Winter Scenic Spots & New Contents East Hokkaido Winter scenic spot & new contents

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  #BetsukaiIceHorizon

  

  BetsukaiIceHorizonSeason: From middle of January to in the middle of March

  Notsuke peninsula known as the longest sand spit in Japan.In winter, the inland sea freezes and turns into a white land.You can walk on ice in the frozen sea, and you may encounter wild animals such as Edo deer walking on frozen sea or ice.

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  ＃Frost of Lake Mashu

  

  Frost of Lake MashuSeason: From the late December to the early March

  Lake Mashu is known as a mysterious lake.In a cold winter morning, you can find rime that turns into white wood by frozen water vapor, adhering to trees on the lake shore and the frozen water vapor that turns into white wood.The orange colored frost illuminated by the sunrise is also wonderful.

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  ＃Horse-riding on snow in Nakashibetsu

  

  Horse-riding on snow in NakashibetsuSeason: From January to March

  Konsen region is known as one of the leading dairy areas in Japan.In Nakashibetsu where there is a vast pasture, a horseback riding on snow is recommended take a walk on a horse in a great snow field and winter forest.

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  # Frost Flower of Lake Akan

  

  Frost Flower of Lake AkanPeriod: From the middle of January to the late February

  In winter, the entire Lake Akan, famous for its amarimos, freezes.Lovely flowers of frost that bloom on the lake in the cold early morning are frost flowers.You can experience it in the early morning guided tour.

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  #Walk on drifting ice in Shiretoko

  

  Walk on drifting ice in ShiretokoPeriod: From the early February to the middle of March

  You can experience "A walk of drifting ice" watching drifting ice on foot, not on a ship.It is a winter experience unique to the Shiretoko and Utoro areas where the drifting ice piles up.Please make a reservation earlier as tickets are sold out every year.

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  #Red-crowned cranes in Kushiro

  

  Red-crowned cranes in KushiroPeriod: From the early February to the middle of March

  The red-crested white crane, known as Japan's largest wild bird, fascinate you with their elegant white appearance.It is a chance to see the red-crested white cranes feeding takes place in winter.Akan Crane Center, Tsurui Ito Sanctuary and Tsurumidai are famous.

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  #Jewelry Ice

  

  Jewelry IcePeriod: From the middle of January to February

  Jewelry Ice is an art of ice that can be seen at the mouth of Tokachi River and the coast of Toyokoro Town.The clear ice of the river broken by the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean, and washed ashore, and its sparkle is beautiful like a jewel.

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  #Swans of Lake Kussharo

  

  Swans of Lake KussharoPeriod: From the middle of January to March

  Lake Kussharo is known as the world's second largest caldera lake.In the winter when the lake freezes, the "Suna-yu" area is a paradise for swans.Many swans gather close together and they show cute figures.

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  #Experiencing riding a tractor on snow

  

  Experiencing riding a tractor on snowSeason: From the late January to the early March

  In the vast ranch covered all over with snow, you can experience a powerful tractor ride with a large tires taller than human height!At Nakashibetsu WINTERACTIVITY FAIR 2020, you can play as much as you want with 3 menus including a tractor riding ♪

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  #An observing stars trip at Lake Mashu

  

  An observing stars trip at Lake MashuPeriod: Every day

  Compared to the city, the starry sky is an overwhelmingly beautiful in Higashi Hokkaido.
  Among the observatories, from Lake Mashu observation deck located on a hill from the height of the line of sight at 360 degrees, is the best star watching spot of the starry sky spreading out.

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  #Riding in SL on winter wetland

  

  Riding in SL on winter wetlandSeason: A specific date of from the late January to the early March

  The retro steam locomotive, Winter Wetland SL runs through Kushiro wetland area for a limited time.It's a popular train that attracts fan travelers from all over Japan.It runs between Kushiro and Shibecha. Please check the operation date because its schedule is a limited.

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  #Fishing smelts on the lake

  

  Fishing smelts on the lakeSeason: From the early January to the late March

  It is one of the pleasures unique to East Hokkaido in the middle of winter.Even beginners can enjoy fishing by making holes in frozen Lake Akan and Lake Abashiri.You don not have to bring anything as the tools are available there!

Special contents in Nakashibetsu Introduction of special contents to enjoy Nakashibetsu in winter

Transportation facilities Convenient winter bus service and transportation

Recommend Tour Advantageous local tour

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  [Departure from Lake Akan/Departure from Shiretoko Utoro]
  Betsukai Ice Horizon One Day Trip by Express Bus

  The bus Connecting Lake Akan - Notsuke Peninsula - Utoro and the mini walk along Betsukai Ice Horizon are included in this trip!

  Fee

  9,800～11,800yen

  Date of departure

  January 25, to March 8

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  [From Kushiro to Abashiri]
  A 3 days trip by East Hokkaido Nature Pass Kawayu & Utoro

  It comes with an early-morning-tour in rime at Lake Mashu! A plan with Kawayu Hot-spring & Utoro accommodation

  Fee

  32,800～45,800yen

  Date of departure

  January 25, to March 8

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  [Arrival and departure at Abashiri]
  A superb winter view by express bus A 3 days trip to Utoro & Akan-ko

  On a drifting ice walk, Ice horizontal line and an early-morning-walk at Lake Akan! A plan to enjoy a superb view & experience of winter

  Fee

  37,800～49,800yen

  Date of departure

  February 1, to March 6

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