Shikaribetsu Lake, Hokkaido, Japan

4.0 (160 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Kato-gun Bodies of Water

Unique experience in the winter....

We visited Lake Shikaribetsu in February during the ice village festival. It was such a unique experience for us. The igloos were well built and there was an ice bar where you could buy a hot or cold drink. Sitting on solid ice having a drink was quite fun... there are also igloo rooms to rent. The public onsen was definitely the best. Being outdoor and with a fantastic view, no other hotel can offer it.... A very special place to visit during the winter season. We signed up for a morning hike with the Nature Centre across the street and it was definitely refreshing and fun! If we were to ever visit again, I'd only make it a day trip as there is nothing to do at night and it's not worth the extra hotel money.
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Address

, Hokkaido, Japan.

Website

http://www.shikaoi.net/detail/36

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 13, 2024, 17:42

User Ratings

4.0 based on (160 reviews)

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13%
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Reviews

  • 5Aileen S 5:00 PM Mar 5, 2017
    Unique experience in the winter....
    We visited Lake Shikaribetsu in February during the ice village festival. It was such a unique experience for us. The igloos were well built and there was an ice bar where you could buy a hot or cold drink. Sitting on solid ice having a drink was quite fun... there are also igloo rooms to rent. The public onsen was definitely the best. Being outdoor and with a fantastic view, no other hotel can offer it.... A very special place to visit during the winter season. We signed up for a morning hike with the Nature Centre across the street and it was definitely refreshing and fun! If we were to ever visit again, I'd only make it a day trip as there is nothing to do at night and it's not worth the extra hotel money.
  • 5tsuryadi 5:00 PM Feb 21, 2017
    Frozen Lake and Igloo in Japan
    As a person who spend most of the time in tropical countries, this place is very different world for me :) A must visit if you have time to spare during winter time while visiting Hokkaido. Tips: There are free bus from Obihiro Bus station nearby the JR Obihiro station to go to the lake :)

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