Fun things to do in Abashiri: 15 fun attractions and activities

Very interesting place to visit. I watched Golden Kamuy which sparked an interest to come here. Quite sombre reading/seeing/watching the history of the place. When we were here, it was blazing hot. Bring an umbrella. We had one and it made things slightly more bearable. There are some provided apparently, but we didn’t see any at all anywhere. There’s one building with air conditioning which provided some reprieve.

The museum is set on the original site of the Abashiri Prison. The prison’s architecture is stunningly preserved, showcasing the five-wing wooden radial prison design, centered around a towering watchtower. The museum goes beyond just buildings by incorporating lifelike mannequins and detailed narratives, immersing visitors in the history and the daily lives of inmates and guards alike.

If you're in Abashiri, then it's worth the one visit. Relatively expensive tickets compared to other museums etc. Great selection of souvenirs unique to Abashiri as well.

The Abashiri Prison Museum is an absolute must-see. We visited in February 2025 during the winter, and it was a truly captivating experience. The museum offers an incredible look into the construction of the prison and the historical context behind its existence. The detailed wax figures were effective in bringing the narratives to life. What made our visit even more special was that we were actively watching the Golden Kamuy series, allowing us to immediately connect. Definitely, make time for this!

Abarishi is a good stop on the drive from Kitami to Shiretoko. The prison museum sits on very large grounds and is a made up of restored and replicas of what the prison was like from the late 1800s to early 1900s The attention to details helps to bring one back to how life was like not only for prisoners but also prison guards.

It doesn’t have a gloomy atmosphere as you might expect from visiting a prison. It has a beautiful ground. There are main cells, bath house, solitude cell as well as a staff quarter.

The tickets are pricey at ¥1500, and I would recommend Moyoro Shell Mound, Northern Peoples, and Ice Drift Museum for close to the same price combined! But, this experience is unique and will give hours of enjoyment to tour the grounds and see all of the displays and mannequins that have been set up well. Learning the history of island's other prison was great too!

View point. You get a better view on the top of the observatory.

Wonderful place to see this little angel fish creature.

Just soso

(Translated by Google) 2024.9, I visited for sightseeing. From the observation deck of Okhotsk Ryuhyokan, you can see Lake Abashiri and Lake Notoro to the west, as well as a 360-degree panoramic view of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk and the mountains of Shiretoko beyond the city of Abashiri. (Original) 2024.9,観光で訪れました。 オホーツク流氷館の展望台から西方には網走湖、能取湖が眺められ、網走市街地の先にオホーツク海、知床の山並みもパノラマのように360度見渡すことができます。

(Translated by Google) I will post this as a comment on my first visit to the "Tentozan Observatory" on June 19, 2025. Tentozan was named after the feeling of "ascending to the heavenly city." At an altitude of over 200m, it offers a panoramic view of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, Lake Abashiri, Lake Notoro, Lake Tofutsu, Lake Mokoto, and the Shiretoko mountain range. It was designated a national scenic spot in 1938 and is also part of the Abashiri Quasi-National Park. Tentozan Observatory is an integrated facility with the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum, and while the museum requires an admission fee, the Tentozan Observatory itself (the observation terrace on the 3rd floor of the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum) is free to use, and you can reach the observation deck by taking the elevator or stairs to the left of the reception desk after entering the main entrance of the building. (If you go to the right from the reception, you will find the paid Drift Ice Museum area, so if you know the division between free and paid areas, you won't be confused.) There are opening and closing times, but what's amazing is that it's "open all year round, even during the New Year holidays." It opens early on New Year's Day, and you can see the first sunrise from here. You can see the "Diamond Shari Mountain," which rises from the summit of Shari Mountain, also known as one of the 100 famous mountains, and the eastern sky, sea, and land all turn orange. If possible, I would like a space on the upper level so that I can see a complete 360-degree panorama from a fixed point without seeing the elevator room or staircase hall. (Original) 2025·R7.6.19初訪問、"天都山展望台"としてのコメントとして載せさせて頂きます。「天の都にのぼるような心地」ということから名付けられたという天都山、標高200m超で、オホーツク海,網走湖,能取湖,濤沸湖,藻琴湖,知床連山などが一望できます。1938·S13年に国の名勝に指定されていて、網走国定公園にも属しています。 天都山展望台はオホーツク流氷館と一体の施設で、オホーツク流氷館が有料であるのに対し、天都山展望台自体(オホーツク流氷館3Fの展望テラス)は無料で解放されていて、建物正面玄関を入った受付左側からエレベーター若しくは階段を利用することで展望台に行けます。(受付から右側に行くと有料の流氷館エリア、無料と有料のエリア分けがわかっていると戸惑わなくて済みます) 開館·閉館の時間の前後はありますが、"年中無休、年末年始も休みなし"というのがスゴいです。 元旦は早朝開館対応になっていて、ここから初日の出が拝めるとのことです。百名山としても知られる"斜里岳"の山頂から昇る、東の空·海·大地がすべてオレンジ色に染まる"ダイヤモンド斜里岳"が見られるそうです🤗。 出来れば、エレベーター室や階段ホールが目に入らないような、定点で完全な360度パノラマを見られるようにもう一段上のスペースが欲しいとこですね😚🙏。

