Sapporo Snow Festival 2014 - Susukino & Odori

Some more pics of Snow Festival 2014 at Susukino, after that we made our way to Odori again. 

Today was the final day before they tear it all down. Again it was very crowded being a public holiday today, and of course very cold :)

Enjoy the pics...

Sapporo Snow Festival 2014 - Hokkaido

It's been a while since I last posted so apologies. 

This year's snow festival at Odori Park. A very cold night but worthwhile, many locals and tourists out enjoying themselves. Plenty of food-stands to keep everyone's stomach full whilst watching bands and illumination show with snow sculptures in the background. I really liked the big Sochi sculpture of the current Winter Olympics.

Enjoy the pics and leave any comments if you got a chance to attend or plan to come in future events...

Mount Moiwa - Sapporo

A quick trip to mount Moiwa with my friend Leo from Sydney. A short tram ride from Odori (¥170), until I decided to get off 3 stops too early, we walked the rest but got there eventually. A shuttle bus picks you from the tram station but we decided to walk up to the rope way since we were in the mood.

Up the top the views were spectacular, would have been better if it was a clear sunny day but it was nice nonetheless. 

A few pics from the top observatory, enjoy...

Sapporo Snow Festival 2013 - Preparations

Took these photos today of preparations for 2013 Sapporo Snow Festival at Odori Park, Sapporo, Hokkaido.

A lot of volunteers and defence force staff sculpting these wonderful snow & ice sculptures...