Chitose Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival

The Chitose Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival is held at Shikotsu-Toya National Park, about a 40-minute drive from Sapporo, with Shikotsu Lake Hot Springs as the venue. The ice sculptures in the venue are made by spraying and freezing the water from Shikotsu Lake, which is known for its high transparency in Japan. The ice slides, ice skating rink where you can skate with boots, and horseback riding experience around the venue are very popular with children. The hot springs around the venue also offer same-day round-trip hot spring services. After enjoying the warmth of the hot springs, you can visit the hot spring street to enjoy delicious food or buy souvenirs.