Experience Magical Winters in Eastern Hokkaido!!
Tour the triangular area which offers truly “golden” experiences, and tons of places to see!!

Tour the triangular area which offers truly “golden” experiences, and tons of places to see!!

The area which encompasses “Abashiri,” the center for drift ice tourism, “Lake Akan Hot Springs,” main hub for accommodations, and “Kitami,” the city in between the two, is significant for experiencing the typical activities of winter in Eastern Hokkaido. This “golden triangle area,” is packed with fun activities such as viewing drift ice and frost flowers, taking part in winter activities, and is also a great place to enjoy delectable foods. Transportation throughout the area is made easy due to a convenient and thorough public transport system. This is a new and recommended course for enjoying winters in Eastern Hokkaido.

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We suggest you utilize JR, and network of buses that connect various areas of Hokkaido for touring the Golden Triangle during winter.

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Kitami Area

Kitami Area
Round-trip Taxi and Organic Herbal Tea-blending Plan

Experience herbal tea blending with easy and convenient taxi service to and from the venue.
Kitami Area
Round-trip taxi, Northern Fox Farm and Kita no Daichi no Aquarium

Take in all of the popular sights in Kitami!
Kitami Area
Kitami Yakiniku (BBQ)

Classic Kitami foods! If you are staying the night, be sure to get a Yakiniku coupon and dine on the cheap!
Kitami Area
Nighttime Entertainment

Enjoy a night on the town in Kitami at locally recommended spots!
Kitami Area
Peppermint Museum & Fragrance Activity

Make your very own aroma cream while you listen to the history of peppermint farming in Kitami!

Kitami Area
Chocolate Mint Ice Cream

Kitami famous!! The perfect finish to a perfect day!

Abashiri Area

Abashiri Area
Drift ice sightseeing

Magical encounters with wildlife are the norm during winter in Abashiri!
Abashiri Area
Lake Abashiri - Wakasagi(smelt) fishing

Fun without the fuss!!
Abashiri Area
Lake Abashiri Fat Bike Rides

Enjoy an exhilarating ride across the snowy fields!

Abashiri Area
Drift Ice Scenic Slider

The most thrilling slider with a 360 degree panoramic view!!
Abashiri Area
JR Ryuhyo Monogatari

Take in the magnificent scenery of Okhotsk from the train

Lake Akan Area

Lake Akan Area
Lake Akan Hot Springs & Spa

Relax body and soul in great hot springs
Lake Akan Area
Ice Land Akan

Winter only!! Tons of exciting winter activities!
Lake Akan Area
Frost Flowers

Breathtaking beauty blooms upon the winter lake, early in the morning.

Lake Akan Area
Winter Activities

Turn that freezing cold into something fun!!
Lake Akan Area
Lake Akan Ainu Kotan & Ikoro Theater

Expose yourself to the history and culture of the Ainu who have coexisted with nature for many years.
Lake Akan Area
Japanese　Cranes

Get an up-close look at the special national monument.

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The “Golden Triangle Area” connects Abashiri, Lake Akan Hot Springs and Kitami. Tour the area with efficiency to ensure you see drift ice and frost flowers, experience winter activities, and indulge in the best gourmet foods of the area! Here we introduce two model courses: one leaving from Asahikawa or Sounkyo, and the other leaving from Kushiro.