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Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival

Name: Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival
Address: Sounkyo, Kamikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 078-1701, Japan
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (200)・Event Venue・Point Of Interest・Establishment

The Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival in Hokkaido is a winter wonderland that amazes visitors every year. Held in the Sounkyo Gorge, this festival is all about ice and lights, creating a magical experience. Imagine walking through a forest of towering ice sculptures, with everything from ice castles to frozen waterfalls glittering under colorful lights.

One of the highlights is the giant ice cave. This massive structure, built entirely of ice, glows with vibrant colors, making it look like a scene from a fairytale. Kids and adults can enjoy sliding down ice slides, adding a thrill to the chilly adventure. There are even ice bars where you can sip drinks in glasses made of ice, a truly cool experience!

At night, the entire area lights up, with the ice sculptures and frozen structures bathed in colorful illuminations. Fireworks add to the spectacle, lighting up the winter sky and reflecting off the ice, creating a breathtaking display.

The festival also offers a taste of local culture with traditional performances and delicious Hokkaido food. Warm up with hot dishes like ramen and grilled seafood, perfect for a winter's night.

Hours

Monday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

Phone

+81 1658-2-1811

Website

sounkyo.net

The area

Address

Sounkyo, Kamikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 078-1701, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival

It's Hyobako Ice Festival. This year in 2025, it's celebrating 50th anniversary. Worth to visit the ice sculptures if you are not far away. The road is wide enough and not a worry when you go uphill. Just drive slowly when you return to Asahikawa as it's slightly slope down and light snow on the road.

Fest Food Packaging Malaysia

Feb 11, 2025

Feb 16,2024 nice view with fireworks and convenient store is nearby.

Ms. U

Nov 10, 2024

Visited the Sounkyo icefall festival on 27 February 2023, and was pleasantly surprised by the larger scale of the event than I had expected There were numerous ice art pieces, most of which were small buildings that you could walk into, providing an immersive experience. However, there were quite a few slippery stairs, so wearing appropriate footwear is recommended. While the ice bar was interesting, it didn't stand out to me as much as the other ice art pieces. Additionally, there was a convenient stall within the festival area, although it was not made of ice. Overall, it was a unique and enjoyable experience, and I would recommend a visit to the Sounkyo icefall festival.

Leh Ping

Mar 11, 2023

The venue is moderately sized and full of photo spots. Beautiful fireworks this year starts at 8.30 pm. There is also a booth selling snacks, so you can drink sake when it gets cold. 28 Jan - 12 Mar 2023 Open 17:00 - 21:30 Admission fee ¥500

Samson Li

Feb 26, 2023

The ice festival on Sounkyo, it was unexpectedly wider area than expected, don't underestimate the cold though, I went on February it was very darned cold that i was freezing, the inside was marvelous though, there were a lot of buildings and sculptures made of ice illuminated with bright and colorful lights. The floor surface also was very slippery, take care when going here especially the staircase.