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Drift ice sightseeing

As winter melts into spring, the state of the ice floes signal both bitter cold and the approaching warm temperatures.
Period / The end of Jul～The middle of Mar

♦Drift ice tour boat "Aurora" …It advances in the sea of winter while crushing the drift ice. Period / Jan 20-the 1st Sunday of April Running time / about one hour Fee / adult : 3,000yen, child : 1,500yen Details / Please check in the web site.
♦Kushiro Shitsugen "Norokko-go" …The drift ice can be seen while taking train. Period / Jan 28 - Mar 12 Running time / about one hour Fee / adult : 810yen, child : half price Details / Please check in the web site. Web Site >>> Abashiri Tourist Association http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~abashiri/seen/ryuhyo.html

Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum

Experience the drift ice all year round. You can actually touch and feel the ice. A hi-vision theatre displays the four seasons of Okhotsk. There is also an observation tower.

Address / 245-1, Tento-zan, Abashiri, Hokkaido
Phone / 0152-43-5951
Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-152-43-5951

Open / Apr - Oct 8:00 - 18:00 / Nov - Mar 9:00 - 16:30
Closed / Dec 29 - Jan 5
Fee / adult : 520yen, under 17yrs : 420yen, under 15yrs : 310yen
Web Site >>> Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum
http://www.ryuhyokan.com/

Abashiri Prison Museum

The actual prison cells, used until 1984, were moved here, half way up Mt,Tento, and restored as a museum.

Address / 1-1, Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido
Phone / 0152-45-2411 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-152-45-2411

Open / Apr - Oct 8:00 - 18:00 / Nov – Mar 9:00 - 17:00
*You can get into the museum till one hour before closing time.
Closed / No holiday all the year round
Fee / adult : 1,050yen, college student : 730yen, student : 520yen
Web Site(English) >>> Abashiri Prison Museum
http://www.kangoku.jp/world/

Abashiri Canoe Centre

Departure point / Campground, Yobitoura, Abashiri, Hokkaido Phone / 0152-48-2353 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-152-48-2353

Office hour / earil morning-16:00（Reservation is recommended）
Period / The beginning of May - The middle of Oct
♦YOBITO Peninsula - Ornithoscopy tour Running time / about five hours
Fee / adult : 2,000yen, child 1,000yen *Please reserve it the day before
♦Lesson course Running time / about one hour
Fee / adult 8,000yen, two adults 14,000yen
Web Site >>> Abashiri Canoe Centre
http://abashiri.north-east.jp/

Diving and Snow park "TARUTARUGA"

Address / 157-2, Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido Phone / 0152-61-5201 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-152-61-5201

♦Snow park "TARUTARUGA" Admission fees / 500yen(one day）
Snow shoe / 30 minutes : 1,000yen Snow skating / 30 minutes : 1,000yen
Banana boat on snow / 60 minutes : 3,000yen
♦Drift ice nature(Drift ice stroll)
Running time / about one hour Fee / Basic course : 5,000yen
*Includes Guide, Dry suit、Insurance
Web Site >>> Abashiri Canoe Center
http://www.tar2uga.co.jp/

Abashiri Nature Information

Address / 23, Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido Phone / 0152-48-2211 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-152-48-2211

Open / 7:00 – 20:00
Closed / No holiday all the year round
♦Waterfall of ice / Drift ice coast exploration tour
Running time / about three hours Fee / 3,000yen
Period / Saturday,Sunday and National Holiday from Jan 21 to Mar 21. (Deearture time 9:20)
Web Site >>> Abashiri Nature Information
http://www.abashiriinfo.com/

Lake Abashiri Fishing "WAKASAGI"

Address / 823-2, Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido Phone / 0152-48-2890 Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-152-48-2890

Open / 8:30 – 16:00
Closed / No holidays during the open-ing period
Period / The end of Dec - The beginning of Mar
Fishing fees / 800yen
Rental fee / Fishing pole : 150yen, Bait : 200yen-

Web Site(English) >>> Abashiri Tourist Association
http://abashiri.jp/tabinavi_en/

Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival

This festival features an interesting exhibition of snow and ice sculptures and statues.
The festival sites are illuminated at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

Period / The beginning of Feb
Place / Abashiri port
Inquiries / Abashiri Tourist Association
Phone / 0152-44-5849
Phone(outside of Japan) / +81-152-44-5849

Web Site(English) >>> Abashiri Tourist Association
http://abashiri.jp/tabinavi_en/

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