Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Explore the Magical
Held from late Jan. to early Feb.
Lake Shikotsu is a massive crater lake filled with some of the clearest waters in all of Hokkaido. Winter in Shikotsu is a cause for celebration, and the locals host a fantastical ice festival that draws crowds every year. Dozens of ice sculptures are crafted from the pure lake waters and put on display. During the day, visitors can look out at the azure hues of the crystal clear lake while admiring the sculptures, while at night, these same pieces of art are done up in multicolored lights to give the event a magical atmosphere. For visitors that want to warm up after the festivities, the area is replete with quaint hot spring bathhouses.
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General Information
- Event period
- 2025/2/1-2/24, 10:00-20:00
- Event venue
- Lake Shikotsu
- Address
- 北海道千歳市支笏湖温泉
- Telephone Number
- 0123-23-8288（Chitose Tourist Association）
- Open
- 10:00-20:00
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Prices
- High school students and older 500 yen (junior high school students and younger are free)
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 60 minutes from JR Chitose Station, get off at Lake Shikotsu
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
