The natural ice wall of Misotsuchi, Chichibu, Japan Feb 15, 2025

The natural ice wall of Misotsuchi, Chichibu, Japan

Behold the magic of the Misotsuchi no Tsurara (Misotsuchi Icicles) in Chichibu, Japan. This breathtaking natural ice wall, nearly 100 feet wide and 35 feet tall, is formed by spring water freezing as it trickles down a rock face. The attraction is only open from mid-January through mid-February. Colored lights after dark create a scene that feels straight out of a winter fairy tale.

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