Tomamu's signature winter attraction, Ice Village, is open again this year. The 3.2-hectare site is home to 11 ice and snow domes, including an "Ice Bar" and an "Ice Ramen Shop." Since its opening in the winter of 1998, Ice Village has continued to provide experiences that allow visitors to enjoy the cold
Introducing the "Ice Plaza," a relaxing spot in the ice town, and the new symbol, the "Ice Temperature Tower."
■Ice Square
"Ice Plaza" has appeared in the center of town as a place of relaxation in Ice Village. You can sit on ice benches around the fireplace and enjoy the fantastical townscape. You can also enjoy hot drinks sold at the "Ice Parlor" and roast marshmallows over a bonfire
■ Ice Temperature Tower
In Ice Village, an icy town that appears only on winter nights, temperature is of paramount importance. A temperature tower has been created as a new symbol of Ice Village. You can take a commemorative photo of the temperature at the time of your visit
Food menu and cocktails with interesting textures that are delicious even when frozen
■ Ice Parlor
The Ice Parlor offers frozen cakes and ice cream sodas inspired by the fantastical atmosphere of the Ice Village. You can also take the cakes out and eat them in your room. The cakes are delicious even when frozen, but you can enjoy the different textures by thawing them a little. They also offer hot coffee, tea, and marshmallows. You can take a break with cold sweets and drinks in a nostalgic atmosphere with warm lights and candles
Price: Frozen cake and hot drink set from 2,000 yen,
ice cream soda 1,500 yen,
marshmallow 500 yen,
coffee 500 yen,
tea 500 yen,
cocoa 500 yen
(all prices include tax)
Hours: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (last order at 9:45 PM)
Other unique experiences using ice include the "Ice Bar" where you can enjoy cocktails in glasses made of ice, and "Ice Ramen" which is cold noodles and soup topped with frozen toppings
"Ice Hotel" where you can experience a stay in a space made entirely of ice, from the guest rooms to the open-air baths
At the Ice Hotel, the ceiling, walls, floors and furniture are all made of ice, and only one group per day can experience staying there. This winter, an ice terrace will be set up with ice chairs and tables. Guests can enjoy the hotel's minibar from the terrace seats, with the illuminated birch trees right in front of them. Also, on clear days, the open-air bath surrounded by ice allows you to enjoy the starry sky and the world of ice above. The hotel's unique feature is that you can immerse yourself in a fantastical world of ice while feeling the nature in a tranquil space.
Period: January 20th to February 28th, 2025 (planned)
Price: 28,000 yen per person per night (tax and service charge included)
Time: Check-in from 9:40pm / Check-out 8:00am the following day
"Ice Village" Overview
Period: December 10, 2024 to March 14, 2025 (planned)
Admission fee: 600 yen (elementary school students and above, tax included) *Free for guests staying at Tomamu The Tower and RISONARE Tomamu
Hours: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (last entrance 9:30 PM)
Location: Within Hoshino Resorts Tomamu
Target: Hotel guests and day visitors
Note: The period and content may change depending on the weather. Each dome and experience will start sequentially.
Information
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu / Hoshino Resorts Risonare Tomamu
〒079-2204 Nakatomamu, Shimukappu Village, Yufutsu District, Hokkaido
Official website: https://www.snowtomamu.jpOfficial
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