Ice Horizon Walk
Is this Japan’s version of the Uyuni Salt Flats?
At the easternmost tip of Hokkaido lies the Notsuke Peninsula, where visitors can experience the breathtaking Ice Horizon Walk from late January. The ice horizon—a frozen boundary where the icy expanse meets the sky—creates a surreal, dreamlike landscape.
Inside the peninsula, Notsuke Bay is technically a sea, but from January to mid-March, it freezes over completely. This results in vast, flat, snow-white plains stretching endlessly into the distance.
Since the Notsuke Peninsula is a sand spit formed by accumulated sand and pebbles, it has no mountains, creating an unobstructed panoramic sky. This unique geography gives rise to an ethereal blend of white and blue, a landscape so mesmerizing that it is often compared to Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats.
Recently, the Ice Horizon Walk has gained attention as a must-visit photography spot. Visitors love taking trick photos that play with perspective—these creative shots have become a hit on social media.
However, walking on frozen seawater is extremely dangerous. To explore this incredible natural wonder safely, make sure to join a guided tour from the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center.
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- Category
- With friends
- Guys' trip
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Winter scenery, drift ice
- Animal habitats, plant habitats
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Skiing, snow activities
- Visit seas, rivers, and lakes
- Travel Inspiration
- Adventure Travel
- Picturesque spots
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒086-1645
- Address
- 北海道野付郡別海町野付
- Telephone Number
- 0153-82-1270（Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center）
- Open
- 9:00-17:00 (Apr.-Sep.)
9:00-16:00 (Oct.-Mar.) - Closed
- The New Year's holiday
- Prices
- Admission free, guide available on request for a fee
- Car Park
- 50 spaces, charged
- Directions
- ●By car: About 50 minutes from Nakashibetsu Airport
●By car: About 120 minutes from Kushiro Sotokan Road Kushiro-Higashi IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
