If you’re planning on going out, check these out! 3 recommended weekend events in Sapporo [November 1st-2nd, 2025]｜Domingo

If you’re wondering where to go this weekend, we’ve got three recommended events for you to enjoy from November 1st (Sat) to 2nd (Sun), including the lighting ceremony of the jumbo tree, which will be held ahead of Christmas, the illumination of the ginkgo trees, and one of Hokkaido’s largest fashion shows.

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Christmas is coming to town! Dazzling illuminations at the Sapporo Factory Jumbo Christmas Tree

The image shows a past event

The Sapporo Factory Jumbo Christmas Tree, which heralds the arrival of winter in Sapporo, will be appearing in the Sapporo Factory atrium again this year. On November 1st, a lighting ceremony for the tree and illuminations will be held by children. As the countdown begins, the tree, the atrium ceiling, and the Christmas arch will all begin to shine.

The image shows a past event

The approximately 15-meter-tall jumbo Christmas tree, made of Japanese fir, was a gift from Hiroo Town, home to Japan’s only Santa Land, Hiroo Santa Land. During the light and music show, which takes place every hour from 4:00 PM every day, the gorgeous ornaments sparkle, enveloping the atrium in a mystical glow. The illuminated Brick Building and Chimney Square are also must-sees.

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The 14th Hokkaido University Golden Leaf Festival is an event that lights up the ginkgo trees of Hokkaido University in autumn.

The Hokkaido University Golden Leaf Festival, an annual event that colors Sapporo in autumn, is held at the Kita 13th Street Ginkgo Avenue at Hokkaido University. The approximately 380m tree-lined avenue is lit up, shining golden like a “tunnel of light.”

The venue will feature a variety of events, including food stalls selling hot delicacies like yakisoba and pot-au-feu, a children’s festival and craft workshops, and a street piano set up among the ginkgo trees. The Museum Cafe Plus inside the Hokkaido University Museum will also be selling a limited-edition menu in collaboration with the Hokkaido University Kinba Festival.

■Date and time: November 1st (Sat) – 2nd (Sun), 2025

*Illumination: 1st (Sat) 18:00-21:00 / 2nd (Sun) 18:00-20:00

■Price: Free admission

■ Location: Kita 13-jo Ginkgo Avenue, Hokkaido University campus (near the entrance to the campus from Kita 13-jo Gate / Kita 13-jo Nishi 5-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo)

For details on the 14th Hokkaido University Golden Leaf Festival, click here

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Popular models and influencers appear at “Sapporo Collection 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER” – a showcase of fashion and culture

Sapporo Collection (abbreviated as Satsukore) is one of Hokkaido’s largest fashion and culture events. This popular event has been livening up Sapporo since its first event in 2007, and this year marks its 23rd anniversary.

The theme of this year’s event is “ICE MONSTER,” referring to the natural beauty of “juhyo,” or frost-covered trees that resemble giant monsters. Popular models, artists, and influencers will be appearing, spreading the latest trends in fashion and culture from Sapporo to the rest of Japan.

*All information is current as of the time of publication in October 2025.

*All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.