【Project Activities】

Aiming to promote sports tourism in Kushiro, we created a winter-exclusive amusement park in the “Ice City of Kushiro,” utilizing the local climate characterized by low temperatures and minimal snowfall. This event possesses unique characteristics in Japan, allowing visitors to enjoy ice skating amidst spectacular illumination displays.

【Project Background】

The trees at the venue are beautifully decorated with illuminations. Visitors can enjoy skating on a spacious square rink as well as Japan’s first circuit-style rink made by freezing the walking paths. Additionally, the event features ice slides, a kids’ plaza for young children, and local Kushiro cuisine.

【Project Objective】

Regional revitalization

【Project Area】

Sports tourism

【Methods】

Support for hosting events and tournaments

【Outcomes】

Received the “Sports Tourism Award” hosted by the Japan Sports Agency, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and the Japan Tourism Agency.

【Voices from Participants and Partners】

●”Along with the perspective of sports promotion, it has a high degree of regionality, representing an event truly unique to Kushiro.”
●”The concept of revitalizing the Kushiro region during the winter is highly intriguing.”
●”We highly evaluate the fact that the event successfully appeals to both local residents and tourists, including inbound foreign travelers.”

【Challenges and Lessons Learned】

The need to increase illumination displays.

【URL】

https://x.gd/cSXM3