(Translated by Google) I had some time, so I decided to visit. I went there without any particular reason, but it's so beautiful! I heard it's one of the 100 famous mountains, wife. If I had to choose, I'd like to find a spot with a 360° panoramic view. There are some shady spots on the road on the way to Mt. Tentsu, so be careful of ice at this time of year (I slipped). (Original) 時間がありましたので、訪問。 何の気なしに行ったけれど、とても美しいだぜ〜〜。 百名山なんですって、奥さん。 敢えて望むなら、360°パノラマの眺望が見れるポイントがあると嬉しいな。 天都山へ向かう途中の道路は日当たりが悪い所があり、これからの時期は凍結注意です(滑った)。

(Translated by Google) It's a very quiet campsite. I went there yesterday, Friday, and it was pretty empty! You can't enter the campsite until 1pm after checking in. The grass is short and it's a very beautiful place. (Original) 非常に静かなキャンプ場です昨日金曜日に行きましたがかなり空いてます❗️キャンプ場の受付後午後１時にならないと入場出来ません、芝も短くかなり綺麗な所です。

A small yet beautifully curated museum dedicated to the northern peoples. It’s fascinating to see how simple materials were ingeniously transformed into survival tools, all while maintaining a sense of artistic beauty. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in every artifact on display are truly moving. Definitely worth a visit — highly recommended!

Came in early feb. 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 cultures of the northern people. Its quite interesting to know that there are archaeological sites nearby as well. There was a special exhibit there on sturgeons and salmons too. Quite interesting to see baby fishes.

Old school style ethnic museum where some English diction may need updating. One great aspect of this museum is the lack of original foreign artifact, I think many/most are reproductions meaning none were stolen.

A really beautiful museum. The whole exhibition is arranged in an entertaining and informative way. It doesn't just include Ainu, but Inuit and many other norther indigenous people. Unfortunately some of the wording in the English is a bit out of date. We were completely alone in the museum. It was a calm and wonderful experience.

A wonderful museum presenting the lives and cultures of various northern native peoples. A very visual museum with numerous displays, archival documentary footage, and touchscreens with English information. Check the website for a ¥50 discount. There is no cafe or restaurant, but there are vending machines and coin lockers. I spent about 90 minutes here.

550 yen for adult, Uni student only 200yen! Spent 1+hrs , come with free audio guide for English explanation on the history, lifestyle and culture of the northern people. Free parking

Short but worthwhile museum. For free, they have recorded explanations in many different languages. They suggested 30 minutes, but we took 45 minutes.

Can be windy and cold during winter. Otherwise it’s a nice venue. The stage is made out of ice! ❄️❄️❄️

Location will be a bit difficult to pinpoint by the web info, within the fright port area. (Google map is correct)

Not as grand as some other snow festivals in Hokkaido, but a fun spot none the less.

(Translated by Google) Early in the afternoon on the first day, we took a bus from the parking lot to the venue. It was my first time participating. It was snowing and it was cold. It was so big that there were more staff members than spectators. (Original) 初日昼過ぎに駐車場からバスで会場へ。初めて参加しました。 吹雪いており、寒かった。 観客より、スタッフの方が多いくらいの規模でした。

(Translated by Google) It was held on February 10th and 11th, 2024. This year, the boat docked perfectly in time for the Drift Ice Festival, and many people were excited. The Okhotsk drift ice ring toss seemed to be popular, and there were prizes including seafood and 10,000 yen in cash. Many people were taking pictures of snow sculptures and ice objects. (Original) 2024年2月10日、11日に開催されてました。 今年は流氷まつりに合わせたようにバッチリ接岸しておりたくさんの方ど盛り上がってました。 オホーツク流氷輪投げが好評のようで、海の幸や現金1万円などの景品がありました。 雪像や氷のオブジェをたくさんの人が撮影してましたよ。

