Shubuki Ice

【Ice Art】A winter miracle that appears on an unparalleled scale in Japan. The ice monster 'Shibuki Ice' of Lake Inawashiro.

When it comes to the winter scenery of Lake Inawashiro, the arrival of swans is well-known, but you can experience an even more niche and overwhelming natural mystery with 'Shibuki Ice.' We introduce this beautiful yet rugged ice sculpture that only appears under the limited conditions of the harsh winter.

■ A highly rare large-scale phenomenon created by miraculous conditions.

The focus here is on the mechanism behind this phenomenon and its rarity.

• Formation mechanism: Water splashes are blown onto the trees along the shore by intense local winds that sweep across the lake, and they freeze as they are.
• Rare location: Large-scale Shibuki Ice can only be seen in very few places in Japan, such as Lake Inawashiro. This miraculous phenomenon occurs because it is a huge lake with high waves and trees at the water's edge.

■ 'Ice Art' that has no two forms alike.

As it grows daily depending on the strength of the blowing wind and temperature, its shape changes moment by moment.

• Ice monster: The bizarre form sculpted by nature with wind and water is the 'Ice Monster' of Lake Inawashiro, rivaling the snow monsters (Juhyo) of Mount Nishi-Azuma.
• Stunning view shining in the winter sunlight: The moment when the transparent ice reflects the winter light and sparkles is truly a supreme view that only those who have traveled through the harsh snowy country can witness.