3-Days Journey to Embrace the Wonders of Shiretoko’s Winter Nature : Consecutive Nights in Shiretoko Utoro (Available from December to January)
- # Drift Ice Walk
- # Shiretoko Goko Lakes Walk
- # Aurora
Highlights
This is a tour to explore the Shiretoko and Abashiri areas in early winter, from December to January. It is recommended for those who enjoy walking through the nature and culture of Hokkaido in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the tranquil snowy Shiretoko forests and experience northern Japanese culture.
Recommended Points of This Tour!
✔︎ Discover winter in Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site. Enjoy unique winter experiences such as walking in the white snow-covered forests of Shiretoko and observing the fauna on night tours.
✔︎ You will be staying at the "Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort", one of Shiretoko's leading resorts. You will enjoy a hot spring overlooking the sea, a sauna with a spectacular view and a buffet serving local cuisine using locally produced ingredients.
✔︎ On the last day, you can explore Abashiri. This convenient on-demand bus "Doko Bus" will take you to attractions such as the Abashiri Kangoku Prison Museum and the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum（Drift ice museum).
Schedule
DAY1
Memanbetsu Airport
Abashiri Station
Shari Station
Shiretoko Utoro
DAY2
Shiretoko Utoro
Furepe Falls Walk or the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Tour
Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
DAY3
Shiretoko Utoro
Shari Station
Abashiri Station
The Abashiri Prison Museum, The Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum, and The Museum of Northern Peoples
Abashiri Station
Memanbetsu Airport
Course Details
DAY1
Memanbetsu Airport
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Airport shuttle bus (*From the late January to the early March, the direct "Shiretoko Airport Liner" operates twice a day to Utoro)
Abashiri Station
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JR Senmo Main Line Shari Station
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Stay in Shiretoko Utoro - Enjoy the Drift Ice Walk during the Mid-Winter
Dress in a special dry suit and take a walk on the drift ice covering the sea in Utoro. Feel the ice beneath your feet, and even float in the icy waters if you wish! This is a unique experience only Shiretoko can offer during this season.
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Local bus
Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
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Shiretoko Utoro
DAY2
Shiretoko Utoro
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Furepe Falls Walk or the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Tour (The Mid-Winter Only).
Enjoy the beauty of Shiretoko’s winter forest with a nature guide on tours like the “Furepe Falls Walk,” a relaxed two-hour excursion, or the “Winter Shiretoko Goko Lakes Tour,” available only during the middle of winter.
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For Night, embark on a Wildlife watching Tour or Stargazing Adventure.
In the evening, immerse yourself in Local Tours such as Wildlife Watching, where you may encounter Yezo deer or Yezo squirrels in the Shiretoko forest, or join a Stargazing Tour to marvel at the breathtaking night sky filled with stars. Feel free to explore these unforgettable experiences!
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Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
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Shiretoko Utoro
DAY3
Shiretoko Utoro
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Local bus
Shari Station
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JR (From the late January to the late February, the special "Ryuhyo Monogatari" Train operates)
Abashiri Station
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Available until 16:00
Abashiri "DOKO-BUS" on-demand Transportation
Sightseeing at The Abashiri Prison Museum, The Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum, and The Museum of Northern Peoples
Discover Abashiri’s top attractions in the scenic Tentozan area, including the Abashiri Prison Museum, the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum, and the Museum of Northern Peoples.
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Available until 16:00
Abashiri "DOKO-BUS" on-demand Transportation
Abashiri Station
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Airport shuttle bus
Memanbetsu Airport
Various locations