4-Days Journey to Discover the Snow and Ice Wonders of Eastern Hokkaido from Asahikawa (Asahikawa In / Abashiri Out)

Asahiyama Zoo

Asahiyama Zoo, Japan’s Northernmost Zoo Located in Asahikawa, is renowned for its innovative "Behavioral Exhibition" approach, which creates natural habitats that encourage animals to display their authentic behaviors. Visitors can witness Lively, Active Animals in environments tailored to their needs. In Winter, the Zoo’s beloved Penguin Walk is especially popular and not to be missed.

Hoshino Resorts OMO7 Asahikawa

Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

Lake Akan is a wonderland of exciting activities in winter. From January to March, when the lake is frozen, you can enjoy unique experiences like ice fishing for smelt and thrilling snowmobile rides. For those who love nature, the "Lake Akan Headwaters Hiking Tour" provides a chance to explore the serene beauty of the snow-covered forest.

Join the Morning Café Tour to encounter the mystical Frost Flowers

Morning Café Tour by "Tsuruga Adventure Base SIRI", located on the first floor of "Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga," this unique tour lets you walk and play on the frozen Lake Akan in the early morning. The experience concludes with a warm cup of Coffee as you watch the Sunrise—an unforgettable way to start your day in the heart of nature.

Lake Mashu First Observatory (Lake Mashu Kamui Terrace) (30minutes)

Lake Mashu, a Caldera Lake with a maximum depth of 211.4 meters and World-Class Clarity, occasionally freezes over in winter, offering a rare and breathtaking sight. At the adjacent Mashu Lake Kamui Terrace, you can enjoy the stunning views of the lake from the comfort of indoors in the coldest months. The terrace also offers light meals, soft- ice cream, and coffee.

Bihoro Pass (60minutes)

Bihoro Pass, located on the main road connecting Teshikaga Town and Bihoro Pass, is one of Hokkaido's most stunning viewpoints. At an elevation of 525 meters, the pass offers a panoramic view of Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake, with the small island of Nakajima floating in its center. This stunning landscape attracts many visitors and is a must-see destination for travelers seeking Hokkaido’s natural beauty.

View Meruhen no Oka (Hill of Fairy) from the bus

Set among rolling fields, the Seven Larch Trees of "Meruhen-no-Oka (Hill of Fairy)" stand like a scene from a storybook. In winter, the landscape transforms into a snow-covered wonderland, where the bright blue sky, pristine white land, and the seven iconic trees create a quintessentially Hokkaido view—an unforgettable sight on clear days.

Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri - Lunch and Board The Aurora Icebreaker Ship

Board the Aurora Icebreaker Cruise at the Ticket Counter Inside Roadside Station Abashiri, and embark on an unforgettable journey! This large ship, with a capacity of 450 passengers, allows you to witness drift ice up close from both the deck and inside. Experience the thrill as the ship powers through the ice, breaking it under its weight for a truly exhilarating cruise.

Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort

Join the Drift Ice Walk

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.

Abashiri Station or Memanbetsu Airport