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A Chichibu winter tradition featuring ice art created by nature.
The Ashigakubo Icicles are one of Chichibu's Three Great Icicles. This spectacular work of ice art is a popular winter tradition in Yokoze, Saitama Prefecture, and can be seen every year from early January to late February. Water from a mountain stream is sprayed over the slope and slowly frozen by the natural cold, creating an ice formation about 660 feet wide and 98 feet high. It is carefully crafted through the combined efforts of nature and the local community.
The dramatic space, surrounded by layer upon layer of icicles, is an impressive sight. Along the viewing path, visitors can see the enormous ice formations on both sides up close.
The main highlight is the nighttime illumination, held from sunset on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during the season. The LED lighting changes over time, creating an even more dreamlike atmosphere. Be sure to dress warmly.
Dreamlike illumination held on weekends
A dramatic space filled with layer upon layer of icicles
A winter tradition in Yokoze
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