61st Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival

Event Overview

A winter festival held in the frigid Abashiri, famous for its drift ice. Every year, snow and ice sculptures are set up at the venue, allowing visitors to enjoy various stage events and the local flavors of Abashiri. Image provided by: Abashiri City Tourism Division

Info

Event Location:

Abashiri Port Pier Venue

Address:

5 in the port town of Abashiri, Hokkaido

Public Transportation:

JR Abashiri Station → 10 minutes by bus, bus stop: Ice pack icebreaker stop (roadside station) get off, 5 minutes walk

Car Access:

22km30 minutes from Hokkaido Nyemando Airport via National Route 39

Phone Number:

0152-67-5470 (Abashiri Okhotsk Ice Festival Executive Committee (Secretariat: Abashiri City Tourism Division))

Parking Number:

700 units/free

Event Period

February 7, 2026 (Saturday) - February 8, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Snow and winter festival

Ice Sculpture
Abashiri City Tourism Division

Snow Statue
Abashiri City Tourism Division

Scallop Roll
Abashiri City Tourism Division

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