Sapporo: Abashiri Ice-Breaking Ship & Museum Day Trip
ID: GYG1117752-1715859
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
1 days
Description
Experience the thrill of an ice-breaking ship in Abashiri on a day trip from Sapporo. Enjoy a local lunch, visit the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Kan Museum, and explore the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Michi Road Station.
Begin your adventure with a scenic train ride from Sapporo to Abashiri, taking in the winter landscapes of Hokkaido. Upon arrival, enjoy a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, savoring dishes like scallop rice bowls and beef steak sets.
Next, visit the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Michi Road Station to browse local crafts and snacks. Try the Abashiri Burger or ryu-hyo ice cream for a quick treat.
Then, board the Aurora ice-breaker ship for a thrilling cruise through the sea ice. Feel the ship crush through the ice and watch for wildlife like seals and Steller’s sea eagles.
After the cruise, visit the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Kan (Ice Museum) to learn about the Okhotsk Sea’s ice and marine life. Step into a -15°C space to touch real sea ice and enjoy a 360° view of the Okhotsk Sea and the Shiretoko Mountain Range.
End your day with a delicious dinner at Izakaya Kihachi, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning spot, before returning to Sapporo.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of an ice-breaking ship as it crushes through thick sea ice
- Savor a local lunch in Abashiri, with options like scallop rice bowls
- Visit the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Kan Museum and touch real sea ice
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Okhotsk Sea and Shiretoko Mountain Range
- Explore the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Michi Road Station for local souvenirs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Best time to visit is from late January to mid-March
Book ice-breaker cruise tickets in advance
Wear appropriate winter clothing for temperatures as low as -15°C to -20°C
The ice-breaker may experience slight turbulence in open water
Bring a camera with a cold-resistant battery for photography
钏路站前
日本〒085-0015 北海道钏路市 Kitaodori, 13 Chome
INCLUDED
- Round-trip train journey from Sapporo to Abashiri
- Local lunch at Restaurant White House
- Ice-breaking cruise on the Aurora
- Visit to Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Kan (Ice Museum)
- Dinner at Izakaya Kihachi
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
- Drinks during meals
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