(Translated by Google) Clear skies, riding the wind to break the ice. The sea breeze was too cold, so I went on board to have a bottle of beer, and paired with the unreally beautiful snow-capped mountains in the distance, it was really not in vain to come to this far north. (Original) 萬里晴空，乘風破冰。海風太冷，就進船來瓶啤酒，配上遠方美到不真實的雪山～真不枉費來到這極北之地的極北。

(Translated by Google) It's easy to get to from Kitami, so I come here every chance I get.Also, as with all Abashiri festivals, I think the quality of the food stalls is high. It would be helpful if Kitami had this kind of repertoire.At one point, it was so challenging that they tried grilled sushi at a food stall. If I had known there was a place to post, I should have taken pictures of the food stall and [grilled conger conger]. Although most of the reviews were too greedy, the snow sculptures were worth seeing, and the drift ice sightseeing boat was also worth seeing.There are a lot of things to see. (Original) 北見からは簡単にいけますので機会があれば来ています、また網走のお祭り全般に言える事なのですが屋台のレベルが高いと思います。 北見でもこれだけレパートリーがあればなと参考になる、一時期は屋台で炙り寿司をやる程挑戦的なのもいい(こちらは保健所からやっぱダメストップが入ったとの事、残念) 投稿するところがあったと知っていれば屋台の様子や[ハモの蒲焼き]とか写真撮っておけばよかった と、食い意地の張ったレビューを大半にしてしまいましたが雪像も見ごたえがありました、また流氷観光船も拝め見所はたくさんあります。

Abashiri Quasi-National Park is a quasi-national park in Japan. The park protects the waters and surrounding coastline of the lakes and lagoons along the Sea of Okhotsk on Hokkaidō. This includes such lakes as Lake Abashiri and Lake Notoro as well as Lake Tōfutsu and Lake Saroma. Lake Saroma is the fourth largest lake in Japan. Most of the park lies within the limits of Abashiri in Abashiri Subprefecture of northeastern Hokkaidō.

(Translated by Google) Yes, thank you! This is Junjun from You Tube, who visited Hokkaido on a trip around Japan (his name is Junjun). There is a place where you can camp, but there was no one there. Will it come during the holidays? (Original) はいどうも！日本一周旅で北海道訪れたYou Tubeのジュンジュンです（名前はジュンジュン） キャンプできるとこだが人いなかったなぁ〜 連休になると来るのかな？

(Translated by Google) Visited on September 2, 2009. Anyway, it's magnificent. This is Hokkaido. I tried walking along the promenade, but it was long and quite rewarding! Just when I thought I had walked quite a bit, I saw a sign and realized for the first time that it was 1km long. When you actually walk around, Lake Saroma is huge! If you have time, I think it would be a good idea to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the scenery. The sunset over Lake Saroma is beautiful. As someone from a prefecture with no ocean, it was a sight that struck me as incredibly beautiful. I would like to go again with my family someday. (Original) 2009年9月2日訪問。 とにかく壮大。これぞ北海道。 遊歩道を歩いてみたが、距離が長くてなかなかの歩きごたえがあった！ けっこう歩いたなぁと思ったら看板が立っていて、そこで初めて全長1kmもあることに気付く…。 実際に歩いてみるとサロマ湖は広い！ 時間があるならゆっくり景色を楽しみながら歩いてみるのもいいと思う。 サロマ湖に沈む夕日は美しい。 海無し県出身の私にはとてつもなく美しく感じた光景でした。 またいつか家族で行ってみたいです。

(Translated by Google) There are no restrooms here, but there are ones about 2km in front of you. Learn about the history of Lake Saroma. Is it a good deal because you can see both Lake Saroma and the sea? (Original) トイレなどはここにはないが、手前2キロぐらいのところにある。サロマ湖の歴史などが分かる。サロマ湖と海が両方見れるので、お得かな

(Translated by Google) There's nothing there, but I think it's a place to come and enjoy it. It was a magnificent place where you could see both Lake Saroma and the sea at once. Visiting Golden Week in 2022, the wind is likely to be strong, so it is necessary to protect yourself from the cold as much as possible during the winter season (Original) 何もないですが、それを楽しみに来る場所だと思います サロマ湖と海，両方が一度に眺められる雄大な場所でした 2022年GW訪問、風が強そうなので冬の時期は最大限の防寒必要

(Translated by Google) I went on a sunny day. You can also see the Shiretoko Peninsula, and the way the wind blows out makes it a really pleasant place. It seems that some movies have been filmed here. (Original) 天気の良い日に行きました。 知床半島を見ることもでき風の抜け方が本当に気持ちの良い場所です。 映画もいくつか撮影現場になっている様でした。

