From the end of January to the middle of February, the "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival" will be held at Shikotsuko-onsen in Central Hokkaido, which is about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport. Shikotsuko-onsen is a hot spring town on the shores of Lake Shikotsu. At this festival, large and small ice statues will be exhibited. Ice slides and skating rinks will also be opened. In addition, fireworks displays are held on weekend nights. When you go to see the Sapporo Snow Festival, why not add this ice festival to your itinerary?
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Photos: Sapporo in February
February is the best season for winter tourism in Sapporo, the central city of Hokkaido. The "Sapporo Snow Festival" is held for about 8 days from the beginning of February every year. At this time, even the highest temperatures during the day are often below freezing. It's cold, but I'm sure ...
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Photos of Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock

The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival held every winter, Hokkaido = Shutterstock
Map of Lake Shikotsu
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Photos: Sapporo in February
February is the best season for winter tourism in Sapporo, the central city of Hokkaido. The "Sapporo Snow Festival" is held for about 8 days from the beginning of February every year. At this time, even the highest temperatures during the day are often below freezing. It's cold, but I'm sure ...