The dazzling spectacle of ice waterfalls:: Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival:: Hokkaido:: Snow Festivals

Sounkyo doesn’t lose its charm when winter arrives with the north wind and heavy snow. Instead, the valley dons a silver-white coat, instantly transforming from vibrant to ethereal. Especially when most snow festivals end in mid-February, right here in the coldest part of all Hokkaido, the waterfalls cascading down the cliffs also freeze solid, turning into massive ice falls. A one-of-a-kind icy extravaganza will grandly take place from January 23 to March 27, kicking off the most energetic festival of the year in Sounkyo...Click to view all attraction introductions
 

★★★ Extended Reading = Ride the cable car to the summit for breathtaking mountain views:: Mount Kurodake
When the treetops turn red around late September on Mount Kurodake, it signals the long winter of Hokkaido is about to arrive. The thick snow on the mountaintop sets off the vivid colors of the red leaves at Ginseidan, offering a view that can truly be called the best in Hokkaido...Click to view all attraction introductions