Lake Nukabira
A rare winter experience to see the “ice bubble” on the frozen lake surface
Lake Nukabira, surrounded by virgin forests with beautiful seasonal scenery, is a man-made lake created by damming up the Otofuke River during the construction of a dam in 1955. It is known as a fishing spot for rainbow trout and landlocked salmon in summer and for wakasagi (smelt) in winter.
In winter, visitors can see the “ice bubble” at Lake Nukabira. This phenomenon occurs when gases generated from the bottom of the lake freeze before reaching the lake surface, creating a fantastic scene of countless bubbles of various sizes trapped in the ice. It is a fleeting natural art form that cannot be seen when snow accumulates on the lake's ice.
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- Category
- With friends
- Guys' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Winter scenery, drift ice
- Lake and marsh, waterfall, pond, dam
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Skiing, snow activities
- Visit seas, rivers, and lakes
- Smelt fishing, fishing
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Scenic routes
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒080-1403
- Address
- 北海道上士幌町ぬかびら源泉郷
- Telephone Number
- 01564-7-7272（Kamishihoro Tourism Association）
- Open
- [Higashi Taisetsu Nature Center] 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- [Higashi-Daisetsu Nature Center] Wednesdays
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 100 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Otofuke Obihiro IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
