Sapporo Snow Festival Special Collaborative Event
 JAL SAPPORO SNOW SPORTS PARK 2026

Daiwa House
PREMIST DOME

Outdoor Special Venue

10:00-16:30

Admission free of charge

  • Charges incur
    for some events.
  • Event programs may be subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.
  • Please be advised that media coverage, etc. is scheduled at the venue on the day of the event.
  • Our website went live
    on January 14, 2026!

EVENTS

Enjoy trying out over 10
winter sports as well as gourmet foods including Genghis Khan BBQ in the freezing-cold and food trucks!
Come on down and join the fun!

Winter
Sports

  • Curling

    Curling

  • Biathlon

    Biathlon

  • Sit-Skiing

    Sit-Skiing

  • Ski & Snowboard Lessons for First-Timers

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-15:30

    • Prior reservation required
    Click here for details
  • Cross Country Skiing

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:30

    • No reservation required
  • Ice Hockey Shootout

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:00

    • No reservation required
  • Slideboard

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:00

    • No reservation required
  • Biathlon Shooting

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:30

    • No reservation required
  • Curling

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:00

    • No reservation required
  • Luge (On Feb. 8 only)

    [Date] Feb. 8 (Sun) only
    10:00-16:30

    • No reservation required
  • Sit-Skiing

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:30

    • No reservation required
  • Bi-Skiing

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    13:00-15:00 (tentative)

    • No reservation required
    • Held at the same venue as the SNOWMOBILE ACTIVITY ― Rafting & Tour ―
  • Wheelchair Curling

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:00

    • No reservation required
  • Sit-Skiing Simulator

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:30

    • No reservation required

Snow
Activities

NAGAGUTSU ICE HOCKEY (Ice Hockey in Boots)

NAGAGUTSU ICE HOCKEY (Ice Hockey in Boots)

  • Snowshoeing

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:30

    • No reservation required
  • Snow Play Area

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:30

    • No reservation required
  • NAGAGUTSU ICE HOCKEY (Ice Hockey in Boots)

    [Date] Feb. 7 (Sat)
    10:00-16:00

    • No reservation required
  • NAGAGUTSU ICE HOCKEY WINTER CLASSIC

    [Date] Feb. 8 (Sun)
    10:00-16:00

    • Advanced Registration (Viewing does not require advanced registration)
    Sign up here (Registration ends Jan. 23)

Gourmet
Foods

  • Food Trucks

    Food Trucks

  • Genghis Khan BBQ in the Freezing-Cold

    Genghis Khan BBQ in the Freezing-Cold

    • The above picture is for illustrative purposes only.
  • Genghis Khan BBQ in the Freezing-Cold

    【Charges apply】
    Seating Charge: 1,000 yen (tax included) for junior high school students and older
    (The seating charge includes Cut Vegetables and a griddle for grilling)

    【Menu】
    • HEY MEAT Thick-Cut Mutton Genghis Khan
    • HEY MEAT Salted Genghis Khan
    • Yukinoshita Marinated Genghis Khan
    • Lamb Shoulder Loin
    • Lamb Roll Slices
    • Mutton Hanging Tender
    • Lamb Sausage
    • Cut Vegetables (Cabbage, Onion, Bean Sprouts)

    • Meat items are subject to additional charges.
  • Food Trucks

    【Food Trucks (tentative)】
    • Tiger Curry Food Truck KOTORA
    • Uoemon
    • Ramen Somei Yoshino
    • Cuban Sandwiches Loco Sapporo
    • Omatsuri SM!TH
    • TAKANNA COFFEE

Performances

Talk Show Featuring Professional Athletes

Talk Show Featuring Professional Athletes

Feb. 7 (Sat)

  • 10:10-10:20
    Opening Act: Japanese Taiko Drum Performance

    A powerful Japanese taiko drum performance will also be held. The profound resonance and intense rhythms will envelop the venue, offering inbound guests the opportunity to fully experience the richness and dynamism of Japanese culture.

