▲ **As drift ice is a natural phenomenon, the viewing period is unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed, though it typically occurs from late January to early March. Viewing may be canceled due to weather or shore conditions, so please check in advance.** The icebreaker GARINKO III cuts powerfully through the floating ice, allowing passengers to experience the sounds and vibrations of the ice breaking apart. The sight of shattered ice surging up along the ship's sides is truly breathtaking. The deep, rumbling sounds of ice being crushed and split, combined with the roar of the icebreaker advancing, create a profound sense of nature's power and awe-inspiring beauty.
▲ The Ice Waterfall Festival venue spans 10,000 square meters on the Ishikari River's floodplain. This "Ice Kingdom" that only appears during frigid seasons leverages the natural conditions of Daisetsuzan's deep valleys, allowing visitors to witness the spectacular sight of frozen waterfalls forming massive ice cascades along columnar joint cliffs. As a major event at Sounkyo Kankou Hotel, it offers an authentic experience of Hokkaido's extreme cold while showcasing dreamlike, beautiful and mysterious ice sculptures illuminated by enchanting lights.
▲ Choose the set lunch option to enjoy a luxurious seafood bowl filled with representative delicacies from the Sea of Okhotsk, including crab, fish roe, and scallops. Savor the drift ice bowl packed with crab meat, paired with crab soup! After your meal, you can also happily shop for fresh seafood.
▲ Board an icebreaker ship for a chance to witness majestic eagles soaring over the icy sea up close. Their powerful presence and piercing gaze showcase nature's vibrant vitality and pristine beauty.
▲ Board an icebreaker ship, and if you're lucky, you might spot adorable seals lounging on the ice floes. They occasionally peek their heads up, displaying their charming antics, filling your heart with warmth and joy.
▲ Board the icebreaker GARINKO III during your journey to take in the vast snowy landscapes, where glaciers and sea surfaces glisten in the cold wind, and experience the majestic grandeur of the northern ice fields.
▲ Okhotsk Tower & Sea Ice Museum: During the drift ice season, you can observe the underwater world beneath the ice in the natural undersea observation room. The exhibition hall displays fish from northern seas and the "ice fairies" known as Clione. Choose the package without lunch, and enjoy your meal at the museum's dining facilities.
▲ Okhotsk Tower Marine Exchange Hall: Experience the newly added 360° 4D-KING show. Sea bottom floor admission: ¥500, 360° 4D theater experience: ¥300 per session (additional fee required).
▲ Okhotsk Tokkari Center Seal Park: "Tokkari" means "seal" in the Ainu language. This is Japan's only facility dedicated to seal breeding, where you can watch energetic seal performances. Admission: ¥200 (self-paid).
