Shikaribetsuko Kotan

Experience the Magic of Lake Shikaribetsu’s Frozen Lake Kotan

Held from late Jan. to late Mar.


For almost 40 years, Lake Shikaribetsu has been home to a spectacular winter festival that takes place from Jan. to Mar. Snowshoe, ski, or snowmobile across the lake and through the forest, then relax in one of the many igloos built for this festive occasion. The festival has many crowd-pleasing venues, but perhaps none more than an outdoor hot spring built especially for party-goers. In the evening, grab a drink at a bar made entirely of ice, catch a concert in a frozen hall, or even sleep in an igloo illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight.

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  • * The event information is based on the dates and content of the most recently held events. Please check the official website for details as the contents are subject to change.
Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Event period
2025/1/25 - 3/16
Event venue
Lake Shikaribetsu
Postal code
〒081-0344 
Address
北海道鹿追町北瓜幕無番地
Telephone Number
0156-69-8181(Lake Shikaribetsu Nature Center)
Open
9:00-20:00
Closed
Open every day during the period (usually from late Jan. to late Mar.)
Prices
Sponsorship available (see related link)
Car Park
100 spaces, free
Directions
●By car: About 50 minutes from JR Shintoku Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Doto Expwy Tokachi Shimizu IC
Website

Shikaribetsuko Kotan

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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