Sapporo White Illumination 2019! lighting information and photo for fantastic view!

What is the lighting period, lighting time, and lighting ceremony of Sapporo White Illumination held every year around Odori Park in Sapporo in 2019? In addition to the information on the lighting period, lighting time and lighting type of Sapporo White Illumination in 2019, we will introduce the venue scenery of Sapporo White Illumination with photos!

What is Sapporo White Illumination?

During the Christmas song flowing through the city, large-scale illuminations in various parts of Japan color the darkness of the night, and the lighting time is long-awaited.

I think that many people remember the lighting of various illuminations as well as winter memories.

In fact, it was Sapporo City that started lighting the illuminations for the first time in Japan.

Sapporo White Illumination began in 1981 and has become established as an event that colors winter Sapporo.

In 2019, Sapporo White Illumination will be held for the 39th time.
At Sapporo White Illumination, about 520,000 lights are lit and many people visit every year.

Sapporo White Illumination, which began with about 1,000 light bulbs from Odori Park Nishi 2-chome Square in Sapporo, has been renewed significantly since 2015.

Sapporo White Illumination is a combination of light and snow, and you can enjoy the “art of light” in Sapporo, inspired by the universe, nature in Hokkaido, and Christmas.

When the city of Sapporo is wrapped in a snowy landscape, during the Sapporo White Illumination period, the light reflects off the snow and shines fantastically during the lighting hours.

Looking at the colorful lights of Sapporo White Illumination, there is a sense of well-being that not only wonders and hearts are warmed up.

What is the venue, lighting period, and lighting time for Sapporo White Illumination 2019?

The venues for Sapporo White Illumination are the following five locations:

-Odori Park Venue

-Station square

-Minamiichijo Venue

-Sapporo City Kita 3jo Plaza (Akapura) venue

-Sapporo Station South Exit Square

Each venue will be held for different periods and the 2019 Sapporo White Illumination will be held as follows.

Odori venue: November 22 (Fri)-December 25 (Wed), 2019

18th Munich Christmas Market i: November 22 (Fri)-December 25 (Wed), 2019

Station-front street: November 22(Fri), 2019 - February 11 (Tue), 2020

Minamiichijo-dori venue: November 22, 2019 (Fri) - March 15, 2020 (Sun)

Sapporo City Kita 3jo Plaza (Akapura) Venue: November 22 (Fri) , 2019 -March 15 (Sun) , 2020

Sapporo Station South Exit Square Venue: November 22 (Fri),2019 - March 15(Sun), 2020

Lighting time: 16: 30-22: 00

It is lit until 24:00 from December 23 to 25.

The Sapporo Station South Exit Square lights up until 24:00.

What is the lighting ceremony for Sapporo White Illumination in 2019?

The 2019 White Illumination lighting ceremony includes an opening ceremony, a Christmas special event, and a daily lighting ceremony.

What is the sight of the 2019 Sapporo White Illumination venue?

Please take a look at the photos of the venues of Sapporo White Illumination in 2019!

The number of Sapporo White Illumination LEDs used has increased to 810,000.

The Sapporo White Illumination in 2019 will be lit from November 22, 2019, and you can see beautiful sparkles.　

A view of the Sapporo White Illumination Odori Park １-chome venue in 2019!

The theme of Sapporo White Illumination Odori Park venue 1-chome is “LOVE”.

After the theme, the red pine tree decorated with a red heart-shaped motif is lit and shines impressively.

This is a heart-shaped photo spot during the Sapporo White Illumination period.

When you see the lights of Christmas illuminations at Sapporo Odori Park, you can feel the Christmas mood!

The highlight of the Odori venue is that during the period of Sapporo White Illumination, the TV Tower is part of the illumination!

During the Sapporo White Illumination, it will be lit up in a different atmosphere.
The Sapporo TV Tower also shines in red, which symbolizes “LOVE”, and the entire venue, illuminated with illumination, is covered in red.

If you look down from the TV tower to the 1-chome venue, you will be able to enjoy a different atmosphere with the tree dimly lit red during the Sapporo White Illumination period.

On white snow, the red color is fantastic!

During the period of Sapporo White Illumination, it has become a very romantic venue, making it a spot that you want to visit with your family and lover as many times as you want.

