2026 Abashiri City Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in July)

The Abashiri Prison Museum, which I visited in Abashiri, Hokkaido, turned out to be far more fascinating than I ever imagined. Actual prison buildings from the Meiji era have been relocated and preserved here, giving you a very real sense of the inmates' daily lives back then and the history of Hokkaido's pioneering days. What struck me the most was the five-winged radial single-story cellhouse. Designed so guards could keep an eye on all the cell blocks from a central watchhouse, it felt like stepping right into a scene from a movie or TV drama. The grounds are incredibly spacious—much larger than I expected. You can explore not just the prison blocks, but also the lecture hall, administrative buildings, and even the prison farm. The exhibits are incredibly well-thought-out, making it an engaging and educational experience for kids and adults alike. While the museum tackles some pretty heavy history, it's also an invaluable place for understanding how Hokkaido was developed. When you think of sightseeing in Abashiri, drift ice and Shiretoko usually come to mind, but if you're a history buff, this is a must-visit spot. 📍Abashiri Prison Museum ⏰ Plan for a solid 2 to 3 hours to take your time and see everything.

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck When visiting Hokkaido, an activity you shouldn't miss is taking an icebreaker cruise. The ship will sail through a sea full of ice, offering a beautiful view. If you're lucky, you might even see seals trapped on the ice floes. An icebreaker cruise provides a unique experience, as we're from a tropical country and haven't experienced anything like this before. However, getting here is quite difficult. A day trip from Sapporo takes over 3 hours by train, which is quite far. If you have the time, you can definitely visit. #abashiri #hokkaido

Who else feels this way, family‼️ This year might be the best price dip in nearly a decade for Hokkaido!! 😭 Every peak season, hotel and flight prices shoot up like rockets 🚀. Whenever you want to visit, it’s either no cars or rooms available, or the prices are ridiculously high. 💥💥 This year, the cost-performance ratio is so good it brings tears to your eyes!! Previously, a group tour with an average of 20,000 RMB per person for a standard room 🤩, but this year you get a private tour + luxury scenic hotels, soaking in private hot springs while watching snow and fireworks — it’s truly breathtaking. 👏 Honestly, at these prices, it’s impossible not to be tempted!!! If 👉 you’re worried about anything and want a great experience, I sincerely recommend choosing a private custom tour. It’s safe, guarantees a great experience, with comfortable accommodations and fun activities you can trust. 💎【Yiyou · High-end Private Custom Tours】 ✅ All-inclusive price | Visa + transportation + guide + hotel + special experiences all covered ✅ Relaxed travel | 24-hour butler + bilingual guide-driver + business car, itinerary freely adjustable ✅ Family/elder-friendly | Easy pace, age-appropriate activities, minimal walking and hassle throughout ✅ Priority access | Popular hotels/restaurants/activities reserved in advance, no speed competition or anxiety 🏔 Three top-tier routes to fulfill your winter dreams ❶ 【Hokkaido First Experience · Classic Loop】6 days 5 nights Sapporo - Otaru - Lake Toya - Noboribetsu 🌟 One scenic spot a day: city snow light festival + romantic “Love Letter” town + lakeside hot springs + Hell Valley volcano Perfect for first-timers wanting to hit all the main highlights in one trip~ ❷ 【Ice and Snow Fairy Tale · Family Line】6 days 5 nights Noboribetsu Bear Ranch + Lake Toya fireworks + Niseko snow play + Otaru crafts 🌟 Animal interactions + snow park + hot spring relaxation + cultural experiences, all in one, letting kids play freely while parents relax worry-free, clear division of labor so moms don’t get tired! ❸ 【Secret Light Chase · Deep Adventure】7 days 6 nights Abashiri drift ice ship + Akan Lake Tsuruga + Biei Blue Pond + Sapporo market 🌟 Ride the Abashiri icebreaker through drift ice, explore stunning ice waterfalls, visit the lesser-known “Love Letter” filming spots, perfect for photography lovers, those who prefer off-the-beaten-path experiences, or returning visitors wanting to unlock hidden surprises! 🏆 Luxury hotels | Snow views right outside your window, soak in hot springs while stargazing 🏤 Niseko · Zaborin Each room has a private hot spring + secluded snowy forest view, soak quietly while watching snow fall 🏤 Noboribetsu · Noboribetsu Takinoya A century-old hot spring inn, rooms face Hell Valley, night soaks feel like a fairyland 🏤 Lake Toya · Nakanokaze Infinity hot springs with skyline views, facing lake and snowy mountains, perfect for photos 🏤 Otaru · Ginrinso Traditional ryotei converted, includes one night with two meals + garden snow views, every detail is Japanese aesthetic 🏤 Akan Lake · Tsuruga Yuukyunosato Lake view hot springs + Ainu cultural performances, a one-stop experience of Hokkaido’s culture 🏤 Furano · New Furano Prince Direct access to forest fairy terrace, super spacious family suites, very convenient for kids 🔴 For detailed itineraries, contact Xiaoye for a personalized 1-on-1 custom plan 🔴 Custom tours available throughout Japan, hotel options: top luxury AMAN → luxury FUFU/Hoshino series → international 4/5-star hotels 👇 Tap the bottom left corner for free consultation, send [date + destination], and get a custom planner assigned 1-on-1 immediately 💬

