Visited during the recent Sapporo Snow Festival in February 2025. Took a shuttle bus from the subway station for 200 yen, arriving at a lively outdoor snow experience that was free for all. There were snow slides for everyone, with the longest one requiring a ticket due to long queues, but still free of charge. Plenty of activities were available, especially for children, including ice carving and snowman making. Snow rafting was also an option, priced at 1,000 yen for adults and 600 yen for kids (see image). Inside the dome, a food extravaganza awaited, along with various poster showcases.
On Sunday Feb 10, 2019, inside the Dome’s nearest subway station, there were people welcoming the Snow Festival visitors and at Chuo bus (costing 100 Yen) waiting at the Exit. The sculptures generally looked good as it was cold (-6 degrees Celsius) and my hands got numb, not wanting to take shots probably because I helped a serious couple for too long with the mobiles and professional cameras. On my way out, I noticed that there were Chuo buses (costing 210 Yen) to the O-dori or Susukino sites and of course I got onto one of them to save energy and keep warm!
Postscript
On Feb 10, 2025, I came again, this time with my wife. Shuttle bus to the venue, costed 200 yen (cash only). We watched the children having fun with all the activities, from snow maze to snow rafting. For passive visitors, there weren’t much to see.
I went to a Sumo tournament here. Nice place to take in an event. Parking on sight. If a popular event, I would arrive early as the parking is available like most places it fills up fast.
Went during the Sapporo snow festival and people had gathered to have some outdoor snow experience for free. There were snow slides for everyone, the longest one had a ticketing system due to queue but free. There were bunch of things for kids especially like the ice carving and snowman making. You could also enjoy snow rafting for 500 yen. Inside the dome was food extravaganza with other showcases from companies.
if you have kids.. its the place not to be missed. many snow attractions like snow-banana-boat, slide-on-snow, biking-on-snow etc will occupy your kids a whole day.. and if you feel hungry, inside the doom there are plenty of food stalls.. although its quite far from train station, taxis are many here
Tsudome is Sapporo's largest indoor sports facility and convention center located in Higashi Ward. During the Sapporo Snow Festival, Tsudome serves as the third venue featuring family-friendly snow activities, indoor exhibitions, and food courts, making it a popular winter destination for tourists and locals.
To reach Tsudome from Sapporo Station, take the JR Toho Line to Sakuragicho Station (15 minutes), then board shuttle bus #100 directly to Tsudome (10 minutes). Alternatively, take subway Tozai Line to Kanjo-dori Higashi Station, then take bus #中央バス to Tsudome. Total travel time is approximately 30-40 minutes.
During Sapporo Snow Festival, Tsudome is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission to Tsudome Snow Festival venue is completely free, including access to outdoor snow slides, snow rafting, and indoor exhibition areas. Some food vendors and souvenir shops inside operate independently with separate pricing.
Tsudome offers exciting winter activities including giant snow slides, snow rafting, snowshoe walking, and tube sliding for all ages. Indoor attractions feature warm rest areas, local Hokkaido food court, souvenir shopping, cultural exhibitions, and stage performances. The venue combines outdoor snow fun with comfortable indoor facilities perfect for families.
The best time to visit Tsudome is during the Sapporo Snow Festival (early February) when special winter activities are available. Weekday mornings are less crowded than weekends and afternoons. The venue typically gets busiest between 11 AM-3 PM on weekends, so arriving early morning or late afternoon provides a better experience with shorter wait times for activities.
