Ice Village is a town made entirely of ice and snow that appears only on winter nights. This Tomamu winter spectacle, which features 11 ice and snow domes, including an "Ice Bar" and an "Ice Restaurant," will open on December 10th in an even more powerful version this year.
The Ice Church, which has hosted over 660 weddings in the past 20 years, has been renovated
The Ice Church is a special church that appears for about a month in the winter. Since its opening in 2005, over 660 couples have held their ceremonies there.
The church was made from a single, seamless piece of ice, with the hope that the couple's pure feelings will continue uninterrupted. Everything, from the altar and cross to the aisle and chairs, is made of ice and snow. The highly transparent ice created by the harsh winter climate reflects light, and the entire space is enveloped in a fantastical light known as "ice blue."
This year, to commemorate the 20th anniversary, a new design has been implemented, allowing guests to surround the bride and groom in 360 degrees. This creates a moving wedding style that creates a sense of unity while being watched over by the guests. Anyone can visit during the opening period.
Visiting times: 17:45, 19:45, 21:45 (approximately 10 minutes each)
The Ice Museum opens, unraveling the history and story of the Ice Church
The new "Ice Museum" will allow you to experience the story of the Ice Church in greater depth as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
While looking at the model and past photos of the Ice Church, you can learn about its 20-year history, the story behind its creation, and its charm. If you stop by before visiting the church, you will learn about its history and background, and your impression of the sight unfolding before your eyes will be even more profound.
Three new ice domes offering content to enjoy the extreme cold have opened
1. "Ice Restaurant" - Freeze, melt, and discover new flavors
At the ice restaurant, they offer "ice ramen," a cold soup made with Hokkaido's unique kelp broth, topped with cold noodles and frozen ingredients, and a piping hot "cheese fondue" to warm you up.
The cheese fondue is made with hot, melting cheese from cows raised in the area, and you can enjoy the texture and flavor that develops as the frozen ingredients are dipped into the cheese as it gradually melts.
Hours: 17:00-22:00
② "Ice Sweets Shop" - Cool and fun to make and eat
The ice sweets shop offers unique sweets that make use of the cold, such as "Make Your Own Chocolate," where you can pour chocolate into an ice container and watch it harden in the cold, and "White Chocolate Ice Bars," which are made by dipping an ice bar in warm white chocolate.In addition to the crispy texture, you can enjoy sweets that are fun to make and eat.
A Dessert Shop with Shaved Ice / Hours: 17:00~22:00
3. "Ice Kids Dome" - a place full of fun that turns the cold into play
A unique "ice maze" made entirely of ice has just opened as a dome for children. Children
can crawl through chilly tunnels and explore various routes, enjoying an adventure unique to this ice city that transforms even the harsh cold into the best playtime experience.
In addition, Tomamu offers a wealth of unique experiences, such as the "Ice Postbox," where you can stamp postcards with original designs that change depending on the temperature and mail them, and the "Ice Hotel," limited to one group per day, where you can enjoy the birch trees and starry sky from an open-air bath while immersed in a world of ice.
See, eat, and play, and experience the fantastical world of ice that can only be created in this place where the minimum temperature can reach minus 30 degrees Celsius.
"Ice Village" Overview
Period: December 10, 2025 - March 14, 2026 (tentative)
Price: Admission fee 600 yen (ages 7 and up, tax included) *Free for guests staying at Tomamu The Tower and Risonare Tomamu
Hours: 17:00 - 22:00 (last entry 21:30)
Location: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu area
Target: Hotel guests and day visitors
Remarks: The period and content may change depending on the weather.
The menu, implementation time, and serving method may change depending on the availability of ingredients.
Information
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu / Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu,
079-2204 Nakatomamu, Shimukappu-mura, Yufutsu-gun, Hokkaido
Official website:https://www.snowtomamu.jp
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