(Translated by Google) There's nothing✨ It has a refreshing scent of the sea It is said that it is popular in winter because you can see the drift ice ✨ There were some people fishing ✨ That's all (Original) 何も無い✨ 海の爽やかな香りがします 冬は流氷が見れて人気があるんだとか✨ 釣り人いました✨以上

The facility has three floors. The first floor is a souvenir shop. After purchasing a ticket, you go down to the basement level, which includes three sections: 1. Drift ice viewing – You can put on thick winter clothing to experience a temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius, and there’s an interactive activity where you can freeze a wet towel by swinging it in the air. 2. A multimedia theater – It introduces the phenomenon of drift ice. This area is more suitable for children, with limited visual appeal or playability. The ticket isn’t very cost-effective. On the second floor, there’s a dining area, and the third floor is an observation deck.

A few seconds in the -15 degree celcius room to freeze a towel, feel the ice from the sea of okhotsk, see the interesting tiny creatures from the sea of okhotsk, taste the blue salt ice cream, view the shiretoko mountain range from the roof top….. a good slow moment there.

Small but interesting museum. Can see some cute marine creatures and touch real ryuhyo ice. The staff are really nice and helpful. The Caramel soft serve with blue salt is tasty. The view seen from the observation deck is superb.

This museum is way cooler (pun intended) than we had expected! And super educational. Short visit, but sweet.

Lovely for an hour or two. Very interesting tanks of drift ice sea creatures. Very cool visual experience in the theatre. The frozen room is a fun experiment but don’t expect kids to stay in there very long!! Im sure the views are amazing but it was cloudy for our visit.

A small but sophisticated museum with abundant knowledge about the social wildlife in a drifted ice area, and delicious ice cream is definitely worth trying! The Italian restaurant on the 2nd floor is also 👍

View point at level 3 of the museum. Its free entry. You only need to pay for entry into the museum. There is also a cafe and a shop.

Beautiful lighthouse on black and white. Easily reached from the car park. It's atop a cliff so the view of the sea is great too. What's interesting perhaps is the surface isn't painted. The black and white are tiles! There's also a monument beside it that's work a walk to.

I visited Cape Notoro in September and had a great experience. The weather was cooling and a bit windy, but overall very good and comfortable. The view of the Sea of Okhotsk with the Notoro Lighthouse is stunning, and on clear days you can see the Shiretoko mountain range. Althoughthe summer flowers were gone, the cape still had a calm charm with early autumn in the air. What makes it even better is that it's only a short drive from Abashiri town, so it's very easy to visit without much hassle.

500m short walk from lighthouse to the monument at the other end. Nice view. Came here in early Jun 2025 so no crowd.

Visiting Cape Notoro during winter was quite an adventure! The drive here was challenging, with the road covered in frozen snow that felt as hard as rock and very slippery. If you plan to drive during winter, please be extremely careful. But the effort was totally worth it - the view of the Cape Notoro with drift ice was absolutely amazing! We spent about an hour walking along the cape and soaking in the stunning scenery. However, the wind was quite strong, so make sure to dress warmly, especially with gloves and ear protection. Overall, a fantastic experience but be prepared for the winter conditions.

Went in Dec 2024. Very open/windy place. Sunset was beautiful though.

Short stop with nice view. But very winding. Need to wear warmer cloth when cold season.

Great place to visit for a short walk with great views.

It was a pretty neat museum with interesting displays! But is small and has little english (?- see below). •Bottom line: if you have extra time in Abashiri (I'd say 90 minutes to include getting there), you should go. If you have to choose between this museum or the other 3 on the bus route (prison, northern peoples, drift ice), I'd say go to the other 3 (especially if you'll go to the northern peoples museum, the content is fairly similar and there's more to see there). I spent about 30 minutes in this museum (not including getting there). 🌐Another reviewer said there was an English audio guide included, but it was not offered to me, I only got the pamphlet with a small bit of information. That said, it was a pretty visual museum, so I think it would still be enjoyable to someone who doesn't understand Japanese, but being able to read some Japanese does help. 📖I was able to gather: the Moyoro people inhabited this area before the Ainu many centuries ago. They worshipped bears as gods, and buried their deceased with pots on their head. ❄️The archaeological grounds outside (free) are covered in snow in winter, so you can't walk to see them.

Worth a visit if you are interested in the history and culture of the northern people. Location may not be convenient without a car.

A small but very interesting museum. An English audio guide is included, which has a concise explanation of each exhibit. The short introductory video had an English option as well. Friendly staff too.

