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Okhotsk Mombetsu Airport is the ideal entry point for journeys along the Okhotsk Sea.

Located just 15 minutes from downtown Mombetsu, the airport offers smooth access from Tokyo via regular flights from Haneda, making it an excellent base for both summer exploration and winter drift-ice adventures.

The terminal features user-friendly facilities, free parking, and welcoming services for first-time travelers. During the drift-ice season, a special sightseeing counter provides support right from your arrival, ensuring a seamless start to your Okhotsk experience.

Spread across a gentle hillside overlooking Takinoue Town, this celebrated park transforms into a vivid pink wonderland each spring.

What began with only a single box of seedlings has grown into one of Japan’s largest moss-phlox fields—an astonishing 100,000 square meters of brilliant pink and purple blooms.

During the May peak, the Takinoue Moss Phlox Festival offers unique experiences such as helicopter flights that reveal the flower carpets from the sky. The sweet fragrance, sweeping panoramas, and vibrant colors create a magical early-summer experience unlike any other.

Hidden deep within a quiet forest, Maure Sanso offers an elegant and tranquil hot-spring escape for adults seeking true relaxation.

The resort’s alkaline spring water—affectionately known as “Bihada no Yu” (the Beautiful-Skin Hot Spring)—is praised for leaving the skin smooth and warm long after your bath.

Take in the forest air from the open-air rotenburo, where nature surrounds you with refreshing calm.

As night falls, a spectacular canopy of stars emerges thanks to minimal ambient light. This rare combination of pristine sky, healing waters, and serene scenery creates a stay so memorable that many guests find themselves returning again and again.

From early May to early June, Kamiyubetsu bursts into color with 700,000 tulips in roughly 200 varieties.

The expansive park transforms into a glowing carpet of reds, yellows, and purples—one of Hokkaido’s most iconic early-summer scenes.

A highlight of the fair is the popular Tulip-Digging Experience (fee required), where visitors can select bulbs to take home and grow. With both visual beauty and interactive enjoyment, it is a must-visit destination during Okhotsk’s early-summer season.

Board the “Azarashi-go” for an exhilarating cruise around Lake Saroma—Japan’s largest brackish lake.

The shifting mix of fresh and salt water creates a unique ecosystem, best admired from the open water as the lake’s vast scale stretches out before you.

From the boat, enjoy rare views of the Wakka Wildlife Flower Garden, home to native plants and sweeping colonies of Japanese roses (Hamanasu).

Feel the Okhotsk breeze as you glide past this stunning natural landscape—a cruise unlike any other in Japan.

More than just a roadside station, Michi-no-Eki Engaru is an activity-rich rest hub where you can refresh both body and mind.

Rejuvenate yourself in the adjacent high-concentration carbonated foot bath, known for its excellent recovery benefits—perfect after long drives.

Sample local ingredients at the on-site restaurants, then enjoy family-friendly activities such as tree trekking and bungee trampolines.

It’s an ideal place to take a relaxing break or spend a fun half-day during your Okhotsk adventure.

This stunning hillside park becomes a sea of color in autumn, with 10 million cosmos flowers covering 10 hectares of land.

The sheer scale creates a breathtaking panorama of pink and white waves stretching into the horizon.

The seasonal beauty doesn’t end there—spring brings cherry blossoms and azaleas, making it a delightful destination year-round.

Take your time and enjoy a leisurely walk through this flower-filled sanctuary.

Ideally located near the Okhotsk Sea, Mombetsu Onsen offers a soothing and highly convenient retreat for travelers.

The gentle, smooth spring water is often called a “beauty spring” for its hydrating qualities, perfect for recharging after a day of exploring.

Pair your onsen experience with fresh local seafood, and enjoy an ideal stay for both summer visitors and winter drift-ice travelers.

Known for its dramatic winter drift-ice views, this park transforms into a fragrant lavender paradise in summer.

Across the grounds, roughly 17,000 lavender plants in four varieties create a soothing purple landscape above the sea.

Relax at the Flower Salon or the on-site café, where you can unwind while taking in the open view of the Okhotsk coastline.

With hands-on agricultural activities and excellent viewpoints, this is a wonderful place to enjoy Okhotsk’s summer charm.

The vibrant Garya Area is the heart of Mombetsu tourism—filled with quirky sculptures, seaside views, and popular attractions.

Don’t miss the whimsical Giant Crab Claw and Salmon Sculptures, both perfect for memorable photos.

Nearby, top destinations such as the Drift Ice Science Center, Seal Land, and the Okhotsk Tower are just a short walk away.

Stroll along the waterfront, discover fun photo spots, and capture your own perfect Okhotsk moment with the sea as your backdrop.