Abashiri Prison, one of the top tourist attractions in the area, features a unique dining spot called 'Prison Cafeteria,' where you can enjoy meals faithfully recreated from the Abashiri Prison menu. Prison Meal A features Pacific saury, while Prison Meal B offers Atka mackerel. This time, I tried the Hokkaido-style Atka mackerel (1,050 yen) from Meal B. The fish was rich in flavor, tender, and juicy! Paired with simple side dishes, it was a delightful meal. The restaurant operates only during lunch hours, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, so it's recommended to visit alongside your tour of Abashiri Prison. Upon entering, purchase a ticket from the vending machine, take a seat, and wait for your number to be called to pick up your meal. Don't miss this unique opportunity to try authentic prison-style cuisine! Visit date: December 2025.

I've always loved the movie "If You Are the One," and the film's setting in Hokkaido is right in Eastern Hokkaido. As a movie fan, of course I had to visit Cape Notoro, the place where the heroine jumps off a cliff. A single black and white lighthouse stands amidst the vast grasslands, creating a sense of isolation. From here, you can see Lake Notoro and the coast of Tokoro Town. To the north, you can see the Sea of Okhotsk. On clear days, you can even see the Shiretoko Mountains in the distance to the east. ⛰️ In winter, you can even see drift ice here!

Kitahama Station (北浜駅/きたはまえき), located in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, is a northernmost small station under JR Senmo Main Line. It is one of Japan's closest stations to the sea. Looking east from the platform, you can see the vast Sea of Okhotsk, and during winter, drift ice can be seen floating directly to the shore, earning it the title of "the station closest to drift ice." This historic and tranquil station features a nostalgic wooden structure. The interior walls are covered with business cards and messages from travelers around the world, creating a unique scenery. Next to the station, there is an observation deck and a photography platform, making it an ideal spot to capture images of icebreaker ships, coastal trains, and drift ice in one frame during winter. As a result, it has become a pilgrimage site for railway enthusiasts and photography lovers. Inside the station building, there is a charming restaurant café called "Kitahama Restaurant" (レストラン北浜), where visitors can enjoy coffee while gazing at the Sea of Okhotsk, making it a perfect relaxation spot. 📍Address: Kitahama, Abashiri City, Hokkaido 🚃Transportation: Take the JR Senmo Main Line and get off at "Kitahama Station" 📸Recommended Time: Winter (January to March) for drift ice viewing; spring and summer for coastal scenery and serene atmosphere 💰Admission Fee: Free (Unstaffed Station)

