Jan 26th
Feb 17th

Lake Saiko Ice Tree Festival

Silver frosted ice sculptures

Venue: Saiko Yachonomori Park When: Jan 26th - Feb 17th 2019

At Saiko Yachonomori Park, an Ice Tree Festival is held annually from January to February. Jyuhyo trees reach ten meters high and produce unique frost-covered ice sculptures in the winter. From sunset to 9:00pm, the winter wonderland is illuminated and is a great event alongside the fireworks at Lake Fuji Kawaguchi. During the day, the blue skies and crisp clean air make for another breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji!

Throughout the year, Yachonomori Park is a Wild Bird Sanctuary. It is home to about 60 species of wild birds including the Varied Tit, the Meadow Bunting, and the Japanese White-eye. Each season, visitors can also appreciate various festivals such as the Gardening Festival in the summer and a Mushroom Festival in the autumn.

Admission is free. Be careful! The paths can be slippery, so wear appropriate snow shoes.

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Awesome photos! Is it every year ? How is it if the winter is too mild? There is still this icy landscape?
Kim 5 years ago
Those are some serious icicles - wow!
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Victoria Vlisides 7 years ago
AWESOME photos!! I hope to visit here!
Jessica A Paje Author 9 years ago
Thank you, everyone! Yui, I believe it was a water hose or an intricate sprinkler system that ran up the tree trunks. Either way, it may for some gnarly looking sculptures!

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