Written by Alexandra Ziminski
Researched by Aarohi Narain
From early January to late February every year, icicles and other interesting shapes appear in Yokoze, Saitama.
What happens?
On Fridays, weekends, and holidays, the area will also be lit up, creating an eerily beautiful frozen wonderland.
Schedule 2026
In January, the lights will turn on from 5 p.m. In February, they will turn on from 5:45 p.m.
Tickets 2026
Daytime admission costs ¥600 for middle school students and above, and ¥400 for elementary school students.
During the light-up on Thursdays and Fridays, tickets are ¥600 and ¥400 respectively, while on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, prices rise to ¥800 and ¥500. Preschoolers enter free.
Visitors who book in advance or travel by train get a discount (¥600 for adults and ¥400) for children. Until 4 p.m., enjoy a complimentary cup of Yokoze Town black tea or amazake at the icicle venue.
How to get there
The icicles and illuminations are a 10-minute walk from Ashigakubo Station. From Ikebukuro Station, take the Seibu-Ikebukuro Line to Hanno Station and transfer to the Seibu-Chichibu Line. It takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes. You can see the icicles on the train as you approach the station.
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Adults:
Advance sales: ¥600
At the door: ¥600
