Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
A Colorful Winter Ravine in Sounkyo
Held from late Jan. to mid Mar.
Nearly every day in Sounkyo temperatures reaches below zero, freezing the streams, rivers, and surrounding waterfalls during the winter. The Hyoubaku Festival, a festival centered around the beauty of the frozen Ryusei and Ginga Waterfalls, is held from late Jan. until Mar. During the festival, a host of ice sculptures fill the area and are lit up at night, making for colorful displays that visitors can explore. During the event, beautiful fireworks are frequently held, delighting visitors that stay until evening.
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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.
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General Information
- Event period
- Jan. 25, 20254 - Mar. 9, 2025
- Event venue
- Kamikawa Town Sounkyo Hot Springs
- Address
- 北海道上川町層雲峡
- Telephone Number
- 01658-2-1811（Sounkyo Tourism Association）
- Open
- 17:00-21:30
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Prices
- 1,000 yen
- Car Park
- 150 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 30 minutes from JR Kamikawa Station, get off at “Sounkyo” and walk About 5 minutes
●By car: About 25 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expwy Kamikawa Sounkyo IC - Website
- Remarks
- Every year, ice climbing experiences are available at the Ice Falls Festival site (planned)
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