(Translated by Google) Visited on June 6, 2025. Adult admission is 300 yen, but with the "Abashiri Free Pass" coupon it's 270 yen. There is also a parking lot. If you take your time, it will take about 40 minutes to look around. The exhibits introduce the Moyoro Shell Mound and the Okhotsk culture. The highlights of the exhibits are the tusk statue of a woman and the bear statue. The basement floor introduces the discovery of the Moyoro Shell Mound and the excavated items from the shell mound. The first floor is a video introduction. The second floor has exhibits on the dwellings, rituals, fishing and hunting tools, equipment, meals, burials and grave goods, and trade at the Moyoro Shell Mound. If you go further up to the first floor, there is an exhibit of the burial area (located under the building). There is also a small museum shop. It is more detailed than the main building of the Abashiri City Local History Museum. (Original) 2025年6月6日に見学。 入場大人300円ですが、「あばしりフリーパス」のクーポンで270円になりました。 駐車場もあります。 じっくりみて見学時間は40分程度でしょうか。 展示は、モヨロ貝塚とオホーツク文化の紹介です。 展示品での目玉は、牙製婦人像やクマの像ですかね。 地下1階はモヨロ貝塚発見と貝塚出土品の紹介。 1階は映像紹介。 2階はモヨロ貝塚での住居、祭祀、漁猟・狩猟の道具、装具、食事、埋葬と副葬品、交易などの展示があります。 さらに1階へ進むと墓域の展示（建物の下にあります）があります。 小さいながらミュージアムショップもありました。 網走市立郷土博物館本館よりも詳細です。

(Translated by Google) This museum is adjacent to the Moyoro Shell Mound. It's positioned as a branch of the local history museum, but admission is 300 yen, higher than the main building. But it's worth it, as the facility, which was renovated and reopened in 2013, provides a clear and easy-to-understand introduction to the Moyoro people, the former inhabitants of the area around the Moyoro Shell Mound, and their cultural characteristics. The Moyoro people's culture is the Okhotsk culture, which is different from the culture of contemporary Honshu and the later Ainu culture. Many of its details are still shrouded in mystery. The museum is lined with models of the Moyoro people's exteriors, recreated dwellings, numerous excavated artifacts such as pottery, and even video footage, giving you a sense of understanding the mysterious Okhotsk culture. The exhibits were fascinating, but I was a little concerned about the low number of visitors, even though it was a Sunday during the summer holidays. (Original) モヨロ貝塚に隣接する博物館。郷土博物館の分館という位置づけですが、入館料は本館より高い300円。 でもそれだけのことはあり、2013年リニューアルオープンした施設は、モヨロ貝塚周辺のかつての住人（モヨロ人）とその文化の特徴を、見やすくわかりやすく伝えてくれます。 モヨロ人の文化は同時代の本州の文化、あるいは後のアイヌ文化とは異なるオホーツク文化。その詳細はまだ多くの謎に包まれているようです。 館内にはモヨロ人の外観模型や再現された住居、土器など数多くの発掘品、さらに映像ビデオなどが並んでおり、謎多いオホーツク文化の一端が理解できるような気がします。 興味深い内容でしたが、夏休み中の日曜日にもかかわらず、来館者が少ないのがちょっと気になりました。

(Translated by Google) Visited in June 2025. Ancient DNA analysis has revealed that, unlike the Wajin, the Ainu contain genes from not only the Jomon people but also the Okhotsk culture people who arrived from the north. This museum showcases the ruins and culture of the Okhotsk culture people, who could be considered one of the Ainu's ancestors. So, it's a must-visit for anyone interested in the Ainu. By the way, when I visited, there were only two other visitors, including me. So I was able to learn about the Okhotsk culture people in depth with the help of museum staff. (Original) 2025年6月来訪。 和人とは異なり、アイヌには縄文人に加え、北方からやってきたオホーツク文化人の遺伝子が含まれていることが古代DNA解析によって明らかになっています。 そのアイヌの祖先の一つとも言えるオホーツク文化人の遺跡とその文化を紹介しているのが本博物館。 なので、アイヌに興味のある方なら来訪必須の博物館です。 ちなみに私が訪れた時は拝観者が私含めて二人しかいませんでした。なので館員の説明をしていただきながらじっくりオホーツク文化人について学ぶことができました。

(Translated by Google) This museum is located next to the Moyoro Shell Mound. For an admission fee of 300 yen, you can learn about Okhotsk culture through hands-on experience. In the basement and the last space on the first floor, there are exhibits of real shell mound layers and jar graves, which are well worth seeing. This is a must-visit place to learn about Hokkaido's history and culture. (Original) モヨロ貝塚の隣にある博物館です。 入館料300円で、オホーツク文化を体験しながら知ることができます。 地下と一階の最後のスペースには、本物の貝塚の層だったり、甕のお墓なども展示されており、見応えがあります。 北海道の歴史や文化を知るために是非とも訪れたい場所です。

