Lake Nukabira
View ice bubbles limited to winter at a lake born in 1955
Lake Nukabira, born by damming the Otofuke River. In winter, you can view "ice bubbles" where gas from the lake bottom is trapped in ice.
Lake Nukabira, born by damming the Otofuke River through dam construction in 1955, is a nature-rich artificial lake surrounded by primeval forest. In winter, wrapped in crisp air, the lake surface freezes and is known as a fishing spot where you can enjoy smelt fishing, and in summer it bustles with anglers seeking rainbow trout and Japanese dace.
"Ice bubbles" that can be viewed at Lake Nukabira in winter is a phenomenon where methane gas generated from the lake bottom freezes before reaching the lake surface and is trapped in the ice. Countless bubbles of various sizes float in the ice, creating a fantastic sight like pearls scattered in transparent glass. On the lake surface wrapped in silence, ice illuminated by morning sun sparkles, and when you step on the ice underfoot, a cold, clear sound echoes. The white pattern of bubbles trapped under the ice fascinates visitors as an artwork drawn by nature. This is a fleeting natural miracle only in winter that becomes invisible when snow accumulates on the lake surface.
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- Category
- With friends
- Guys' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Winter scenery, drift ice
- Lake and marsh, waterfall, pond, dam
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Skiing, snow activities
- Visit seas, rivers, and lakes
- Smelt fishing, fishing
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Scenic routes
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒080-1403
- Address
- 北海道河東郡上士幌町ぬかびら源泉郷48-2
- Telephone Number
- 01564-4-2323（Higashitaisetsu Nature center）
- Open
- 9:00-17:00（Higashi Taisetsu Nature Center）
- Closed
- Wednesdays（Higashi-Daisetsu Nature Center）
- Car Park
- 10 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 100 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Otofuke Obihiro IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