For those who want to visit Japan during the winter holidays, here's a 6-day in-depth travel guide for you! Take you to easily play in Japan and don't miss any wonderful places! / 🏃 Itinerary: DAY1: Beijing✈️New Chitose Airport->🚌Tokachi River Fly from Beijing to New Chitose Airport, then take a bus to the beautiful Tokachi River, and start your exciting Hokkaido trip! DAY2: Tsurumitai->Lake Akan->Lake Akan Ainu Village Visit the picturesque Tsurumitai, then explore the serene Lake Akan, and finally experience the unique Ainu culture of Lake Akan. DAY3: Lake Kussharo->Mount Io->Lake Mashu->Kitahama->Cape Notoro A day full of itinerary, from the mysterious Lake Kussharo to the majestic Mount Io, then to the deep Lake Mashu, and finally to the scenic Kitahama and Cape Notoro. DAY4: Meteor Waterfall->Shinkyo Gorge->Asahikawa Zoo->Otokoyama Sake Brewery Explore the galaxy-like Meteor Waterfall, then visit the ancient and mysterious Shinkyo Gorge. In the afternoon, visit Asahikawa Zoo to experience the charm of animals, and finally visit Otokoyama Sake Brewery to learn about Japanese sake culture. DAY5: Otaru Canal->Kitaichi Glass->Otaru Music Box Hall->Hokkaido Shrine->Tanukikoji Shopping Street Stroll along the Otaru Canal, where shops, vintage streetlights, and the river create a unique atmosphere. Then visit Kitaichi Glass to admire the exquisite glasswork. Afterwards, head to the Otaru Music Box Hall to listen to the beautiful melodies. In the afternoon, visit the solemn Hokkaido Shrine, and finally enjoy shopping at Tanukikoji Shopping Street. DAY6: Sapporo✈️Beijing End your pleasant Hokkaido trip, fly from Sapporo Airport back to Beijing, and return with a full load! / Must-visit attractions: Asahikawa Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 078-8205 ⏰Opening hours: Feb 11 - Apr 7, 10:30-15:30 🕰️Duration: 2-4 hours Visit Asahikawa Zoo to experience the unique animal behavior and feel close to nature. Otaru Canal ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0007, Japan ⏰Opening hours: All day 🕰️Duration: 1-3 hours Stroll along the Otaru Canal, where shops, vintage streetlights, and the river create a unique atmosphere. Tanukikoji Shopping Street ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: 2-3-1 Nishi 1-7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801 ⏰Opening hours: All day 🕰️Duration: 3-6 hours Tanukikoji Shopping Street, a century-old major commercial street in Hokkaido. Don't miss the unique shops and local delicacies! Hokkaido Shrine ⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: 474 Miyanohigaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801 ⏰Opening hours: Jan 8 - Feb 28, 07:00-16:00 🕰️Duration: 1 hour Hokkaido Shrine, surrounded by greenery, with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms blooming in turn, enshrines the three gods of development, and brings you peace of mind. / Before you go: 🧳 📞 A local Japanese phone card for easy communication and no getting lost. 🔌 A travel adapter, as Japan's voltage is 110V, don't forget to bring a converter. 🪪 Passport, visa, and driver's license (if renting a car), important documents must be complete! 👔 It's quite cold in Japan in February, so be sure to bring a thick coat, scarf, and gloves to keep warm. 🔋 Charger, mobile power bank, to ensure that your electronic devices are powered. 💊 Prepare some medicines and first-aid supplies in case of emergency. Remember these, your trip to Japan will be smoother!🎉 / Your trip to Japan will leave you with countless wonderful memories! Don't forget to like and collect, share with your friends, and experience the charm of Japan together!

In November 2024, I stayed at Hotel Abashiri Lakeside Inn! 🎉 The hotel may not be brand new, but it exudes a nostalgic warmth that made it very cozy. The facilities were well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay. 🌟 Our room was spacious, offering a stunning view of Lake Abashiri from the window! 🌅 In the morning, the sight of the lake shimmering under the sunlight was truly soothing. 🪟✨ Both dinner and breakfast were fantastic 🍴💕 The meals featured an abundance of fresh local ingredients, with the seafood dishes being particularly exquisite! 🥂✨ The seasonal cuisine left a lasting impression. Additionally, there was a brass band performance at the hotel in the evening 🎷🎵 The flute rendition of 'Shiretoko Ryojo' was especially moving, perfectly complementing the serene lakeside night. 🌌🎶 The heartfelt melodies enriched our travel memories. Hotel Abashiri Lakeside Inn is a wonderful place filled with warmth and emotion. I would love to visit again! 💖

