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[winter][ Hokkaido Obihiro City]Obihiro Ice Festival Winter festival and illuminations

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The Obihiro Ice Festival is a popular winter festival held every year in February in Obihiro, Hokkaido, during the coldest month of winter. It is a popular winter festival for both locals and tourists. The event is held at Midorigaoka Park in Obihiro City, and is full of ice and snow-themed attractions. Huge ice and snow sculptures are installed at the venue, overwhelming visitors. These ice and snow sculptures are handmade one by one by artisans, and their intricate carving techniques are impressive. There is also a citizen-participation ice and snow sculpture competition, where unique works created by local people are lined up. During the day, the whiteness of the snow and ice sparkles in the sunlight, creating a beautiful landscape unique to Hokkaido's winter. Meanwhile, at night, the area is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime. The colorful lights are reflected on the ice and snow sculptures, making you feel like you are in another world. This event can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, and is perfect for family trips and sightseeing with friends.

What is the appeal of the Obihiro Ice Festival?

The Obihiro Ice Festival is a popular winter festival held every year in February in Obihiro, Hokkaido, during the coldest month of winter. It is a popular winter festival for both locals and tourists. The event is held at Midorigaoka Park in Obihiro City, and is full of ice and snow-themed attractions. Huge ice and snow sculptures are installed at the venue, overwhelming visitors. These ice and snow sculptures are handmade one by one by artisans, and their intricate carving techniques are impressive. There is also a citizen-participation ice and snow sculpture competition, where unique works created by local people are lined up. During the day, the whiteness of the snow and ice sparkles in the sunlight, creating a beautiful landscape unique to Hokkaido's winter. Meanwhile, at night, the area is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime. The colorful lights are reflected on the ice and snow sculptures, making you feel like you are in another world. This event can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, and is perfect for family trips and sightseeing with friends.

How to enjoy the activity-packed Obihiro Ice Festival

The Obihiro Ice Festival is not just a sight to behold, but also offers a wide range of activities that you can actually experience. First of all, the ice slide is very popular with children, and offers a thrilling experience that is unique to winter. In addition, snow activities such as snowmobiling and snow play spaces are also available, allowing you to fully enjoy the fun of snow country. In addition, as a unique experience, there is a corner where you can casually try ice curling, which is a rare opportunity to experience local sports culture. In addition, you can experience sliding on the snow on a spinning sled, and enjoy the performances of local artists and performers at a stage show. In addition, at the Lantern Festival held at night, participants release lanterns into the sky, creating a beautiful moment when the entire venue is enveloped in warm light. In this way, through a variety of activities, visitors can not only see the festival, but actually experience Hokkaido's winter with their whole body.

Access and surrounding information for the Obihiro Ice Festival, where you can enjoy winter in Obihiro City

Midorigaoka Park, the venue for the Obihiro Ice Festival, is located in the center of Obihiro City, making it a convenient base for sightseeing. It is about a 10-minute drive from Obihiro Station, and buses are also available, with special shuttle buses sometimes operating during the winter. If you are visiting from afar, it takes about 40 minutes from Obihiro Airport to reach the city, making it easily accessible from both within and outside Hokkaido. Obihiro City is also known for its delicious cuisine. Obihiro's specialty pork bowl and sweets made with fresh dairy products from Tokachi are especially delicious in the cold of winter. There are also plenty of hot spring facilities in the area, so it is recommended to warm up your cold body between sightseeing trips. When you visit the Obihiro Ice Festival, be sure to also enjoy Obihiro's tourist spots and cuisine. Create winter memories in Obihiro City, where you can feel the rich nature and warmth of the locals.

[Winter Festivals and Illuminations]Other recommended spots

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Hokkaido Sapporo City

Odori Venue: A short walk from Odori Subway Station Susukino Venue: A short walk from Exit 3 of Susukino Subway Station on the Namboku Subway Line Tsudome Venue: A 5-minute walk from Sakaemachi Subway Station on the Toho Subway Line

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Hokkaido Obihiro City

A free shuttle bus is available from in front of Obihiro Kosei Hospital.

Lake Akan ICE, Love, Akan <Fuyukabi> Winter festival and illuminations

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A bus runs from Kushiro Station to Lake Akan 3 to 4 times a day.

Asahikawa Winter Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Asahikawa City

Free shuttle bus available from JR Asahikawa Station

Jozankei Onsen Snow Lantern Path Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Sapporo City

During the event, a free shuttle bus will be running around the accommodation facilities in the hot spring town, and can be used from the bus stop closest to the facility.

Tokachi River Swan Festival <Sairinka> Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Otofuke Town

From Obihiro Station Bus Terminal, take the bus bound for Tokachigawa Onsen, get off at Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen, and walk for about 10 minutes.

Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Chitose City

Take the bus bound for "Shikotsu Lake" from New Chitose Airport

Sounkyo Onsen Ice Waterfall Festival Winter festival and illuminations

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Direct bus from Asahikawa Station to Sounkyo Onsen

Otaru Snow Light Path Winter festival and illuminations

Hokkaido Otaru City

Approximately 8-10 minutes walk from JR Otaru Station to the canal venue

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