumination : Nice and beautiful
Nov 2018 • Couples
Plenty of good food and music and of course the illumination... hoping it would snow on that evening but it did not.
Written December 2, 2018
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minerva2387
Singapore, Singapore35 contributions
A nice walk after dinner
Dec 2017
Covered with snow the place looks magical which is something we must experience once in our life. Our children enjoyed the lights and the Xmas Market nearby.
Written July 22, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Raymond_Leong_76
Singapore902 contributions
Makes the cold winter slightly warmer
Dec 2017 • Family
Takes place during the cold winter season inside the famous Odori Park. It is white lightings on white snow, so it does gives a bit of a winter wonderland feeling. No need to come specially for this event, but if you are visiting Odori Park, then you cannot miss this.
Written December 7, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Acc00001
2 contributions
Very happy with his food and service
Jan 2017 • Family
Our family ordered cheese, garlic and plain naan with butter chicken and beef kimah. Needless to say, it was delicious and highly praised by my parents, aunts and uncles. Not forgetting the lamb and chicken bryani, it was just as finger licking good.
Most importantly, the service was top notch. We made our order, through calling, earlier in the day before reaching Chitose. However, we were running late, unable to collect it on time. Sami, the owner of the restaurant checked on us by contacting the hotel. Just as we checked in, we found Sami looking for us, he then personally drove us to the restaurant to collect the food.
Even though Indian food may not be your cuisine, I highly encourage to visit as Sami is a kind hearted man. I wish him the best in his endeavors in Japan.
Most importantly, the service was top notch. We made our order, through calling, earlier in the day before reaching Chitose. However, we were running late, unable to collect it on time. Sami, the owner of the restaurant checked on us by contacting the hotel. Just as we checked in, we found Sami looking for us, he then personally drove us to the restaurant to collect the food.
Even though Indian food may not be your cuisine, I highly encourage to visit as Sami is a kind hearted man. I wish him the best in his endeavors in Japan.
Written January 17, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Charmaine W
Sydney, Australia298 contributions
Worth a visit, great Christmas atmosphere
Dec 2016
The German market is interesting with food and gift shops. The lights are beautiful and mesmerising, giving it a great Christmas atmosphere.
Written January 2, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
CasperSnoopy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4 contributions
Hi, what attraction is available during Mar 9-11th? - Sapporo
susiemcglinn
New South Wales, Australia70 contributions
Hi, We will be in Sapporo 3-6 March 2017 and I'd be grateful for some advice as to the best area to stay for a family. I would like to be able to walk to the White Illumination and somewhere close to shopping. Also we would like to do a day trip to Sapporo Tiene for skiing (if possible using public transport). Any advice would be very much appreciated!
Regards,
Susie
Sorry, You can't watch the White Illumination enough in march 3-6,
But you can play ski in march,
I recommend you stay around Sapporo Station,
You can take Teine Ski resort by JR railway ( go to Teine Station from Sapporo Station, and then go to Teine Mountain by Bus from Teine Station )
And if you stay in near the Sapporo station, I recommend you to go to "Sapporo ESTA".
"Sapporo ESTA" has bic camera, you can buy Electrical appliances there. and They has Uniqlo, you can buy Heat tech ( you must buy this ). and they has "Sapporo Ramen Kyouwakoku", you can select many kind of Ramens.
Anyway, you can take so many places from Sapporo Station Area.
carolgJ9480NZ
11 contributions
in Hokkaido from 17 to 20 nov 2016, able to see this white illumination ??
