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An igloo at the snowy village near Lake Shikaribetsu.

Snowy Village of Hokkaido: The Wonderful Tale of Shikaribetsuko

Every winter, deep in Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan National Park, a snowy village known as Shikaribetsuko Kotan appears on the surface of Lake Shikaribetsu. Built entirely from ice and snow, this temporary settlement offers a one-of-a-kind experience set amidst untouched natural surroundings.