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Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
- The Chitose-Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival in Hokkaido is underway for its 48th year with extensive ice sculptures.
- The festival runs January 1 through February 23, with daytime blue ice and evening color lighting for visitors.
- A special late-evening package at Kyukamura Shikotsu lets visitors access the venue after closing for a more secluded experience.
- This year's ice festival introduces Hyou-Cos, an ice cosplay event scheduled for January 30.
- The festival is located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, about an hour by bus from Chitose Station or New Chitose Airport.
- SoraNews24 notes Sapporo’s Snow Festival remains more famous, but this event offers a longer viewing window.
- The festival offers a family-friendly attraction with impressive ice structures in a safe Hokkaido setting.
- Event planners began preparations in November, building wooden towers and walls for the ice displays.
- The festival is part of Hokkaido’s winter tourism, with transportation details and venue access outlined for visitors.
- SoraNews24 highlights the festival’s cultural moments, including the ice cosplay event and potential guest appearances.
- Visitors can combine ice festival viewing with hotel packages that extend access for a more tranquil experience.
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