Found this place through the T.V series (manga adaptation) Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! by Kai Ikada. I really don't read or watch romance genres and haven't had read any since 2021( in O/L's subject - English Lit story - Twilight of a Crane) . I would like to say this is my first romance (including rom-com and slice of life) story/anime I have come access since Twilight of a Crane wasn't found by me nor I read it intentionally at the beginning... I love both of them but this (Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable!) , I really love this so much. The scenes really are from real-life locations. That's what makes this unique for me. And the love reaction (known as chemistry) going between them and also with others really feels natural especially with the environmental setting, Winter to sprint then summer to autumn. All the pictures/images uploaded with this comment are based on the anime Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable! and were originally taken from the anime by myself. All the credits goes to the anime producers and author @Kai Ikada. Thank you all for this marvelous creation. Looking forward for an announcement of Season 2 (🥹)

Visited on 14 May 2025 at around 2pm. Happy to see pink moss blooming. Pleasant weather. We walked all the way to the top of the hill. Beautiful scenery. Amazing experience.

26/4/25 jus tried our luck swing by the park. As stated 3/5 officially opens. So we literally saw nothing although it’s one wk apart. I wonder how this pinkies gonna grow by 3/5?! Not even a young buds being seen in the park

Be patient—they’re nearly in bloom. In the meantime, enjoy free entry and a pleasant walk. A perfect stop during your road trip.

Lovely display of shibazakura. A bit touristy though in terms of how the park is laid out, with "photo spots" for people to have their photos in front of giant hearts etc.

Went here during May23, peak blossom. It does look like moss from far and like a carpet too. There are plenty of photo spots and some eateries selling ice creams and fast foods. If you have problems walking, there is a mini bus service going around the park. The driver will drive very slowly so you can take pictures with ease and enjoy the view. We didn't have enough time to explore every inch of the park because of tight schedule. Maybe next time. Highly recommend if northern Hokkaido is part of your plan. From Sapporo will take about 4-6h. So it won't be a day trip.

The flower park in May is stunning with the vastness of the curated vibrant pink moss field. You can easily spend 2-3 hours enjoying various activities such as pond fishing, go-karting, and the free foot Onsen. The entrance fee is ¥600. While there’s a lot of walking, a mini bus service is available for those with accessibility issues or limited time.

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(Translated by Google) It was Phlox Park. It was like a wild flower garden. They also sell vegetables, and black garlic is recommended. It was fun to have a story-loving lady tending the store. (Original) フロックス公園でした。野性的な花畑といったところでした。野菜も売っていて、黒にんにくがおすすめです。お話好きなおばちゃんが店番をしていて楽しかったです。

(Translated by Google) I finally arrived after running down a narrow gravel road 🚗✨ 🅿️🚗The parking lot was carpeted with white seashells❗ Wakkanai's scallop shell white road is also famous, Apparently, Abashiri was the original home of the white shells✨I learned something new. 🌺The flowers were past their peak, but the view was amazing👍️✨☺ They were selling black garlic 🧄, tomatoes 🍅, and other vegetables♡ 🍅The tomatoes were delicious♡☺ (Original) 細いじゃり道を🚗はしるとたどり着きました✨ 🅿️🚗駐車場は白い貝殻のじゅうたん❗ 稚内のホタテの貝殻の白い道も有名ですが 先に白い貝殻をはじめたのはこちらの網走が元祖だそうです✨学びになりました 🌺お花の見頃は過ぎてましたが眺めがさいこー👍️✨☺ 黒いニンニク🧄、🍅トマト、野菜売ってました♡ 🍅トマト美味でした♡☺

(Translated by Google) The trip and visit took place in early September 2022. It was empty on a weekday. Phlox has passed its peak We were able to confirm the size of the entire park. At the shop, we sampled the famous black garlic. No quirks, more than expected It was easy to eat. (Original) 車中泊の旅、訪問は2022/9 上旬でした。平日で空いていました。フロックスはピークを過ぎていましたが 公園全体の大きさ内容は確認出来ました。売店では名産黒ニンニクの試食しました。クセは無く思いのほか 食べやすかったです。