Despite the cold days, there's a breathtaking view that can only be seen during this season! That is, of course, the drift ice in Hokkaido 🧊. Among the best spots to see the collaboration of drift ice and trains is in Abashiri! This spot is 'Kitahama Station' on the JR Senmo Line in Abashiri City, Hokkaido. Known as the station closest to the Sea of Okhotsk and the closest to drift ice, it has appeared in various movies and dramas, making it a popular tourist spot 🚉. Inside the small wooden station building, there's a charming retro café called 'Teishaba' where you can enjoy a delicious lunch! The popular menu items include seafood curry, shijimi clam soup pasta, and Okhotsk ramen 🍛🍝🍜. The waiting room of the station building is filled with business cards and messages from visitors, showing how much travelers love this station! Next to the station building, there's a wooden observatory where you can get a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk 🌊. Since there is only about one train per hour in both directions, plan accordingly! It's such a popular spot that even tour buses stop here, so be sure to visit when you're sightseeing in Abashiri! Lastly, the master of the café is super cool. I even saw a wild fox on the way here 🦊! 📍Kitahama Station Address: Kitahama, Abashiri City, Hokkaido Access: 20 minutes by car from Abashiri Station 15 minutes by train from Abashiri Station Business hours (Teishaba): 11:00 - 18:00 Closed on Tuesdays Cost (Teishaba): 1000 yen Recommendation: The best photo opportunities are at 16:35 and 17:00, so plan your visit accordingly! I stopped by twice, once during the day and once at this time, haha

❤Recommended reasons: 🔹An icebreaker cruise is a must-do experience in Hokkaido in winter! 🔹Head to the end of the world and sail on the frozen Sea of Okhotsk. Feel the thrill of breaking through the ice and see the icebreaker drill through the ice floes with a spiral drill. Experience the power of the icebreaker and enjoy the magnificent ice floe scenery in this isolated world of ice and snow. 🕙Opening hours: There are two places in Hokkaido where you can experience an icebreaker cruise: Monbetsu and Abashiri. Reservations are now open, so make sure to do your research early! 🔹【Abashiri Icebreaker】Runs daily from January 20 to March 31 (1/20–1/31) 9:00/11:00/13:00/15:00 (2/1–3/14) 9:30/11:00/12:30/14:00/15:30 (3/15–3/31) 9:30/11:30/13:30 🔹【Monbetsu Icebreaker】2025 winter icebreaker cruise reservations are now open - from 14:00 on October 11 Garinkoll will operate from January 25 to March 9, 2025 (except Wednesdays). Garincolll will operate daily from January 17 to March 31, 2025.

Experience -15°C Ice Drift and Enjoy a 360-Degree View of Abashiri. Abashiri Must-Visit Spot - Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum‼️ 📌 Address: 〒093-0044 Hokkaido, Abashiri, Tentozan 244-3 (You can take the Abashiri Tourist Bus Line to the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum, point-to-point, very convenient‼️ Stay tuned for detailed Abashiri itineraries😉) 📌 Opening Hours: May to October: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM November to April: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 📌 Ticket Price: Adults: 750 yen 📌 Highlights: ✅ Ice Drift Experience Room: Experience -15°C environment, where real ice drifts are displayed and can be touched😍 They also provide a towel that hardens in the -15°C environment, which is quite funny🤣 If you feel your clothing isn't enough for -15°C, the museum offers free rental of cold-weather gear, so no worries👍🏻 ✅ Marine Life Tank: Observe marine life from the Okhotsk ice drift, which is rarely seen in regular aquariums, quite interesting😍 ✅ Theater: Enjoy a magical and realistic ice drift world, very spectacular👍🏻 ✅ Exhibition: Learn about the formation of ice drifts and related information, increasing your knowledge😆 ✅ Observation Deck: Located on the rooftop, a must-visit‼️ Enjoy a 360-degree view of Tentozan and the Okhotsk Sea, super beautiful, perfect for photos😏 ✅ Restaurant: If you're hungry, you can eat here before heading to the next spot. This time, we tried Dolce Aqua, which offers pasta and pizza, with an average cost of about HK$80-100. The food is quite good, the environment is comfortable, and the view is beautiful😍😍

