Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival
February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026
Abashiri's winter festival is held every February. There are many spectacular snow sculptures, beautiful ice sculptures, and events!
The 61st Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival will be held at the Abashiri Commercial Port Wharf on Saturday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th, 2026. Focusing on the drift ice, which is losing strength year by year due to the effects of global warming, the festival will be held under the theme of "SAVE THE ICE SAVE THE EARTH," as was the case last year.
We are planning an event to spread the word about the current state and appeal of drift ice, as well as what each individual can do to protect it, and to use this festival as an opportunity to make people love drift ice even more!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 7th
10:30~ Snow sculpture judges' announcement and introduction of new and old Patara
11:00~ Opening Ceremony and Handover Ceremony at the Abashiri Air Base
11:40 AM - Give thanks for the blessings of drift ice! Scallops fly in the sky!
(You can also win gifts from our sister cities! With the cooperation of Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture)
13:00 ~ Citizen Performances (K3 Dance Company, Ezo Yosakoi Ren "Yamatoya", Amibashiri)
14:15~ Hashiru Yusuke Song Stage
15:15 ~ Drift Ice Kayak Pulling Competition
Sunset to 8:00 PM: Illumination of snow and ice sculptures
February 8th (Sunday)
10:30~ Number One Sentai Gojuger Show (High-five event held after the show)
11:45~ Cold Weather Radio Exercises
12:30~ "Anyway, Bright Yasumura" Comedy Stage
13:30~ Number One Sentai Gojuja Show (High-five event held after the show)
15:30 ~ Drift Ice Mikoshi and Mochi Throwing
16:00 Closing
Two-day regular event
10:00 AM - Okhotsk "Floating Ice Ring Toss"
10:00~ Drift Ice Trust Campaign
10:00~ Firewood chopping experience & bonfire festival
(Cooperation: Abashiri District Forestry Association, Nordic goods and outdoor store mokki)
Traffic and parking information
During the Drift Ice Festival, traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue, so please follow the instructions of traffic controllers when visiting. Parking is available at Parking Lot 1, which is within walking distance of the venue, and Parking Lot 2, which is in the Shinko area. A free shuttle bus will run between Parking Lot 2 and the venue, so please use it.
Inquiry
Abashiri City Tourism Division (0152-61-2360)
Access
If you are taking a local bus to the nearest bus stop
After getting off at the bus stop "Roadside Station - Icebreaker Terminal", it is about a 10-minute walk
(Abashiri Bus Official Website: Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Bus Timetable)
https://www.abashiribus.com/local-bus/ryuhyo-saihyosen/
Abashiri Commercial Port Wharf Area Map
第61回 市民雪像ラインナップ
【ユーモア賞】
あばしり学 U-35と仲間たち
『鮮度抜群！ダイレクト寿司』
Team Abashiri
"Hangyodon and the Octopus Sayuri"
Taguragubee Club Leikki
Kirby & Waddle Dee
Abashiri City Hall Youth and Women's Division
"Puppet Sun-sun"
51st Drift Ice Patara
"Long-tailed Tit"
【優秀賞】
網走建設管理部けずり隊
『ゴールデンカムイ』
Kamakura Club
"World Cup 2026"
【アイデア賞】
マルハン網走店
『たまごっち〜平成レトロ〜』
Abashiri Development and Construction Department
"Tureppon"
Okhotsk General Bureau
"Docho-kun"
Abashiri Finland Exchange Association
"Moomin Friends"
Hokkaido Electric Power Network Co., Ltd.
Abashiri Network Center
"The Bread Thief"
Souken Co., Ltd.
"Makibao"
【最優秀賞】
バレーとゆかいな仲間たち
『ラブブの滑り台』
