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Shiretoko & Abashiri Drift Ice 2D1N Tour from Sapporo: Icebreaker Cruise, Drift Ice Touch & Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel Stay in Hokkaido | Japan

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Tour Duration | 2 Days

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What You'll Experience

Explore Hokkaido’s winter on a 2-day drift ice tour from Sapporo, featuring an icebreaker cruise aboard the Aurora in Abashiri for an up-close encounter with breathtaking drift ice.

Confirmed Dates: January 28, 29, February 2, 6-11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 26, and 28!

Enjoy up to seven chances to see drift ice and experience the unique Drift Ice Touch aboard the Aurora icebreaker in Abashiri

Stay at Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel with a buffet dinner and breathtaking views of the drift ice from the lobby, open-air baths, and breakfast area

Savor delicious local dishes, including a hearty Ishikari hot pot for lunch

While the tour is conducted in Japanese, international participants can enjoy the experience with key information provided via translation apps and enjoy opportunities for cultural exchange with Japanese guests

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

— What You Can Expect —

Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel is a top-rated hotel on the Shiretoko Peninsula, offering comfortable rooms and winter views of the Sea of Okhotsk. Guests can unwind in the open-air hot springs while enjoying the natural surroundings. Known for its buffet dinner featuring Hokkaido's local dishes, the hotel also offers scenic views from the lobby and breakfast area. Its location makes it perfect for travelers looking to explore Shiretoko’s winter beauty and nearby sea.

Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship, Aurora (approximately 60 minutes)
The Aurora Icebreaker Cruise in Abashiri offers a thrilling opportunity to experience the Sea of Okhotsk's drift ice up close during winter. This one-hour cruise breaks through thick ice floes, providing stunning views of the frozen seascape and occasional wildlife like seals and Steller’s sea eagles. Operating from mid-January to early March, it’s an unforgettable way to explore Hokkaido’s unique winter beauty.

Drift Ice

— Important Notice —

Drift ice is a natural phenomenon, please note it may not always be available

If there is no drift ice on the route, the schedule will change to a sea excursion to Cape Notoro

Tours may be canceled due to bad weather or high waves. In such cases, the boarding fee will be refunded by the tour conductor

This tour is conducted in Japanese only

All guidance from the tour conductor will be in Japanese. However, to ensure the smooth operation and safety of the tour, information will be provided using a translation app (meeting place, departure time, etc)

Make a reservation with the correct name and email address

Observe the meeting time during the tour. If the meeting time has passed, the tour will depart without waiting

The toddler fee includes actual expenses such as bus seats, facility usage fees, entrance fees, etc. during the itinerary; however, hotel beds and meals are generally not provided

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Tour Itinerary

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How to get to the meeting place

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How to get to the meeting place

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How to get to the meeting place

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How to get to the meeting place

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07:30 Depart from the north exit of Sapporo Station (meet at 7:10 am) *The tour departs on time

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11:00 Discover local flavors and products at Roadside Station Engaru Mori no Okhotsk (50 minutes)

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13:40 Witness breathtaking drift ice formations surrounding majestic Mt. Tento (30 minutes)

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15:15 Enjoy another opportunity to experience stunning drift ice in Shiretoko Shari

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Feel the unique texture of drift ice firsthand with guides (40 minutes)

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16:30 Explore captivating drift ice near the picturesque Oshinkoshin Falls (20 minutes)

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17:00 Arrive at Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel, the fourth drift ice site. View the drift ice from the observatory bath overlooking the sea and from the hotel lobby

Arrive at Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel, the fourth drift ice site. View the drift ice from the observatory bath overlooking the sea and from the hotel lobby

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18:00 Enjoy a buffet featuring Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine at the hotel’s specialty restaurant, Marusukoi

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