A Mysterious Check-in Destination. Many people plan to visit Abashiri to ride the icebreaker ship and see the prison museum. Today, I will introduce a lesser-known beautiful spot that is easy to access 🥰 📌 Location: 〒093-0044 Hokkaido Abashiri City Tentozan 245 Get off at the Abashiri Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum Station, and there is a small path on the left side of the museum that leads to this secret scenic spot behind the museum😍 📌 Features: ✅ Very few visitors‼️ Unlimited time for taking photos and playing in the snow😍 (Many people only visit the museum and miss this beautiful check-in spot😉) ✅ Enjoy the sea view of the Okhotsk Sea ✅ Large photo frame check-in spot, every shot is beautiful👍🏻 ✅ Free‼️ ✅ You can also visit the museum and have lunch at the same time😆 For more details, stay tuned for the next article

Eastern Hokkaido is the essence of Hokkaido tourism. The roads are bad and public transportation is inconvenient in winter, but this means that the beautiful scenery is preserved due to the lack of tourists. It gets dark in Hokkaido at around 4 pm, so keep this in mind when planning your itinerary. I like natural scenery and cultural attractions, so if you're tired of the classic routes, don't miss the advanced routes in Hokkaido from February to March. Hoshino Resorts: Hoshino TOMAMU Resort is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido. The powder snow is picturesque, and the 20+ ski runs will satisfy your skiing dreams. There are also exciting snow activities to enjoy the charm of ice and snow. Shiretoko Hiking: Walk on the Shiretoko Peninsula and admire the magnificent drift ice. The Shiretoko Five Lakes or drift ice walks are both fascinating. Cross the snow to find traces of animals, and you may encounter foxes or deer, leaving unforgettable memories of nature. Abashiri Icebreaker: Don't miss the winter-only Abashiri icebreaker tour. Feel the shock of nature in the icy sea, and you may encounter manatees, seals, and more, adding a mysterious touch to your journey. Sapporo White Illumination: From November 22, 2024 to March 14, 2025, the Sapporo White Illumination Festival will be held at the same time as the German Christmas Market. The light show and food will bring a festive atmosphere and surprises. Lake Akan Winter Carnival: From early February to early March, the Lake Akan Ice Park offers ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiles, and more. It's lively and fun. Itinerary Recommendations: · Day 1: New Chitose Airport - Tanukikoji Shopping Street - Sapporo White Illumination. · Day 2: Biei Popular Tree Tour - Asahiyama Zoo - Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival (January 25 to March 9) - Sounkyo Onsen. · Day 3: Kitami Fox Village - Abashiri Icebreaker - Abashiri Prison Museum. · Day 4: Shiretoko Hiking (various routes available). · Day 5: Bihoro Pass - Lake Kussharo - Lake Mashu - Lake Akan Winter Carnival (early February to early March). · Day 6: Akanko Ainu Kotan - Hoshino Resorts - Ice Platform - Ice Village.

This is a famous spot for viewing drift ice in Abashiri City. It's about a 20-minute bus ride from the city, and since it was sunny, we could see the Shiretoko Mountain Range. The drift ice can sometimes be completely invisible depending on the day, so it's a matter of luck, but it's recommended for winter sightseeing in Abashiri. ✱----------------------------------------------- 【Name】Notoro Cape 【Location】Misaki, Abashiri City, Hokkaido 【Fee】Free -----------------------------------------------✱

#100TravelWays #HokkaidoTravel 💞Recommendation reason: Hokkaido #Abashiri's most famous natural attraction #Drift Ice, come to #Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum to visit, first understand the formation and appearance of drift ice, experience the feeling of -15 degrees Celsius, and feel the magic of drift ice without going to the North and South Poles! If you visit at the right season, you can also take the Abashiri icebreaker and experience the spectacular drift ice of the #OkhotskSea! 🕰️Business hours: 8:30am-6:00pm 📍Address: 244-3 Tentozan, Abashiri, Hokkaido 093-0044 Japan 💰Average consumption: Adults ¥990, children ¥880 (free access to the Amanoyama Observatory) 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: The Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum is a three-story building with one basement floor, themed around drift ice and creatures from the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. B1: Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum, facilities include drift ice underwater live broadcast, Okhotsk creatures, drift ice fantasy theater, and drift ice experience terrace. 1F: Reception, tourist information, museum shop, Café Cleon. 2F: Cafe/restaurant, viewing gallery. 3F: Observation deck, with a 360-degree panoramic view. Although it is 207m above sea level, the magnificent view from the top of Tiandu Mountain is said to be so beautiful that it feels like being in the city of heaven. 🗓️Itinerary: Recommended itinerary for a one-day trip to Abashiri: (1) Abashiri Prison Museum, (2) Okhotsk Museum, (3) Museum of Northern Peoples, (4) Drift Ice Glass Museum, (5) Okhotsk Chanzhi Market Crab House, (6) Fairy Tale Hill, (7) Kitami Mint Museum. #Hokkaido Store Exploration #Abashiri Tour #Drift Ice