(Translated by Google) I visited for the first time on October 2, 2022. The park was surprisingly large, and there were vegetables and other items for sale. The old man at the information desk was also very kind. There is no admission fee, but we ask that you donate the equivalent of 200 yen to cover the maintenance and management costs of the park. Also, I was able to eat Kokuwa for the first time in a while. I don't know if it depends on the season, but apparently it's free. It was very delicious. Thank you very much 😊 (Original) 2022年10月2日に初めて来訪しました。 公園内は、意外と広く、野菜等の販売もしていました。 案内所にいたおじさんも、とても優しく接してくれました。 入場料はかかりませんが、公園の維持管理費用として、２００円相当の募金をお願いしているとのことです。 また、久々にコクワも食べることができました。時期によるのかわかりませんが、なんと無料とのこと。 とても美味しくいただきました。ありがとうございました😊

(Translated by Google) This park was created by local people as volunteers. It was a strange space, like an observation deck, more like a park or a farm. When I arrived, my feet were completely white. Limestone? I thought it was all scallop shells. There was only an observation deck that seemed to be self-built, and the view was very beautiful. Local vegetables are sold at the direct sales floor. They don't have a wide variety of items at all (lol), but there are some for 100 yen, so it's a good value. Admission and parking were both free, but there were announcements asking for a donation of 200 yen at various places, so I paid the timid person (lol). (Original) 地元の方々がボランティアなどで造成した公園です。公園というか農場のような展望台のような不思議な空間でした。 着いてみると足元が一面真っ白。石灰岩？と思いきやすべてホタテの貝がらでした。自作と思われる展望台のみです眺めがとてもキレイでした。直売場で地元の野菜が売っております。品数豊富ではぜんぜんありませんが（笑）、100円のものもあり値ごろ感よしです。入場、駐車ともに無料ですがあちこちに協力金200円の依頼告知があり、小心者なわたしは払いました(笑)。

(Translated by Google) 2023/8/1 The weather was nice, so I stopped by. Maybe it's better during sunset. The surrounding scenery was nice, and my dog ​​was happy too. The white roads are covered with crushed scallop shells. Maybe I should try it in front of my house... m(_ _)m (Original) 2023/8/1 天気が良かったので、寄ってみました。 夕焼けの時間帯の方が良いのかも～ 周りの景色も良くて、家のワンコも喜んでました。 白い道路は、ホタテ貝の殻を砕いて撒いてますね～ 家の前もやってみよかなぁ～… m(_ _)m

Great experience and a must do if you’re in Abashiri. The experience is usually 1 hour (30 minutes out to sea and 30 minutes back). You can see the drift ice only at certain times of the year Jan through to very early March. A call out is that there is no guarantee to see it so please keep that in mind. The boat itself is very warm indoors and you can leave your luggage in coin lockers or for 500 yen with staff in the office while you do the boat tour. If you want to see more photos and tips, feel free to check out my Instagram → @6yearsinjapan

Adults: about 3,800-5,000 yen, children: about 1,900-2,500 yen. A little expensive, but very comfortable. The large ship is stable and comfortable. The interior is fully heated, and you can admire the drift ice through the glass, so you don't have to worry about the cold. It is popular with families and older people. If comfort and stability are important to you, then the ‘Aurora' is more suitable than the 'Garinko'.

Must experience this if you are around the area! However, since the drift ice can only be controlled by mother earth, make sure to check beforehand on their website to see if you can see the drift ice before you plan to visit. If there is no drift ice, it might not be worth it. Also beware of sea sickness! Bring meds or at least be prepared for some big waves. There are bags you can use but I've seen people throw up.

So incredibly fortunate as we were able to do this on the one day we had at Abashiri and we were told that the weather had prevented sightseeing the four previous days. So we were in luck and it was just wonderful. We saw the drifts and lots of wild life as well. Good cruise very professional.

I visited on February 27th on a sunny day and the drift ice was at its peak, with the beautiful Shiretoko mountain range as a stunning backdrop. However, it was quite crowded and the ice breaking ship seemed old. I recommend making a reservation in advance as people from all over the world, as well as Japan, flock to see the drift ice during its peak season. While the ice breaking ship trip can get a bit boring after a while, I was still happy because I got to see the drift ice up close at its fullest. Overall, this is a very touristy trip, but if you're interested in seeing the drift ice up close with the beautiful Shiretoko mountain range, it's definitely worth checking out.

Jan 2025 Booked flight tickets all the way here and ended up with no ice drifting. A huge disappointment as the whole town is basically very boring and dead. However the customer service staff was really helpful and helped us to book a cab.

The ships were canceled due to strong winds. Local specialties and restaurants are open, but the observation deck is closed.

Not many things to see. Basically a good place for driving rest but not worth dedicated visiting.

The "Koshimizu Wild Flower Park" is an about 8 km narrow strip of dunes between the Okhotsk Sea and Lake Tofutsu along Route 244. Located near the Genseikaen JR train station. Boardwalk style. Visited in July, and there wasn't much to see frankly. Sporadic clumps of yellow day lilies, and some other wild flowers.

