HOKKAIDO / OKHOTSK SEA / WINTER NOTE
On the way to drift ice,
choose the texture of winter.
Abashiri’s Aurora icebreaker and Shiretoko’s drift-ice walk—calmly arranged with the choices, transport and booking order a first visit needs.
ICE DRIFT01 — 03WINTER HOKKAIDO
A TRIP IS A RHYTHM
One region a day.
Leave room for winter.
The key to a drift-ice trip is not what to add, but what to leave open. Choose a winter rhythm that fits before locking in flights, stays, transport and experiences.
01 / Abashiri
Start with an icebreaker
A warm cabin and a one-hour voyage: an easy rhythm for a first drift-ice trip.Explore →02 / Shiretoko · Utoro
Step onto the ice
A guided dry-suit experience for travellers who want to remember winter with their whole body.Explore →03 / Winter prep
Make a snowy day lighter
From waterproof boots to operating updates, keep only the essentials close.Explore →RESERVATION, WHEN IT MAKES SENSE
After the information,
choose how to book.
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Recheck changing sailing and activity information with the official operator before you leave.
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