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Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora
Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora takes you on an invigorating tour through the mystical drift ice, a popular east Hokkaido sightseeing activity
From late January to early April, a large frozen mass of ice known as "drift ice" reaches the Okhotsk Sea. Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora takes you on an amazing tour as the ship breaks through the ice with its weight and powerfully sails forward. The interior of the ship is three stories, so you can enjoy the view comfortably from inside or go out on the deck and take in the view along with the Okhotsk Sea winds.
The boarding place for Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora is located inside the Roadside Rest Area Ryuhyo-Kaido Abashiri, a 5-minute drive from JR Abashiri Station. From the first floor, you can see the ship breaking through thick, massive drift ice right up close. You can also enjoy light meals and buy souvenirs aboard the ship, including unique drinks alluding to the bluish drift ice like the Drift Ice Cider and Drift Ice Draft. Why not go out onto the deck with the ice-blue drink in hand for a memorable photo against the beautiful drift ice?
Abashiri/Nemuro Nakashibetsu/Kushiro Area Map
Abashiri, Nemuro Nakashibetsu/Kushiro Recommended Itinerary
(3 Nights 4 Days Plan)
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Abashiri Prison Museum
This open-air history museum is a popular tourist destination that preserves and displays the buildings of the former Abashiri Prison, which is a designated Cultural Property of Japan.
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Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora is a popular go-to choice for winter sightseeing in eastern Hokkaido, taking you on a daring journey through the mystical ice floes.
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Shiretoko Cruise
Experience the nature of Shiretoko firsthand by cruise. If you're lucky, you might even see some brown bears.
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Notsuke Peninsula Ice Horizon Walk
This popular walk in snowshoes takes you over the frozen sea, whose endless expanse of ice is dubbed the Ice Horizon.
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The Nemuro Wetlands
This area is home to a variety of wildlife in each and every season We recommended taking one of the guided nature tours.
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Lake Mashu
Everybody is captivated by the mystical appearance of this lake, with its unique blue coloring known as "Mashu Blue."
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Lake Akan
Lake Akan is a popular attraction offering an abundance of nature, and is home to marimo (natural balls of algae), which are designated a special natural monument of Japan.
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| Name | Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora |
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| Web Sites | https://www.ms-aurora.com/abashiri/en/ |
| Address | 4-5-1 Minami 3 Johigashi, Abashiri-shi, Hokkaido (Roadside Rest Area Ryuhyo-Kaido Abashiri) |
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| Business Hours | 9:00 to 17:00 |
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