The great winter Journey across Eastern Hokkaido: From Kushiro to Tsurui, where is the home of the Red-crowned crane, Lake Akan and Kitami, the famous town of Yakiniku (Korean BBQ) 3 days Stay in Lake Akan/Kitami (Available in December and January)
Highlights
The journey starts from Kushiro, the largest port town in Eastern Hokkaido to the North. Enjoy Sightseeing, Hot Springs and the delicious Hokkaido gourmet, the beautiful red-crowned cranes, the spectacular view of an icebound Lake Akan, and the famous Yakiniku (Korean BBQ) town, Kitami.
Recommended Points of This Tour!
✔︎ "Tsurui Village" located the Northern part of Kushiro, is a home of a special natural treasure "The red-crowned crane". Must see the beautiful red-crowned cranes dancing in the snowfield.
✔︎ Recommend the outdoor experience at Lake Akan! Enjoy the winter forest and Lake, as Japanese pond smelt ice fishing from January or Forest walking tour of Lake Akan etc.
Schedule
DAY1
Kushiro Station/Kushiro Washo Marcket
Tsurumidai
Kushiro Station
Akan-ko Onsen (Lake Akan Hot Spring)
DAY2
Akan-ko Onsen (Lake Akan Hot Spring)
Akan-ko Bus Terminal
Stay in Kitami Station area
DAY3
Kitami Station
Memanbetsu Airport
Course Details
Kushiro Station
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Kushiro Station
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Tsurumidai
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Airport Shuttle Bus
Kushiro Station
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Public bus (2,750 yen)
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Akan-ko Onsen (Lake Akan Hot Spring)
Winter walking tour of the source of Lake Akan and Japanese pond smelt ice fishing from January etc
View Basic Information -
Akan-ko Bus Terminal
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(Intercity bus) New Sunrise
Kitami Pierson Hotel
Enjoy Kitami Yakiniku (Korean BBQ) Gourmet for dinner with Kitami Yakiniku Meat Coupon
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Kitami
AM: Sightseeing at Kitami Mint Memorial Museum etc
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Kitami Station
Recommend the Drift Ice Cruise in Abashiri from the late January to the early March. If you are going to Sapporo/Asahikawa, take JR or intercity bus to Asahikawa/Sapporo here.
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Memanbetsu Airport
To Each locations