4-Days Journey to Enjoy Drift Ice and Scenic Wonders of Eastern Hokkaido in Winter [Kushiro in/out] Stay in Lake Akan / Abashiri / Shiretoko Utoro

Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

Lake Akan Onsen (Hot Spring)

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)

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 (60 minutes)

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.

Rest Stop Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri - 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.

Dormy Inn Abashiri

15:00〜17:00

Shiretoko Utoro - 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.

Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort

Oshin Koshin Falls

Selected as one of "Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", this majestic cascade plunges 50 meters down a 70-meter-high cliff in a striking and dramatic spectacle of natural beauty. In winter, the waterfall freezes, creating a breathtaking scene where frozen falls meet the vast sea of drift ice—a rare and extraordinary sight you won’t find anywhere else.

Notsuke Peninsula

Notsuke Peninsula, which extends into the Nemuro Strait, is a treasure trove of Alpine Plants in summer, and in winter, the inland sea between the peninsula and the mainland transforms into a vast frozen landscape. This breathtaking view, known as the "Ice Horizon," stretches endlessly across the ice. The Ice Horizon Walk, where you explore this frozen expanse with a guide, is a unique winter experience only found on the Notsuke Peninsula.

Lake Mashu First Observatory

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.

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Kushiro Airport