Every winter, the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a burst of vibrant enchantment to Hokkaido with its dazzling ice sculptures illuminated in a myriad of colors. The festivities extend beyond visual delights, offering a range of enjoyable activities like ice skating, exciting ice slides, captivating fireworks, and tempting food stalls.
The event runs from 10 am until 8 pm daily, but the illumination starts from 4.30 pm. Admission is priced at 500 yen.
The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival can be accessed within around 40 minutes by taxi from Sapporo's New Chitose Airport. Bus services are also available from the airport at a cost of 1050 yen - it's definitely a more cost-effective option than the price of a taxi (around 7000 yen!) and only a slightly longer travel time at around 55 minutes. Look for the Lake Shikotsu Line bus.
Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
January 27th - February 25th 2024
Time: 10:00 - 20:00
¥500
Chitose, Hokkaidō, Japan
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