Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan
Welcome to a Magical Winter Village with Ice Bars and Open-Air Hot Springs on a Frozen Lake!
Held from late Jan. to late Mar.
Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan is a fleeting village that appears only during winter—built entirely on the frozen surface of Lake Shikaribetsu. In the Ainu language, Kotan means “village,” and all of its structures are made from the lake’s exceptionally clear ice and fresh snow.
One of the highlights is the ice bar, where drinks are served in glasses made of ice. There’s also an open-air hot spring bath on the ice, with a changing area built from snow and ice—an experience you can find nowhere else in the world. The romantic ice chapel even hosts real wedding ceremonies for couples seeking a truly unforgettable moment.
If you're interested in snowmobiles, snow rafting, or other popular winter activities, please contact the Shikaribetsu Lake Nature Center for more information.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Category
- With friends
- Other experiences
- Solo trip
- Guys' trip
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Winter scenery, drift ice
- Lake and marsh, waterfall, pond, dam
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Experiences, tours
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Picturesque spots
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒081-0344
- Address
- 北海道河東郡鹿追町北瓜幕無番地
- Telephone Number
- 0156-69-8181（Lake Shikaribetsu Nature Center）
- Open
- 9:00-20:00 (January and February)
9:00-18:00 (March) - Closed
- Open every day during the period (usually from late Jan. to late Mar.)
- Prices
- Sponsorship available (see related link)
- Car Park
- 100 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 50 minutes from JR Shintoku Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Doto Expwy Tokachi Shimizu IC
●By bus: About 100 minutes from Obihiro Station by Hokkaido Takushoku Bus - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
