阿寒湖氷上フェスティバル ICE・愛す・阿寒
Dates
2026-02-01 – 2026-03-01
Venue
Lake Akan Onsen (Frozen Lake Surface)
Address
Akanko Onsen, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Nearest Station
Kushiro Station (bus 2 hrs) or Kushiro Airport (bus 70 min)
Hours
Festival events: 19:30-21:00 (varies by day)
Admission
Free
Overview
A unique winter festival held on the frozen surface of Lake Akan. Features ice sculptures, fireworks, and traditional Ainu cultural performances. The festival name 'ICE Aisu Akan' is a play on words combining ice and love.
Highlights
Fireworks launched from frozen lake surface
Traditional Ainu fire ceremony (Kamuy Lumina)
Ice bar and winter activities on the lake