Michelin Hokkaido Listing [Isabaya] Whale meat that is full of vitality, lightly sweet Abashiri sea urchin. Rare crab roe marinated in soy sauce. The large filleted fish on the plate from Abashiri Prison is not a Pacific Atka mackerel, but a herring 😋 The interior of the restaurant is decorated with boats, creating a sea atmosphere. The service was polite and we enjoyed our meal at a leisurely pace 😊 💰Price per person: 3,000 yen 📍Location: 7-1 Minami 5-jo Nishi 1-chome, Abashiri, Hokkaido 🕰️Business hours: 18:00-23:00 Irregular holidays #Isabaya #Michelin Hokkaido #Abashiri #Hokkaido #Abashiri Gourmet #0 Yen Travel

An open-air history museum that preserves and displays the old buildings of Abashiri Prison [Abashiri Prison Museum]✨ The vast grounds are packed with buildings designated as important cultural properties and exhibits of registered cultural properties, making it a very interesting sight. You can learn more about Abashiri Prison in depth at the Prison Experience Theater⭐️ There is a prison cafeteria on the premises, with the theme [Please don't call it a "nostalgic taste"]😅 Barley rice, grilled fish, small and medium plates, miso soup. It is said to be a reproduction of the meal menu served as lunch at the current Abashiri Prison. The menu names are Prison Food A and Prison Food B. The difference between sanma and hokke made me laugh out loud. It was too realistic, so I had the Abashiri Prison Pork Bowl with vinegared rice made from 3 parts barley and 7 parts white rice, which was simple but not bad ☺️ The soup is a secret recipe hidden in the walls 💡 Please don't give me the real thing 😂 💰Price per person: Prison meal 950 yen 📍Location: 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 🕰️Opening hours: 11am-last orders 2:30pm Abashiri Prison Museum is 🕰️Opening hours: 9am-5pm Admission fee 1500 yen Free parking #AbashiriPrison#AbashiriPrisonMuseum#PrisonDiningRoom#Abashiri#AbashiriGourmet#AbashiriLunch#GoldenKamuy #0yenTrip

The captain of this whale watching boat is a fisherman. In addition to having rich experience at sea, he is also a professional tour guide. The whale watching boat runs from April to October, with two departures a day at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the sea time is about two and a half hours. Although on-site registration is accepted if there are vacancies on the day, this itinerary is very popular, so it is better to register early! The whale watching boat has two floors. In addition to the broad view, the deck area on the second floor can also clearly track the figures of whales and dolphins. While listening to the captain's explanation, the boat had unknowingly arrived at the whale watching location. The location is in the Nemuro Strait between the Shiretoko Peninsula and Kunashir Island in the Northern Territory. I thought the boat would be very rocky, but unexpectedly it was calm and comfortable. But the temperature changes are very big. When I was on land, I felt the weather was very good and warm. After getting on the ship, I felt very cold because I was on the deck for a long time blowing in the sea breeze. Although you can rent raincoats on the boat, you still need to bring gloves and a woolen hat in spring and autumn, and don't forget to bring an extra coat to keep warm in summer. Note: Please come 10 minutes before the boat departs. Board the boat at the pier behind the meeting point [Michi-no-Eki]. -------------------------------------- ⛴️ Abashiri Nature Cruise 📅 April 20 to October 31 🕐 9:00/13:30 departure (2.5~3hr) ‼ ️ Before 17:00 the day before the reservation 🎟️ Adults 8,800 yen 📍 Minami 3-jo Higashi 4-chome 5, Abashiri City, Hokkaido #Japanese and Korean City Attractions #Hokkaido Travel #Abashiri #Whale Watching #Whale Watching Out to Sea #Japan Summer Travel #Hokkaido Family Travel #Hokkaido Tourism

