The annual Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival sees the banks of Lake Shikotsu transformed into a magical frozen kingdom. With colorfully illuminated ice castles and a whole host of wintry activities, ...

CHITOSE, Hokkaido -- Splash ice, a rare winter phenomenon, has appeared along the shore of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido, Japan's ...

Every winter, Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido's Chitose City plays host to an ice festival featuring dozens of frozen statues and an evening light show that bathes the area in a colorful LED glow. The ...

TOKYO, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is an annual winter event that represents Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture of Japan. Under the concept of an "Outdoor Ice Museum," some 30 big ...

Imagine strolling along the frozen shores of Lake Shikotsu, where the landscape is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland. For nearly the entire month of February, the lake is lined with ...

I have spent the last four hours perspiring under the summer sun, moving slowly and photographing wildflowers. Having hiked the circuitous, twin-peaked route around the caldera of constantly ...

Family Camping by Lake Shikotsu. Camping is a perfect activity for casually experiencing nature. Hokkaido Prefecture, with its treasure trove of nature, has a number of campgrounds where adults ...

The annual Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival sees the banks of Lake Shikotsu transformed into a magical frozen kingdom. With colorfully illuminated ice castles and a whole host of wintry activities, ...

"Splash ice," formed at the water's edge during the harsh winter season, is seen at Lake Shikotsu in Chitose, Hokkaido, on Jan. 15, 2025. (Mainichi/Taichi Kaizuka) =Click/tap photo for more images.