Downtown Kitami 1 day trip course
Drift Ice of Abashiri and Ice Play at Lake Akan Tour
The city of Kitami stretches across a vast area from the Okhotsk Sea to the foot of Mt. Daisetsusan. Some of the city's natural wonders include Lake Saroma, the largest lake in Hokkaido, and Wakka Wild Flower Garden, which is a Hokkaido heritage site. The city has countless spots that serve as reminders of the Northern Country's charms, including the Kitanodaichino Aquarium in Rubeshibe where you can encounter the rare Sakhalin taimen.
Departure
Downtown Kitami
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Abashiri Drift Ice & Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora
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Take a tour of the drift ice aboard an icebreaker. Enjoy the thrill of the ice cracking and ship shudder as it makes its way through. You may encounter wildlife such as sea lions or Steller's sea eagles resting on the ice.
305 678 310*25
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Address
4-5-1, Minami3-johigashi, Abashiri-shi, Hokkaido, 093-0003, Japan
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Inquiries
0152-43-6000 (Abashiri City Tourism Association)
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Opening
Operated from around late January to early April
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Wi-Fi
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Fee
Tickets: adults 3300 yen, elementary school students 1650 yen (+400 yen for upgraded seating)
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Abashiri's Mt. Tento Area
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There is plenty to see and do, including Mt. Tento, Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum, Abashiri Prison Museum, and Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples.
305 584 727*54
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Address
Tentozan, Abashiri-shi, Hokkaido, 093-0044, Japan
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Inquiries
0152-43-6000 (Abashiri City Tourism Association)
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Opening
Mt. Tento Observatory free
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum adults 750 yen
May to October 8:30am - 6:00pm (last admission at 5:30pm) November to April 9:00am to 4:30pm (last admission at 4:00pm), December 29 to January 5 10:00am - 3:00pm (last admission at 2:30pm)
Open daily
Abashiri Prison adults 1080 yen
May to September 8:30am to 6:00pm and October to April 9:00am to 5:00pm
Open daily
Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples
July to September 9:00am to 5:00pm, October to June 9:30am to 4:30pm
Closed: October to June Tuesdays (closed the next day in case of national holiday), December 29 to January 3 -
Foreign Languages
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GuideVaries by facility
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Varies by facility
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Fee
Sample admission:
Mt. Tento Observatory free
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum adults 750 yen
Abashiri Prison adults 1080 yen
Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples adults 550 yen
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Meruhennooka Memanbetsu
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This is a popular spot for taking photographs of the verdant rolling hills and big sky. The roadside station carries a large selection of specialty items made in Ozora Town.
305 278 782*11
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Address
96-1, Memambetsu Showa, Ozora-cho Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido, 099-2356, Japan
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Inquiries
0152-75-6160
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Opening
9:00am to 6:00pm
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Foreign Languages
English (simple daily conversation)
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Wi-Fi
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Rental item
Wheelchairs
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Fee
Admission: free
Arrival