Rikubetsu Shibare Festival
Experience the ultimate winter in Rikubetsu, Japan’s coldest town
Embrace the extreme cold in Rikubetsu. This unique winter festival turns freezing temperatures into a thrilling adventure filled with warmth, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
Known for its sub-zero climate, Rikubetsu hosts one of Hokkaido's most distinctive winter events during the harshest season of the year. Since 1982, the festival has celebrated the idea of transforming extreme cold into a fun and memorable experience. Beneath crystal-clear skies, the biting air becomes part of an adventure found nowhere else.
A highlight of the festival is the "Human Endurance Challenge," where participants spend the night inside ice domes known as "Balloon Mansions." A massive bonfire called the "Fire of Life" burns at the heart of the venue, providing warmth as visitors gather around it. Spectacular "Shibare Fireworks," the crackling of firewood, steam rising from food stalls, and the smiles of festivalgoers add to the event's unique charm.
Discover how Japan's coldest town transforms extreme winter into an unforgettable celebration.
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General Information
- Event period
- 2026/2/7-2/8
- Event venue
- Rikubetsu Town Event Square
- Postal code
- 〒089-4300
- Address
- 北海道足寄郡陸別町陸別
- Telephone Number
- 0156-27-2141（Organizing Committee）
- Car Park
- 1,000 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 50 minutes from Doto Expwy Ashoro IC
●By car: About 70 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
