Chitose - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

Dates: February 1st – 24th, 2025
 🕙 Time: 10:00～20:00 💡 Light up: 16:30～20:00
 📌 Lake Shikotsu Onsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 
 🚌 Access: about 40 minutes by car or taxi from Sapporo City; about 55 minutes by local bus from New Chitose Airport (1260 yen)
 🎟️ Admission: Junior high school students and above: 1,000 yen (elementary school students and below: free)
 See: stunning ice sculptures made with water from Lake Shikotsu. During the day, they shine with a natural blue color known as Lake Shikotsu Blue, and at night they are illuminated with colorful lights, creating a magical world.
 Private tour or group tour also available – learn more about the history of the Ice Festival, Yamasen iron bridge, the process of making ice sculptures, and what goes on behind the scenes: 千歳・支笏湖氷濤まつり「氷の美術館」ガイドツアー実施について | 2025 千歳・支笏湖 氷濤まつり 
Nearby sites: 
 ⚬ Lake Shikotsu - the second deepest lake in Japan, this caldera lake was formed by volcanic activity 32,000 years ago. Ranked No.1 in the country 20 times in the Ministry of the Environment's public water quality measurements
 ⚬ Lake Shikotsu “Chip” (himemasu salmon) - this speciality can be enjoyed in local restaurants as sushi, sashimi, or whole grilled fish.
 ⚬ Hot Springs – a great place to warm up after enjoying the ice festival!
 ⚬ North Snow Land in Chitose, Near Shin Chitose Airport/Tomakomai
 ⚬ Chitose City

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