The Abashiri Prison Museum in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, is a preserved real prison that has been in use since the Meiji era, and you can visit the former Abashiri Prison, which was known for its extremely cold interior and harsh prison sentences. 🥶 The many dolls of prisoners and guards are very realistic, and you can understand the harsh environment at that time. The main attraction is the radially extending cells to make it easier for the guards to keep an eye on them. Some prisoners managed to escape from Abashiri Prison by evading the strict security, and there are interesting exhibits such as dolls of prisoners escaping, which can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. ⭐️ For lunch, we recommend the "Prison Restaurant" attached to the Abashiri Prison Museum. 🍚 You can eat the same food as the current prisoners, and it has a reputation for being quite delicious. In fact, the hokke I ordered was very delicious with just the right amount of fat, and I was impressed that I could enjoy Hokkaido's delicious seafood gourmet even in a prison. ✨ 📌Abashiri Prison Museum 📌1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2421 📌It's a bit far from the station, so it's recommended to visit by car🚗 📌Famous rating★★★★☆ #HokkaidoTourism #Hokkaido #AbashiriCity #AbashiriPrison #Museum #Prison #LocalGourmet

I went to the Abashiri Prison Museum in Hokkaido!! I didn't know there was a prison museum, so it was very interesting🚨 It has a long history, and the more you learn about it, the more interesting it gets!! It's very large, so I recommend going on a day when you have plenty of time⭕️ The dolls are very realistic and I'm always surprised🤣 It made me think about a lot of things😳 It's educational and you can learn about history, so I definitely recommend it for your trip✨ 📍 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 10 minutes by bus from Abashiri Station 9am-5pm #HokkaidoTourism#HokkaidoTrip #AbashiriPrisonMuseum #AbashiriTourism #777

This time, I will introduce the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum in Abashiri, Hokkaido. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations before going, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum itself is not large, but there are many interesting things to see, such as the drift ice experience terrace at -15 degrees where you can touch the creatures of Okhotsk and real drift ice, the drift ice theater with five screens, and projection mapping. After the drift ice is transported to the building, it is transported to this room by hand. Before entering the terrace, you will be given a wet towel, so you can proceed while swinging it around. The towel will become hard as a rock... You can also take commemorative photos with seals and Ezo red foxes. After leaving the drift ice experience terrace, we watched the drift ice theater and the projection mapping, but what I was most fascinated by were the sea angels. It was the first time I had seen so many sea angels. After watching the sea angels for a while, we went to the observation terrace on the third floor. You can see Lake Abashiri. The prices are reasonable and there are many unique exhibits, so if you visit Abashiri, please stop by♪ 244-3 Tentozan, Abashiri, Hokkaido 093-0044 #Hokkaido Tourism #Hokkaido Trip #Abashiri Tourism #Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum #Aquarium #777

Abashiri, Hokkaido, has had prisons and jails since ancient times. Near the still-active Abashiri Prison is the Abashiri Prison Museum, a former prison. The gate looks very imposing, but rest assured that it is a proper museum. The former prison facilities have been preserved to some extent, and the museum conveys what kind of facilities they were. The power or solemnity of the facility was quite impressive. I visited in the afternoon, and the atmosphere, combined with the dimness, was particularly impressive. #DomesticTravel #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #AbashiriPrison

Cape Notoro is a short drive from Abashiri. It's difficult to access without a car, but the view from here is quite amazing. The beautiful Sea of ​​Okhotsk, the Shiretoko mountains in the distance, and the black and white lighthouse that decorates the cape are very striking. Depending on the season, drift ice can come close to the coast, creating a very dynamic view. The road from the main road to the lighthouse area is a little difficult to find, so be careful even if you are accessing by car. However, it is worth visiting. #DomesticTravel #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #Lighthouse #CapeNotoro

