Lake Shikotsu Illumina Historia: Spring Event Weaving Light and Sound, First Held from April 4th; Kyukamura Lake Shikotsu Hosts Stargazing Event for Guests ~Experience the Contrasting Charms of a Forest Illuminated by Light and Stars in a Quiet Night Sky~

　Kyukamura Lake Shikotsu, a resort hotel located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park (Address: 066-0281 Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose City, Hokkaido; Manager: Asako Doi), will be holding a limited "Stargazing Event With Illumina Historia" for guests from Saturday, April 4th to Wednesday, April 29th, in conjunction with the new spring event "Lake Shikotsu Illumina Historia," held at the plaza in front of the deck at the Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center.

　This event, being held for the first time this year, is a spring event that allows visitors to enjoy a fantastical space of light and sound through dome performances and projection mapping, set in the forest by Lake Shikotsu. After appreciating the dazzling "light" displays, Kyukamura will guide guests to the darker side of the lake for stargazing. Visitors can experience the contrasting charms unique to a Shikotsu Lake night: a forest illuminated by light and stars spread across a quiet night sky. With transportation provided to the venue, participants can feel secure even at night, and after viewing, they can return to the inn to relax with a hot spring bath and other amenities.

◆ Overview of "Lake Shikotsu Illumina Historia"

　The event is a fantasy space created with light and sound, set in the forest by Lake Shikotsu. At the venue, visitors can enjoy a night landscape that resonates with Shikotsu Lake's nature through dome performances and forest projection mapping.

　**Event Period:** Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Sunday, April 29, 2026

　**Time:** 18:00 - 21:00

　**Admission Fee:** Free

　**Venue:** In front of the deck at Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center

　**Inquiries:** Shikotsu Lake Operating Committee, General Incorporated Association

　　　　　　**TEL:** 0123-23-8288

　**Detailed URL:** https://www.illuminahistoria.com/　

◆Highlights of "Lake Shikotsu Illumina Historia" Expressed with Light and Sound

　For this event, Mari Yamazaki, a photographer and writer, has created a story based on her childhood memories of Chitose and Lake Shikotsu. This world is brought to life through light and sound performances.

　In the forest spreading along the shores of Lake Shikotsu, projection mapping with the concept of resonating with nature will be displayed, creating a fantastical space accompanied by music produced by guitarist and music producer Yuji Toriyama.

◆ Special Concerts Held on Saturdays and the Final Day During the Period

　Special concerts will also be held every Saturday and on the final day during the event period. Enjoy the world created by light performances more deeply, along with readings and music.

■ Mari Yamazaki & Yuji Toriyama & Chitose Philharmonic Reading Concert

　**Dates:** April 4 (Sat) · April 29 (Wed, Holiday)

■ Mari Yamazaki & Chitose Philharmonic Reading Concert

　**Dates:** April 18 (Sat)

■ Music Concert Adorning the Story of Light

　**Dates:** April 11 (Sat) · April 25 (Sat)

　**Doors Open:** 18:00 - 19:00 each day

　　　　　　※ Start: Approximately 30 minutes from 18:15

　**Capacity:** 100 people per day　

　　　　　　※ Standing room viewing available if capacity is exceeded.

　　　　　　※ April 4th is fully booked; future applications will be for standing room viewing.

　**Fee:** 1,000 yen per person (tax included)　

　　　　　　※ Payment by cash only.

　**Concert Viewing Application URL:** https://x.gd/pZlrG

　**Official Event Instagram:** https://x.gd/u5y4W　

◆ Kyukamura Lake Shikotsu Holds Limited "Stargazing Event With Illumina Historia" for Guests

　This is an experiential program where you can enjoy the night of Lake Shikotsu with two attractions: light performances and the starry sky. Transportation to the venue is provided, so you can participate with peace of mind even when going out at night.

　**Implementation Period:** Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29

　**Time:** 19:00 - (approx. 1 hour)

　**Fee:** Free

　**Itinerary:** 19:00 Depart from Kyukamura → "Lake Shikotsu Illumina Historia" viewing (approx. 20 minutes) → Move to the lakeside and stargazing (approx. 20 minutes) → 20:00 Return to Kyukamura

　　　　　　※ If there are many participants, it will be a round-trip shuttle.

　**Experiential Program Details URL:** https://www.qkamura.or.jp/shikotsu/activity/　

◆ "Spring Budding Kaiseki" Accommodation Plan Overview to Enjoy Hokkaido's Spring

　This accommodation plan allows you to enjoy Hokkaido's spring flavors, such as Hokkaido beef yakin-shabu, cherry-blossom-colored soy milk hot pot, wild vegetable tempura, and "Horokanai Soba" noodles. At the dessert corner, you can also enjoy making original Shima Enaga dango using sakura bean paste.

　**Sales Period:** Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Friday, April 24

　**Price:** From 19,000 yen per night (including 2 meals) (tax and accommodation tax not included)　

　　　　　　※ Price per person when using a twin Western-style room for 2 people on a weekday.

◆ Kyukamura Lake Shikotsu

　Lake Shikotsu, which has been selected as No. 1 in national lake transparency surveys for 11 consecutive years. Kyukamura Lake Shikotsu is located on a hill overlooking this beautiful lake. In the surrounding wild bird forest, you can encounter many wild birds regardless of the season. Also, Shikotsuko Onsen, known for its beautiful skin benefits, features a smooth spring water quality.

　**Address:** 〒066-0281　Chitose City, Shikotsuko Onsen

　**Manager:** Asako Doi

　**URL:** https://www.qkamura.or.jp/shikotsu/　

◆ Resort Kyukamura - Thrilled by Nature