The great nature of Lake Shikaribetsu
A world created by people gathered at Lake Shikaribetsu.
By using Lake Shikaribetsu’nature, Kotan will be born again this year.
From conception to design, construction to operation, we have proceeded the style that we are satisfied with.Because everything is original, a unique space be created and can only be found here.
Challenges come with failure.
During 40 years,we have accumulated various challenges.
A unique worldview was born in Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan.
THREE ELEMENTS THAT MAKE KOTAN
SNOW BLOCKS
Igloos construct of ice blocks which made from solidifying the snow that has fallen on Lake Shikaribetsu with the lake water.Over 10,000 blocks will be created during production period,all by handmade.
LAKE ICE
The clear ice used for the interior is from Lake Shikaribetsu.Cut out one by one carefully
Cut from lake and move to land,be used for decoration.
HUMAN POWER AND 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Building igloos by piling up snow blocks, cutting ice from the lake and transporting are all by the people who gather at Lake Shikaribetsu in winter. Kotan is built with 40 years of accumulated experience and humanpower.
The World Only ICE BAR
The interior of natural ice is fascinating
Inside the ice bar, beautiful snow and ice are displayed in various shapes.
With appreciating the decoration, while taking the photo, take your time!
It is one of the pleasures to take a closer look at each of the natural ice.
Coule you find the story of the lake hidden in the ice bubbles？
The Special Experience OnlyOPEN AIR HOT SPRING ON ICE
Where you can only see the scenery of Hokkaido’s midwinter
The world’s only open-air bath and footbath on ice.
The hot springs that are pipelined from the source are a blessing from Lake Shikaribetsu.
Taking your time to feel the warmth of the earth and looking at the pure white scenery.
ACCESSACCESS
Lake Shikaribetsu is located in the center of Hokkaido, south of Daisetsuzan National Park.
A lake located deep in the mountains surrounded by first-class nature. The lake surface is 804m above sea level.
- From Obihiro station 1 hour and 30 minutes (60km)
- From Obihiro airport 2 hour and 30 minutes (90km)
- From CTS airport ※3 hour and 30 minutes (180km)
- From Sapporo ※4 hour and 30 minutes (230km)
Please drive on Route 85 towards Shikaoi Town. The required time is as follows.
※By toll high way.