3-Days Winter Journey Across Eastern Hokkaido from Abashiri and Memanbetsu Airport to Lake Mashu, Lake Akan, and Kushiro Stay in Abashiri / Lake Akan
- # Aurora
- # Frost Flower
Highlights
This tour starts from Memanbetsu Airport and Abashiri, the northern gateway to East Hokkaido, and heads south to Kushiro. Enjoy a drift ice cruise in Abashiri and the spectacular winter scenery of Lake Mashu and Lake Akan! We have chosen accommodation which is popular with tourists.
Recommended Points of This Tour!
✔︎ On the first day, you will board the popular Abashiri drift ice cruise vessel "Aurora". Then enjoy Abashiri's sightseeing attractions on a convenient on-demand bus.
✔︎ On the second day, hop on a loop bus and visit the active volcano "Mount Io-zan" and the spectacular snow-covered Lake Mashu, and then head to Lake Akan. We will also take you to the Ainu Kotan, an Ainu cultural village.
✔︎ You will be staying at popular resorts! On the first night, enjoy Abashiri's leading hot spring resort, and on the second night, enjoy a popular resort with an open-air bath overlooking Lake Akan and a wide variety of cuisine.
Schedule
DAY1
Memanbetsu Airport
Rest Stop Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri – Board The Aurora
Explore Abashiri Prison Museum, Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum, Museum of Northern Peoples, and more
Hokuten no Oka Abashiri Lake Tsuruga Resort
DAY2
Abashiri Lakeside Onsen (Hot Spring)
Mt. Io
Lake Mashu First Observatory
Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga
DAY3
Lake Akan Sightseeing
Kushiro Airport (KUH) or Kushiro Station
Course Details
DAY1
Memanbetsu Airport
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Airport shuttle bus
Rest Stop Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri – Board The Aurora
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.
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Abashiri Bus On-Demand Service ""Doko Bus"" (Available Until 16:00) The ""Doko Bus"" is a new transportation service provided by Abashiri Bus, offering flexible travel around the city center and popular tourist areas in Abashiri. Explore the sights with ease and convenience! 
Explore Abashiri Prison Museum, Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum, Museum of Northern Peoples, and more
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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Abashiri "DOKO-BUS" on-demand Transportation
Hokuten no Oka Abashiri Lake Tsuruga Resort
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Abashiri Lakeside Onsen
DAY2
Abashiri Lakeside Onsen
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Eastern Hokkaido Express Bus No. 3
Mt. Io
Located about 3 km south of Kawayu Hot Spring, "Mt. Io" is an active volcano known as "Atosa-Nupuri" (Bare Mountain) in the Ainu language. Even today, sulfurous smoke rises with a roaring sound, creating a dramatic and impressive sight. At the nearby Mt. Io MOKMOK Base, visitors can enjoy the famous Onsen Eggs, made using the hot spring from Kawayu Hot Spring.
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Eastern Hokkaido Express Bus No. 3
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.
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Eastern Hokkaido Express Bus No. 3
Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga
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Lake Akan Onsen
DAY3
Lake Akan Onsen
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Lake Akan Join the early morning Morning Café Tour
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.
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Akan Airport Liner | Local Bus ¥2,150
Kushiro Airport (KUH) or Kushiro Station
Various Location