Ice Horizon Walk
Step onto a frozen sea and into a world of white and blue
At the eastern edge of Hokkaido, the Notsuke Peninsula offers a rare winter experience: the Ice Horizon Walk. From late January, the sea gradually freezes, transforming into a vast, walkable expanse of ice.
What awaits is the “ice horizon”—a surreal boundary where the frozen sea seems to merge seamlessly with the sky. With nothing to interrupt the view, the world becomes an endless canvas of white and blue.
Though Notsuke Bay is part of the sea, it freezes completely from January to mid-March, creating wide, flat plains. The peninsula’s unique formation as a sand spit means there are no mountains, allowing for an uninterrupted 360-degree panorama. The result is a striking landscape often likened to the Uyuni Salt Flats.
This otherworldly scenery has also made the Ice Horizon Walk a popular photography spot. Visitors enjoy capturing playful perspective shots that appear almost surreal—perfect for sharing on social media.
However, walking on frozen seawater can be dangerous. Be sure to join a guided tour organized by the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center to experience this natural wonder safely.
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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
- Paid
- 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.
