Popular Weekend Events in Chitose (May Updated)

A signature winter festival in Hokkaido featuring rows of ice sculptures in various sizes, created by spraying water from Lake Shikotsu that freezes into artistic formations. By day, it shines with the natural blue hue known as Lake Shikotsu Blue, while at night it's illuminated by colorful lights, creating a dreamlike world. The venue is surrounded by high-quality hot springs of various types to warm you up in the cold, making it a perfect winter destination at the popular Shikotsu Lake.

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chitose Base consists of several units, including the "2nd Air Wing" that maintains aviation safety and the "Control Group" that manages takeoffs and landings at the New Chitose Airport. The "Aviation Festival" held at the Chitose Base is an open base event that aims to deepen understanding and awareness of the Air Self-Defense Force, and attracts many visitors every year.

This is Hokkaido's signature winter festival, where water from Lake Shikotsu is sprayed with sprinklers and frozen, creating ice sculptures of various sizes. During the day, the lake's surface displays a natural blue known as "Shikotsu Blue," while at night, it is illuminated by colorful lights, creating a dreamlike world. Numerous high-quality hot springs of varying water quality are located around the venue, offering a chance to warm up. Lake Shikotsu, a popular hot spring resort in winter, is also well worth a visit.