Last time I shared that I was looking forward to taking an #icebreaker but the flight was delayed due to strong winds… The next day I was going to leave Abashiri I didn’t give up and went to the official website to check There was a boat in the morning but no floating ice It was just a 30-minute sightseeing flight⛴️ At first I was struggling whether to go But my elders also wanted to take a boat so we set off #Icebreaker without drifting ice Although there were no stunning floating ice The good weather added a lot of points I was still very excited to go out You can sit in the cabin and watch the scenery through the glass You can also go to the deck Of course, the deck is also full of people Everyone doesn’t seem to be affected by the number of drifting ice The only thing is to take a quick photo while everyone gets off the boat After taking the icebreaker, we went to a nearby restaurant for lunch You can choose grilled seafood and sashimi donburi But the preparation time of the meal is a bit long The seafood is not particularly outstanding I hope I will have the opportunity to see the magnificent floating ice next time #日本景点 #Hokkaido #Abashiri #冰破船 #家庭旅行

The surprise of missing the icebreaker 💕 Count has completed a month of Hokkaido trip I hope to finish the trip while there is still snow 🤣 One of the highlights of the trip was taking the #icebreaker I booked my ferry tickets online a long time ago But being able to ride an icebreaker or see an ice float really depends on luck... On the day of the trip we visited the Netwalk Prison in the morning The 3pm icebreaker was booked in the afternoon It was strange to find that there were no tourists when we arrived at the pier🤔 It turns out that the flight was #underrunning because of too much wind💢 The old and the young are in a mess🤪 Search for nearby attractions now Finally, we went to the #Flow Ice Glass Pavilion next to it Flowing Ice Glass Museum is a #handmade glass workshop Inside there are fine crafts and jewelry for sale Not to be missed is the cafe with #views awesome There was basically no one when we went in You can sit by the window This cafe is really nice to photograph The drinks are also very exquisite 🍹 Found a lot of people taking pictures in the snow outside the Cafe We also took a lot of pictures here It's an unexpected gain from missing the icebreaker However, we also sat on an icebreaker without ice floes the next morning I will share with you later 😉 #Hokkaido #Netwalk #Icebreaker #FlowingIceGlassPavilion #Photo #Hokkaido Family Tour

In order to take an icebreaker, I took an inland flight from Sapporo to Abashiri City. Abashiri is very small, with only two attractions, the icebreaker and Abashiri Prison. It was even more difficult to make ends meet, most shops were not open or closed very early, and finally found a barbecue restaurant, Dachang Yuen. Dachangen is a family-style barbecue restaurant with a menu that is all in Japanese and requires a limited translation from Google. Since it is a small shop, the owner is very enthusiastic, the food quality is good, the value for money is still very high, 3 people ate so much for 7000 yen! 📍Dachang Garden 3-chome, Minamigojo West, Abashiri, Hokkaido #Daichoen #Abashiri #AbashiriYaki #Abashiri Izakaya #Hokkaido Izakaya #Abashi グルメ #なんば焼肉 #焼肉デート #焼肉好きな人と繋がりたい #生ハラミ #delicious しいもの巡り #Nambaディナー #NambaYaki #okosakafoodie #food #yakinikuhkfoodb #hkfoodblogger #barbecue lovers #barbecue lovers must eat #barbecue lovers can't miss #hokkaido #abashiri #japantrip #japantrip2023 #Japan trip #Hokkaido trip #jk721_japan

Visited in February 2023 *Aurora, a drift ice sightseeing icebreaker If you want to see drift ice, take a boat! When the season starts, reservations fill up quickly, so it's best to make a reservation early 🙌 It was still early that day, and I had heard that the drift ice hadn't arrived yet, but when we went out to sea, we saw the drift ice‼ ️ It's not the main event yet, but we had fun 😊 They sell a beer called drift ice draft on board, so please try it while watching the drift ice ☺️ #snowscape #Hokkaido #Hokkaido trip #drift ice

Visited in February 2023 *Dormy Inn Abashiri This hotel is located along the Abashiri River, and is close to the bus terminal and convenience stores and restaurants, so it's very convenient😊 There are not many convenience stores or restaurants near Abashiri Station☺️ The room was on the river side, so I was able to enjoy the beautiful snow scenery✨ And what's great is that there is a large public bath, and ice cream and lactic acid bacteria drinks are complimentary after the bath💓 For breakfast, you can eat as much crab rice, scallops, and salmon roe as you want🙌 The cost performance was great🎵 #AccommodationReview#Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #DormyInnAbashiri