  • 11:00-11:15
    Opening Ceremony

    The opening ceremony for the Cross-Country Skiing Competition will serve as the event's opening, marking a splendid start to the festivities.

  • 12:30-13:00
    Cross-Country Skiing Competition (Junior and Para-Athletic Divisions) Awards Ceremony

    The award ceremony for the City Cross-Country Competition Junior and Para-Athletic Open Division will be held to commemorate the competitors.

  • 13:30-14:10 (tentative)
    Talk Show Featuring Professional Athletes

    Talk Show Featuring Professional Athletes & FIS Snowboard World Cup 2026 Sapporo Open PR Stage This talk show will feature top athletes discussing the appeal of winter sports.
    Guests
    • Masashi Abe (Olympian)
    • Akira Kano (Paralympian)
    • Emi Kawabata (Olympian)
    • Haruna Matsumoto (Olympian)

Feb. 8 (Sun)

  • 12:00–12:50 (tentative)
    Talk Show Featuring Professional Athletes

    Talk Show Featuring Professional Athletes & FIS Snowboard World Cup 2026 Sapporo Open PR Stage This talk show will feature top athletes discussing the appeal of winter sports.
    登壇者
    • Masashi Abe (Olympian)
    • Akira Kano (Paralympian)
    • Emi Kawabata (Olympian)
    • Haruna Matsumoto (Olympian)

  • 14:00-14:30
    Tomakomai Ainu Cultural Preservation Society Ainu Dance Performance

    Experience Ainu traditional culture through the Ainu Dance Performance presented by the Tomakomai Ainu Cultural Preservation Society.
    Enjoy a valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in Japan's diverse cultural heritage while connecting with the profound history and spirituality of Ainu culture.

Workshop

  • 12:00-13:00
    Tomakomai Ainu Cultural Preservation Society Ainu Workshop (Pouch-Making Experience)

    ①12:00-12:30
    ②12:30-13:00
    Limited to 16 participants for each session

    • Participants will be accepted as long as space is available

Exhibitions

  • Snow Sculptures

    Snow Sculptures

  • Snow sculptures and other displays created by nearby elementary schools, neighborhood associations, and related organizations

    Sapporo Municipal Fukuzumi Elementary School
    • 4th Grade Class 1: “Snowman” and “Shimaenaga”
    • 4th Grade Class 2: “William S. Clark”, “Korin” and “Metan”
    • 4th Grade Class 3: “Hokkaido” and “Jingisukan no Jinkun”
    • 4th Grade Class 4: “Yezo Sika Deer” and “Clock Tower”

    Fukuzumi District All-Stars
    • Fukuzumi's symbol mark Fuku-chan
    • 2026: The Radiant Year of the Horse

    CONSADOLE Co.,Ltd. / SAPPORO DOME Co.,Ltd.
    • Dole Kun

    Higashitsukisamu District All-Stars
    • Igloo Exhibition & Construction

  • Let's show our support for the athletes! Milano-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Team Support Area

    Let's all come together to cheer on the athletes competing in the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics! Enjoy panels that make learning about the Olympic Games and sports fun, as well as displays featuring athletes from Sapporo and elsewhere. You can also write your very own message of support to the athletes!!

Until
Jan. 23

Ski & Snowboard Lessons
Now accepting participants!

Ski & Snowboard Lessons Now accepting participants!

When it comes to winter sports enjoyed by numerous citizens in Sapporo, skiing and snowboarding are undoubtedly the most popular.
On Saturday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th, we will hold a two-day introductory workshop for children who are new to skiing or snowboarding or have little experience.
For beginners, enjoy introductory lessons ranging from getting comfortable with the equipment on flat ground to gliding down gentle slopes specially designed for skiing and snowboarding.
Olympic skiers and snowboarders will join as guest coaches on the day. Experience something special only possible in Sapporo, the Winter Sports City.

[Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
10:00-15:30

  • Prior reservation required

* Advance registration required

Exclusively for JAL Wellness & Travel Members Earn Miles by Checking In!

A “Special Check-in Spot” will appear at the Daiwa House Premist Dome exclusively during the event on February 7 and 8! Simply check in via the app to receive 50 miles each day. Plus, from February through April, you’ll have the chance to earn even more miles by visiting 10 designated spots throughout Sapporo. Why not enjoy some winter fun in the snow while racking up extra miles?

lick here for details

MapVenue Map

Venue Map

ACCESS

Shuttle Buses in Operation

Visitors using the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME ↔ Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill service will receive a special gift usable at the venue, available on a first-come, first-served basis each day!

  • Fukuzumi Bus Terminal Platform 5
    → Daiwa House PREMIST DOME
    → Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
  • 9:Service runs every 30 minutes starting at 9:15* Last departure at 15:45
  • Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
    → Daiwa House PREMIST DOME
    → Fukuzumi Bus Terminal Platform 5
  • 10:Service runs every 30 minutes starting at 10:45* Last departure at 16:30
  • Parking spaces are limited, so we kindly ask that you use public transportation or other means to come to the event.
  • Barrier-free parking spaces are available.
Daiwa House® PREMIST DOME

COLLABORATIVE
EVENT

Charges apply

Sky & Snow Field Sapporo 2026

Held Together

Sky & Snow Field Sapporo 2026

Hot Air Balloon Rides

【Price】Adults: ¥2,000 / Children: ¥1,000 (tax included)
[Date] Feb. 7 (Sat) & Feb. 8 (Sun)
①Check-in: Starting at 10:00 / Boarding: 10:30–12:30
②Check-in: Starting at 13:00 / Boarding: 13:30–15:30
* First-come, first-served
* This event will be canceled in case of heavy snow, rain, or wind speeds of 4 meters per second or higher.

Sapporo Relay Marathon & Parent-Child Pair Run

Held Together

February 7
Sapporo Relay Marathon & Parent-Child Pair Run

Snow-free running course!
Pass the tasuki sash between family and friends while enjoying everything the PREMIST DOME has to offer!

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PREMIST DOME Marathon

Held Together

February 8
PREMIST DOME Marathon

Snow-free running course!
Enjoy running packed full of energy even in the height of winter at the PREMIST DOME!!

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Cross-Country Skiing Competition supported by AEON Hokkaido Co.,Ltd.

Held Together

Cross-Country Skiing Competition

Cross-Country Skiing Competition to be held simultaneously!
Come enjoy winter in Sapporo with everyone!

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Fun Run supported by AEON Hokkaido Co.,Ltd.

Held Together

Fun Run

After the Cross-Country Skiing Competition, a Fun Run will be held! Walk-ins welcome!

【Free of Charge】
[Time] Feb. 7 (Sat) 11:30-12:15 (tentative)
【Registration】Feb. 7 (Sat) Starting at 11:00 (tentative)
* Ski boots and poles available free of charge (subject to availability)

Charges
apply

DOME Snow Zone

Held Together

DOME Snow Zone

Sledding, snow tubing, and strider snow ski fun at the completely revamped Yuki Hiroba!

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Charges
apply

SNOWMOBILE ACTIVITY - Rafting & Tour -

Held Together

SNOWMOBILE ACTIVITY
- Rafting & Tour -

Make special winter memories with family and friends through thrilling rafting adventures racing across a field of snow.

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Free of
Charge

Hitsujigaoka Snow Park

COLLABORATIVE EVENT

Hitsujigaoka Snow Park

You can try activities like tube sliding, cross-country skiing, and mini snowman building free of charge.

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Free of
Charge

Hokkaido Inclusive Park

COLLABORATIVE EVENT

Hokkaido Inclusive Park

An outdoor sports event where people with and without disabilities can come together and have a great time!

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SUPPORTSponsors

Special Sponsor

JAPAN AIRLINES

協賛

AEON Hokkaido Co.,Ltd.
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