2026 Chitose・Shikotsuko Ice Festival

Event Overview

A winter event by the lakeside that creates massive ice sculptures overflowing with natural beauty by spraying the clear waters of Lake Shikotsu with sprinklers. Various sizes of ice sculptures line the venue, and at night, they shine fantastically illuminated by colorful lights. Image provided by: (Public Interest Incorporated Association) Shikotsuko National Park Management Council

Info

Event Location:

Lake Shikotsu Hot Springs

Address:

Lake Shikotsu Onsen, Chitose City, Hokkaido

Public Transportation:

JR Chitose Station → Bus 44 minutes, Bus stop: Drop off Lake Shikotsu, 5 minutes walk

Car Access:

25km 40 minutes from Doo-do Chitose IC via Road 16

Phone Number:

0123-23-8288((one company) National Park Lake Shikotsu Management Council)

Parking Number:

330 units/free, microbus 1000 yen (1 day), large bus 2000 yen (1 day)

Event Period

January 31, 2026 (Saturday) - February 23, 2026 (Monday, Holiday)

Price

Junior high school students and above 1000 yen, elementary school students and below free

Event Category

Snow and winter festival

(Public Interest Incorporated Association) Shikotsuko National Park Management Council

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