Enjoy Winter Abashiri and Shiretoko 3 days Stay in Abashiri/Shiretoko
- # Aurora
- # Drift Ice Walk
- # Shiretoko Goko Lakes Walk
Highlights
This tour allows you to enjoy the winter spectacle of the drift ice pushing through to Abashiri and Shiretoko, which is a yearly event in the East Hokkaido region. You can enjoy the drift ice on a cruise and on foot, and take a walk through the snow-covered Shiretoko. This tour is recommended for those who wish to enjoy nature with limited time.
Recommended Points of This Tour!
✔︎ In the drift ice town of Abashiri, board a popular drift ice cruise. You will also visit Abashiri's famous landmarks, such as the Abashiri Prison Museum.
✔︎ In Shiretoko, you can walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes (Shiretoko Goko) during the winter, which are usually restricted, and experience a special activity called the "drift ice walk", where you can walk on the drift ice.
✔︎ In Shiretoko, you will stay at a popular hot spring resort. Enjoy a buffet with a wide variety of local produce.
Schedule
DAY1
Abashiri
Rest Station "Drift Ice Road Abashiri"
Abashiri Prison
The Sea Ice Museum
Hotel Route-Inn Abashiri
DAY2
Abashiri
Shiretoko-Utoro
KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort
DAY3
Shiretoko-Utoro
Abashiri Station or Memanbetsu Airport
Course Details
DAY1
Abashiri
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Public bus
Rest Station "Drift Ice Road Abashiri" Boarding Aurora
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by Abashiri DOKO-BUS
Abashiri Prison
Japan's only prison museum, featuring relocated cell blocks, a chapel, and an office from the original Abashiri Prison. Spread across a vast site, it houses 8 Important Cultural Properties and 6 Registered Tangible Cultural Properties. These historical structures offer visitors a unique glimpse into Hokkaido's pioneering past, making it a must-see museum.
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by Abashiri DOKO-BUS
The Sea Ice Museum
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.
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by Abashiri DOKO-BUS
Hotel Route-Inn Abashiri
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Abashiri
DAY2
Abashiri
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Departure: 10:05 Abashiri Bus Terminal → Arrival: 11:48 Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal
↓ Shiretoko Airport Liner 2,800 yen 
Shiretoko-Utoro Walking at Winter Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Shiretoko Goko Lakes, a Symbol of the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage, transform into a frozen, snow-covered wonderland in winter. During the middle of winter, a guided, limited-entry program allows you to explore the stunning beauty of these Five Lakes and the surrounding Winter Forest. Experience the serene magic of Shiretoko’s winter landscape with this unforgettable adventure.
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KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort
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Shiretoko-Utoro
DAY3
Shiretoko-Utoro
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AM 9:00- Picchio Drift Ice Walking
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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12:20〜14:04
Shiretoko Airport Liner 2,800 yen
Abashiri Station or Memanbetsu Airport
To Each locations