When the snow is piled up and the surroundings turn white, the red Christmas tree will shine more gorgeously.

A view of the Sapporo White Illumination Odori Park ２-chome venue in 2019!

The 18th Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo was held at Odori 2-chome venue of Sapporo White Illumination.

The Christmas Pyramid lights up and excites the venue at the Sapporo White Illumination 2-chome venue, where “Munich Christmas City in Sapporo” will be held from November 22, 2019 to December 25, 2019.

This is a sponsored event every year since 2002, triggered by a sister city tie-up with Munich, Germany.

Around the event venues during the Christmas City, there are many unique shops such as Christmas goods, mulled wine, hot chocolate, German food, etc. that are full of exoticism from Germany and other European countries.

A hot cocktail “Grew Wine” with cinnamon and orange in hot wine is also offered.

After walking through the snowy Sapporo White Illumination venue, you can feel like you've visited Munich, Germany, when you get warm food and drinks in the cold weather!

Warm your chilled body in a rest area with hot food and drinks and a stove!

In 2019, the symbol object “GIft of Snow” of the pyramid Christmas tree was renewed. A new reindeer Santa is here.

This year's attractive Christmas market and delicious food are still alive!

A view of the Sapporo White Illumination Odori Park 3-chome venue in 2019!

The theme of the Sapporo White Illumination Odori 3-chome venue is the Blooming Fountain where the flowers bloom.

The motif of this illumination is the “Lilac” flower in the Sapporo city.

In early summer, a lilac festival will be held in Odori Park!

A large object with a lilac flower motif is lit in the fountain in the center of the Odori Park 3-chome venue in Sapporo White Illumination. The theme color is based on “purple”. Grand illumination is the highlight.

The Sapporo TV Tower shines like a Christmas tree, and the collaboration of illuminations with lighted lilac flowers as a motif is also wonderful, creating the fantastic world of Sapporo White Illumination!

A view of Odori Park 4-chome venue in Sapporo White Illumination in 2019!

The theme of the Sapporo White Illumination Odori 4-chome venue is the “Jewelry Palace” of shine.

It is the appearance of the "Jewelry Palace", a light palace with a gorgeous diamond motif that surrounds the "Spark Fountain" illuminated with purple light using a fountain that emits a mysterious light!

The summer fountain is illuminated by a light fountain during the Sapporo White Illumination.

Beautiful grand illuminations based on purple and pink were lit, adorning Odori Park in winter gorgeously and outstanding among the Sapporo White Illuminations.

When you enter the tunnel of lit light, you feel like you're lost in another world!

The main illumination color for 2018 was pink.

In 2019, the illumination color was green, and the diamond color changed from pink to green.

Also, light is mapped on the ground, and when snow is piled up, a beautiful pattern will appear on the white screen!

A view of Odori Park venue 5-chome at Sapporo White Illumination in 2019!

The theme of the venue at Odori 5-chome in Sapporo White Illumination is “Twinkle Garden” with a smile.

You can see symbol trees and shining balls that are lit by gold and shine!

During the lighting period of Sapporo White Illumination, there is a resting spot that warms your body when you walk around Sapporo.

We also sell shining goods such as shining cotton candy and candy, so you can try out the photos that appear on Instagram at a garden-style photo spot.

There are handmade candles and eco-bag making, and there are also small events that can be enjoyed by family, friends and couples.

There are relatively few people in the 5th and 6th Street venues of Sapporo White Illumination, so you can enjoy it.

The view of Odori Park venue 6-chome at Sapporo White Illumination in 2019

The theme of the venue in Odori 6chome, Sapporo White Illumination, is “Forest Circle”.

Sapporo White Illumination Odori Park 6-chome is lit in green with large trees in the summer, but at this time there will be a white shining ball and a green light maze in a venue surrounded by nature.

It is a little cute light object.

In the maze, there are also campaigns for prizes that children can enjoy.

The illuminated green illumination based on green, which gives green leaves to the white Sapporo white illumination venue, soothes the viewers.

Sapporo TV Tower at the Odori Park venue of Sapporo White Illumination!

Don't forget to climb the TV tower during the Sapporo White Illumination!

