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Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora

Every year from late January, drift ice reaches the coast of Abashiri, covering the Sea of Okhotsk…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shirogane Blue Pond

Nestled in the forests of Biei, Shirogane Blue Pond is famous for its vivid cobalt-blue water and …

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Shirahige Waterfall

Shirahige Waterfall is one of Biei’s most iconic natural wonders. Underground water seeps th…

• Area around Furano, Biei

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Lake Shikotsu

Surrounded by primeval forests and iconic mountains, Lake Shikotsu is a jewel of Hokkaido, famous …

• Area around Sapporo

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SL Fuyu-no-Shitsugen Train

A remarkable winter journey through the home of the Red-crowned Crane.Running for a limited time f…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Lake Mashu

A sacred caldera lake known as the “Lake of the Gods,” celebrated for its serene &ldqu…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Kotan-no-Yu Hot Spring

Experience a deep connection with nature at this rustic open-air bath, where the hot spring waters…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shiretoko: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site

Witness the miraculous cycle of life nurtured by drift ice and ancient forests. In Shiretoko, your…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan

Built from the ice and snow of Lake Shikaribetsu, this seasonal village appears only in the depths…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Icebreaker Garinko

Experience the power of nature aboard the Garinko, Monbetsu’s iconic icebreaker. Feel the vi…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kushiro City Marsh Observatory

Enjoy sweeping views from the rooftop observatory and explore the surrounding wetlands along a pea…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Drift Ice Walk®

A winter experience program in the Shiretoko-Utoro area where participants walk on drift ice sprea…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Shiretoko Nature Cruise

Discover the breathtaking wildlife and spectacular scenery of Shiretoko, a UNESCO World Heritage S…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Ryuhyo Monogatari Train

Set off on a memorable winter journey aboard the Ryuhyo Monogatari Train, surrounded by sweeping s…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum & Mt. Tento Observatory

Experience the raw beauty and power of drift ice—any time of year. Perched atop scenic Mt. T…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Lake Nukabira

Surrounded by pristine forests, Lake Nukabira is a tranquil lake created in 1955 by damming the Ot…

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora

Towering sea cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic rock formations line the rugged west coast…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Notsuke Peninsula

Between the Shiretoko and Nemuro Peninsulas, Notsuke Peninsula reaches out like an arm into the Se…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Jewelry Ice

Witness the breathtaking beauty of “Jewelry Ice,” a rare winter phenomenon found only …

• Tokachi, Obihiro

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Oshinkoshin Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls is one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls and a spectacular gateway to the Shir…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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