What will the dates be for the 2021 Snow Festival??

It’s safe to assume the snow festival will go til the end of that day. Til midnight.

Hi, Sapporo Snow Festival has 3 sites. Tsudome site, which is in a suburb of the city, will start at Jan.31. Odori & Susukino sites, which is in the center of the city, will start at Feb4. Lots of snow objects & ice sculptures will be in Odori & Susukino sites.

I don’t know the hotel. If you are going in the winter you might want a heavier coat. I have a Uniglo down coat and it would not have been warm enough. I had a winter coat from Germany and winter pants from LL Bean.....along with sweater and thermals....and boots. Have fun!

I would check with your hotel to see if they can provide a wheelchair. Also, you might want to check with the people who organize the snow festival.....try their web site. When I was there there was quite a bit of snow on the ground.....making it difficult to walk at times. I don't remember seeing any wheelchairs....but that doesn't mean it cannot happen. The snow festival organization may have another type of transport that you mom could use. Good luck.....and enjoy.

Sapporo has heavy snow, sleet, and ice. It doesn't get to -10, but it is cold. I was fine with long sleeves, a heavy jacket, and a scarf. Even in the main streets there are snow and ice, but in the outskirts of the city the snow is 4-5 feet tall in some areas. One thing that is super important is the correct type of shoes.the ice is very slippery and there is nothing to help you not fall. One thing you can buy is Sapporo are shoe spikes. They are strap on spikes for your shoes, so you won't slip even on the ice. I would also suggest worm socks. Because you are going to Tokyo after, I would pack layers because Tokyo is cold and will rain or snow every now and then during Feb, but it doesn't get layers of snow, and it is often sunny.

Good Day johnfjohn. I hope you mean next year in 2018. The most important thing is footwear, seen many people slip and fall and they can be very nasty fall if you hit the back of your head. Many departmental stores, shoe shops or convenience stores sell those slip on spikes which cost less than $10, but they do not work very well because if the black ice on the footpath is hard you really have to dig it in, just like people wearing crampons when they go hiking in winter in the mountains, you really got to stamp your foot in to get a foothold. Even the locals do not use it much, what I learned and observe from the locals is this, take small steps, shuffle your feet as you walk and watch where you put your foot. I find a trekking pole useful because it give you a three point contact with the ground. Also is a bit of a hassle with the spikes because you got to put it on before you go to onto Odori park where the festival is held than take it off again when you go undeground to take the train or to take shelter from the cold. Do not go overboard buying expensive snow shoe or winter shoes because you may not be able to use it again since you from Florida, unless of course you love the mountains. I used a high cut hiking shoes, wore a liner socks and a thick wool socks and my feet were okay even after walking for six hours. Even if you decide that you need to buy winter shoes or snow shoes when you are there, you can go to Tanukikoji shopping Street to buy them, you can get them for under $50. Wear in layers for upper body, I wore two thermal, one medium weight fleece and a light weight outer jacket. Lower half I wore one thermal and a soft shell pant, do not go overboard with the lower half because you cannot take it off if you are underground doing shopping or having food in the cafes, you be sweating in your pants, unless of course you wearing zip off ski pants. I strongly recommend a neck warmer the ones that you can pull over your face and also cover you ears, if not your face will go numb after walking for a couple of hours, especially if there is a breeze blowing. Hope these information answers your doubts and questions. Have fun and safe travel to where ever you heading. Have a blessed day.

It is only for two weeks in February each year. You will need to check dates for the year you want to go on google or through a travel agent.