10 June. The wild flowers are not in full bloom yet.

Beautiful hilly dunes covered in green on 24 Aug 2025, nothing to see at this time so did not stay long

Nice place with a very cure train station.

Gorgeous view all around if you love nature. You're able to see the mountains from afar and the sea isn't too far from the mini train station too.

Nice place but got to visit during the right time as the flowers might not open yet, Interesting as lake is so close to sea and you get both of them together to view with lots of wild flowers

Really nice pieces of glass to buy here. Definitely worth a visit. Café has a nice view overlooking the sea.

Very friendly folks, cool glass stuff to buy, and a scenic cafe with views of the ocean which sells Hokkaido soft serve ice cream mmm

The shop/museum is beautiful, and the items for sale are wonderful. Although many reviews point out the relatively high prices, I found them no different from the handmade products you can buy in the rest of Japan. The sales assistant was also very kind.

The staff was absolutely lovely, quick and professional. They will show you different pieces of the design you want so you can choose the one you prefer. Very cute glass work and colours, I love it!

Some really beautiful glassware and glass jewelry, using recycled neon tube glass.

The blown glass experience was just magical. It offered a perfect balance of education, hands-on participation, and artistic expression. The knowledgeable and passionate instructors, the mesmerising process of glass blowing, and the joy of creating something truly one-of-a-kind made this an unforgettable adventure.

A shop near the abashiri harbor market, which sells various delicate handmade glass decoration and provides DIY courses.

Very enjoyable experience! The staffs are very nice, even kids and senior can enjoy the short kayak tour.

Nice trip and have fun.

Excellent outdoor guide. The experience is amazing. Such a warm experience

(Translated by Google) I went fishing for smelt! The guide was very kind and gave us detailed instructions, so we caught a lot of fish and had a lot of fun! Even though it was difficult to build a tent, they did it all! Thank you very much♩ The tempura was also delicious! (Original) ワカサギ釣りをしました！ガイドさんがとても優しい方で、丁寧に教えてくださり沢山釣れて楽しかったです！ テント建てるのも大変なのに全てやってくださりました！ありがとうございました♩ 天ぷらも美味しかったです！

(Translated by Google) Four of us used this service in late June! They were flexible and accommodating to everyone's physical strength and circumstances, and we had a truly memorable kayaking experience. We used this service at the start of our Hokkaido trip, and they also introduced us to a delicious sushi restaurant for lunch after the experience, so we were able to enjoy our Hokkaido trip from start to finish! Thank you very much m(_ _)m (Original) 6月下旬に４名で利用させて頂きました！ みんなの体力や状況に合わせて臨機応変に対応してくださり、本当に思い出に残るカヤック体験ができました。 北海道旅行のスタートに利用させて頂いたのですが、体験後のランチに美味しいお寿司屋さんなどもご紹介頂き、北海道旅行は最初から最後まで満喫することができました! ありがとうございましたm(_ _)m

(Translated by Google) The person next to me had about 40 smelt, and I caught about 15. I also dug a hole. It was a good experience. (Original) ワカサギ隣の人は40匹くらいつっていました　わたしは15ひきくらい 穴掘りもしました　良い体験です

(Translated by Google) Participate in a tour where you can float around Lake Abashiri in a kayak. A kind guide who loves Abashiri's nature will give you detailed lectures, so even beginners can participate with confidence. I felt like I was one with the lake, and I was able to spend a peaceful time surrounded by the presence of plants and wild birds. (Original) カヤックで網走湖を漂うように散策するツアーに参加。網走の自然を愛する親切なガイドさんが丁寧にレクチャーしてくれるので、初心者でも安心して参加できると思います。湖と一体化したような感覚で草木や野鳥の気配に包まれながら穏やかに過ごせた時間でした。

(Translated by Google) The employees are very kind and the inside is very clean. (Original) とても従業員が親切で、中はとても綺麗です

(Translated by Google) In addition to the pool, we also have muscle training classes. (Original) プールだけじゃなく筋トレ教室もやってるよ。

(Translated by Google) It was so easy to swim! (Original) とても泳ぎやすくてよかった！

(Translated by Google) It is new and comes with a Jacuzzi hot spring. (Original) 新しく、ジャグジー温泉付きです。

(Translated by Google) It's a beautiful facility (Original) きれいな施設です

(Translated by Google) Very clean and easy to swim in (Original) とてもきれいで泳ぎやすい

(Translated by Google) It's very beautiful. (Original) とても綺麗です。