You can see the entire view of Sapporo White Illumination, and you can see the illuminated Okurayama Ski Area in the distance.

In Sapporo TV Tower, “White Illumination Laser Night” was held.

A colorful laser beam is projected on the ceiling of the 90-meter-high observatory, and the reflected light reflects on the glass to decorate the Sapporo White Illumination looking down from the TV tower more beautifully.

The laser lights will be held three times, from 17:00 to 22:00, 00 minutes, 20 minutes and 40 minutes. (Final 21:20 minutes)

Each time was about 4 minutes.

Lasers fly from the ceiling to the window glass. The rays of light reflect on the glass and add an accent to the night view of Odori Park.

The venue for Sapporo White Illumination in 2019 in front of Sapporo Station!

At Sapporo White Illumination, the streets from JR “Sapporo Station” to “Susukino” can also be decorated with illuminations.

At Sapporo White Illumination, the tree in the median strip is decorated with many mysterious color LED bulbs, and when you turn it on, you can see the main winter streets of Sapporo that you can't usually see in the atmosphere of a European cityscape. You can enjoy it.

During the Sapporo White Illumination period, it is also a good idea to stroll around the ground in the clear air from Sapporo Station to Odori Park and Susukino while watching the sparkling illuminations.

Lighting period: November 22, 2019 (Friday) to February 11, 2020 (Tuesday / Holiday)

Lighting time: 16:30 to 22:00

* December 23 (Sat)-25 (Mon) until 24:00.

South 1 venue of Sapporo White Illumination in 2019!

In Sapporo White Illumination, the street trees on both sides of the sidewalk (Ginkgo biloba) between Parco and Mitsukoshi, Ikeuchi and Marui Imai etc. ) And decorate the LED with a different design from other illuminations.

During the period of the Sapporo White Illumination, you can enjoy a more beautiful and gorgeous lit landscape that overlaps with the lights of the city and shops.

Lighting period: November 22, 2019 (Friday) to March 15, 2020 (Sunday)

Lighting time: 16: 30-22: 00 (until 23:00 on December 23-25)

Sapporo White Illumination 2019 Sapporo Kita Sanjo Square (Akapura) venue!

During the Sapporo White Illumination period, the “Acapra Illumination” lights up in the “Acapra” square in front of the Red Brick Government Building.

The oldest street tree in Hokkaido, the ginkgo row of trees in front of the Red Brick Government Building, is lit with illumination using LEDs that can change colors freely.

The scene that symbolizes Sapporo overlooking the former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Red Brick Office) was more vividly produced.

Ginkgo trees lined with illuminations that change color turn on the back of the red brick office building, creating a magnificent sight.

The music and light produced by the sound artist Junichi Oguro are linked to each other, and if you are there you will forget the time and forget it.

The scenery is fantastic and is a particularly recommended spot among the Sapporo White Illuminations.

Lighting period: November 22, 2019 (Friday) to March 15, 2020 (Sunday)

Lighting time: 16:30 to 22:00

Sapporo White Illumination Sapporo South Exit Station Square Venue!

Sapporo White Illumination Sapporo Station South Exit Square Plaza is well known as Ekihiro Illumination.

The platform facing the outer wall of the JR Tower and the main design tree with a height of 10m, which is the main height, are lit up to further enhance the Christmas mood.

A feature in front of Sapporo Station that welcomes travelers arriving at Sapporo Station.

The venue for Sapporo White Illumination in 2019 is now more gorgeous.

In 2019, many travelers will be fascinated by the sparkling illumination.

Summary：Sapporo White Illumination 2019! lighting information and photo for fantastic view!

Here, we introduced the Sapporo White Illumination 2019 period, lighting time, and lighting type.

In addition, five venues for Sapporo White Illumination, Odori Park venue, Ekimae-dori venue, Minamiichijo-dori venue, Sapporo City Kita-Sanjo plaza (Akapura) venue, and Sapporo Station south exit plaza venue were released with full photos.

When the cold wind begins to blow and dead leaves fall, a long cold winter comes to Hokkaido.

Winter in Hokkaido, where freezing temperatures and snowy worlds spread.

Hokkaido people are very active even in such a severe season!

Let's enjoy Sapporo White Illumination in 2019!