Dreamlike Winter in Hokkaido: Otaru Snow Light Path Festival

If you're traveling to Sapporo, hop on an hour-long train ride to the port city, Otaru, and enjoy the season. You might have heard it from a Netflix show called 'First Love,' where the show was filmed.

The Otaru Snow Light Path is a beloved winter tradition in the port city of Otaru. The streets are decorated with beautiful snow candles during this festival, creating a truly magical atmosphere. Enjoy the unique taste of the port city while taking in the dreamlike winter scenery.

When's the next event?

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2024, February 10-17

2023, February 11-18

Where are the best photo spots?

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Otaru Canal

There are fishing ball candles floating on the water's surface. People come here to write wishes on a cup with a candle inside for 100 yen.

There's also a stall that sells hot beverages and a fee-based photo spot.

shot from the photo spot

Denuki-Koji

Former Japan National Railways Temiya Line

The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum

Sakaimachi Dori

Otaru Yataimura Renga Yokocho

Other winter festivals in Hokkaido

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• Shikotsu Ice Festival

• Asahikawa Winter Festival

• Kutchan Yukitopia Festival

Access

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Sapporo Station - Otaru Station (Hakodate Line to Otaru) ¥750 (70min)

Map

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