[Lake Shikaribetsu, Hokkaido] I went to a phantom village that appears on the lake only during the winter⛄️

I went to Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan, a phantom village that can only be visited for 44 days from 1/27 (Sat) to 3/10 (Sun) in 2024!!! ※The number of days seems to change every year👀 ⁡ This year was a warm winter, and the ice dome had already melted...😂 ⁡ I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery, hot springs, and ice bar!!! ⁡ It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by bus from Obihiro, so if you are traveling to Obihiro, please be sure to check it out!!! ——— 📍Access to Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan 🚌Hokkaido Takushoku Bus Obihiro Station Bus Terminal - Lake Shikaribetsu Onsen, about 1 hour and 40 minutes ⁡ 🎟️Fee Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan Season Pass: 500 yen ※ 500 yen flat rate for elementary school students and above. Free for Shikaoi town residents. ※Additional fees apply for drinks at the ice bar and snowmobiles! *You can get a great deal on the bus if you purchase a Visit Tokachi Pass 🚌 (I only found out about this ticket after I got back, so I just bought a round trip ticket and rode the bus 😭) ⁡ ⌛️Business hours 9:00-20:00 ——— ⁡ #Sakura2024 #LakeShikaribetsu #LakeShikaribetsuKotan #Hokkaido #IceDome #Footbath #HotSpring #HotSpring