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Abashiri Prison Museum

4.5

792 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Abashirishi Yobito 1-1

This historic museum has preserved the former Abashiri Prison barracks as an outdoor museum. It was completely renovated in 2010. The virtual prison movie titled ''Forests Where Inmates in a Red Prison Uniform Worked'' is a must-see digital stereophonic theater experience focusing on the harsh working conditions of the erstwhile prisoners captured with the latest technology. One can explore the facility on a Guided Prison Tour, or actually eat the food the prisoners were given with the Experience Prison Food encounter. Two of the structures, 8 wards, transferred here are treasured as Japan's Important Cultural Properties.

An interesting visit especially the main prison building! We spent about an hour here but too bad the restaurant was already closed or would have loved to try the prisoner meal set!
Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum

4.0

395 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Abashirishi Tentozan 244-3

Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum, which is located on Tentozan in Abashiri City, is a tourist facility based on drift ice and the creatures who live in the Sea of Okhotsk. Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum has the biggest projection mapping in Hokkaido and displays the mysterious creatures such as the clione which live in the Sea of Okhotsk. The high-definition five-screen theater which includes a 300-inch screen is also impressive. One very popular experience is freezing a wet towel when touching the ice directly on the drift ice simulation terrace. At the highest observation terrace, 360-degree panoramic views are an amazing sight and have been designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty since 1938.

Amazing place to learn more about the drift ice. We just arrived here from shiretoko where we saw all the drift ice coming in a few days ago. Its very informative to learn about this. The...
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship Aurora and Aurora 2

4.5

256 Reviews

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Hokkaido Abashirishi Minamisanjouhigashi 4-5-1 Road Station Ice Rink Road Abashiri

The icebreaking ship Aurora/Aurora 2 are large sightseeing vessels that in seasonal service break the drift ice of Okhotsk. In addition to enjoying the sound and impact of breaking ice from the observation deck, you might also be able to catch sight of wild animals such as seals if you are lucky. You can also watch and relax from the first or second floor where there is good heating. The ships’ schedule is decided depending on the drift ice so it is recommended that you check the official site before you go. Shuttle buses are available from Memanbetsu Airport and JR Abashiri Station.

Took this trip when the ice flows were prevalent in February. We fully expected to see an intriguing panorama of ice, but what surprised us most was just how many bird species there were out on the...
Roadside Station Ryuhyo-Kaido Abashiri

3.5

270 Reviews

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Hokkaido Abashirishi Minamisanjouhigashi 4-chome

The Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri, situated on the Abashiri Port Line Road and located at the mouth of Abashiri River, is a good spot for sightseeing with views over the Sea of Okhotsk and Shiretoko. Here you can get tourist information and buy local farm produce and processed goods. The drift ice sightseeing & icebreaker ship Aurora, which runs from the latter half of January through to the end of March every year, departs from a dock on the Abashiri River in front of the Road Station. It’s worth checking their departure times before you travel.

Well organized site. Sign boards in English provide a lot of information. Interesting to see how prisons evolved and changed over the years. Well worth the visit.
Shibazakura Takinoue Park

4.5

89 Reviews

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Hokkaido Mombetsuguntakinouechou Motomachi

This park boasts phlox flowers that cover the park from early May to early June every year. The park is approximately 100 thousand square meters in size. The beauty of the vivid pink like a carpet makes the viewer feel as if they are in a dream. During the period the phlox flowers bloom the “Phlox Flower Festival” is also held and at the festival helicopter joy flights can be enjoyed.

You may visit this park from early May to June. Just take your sweet time to climb up the slopes or sit under the shed to enjoy the spring atmosphere with a cup of coffee or ice cream in hand.
Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples

4.5

135 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Abashirishi Shiomi 309-1 Tenriyama/Tachi Okhotsk Park

The Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples is the only folk museum dedicated to the peoples of the North in Japan, and one of only a handful of museums of its kind in the world. The Museum displays the results of extensive research on the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of Hokkaido and also of other Northern peoples in other parts of the world. The Museum holds frequent lectures and seminars, and the Museum shop has an impressive range of books about Northern peoples. The Museum is situated around 10–15 minutes’ drive from Abashiri Station. To reach the Museum by bus, take the Kanko Meguri tourist bus service and get off at the “Hoppou Minzoku Hakubutsukan” bus stop.

Good informative museum about northern people and their culture. Lots of informative exhibits. Though i find abit lacking on the ainu portion. Lots of videos showcasing the different regional...
Roadside Station Lake Saroma

3.5

68 Reviews

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Hokkaido Tokorogunsaromachou Naniwa 121-3

This roadside station is on National Route 238 in Saroma Town, Tokoro County, Hokkaido. Their Hokkai Shrimp Burgers, limited to 20 a day and made with Hokkai shrimp from lake Saroma, are quite popular. You can also enjoy charcoal grilled scallops and pumpkin soft-serve ice cream. The building was designed to resemble a cow barn and silo in tribute to the town's booming dairy industry.

