Chichibu area · Nature / Illuminations

Misotsuchi Icicles

A curtain of ice made by mountain spring water.

In Otaki, deep in Chichibu, water seeping from rock faces freezes into natural icicles beside the upper Arakawa River. The ice curtain reaches around 30 metres across and 8 metres high. Mid-January to mid-February brings the best views, with blue and purple evening illuminations adding a dreamlike glow.

Plan your visit

Getting there

Seibu Kanko Bus from Seibu-Chichibu Station via Mitsumineguchi Station; get off at Misotsuchi

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From Tokyo Station

About 165–205 minTokyo → Ikebukuro → Seibu-Chichibu by limited express → bus to Misotsuchi → walk

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Public transport route

Access and booking checked Sep 12, 2026

Event dates

Winter only. The 2026 season ran January 9–February 23 (8:30–17:00) and has ended. Illumination ran January 10–February 23, 17:00–19:00 on weekdays and 17:00–20:00 on weekends/holidays. Check official announcements for the next season.

Admission

2026 admission: junior high school age and above ¥300; elementary pupils ¥200; preschoolers free. Parking costs extra. Check next season's announced prices.

Time to enjoy

1 hour

Best time

Mid-January–mid-February