Shiretoko, Abashiri and Okhotsk Travel Guide

A მშვიდ calming local shrine where you can feel the history of Kitami City.

Experience the life and work of the Pierson couple at this Western-style house designed by Vories.

A soothing spot where you can observe free-roaming Ezo red foxes up close.

A fantasy-like art paradise where life born from scrap materials resides.

Approx. 700,000 colorful tulips bloom in full glory.

A retro amusement park where you can play to your heart’s content in the nature of Hokkaido.

The largest lake in Shiretoko National Park, set in pristine wilderness.

See lively fish through exhibits that recreate Hokkaido’s natural world.

A memorial museum where you can learn about the history of Kitami Mint, once a major force in the global mint market.

A wooden toy museum where you can explore, play, and create!

Drift ice and impeccable seasonal views! A key sightseeing hub in Abashiri, facing the Sea of Okhotsk.

The full glory of the great outdoors await at Lake Saroma, the third-largest lake in Japan, located in Hokkaido.

A brewery restaurant where you can enjoy local beer made with 100% malt and ingredients from Hokkaido.

A conveyor belt sushi restaurant featuring fresh ingredients, primarily seafood from Hokkaido.

A shop that creates beautifully sparkling glass products using eco-friendly materials.

A peaceful lakeside resort where you can enjoy Lake Saroma’s spectacular scenery and seasonal seafood.

A long-established hot spring inn in Kitami where you can enjoy 100% free-flowing natural hot springs and seasonal Okhotsk flavors.

A hot spring resort where both adults and children can enjoy a relaxing and carefree stay while immersing themselves in the natural beauty of Shiretoko.

A luxury resort hotel where you can immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of Shiretoko.

A lodging destination steeped in the romance of ancient Okhotsk culture.

Iconic winter barbecue event in Kitami, set with charcoal grills to gather by in the freezing nighttime air.

Whale-watching, dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat to see on this watching cruise 37 km off the coast of Abashiri.

A powerful cruise aboard a drift ice drill boat that crunches its way across the Sea of Okhotsk.

An unforgettable cruise experience on the Shiretoko sea, where you encounter wildlife in their natural habitat.

Kick off to a big adventure at that the Sea of Okhotsk, starting at Memanbetsu Airport.