“Kanjiki” are
traditional Japanese
snowshoes
that make easy
to walk on snow.
There are many museums
with outside sculpture on display,
but Sapporo Art Park is the only place
where you can see sculpture rising up
out of deep snow.
Put on “kanjiki” snowshoes
and experience snow and sculpture
in a new way in this
sophisticated winter activity.
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Enjoy Snow and Sculptures with “Kanjiki”!
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“Kanjiki” are traditional Japanese snowshoes
that make easy to walk on snow.
There are many museums with outside sculptures on display,
but Sapporo Art Park is the unique place
where you can see sculptures rising up out of deep snow.
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Put on “Kanjiki” snowshoes
and experience snow and sculptures in a new way in this
sophisticated winter activity.
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Experience art with “kanjiki”
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Experience sculpture with “kanjiki”
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A collaboration between snow and sculpture
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Enjoy the unpredictable results
of the artistic collaboration
between sculpture and snow—
whether it’s snow piling up in interesting shapes
on tops of works of art or sculpture peeking out
from above the surface of the snow.
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A pure white canvas
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Unlike the other seasons, with their green trees and lawns,
in winter are the sculpture surrounded by pure white snow.
Enjoy the contrast between these works of art
and the world of shimmering white
that stretche out around them.
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Look at artworks eye-to-eye
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Sapporo Sculpture Garden
where snow covers over 1ｍ,
allows visitors to view sculptures
in the different angle from the one in the summer.
Prices
Snowshoe rental: 500 yen
Elementary school students and younger: Free
News
- 2026.01.31 Kanjiki Walk Newsletter (January 31)
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Snow has been falling on and off since morning, but today’s snowshoe walk is still happening!
This event lets you explore the outdoor art museum wearing snowshoes and experience viewing sculptures amidst the snowy landscape.
This year has more snow than last year, so you’ll likely enjoy walking in snowshoes even more.
Whether you come alone or in a small group to leisurely enjoy the atmosphere at your own pace,
or with family or a larger group to get lively and covered in snow,
you can spend your time however you like.If you’re wondering how to spend your holiday, please come to Sapporo Art Park!
【Period】January 10 (Sat) – March 15 (Sun)
【Hours】9:45 AM – 3:30 PM (Last admission at 3:00 PM)
【Registration】Sapporo Art Forest Center, 1st Floor Office (2-75 Geijutsu-no-mori, Minami-ku, Sapporo)
【Fee】Kanjiki Rental Fee: ¥500 (Free for elementary school students and younger)
※If you bring your own kanjiki or snowshoes, participation is free. Please register at the office.
- 2026.01.16 【Kanjiki Walk】Important Notes for Participants
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Period：From Saturday, January 10 to Sunday, March 15, 2026
*Closed Every Monday (Except January 12 and February 23, when it is closed the following Tuesday.)
Opening Hours：9:45-15:30 (Last admission 15:00)
Venue：Sapporo Sculpture Garden, Sapporo Art Park
Reception：Art Park Center Office
*Prior reservation is required for groups of 10 or more people.
Rental Fee：Kanjiki set 500JPY per person
*Cash Only
*Rental free of charge for elementary schoolers and younger. Please check below for more information.
Contact：Tel 011-592-5111／Mail artpark-info@artpark.or.jp(Sapporo Art Park Management Section)
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*This event may be cancelled due to weather or snow conditions.
*The kanjiki set includes rubber boots free of charge. Boots are sized between 22.5cm and 28cm, and are available in limited numbers.
*Visitors are allowed to use their own boots; however, please be aware that the surface of your boots may be damaged as a result of friction with the kanjiki’s rope.
*Plastic kanjiki are available for children in elementary school or younger. Children whose shoe size equals or exceeds 20cm may use them. Children whose shoe size is under 20cm will enjoy the walk in just their boots.
*Due to limited numbers, we cannot accept group reservations for plastic kanjiki for children.
*If you are bringing your own snowshoes, please make sure to inform the Art Park Center Office. Ski poles/stocks and ski poles are not allowed.
*It is expected to be very cold, so please dress warmly.
*Please be careful of falling branches or snow from trees.
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