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ICE HILLS HOTEL IN TOUBETSU 2014

HAPPENINGText: Ayumi Yakura

The Royce Ice Bar is located in the reception building, slightly bigger than a hotel, with a display of interior goods that make it look like there is chocolate everywhere. At the counter made of ice, vividly colored cocktails, Royce‘s special hot chocolate to warm you up, hot wine, and soup are served. On a snow wall inside, a video recording is projected showing the set up of the building.

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Royce Ice Bar

Ice Hills Hotel in Toubetsu 2014 started with the goal of being a new winter tradition in Toubetsu town after the executive committee joined with Cross Hotel Sapporo , design production company Auras, and I-pro. It only took about a month to set up this project thanks to some huge help from Royce’ Confect, Sweden Golf Club, Sweden House and the Toubetsu town office.

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Even though the event could only be held for a certain amount of time before the ice melts and it disappears in the spring, this event is not transient thing. The value of artists associating with locals is open up the public to things that they wouldn’t see in their everyday lives, and to the possibilities of their local area. If locals can connect to art, that can create a better area and enhance a local life rich with ideas.

As for the accommodations at the Ice Hills Hotel, they offer 2 plans; a 12 hour stay and tour with a taxi pickup, or a day trip to the hotel as an activity for those who stay at the Cross Hotel Sapporo. Toubetsu town wishes that visitors experience the pleasures of life with art and Northern Europe in an area where wintertime nature can also be enjoyed.

Ice Hills Hotel in Toubetsu 2014
Date: February 11th – March 15th, 2014
Opening hours: 11:30 – 20:00 (open everyday. Due to the bad weather, it may close)
Place: Swedish Hills Golf Club
Address: 2788-28 Sweden Hills, Toubetsu-cho, Ishikari-gun, Hokkaido
Organization: Ice Hills Hotel in Toubetsu 2014 executive committee
Special sponsor: Royce’ Confect
Support: Volvo
Special Support: Toubetsu town, Sweden House
Admission: Free. Overnight stay and food and drink inside will be charged
Cooperation: Creative Hokkaido and Art Sapporo
https://www.icehillshotel.com

Text: Ayumi Yakura
Translation: Yumico Miyagawa
Photos: Yoshisato Komaki

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