ツアーのトイレ休憩で訪問しました。お店からの注意書きに目をやると思わずくすり。冷えた料理と、二人の仲を温めます。とか、男の店員に思わせぶりな態度を取らないで、仕事になりませんとか、換気には気を付けています。が店員のジョークが寒い時には、毛布をと言ってとか。外は吹雪いて寒かったですが、心は温まって出ました。
Kitami Mint Memorial Museum/Mint Distillation Building

4.0

89 Reviews

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Hokkaido Kitami-shi Minaminakamachi 1-7-28

"Beginning production in 1902, Kitami Mint grew to gain a 70% market share of the world's mint market before World War II. This facility displays materials and documents demonstrating that history. The third Sunday every month is ""Mint Day"", featuring events like distributing mint water and free mint tea."

Had no idea that mint was provided to the world via Hokkaido farms! And how sad it had to come to an end. The final little shop that had a small view of how it was done was great, the building...
Ryuhyo Glass Museum

4.0

39 Reviews

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Hokkaido Abashirishi Minamiyojouhigashi 6-2-1

The Ryuhyo Glass Museum is located a one-minute walk away from the rest area on Route 39 in Abashiri City. At the museum they have glass workshops, a shop and a cafe. The glass raw material used is mainly recycled glass of waste fluorescent lamps called Eco Pirika. Eco stands for ecology while Pirika means ‘true’ and ‘beautiful’ in the Ainu language. The fluorescent light bulbs are not imported but collected and recycled from municipalities and companies across the country to make the raw material. You can have a go at blowing glass and making glass beads, making for some great memories of your travels.

Enrolled their glass making classes. You could design your own glassware or accessories during the classes. The tutors were helpful and friendly and you would find this a fabulous experience in...
Abashiri City Folk Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Abashiri-shi Katsuramachi 1-1-3

This is a museum in Abashiri, Hokkaido exhibiting the nature of Okhotsk and Abashiri, and the history of the region from ancient times to the present. Exhibits include over 3,000 archaeological and folklore artifacts donated by the honorary director, Yonemura Kioe. An extensive variety of animals and marine life are permanently on display such as brown bears, yezo sika deer and seals, as well as many colorful birds. Visitors can also learn about the history of the development of Abashiri from the Edo era to the present day through the display of the tools used for daily life, the fishing and forestry industries. The building, designed by Yoshiya Tanoue, is also a valuable architectural structure.

昭和11年に、当時の社団法人北見教育会が地方教育の振興と文化の発展のために、「北見郷土舘」として建設、開館したもので、北海道で最も歴史の古い博物館の1つはとの事です。入館料金は120円ですが、網走の豊かな自然と古代から現代に至る歴史の流れを展示解説している博物館で、見ごたえがありました。亀や動物の剥製たちの大きさ(実物大)にびっくりでした。アザラシやラッコは、可愛かったです。
Cape Kimuaneppu

4.0

28 Reviews

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Hokkaido Tokoro-gun Saromacho Horoiwa

Located on the southeastern side of Lake Saroma, it is a cape that stretches like a terrace. Many visitors visit Lake Saroma to view the sunset from one of the best sunset lookout points. In addition, you can see native plants such as common glasswort, Japanese rose, Siberian lupine and iris, as well as groups of swans flying to the lake in the winter.

Despite a few buzzing mosquitoes, this is a great place to set up a tent, get a 100yen shower, and relax for the night. I was welcomed when I arrived and asked to sign the guest book. The shower and...
Koshimizu Primeval Garden Information Center HANA

3.5

26 Reviews

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Hokkaido Sharigunkoshimizuchou Hamakoshimizu

Located at the Koshimizu Natural Flower Garden in Abashiri Quasi-National Park, the “Hana” Information Center has a wide-screen movie theater showing films about the natural wonders of Koshimizu and how they change with the seasons, displays of specimens of the wild flowers that are found in the Koshimizu Primeval Garden, a shop, etc. Visitors are sure to enjoy themselves here whatever the weather. The Center is around 20 minutes’ journey by bus from Abashiri Station on the JR Senmo Line; get off at the “Gensei Kaen” bus stop.

