Ashigakubo Icicles Illumination, Early Jan–Late Feb 2027, 2027

Name: Ashigakubo Icicles Illumination
Start: 2027-01
End: 2027-02

Written by Alexandra Ziminski

Researched by Aarohi

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.

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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.

Feel the freeze at this icicle festival.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

Dates

Early

Jan

Late

Feb

2027

Name in Japanese あしがくぼの氷柱

Accommodation Options Hotels in Chichibu

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