Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and Tentozan Observatory
Exploring a Frozen Paradise
Immerse yourself in Hokkaido’s natural beauty at the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum and its rooftop Tentozan Observatory. This hands-on museum invites visitors into the world of drift ice and the ecosystem it supports. While experiencing temperatures of -15 degrees Celsius, visitors can conduct freezing experiments, and see and touch the ice in the museum’s drift ice room. Find out about the region’s wildlife and natural ice phenomena in the aquarium and 5-screen theatre. Be sure to head to the rooftop observatory before leaving to take in exceptional views of the beautiful landscape that you studied below.
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- Category
- With friends
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
- Other experiences
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Winter scenery, drift ice
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Experiences, tours
- Travel Inspiration
- Ideas for a rainy day
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒093-0044
- Address
- 北海道網走市天都山244-3
- Telephone Number
- 0152-43-5951
- Open
- (May-Oct.) 8:30-18:00
(Nov.-Apr.) 9:00-16:30
(Dec. 29th-Jan. 5th) 10:00-15:00 - Closed
- Open all year round
- Car Park
- 150 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 15 minutes from JR Abashiri Station and get off at “Tentozan Ryuhyokan”
●By car: About 20 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
