Snow lanterns and sculptures decorate the canal district of Otaru. The dates coincide with the much larger Sapporo Snow Festival making this a great area to visit en-route between niseko and Sapporo. This festival encourages people to feel easy, to think about things leisurely in the glow of the candlelight, and to have time to reflect on themselves. The organisers hope the festival will continue to grow as a spiritual event rather than a commercially oriented attraction.
Runs from Feb 8-17

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