天然のお花畑が素晴らしい小清水原生花園。その最寄りの駅である原生花園駅に隣接して建っているのがこちらの施設「小清水原生花園インフォメーションセンターHANA」です。花の咲く時期限定の季節営業のようで、私たちが訪れた４月中旬は、まだシャッターが閉じられていて営業していませんでした。
Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Mombetsugunyubetsuchou Kamiyubetsutondenshigaichi

Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park is a large park with a total area of 12.5 hectares. Every year, in May and early June, around 1.2 million tulips belonging to 120 different varieties are in bloom in the Park; the array of different colors is a wonderful sight, and the scent of the flowers is just as impressive. One particularly striking aspect of the Park is the raised flowerbed, made from local stone and containing a mix of smaller tulip varieties, which greets visitors just inside the entrance, allowing visitors to view the tulips at eye-level. The Park also provides a unique opportunity to see special multi-blooming tulips. The annual Tulip Fair, held each year at the time when the tulips are in bloom, attracts larger numbers of visitors.
Yokoyama Fruit Farm

4.0

8 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Abashiri-shi Nakazono 358-6

A fruit farm located in Abashiri, Hokkaido. Here visitors can enjoy picking a variety of seasonal fruits from late June to late October, including strawberries, cherries, haskap, blueberries, plums, apples, and Japanese pears. In particular, the farm grows an abundant variety of cherries; strawberries; and haskap, a local Hokkaido specialty product, and when these fruits are in season in July, the place bustles with visitors. After paying an entrance fee, visitors can enjoy all-you-can-eat fruit on the grounds. The entry fee and fee for taking home fruits differs by fruit; in addition, the periods in which any given fruit can be picked may vary depending on factors such as the weather, so be sure to check in advance.

網走で予想外のイチゴ狩りを楽しみました。果樹園に寄るとイチゴが食べ放題との事で早速お願いしました。関東などに比べるとリーズナブルで友人たちと思う存分楽しみました。
Roadside Station Okhotsk Monbetsu

Transportation

Hokkaido Mombetsushi Motomombetsu 11

This michi-no-eki roadside station is in the Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum of Hokkaido. The museum has activities like the Super Cold Room, letting you see what life is like at -20 degrees centigrade, and a piece of real Okhotsk drift ice you can touch. They also offer the very popular local dish Okhotsk Monbetsu White Curry.
Bihoro Pass

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Abashirigumbihorochou Furume

Bihoro Pass is located on National Highway 243, on the boundary between Teshikaga and Bihoro, at an elevation of 525 meters above sea level. From the Pass, Lake Kussharo and Nakajima Island, which appears to float in the middle of the Lake, can be seen down below, and there are also impressive views of the nearby mountains, including Mt. Mashu (Mt. Kamui) and Mt. Shari. The famous 1953 movie “Kimi no Na Wa” (“What is Your Name?”) used the Pass for location shooting.
Abashiri Prison

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Hokkaido Abashiri-shi Sancho

This is Japan's most northern prison, operating as an agriculture prison, involved in cultivating crops, livestock and forestry. The correctional facility is used as short-term detention of serious offenders, such as repeat offenders, members of organized crime syndicates, and those convicted with prison sentences of up to ten years. Items produced by the inmates and sold in the shop such as tableware and vases of Sancho pottery, wooden folk crafts and Abashiri Prison brand Japanese Beef are popular with tourists. About 4,000 Nipopo dolls are produced each year, and these in particular have become a souvenir representative of Abashiri.
Abashiri Nature Cruise: Whale, Dolphin, and Sea Bird Watching

4.5

3 Reviews

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Hokkaido Abashirishi Minamisanjouhigashi 4

This cruise is operated by the Abashiri City Tourist Association, which is located at Roadside Station Ryuhyo-Kaido Abashiri. Its whale, dolphin, and sea bird watching tours run from April to October. Under the skillful guidance of Captain Maeda, there's a high chance you'll encounter whales and dolphins while getting to see the ecology of the thriving Okhotsk Sea up close. The animals you can see change from month to month, and you might even encounter unexpected animals like killer whales. A cruise lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes.

With a blue sky and a flat sea we went on our hunt for whales. On the 3,5 hour trip we saw several orcas after half an hour but after that only dolphins from a distance. I know that the staff can’t...
Gurutto Panorama Bihoro Pass

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Hokkaido Abashirigumbihorochou Furume

This roadside station is in Bihoro Town, Abashiri County, Hokkaido. This rest area is on Bihoro pass, with an elevation of 525 meters, giving it a gorgeous view of the area. They have a cafe where you can try Crab Ramen, made with Okhotsk snow crab, and lots of souvenirs like bamboo-grass woven goods, and the pass' famous Ageimo fried potato snacks. There's also an observation room, tourist information space, and many other facilities.
Roadside Station Marchen Hill Memanbetsu

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Hokkaido Abashirigunozorachou Memambetsushouwa 96-1

This roadside station is in Ozora Town, Abashiri county. The building commands a view of Lake Abashiri, with hills that bring the horizon up close, making the area a popular photo spot. They have a shop, Honoka, selling local processed farm products ready for eating, and a cafeteria offering dishes made with local shijimi clam powder, as well as souvenir shops and a rest area.

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.