2025 Shari Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Abashiri Travel Experience ❄️🚗 🗓️ Day 1 In the morning, I arrived at Memanbetsu Airport from Haneda Airport on flight JL565. After picking up the rental car, I headed to Oshinkoshin Falls. The frozen waterfall, covered in heavy winter snow, was truly spectacular, showcasing the power of nature❄️✨. Next, I visited Kitahama Station. This station is famous as a filming location for the Chinese movie 'If You Are the One,' and inside the station building, there were many notebooks left by tourists from China✍️. The view of the train and the Sea of Okhotsk from the station was truly impressive🚞🌊. I stayed at Abashiri Koso. The dinner was delicious, and the room was spacious and comfortable. There was also a live performance by musicians in the evening, making it a wonderful night🎶. 🗓️ Day 2 I woke up naturally after a good night's sleep🌅. The first place I visited was the Abashiri Prison Museum. The history and exhibits were very interesting and worth visiting⛓️🏚️. Next, I went to the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum, but to be honest, it was a bit disappointing😅. Finally, I drove around the town of Abashiri, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the small town🚗💨. In the evening, I returned to Haneda Airport on flight JL566.🛬 It was a short trip, but I fully enjoyed the winter nature and history of Abashiri!✨

Eastern Hokkaido is the essence of Hokkaido tourism. The roads are bad and public transportation is inconvenient in winter, but this means that the beautiful scenery is preserved due to the lack of tourists. It gets dark in Hokkaido at around 4 pm, so keep this in mind when planning your itinerary. I like natural scenery and cultural attractions, so if you're tired of the classic routes, don't miss the advanced routes in Hokkaido from February to March. Hoshino Resorts: Hoshino TOMAMU Resort is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido. The powder snow is picturesque, and the 20+ ski runs will satisfy your skiing dreams. There are also exciting snow activities to enjoy the charm of ice and snow. Shiretoko Hiking: Walk on the Shiretoko Peninsula and admire the magnificent drift ice. The Shiretoko Five Lakes or drift ice walks are both fascinating. Cross the snow to find traces of animals, and you may encounter foxes or deer, leaving unforgettable memories of nature. Abashiri Icebreaker: Don't miss the winter-only Abashiri icebreaker tour. Feel the shock of nature in the icy sea, and you may encounter manatees, seals, and more, adding a mysterious touch to your journey. Sapporo White Illumination: From November 22, 2024 to March 14, 2025, the Sapporo White Illumination Festival will be held at the same time as the German Christmas Market. The light show and food will bring a festive atmosphere and surprises. Lake Akan Winter Carnival: From early February to early March, the Lake Akan Ice Park offers ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiles, and more. It's lively and fun. Itinerary Recommendations: - Day 1: New Chitose Airport - Tanukikoji Shopping Street - Sapporo White Illumination. - Day 2: Biei Popular Tree Tour - Asahiyama Zoo - Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival (January 25 to March 9) - Sounkyo Onsen. - Day 3: Kitami Fox Village - Abashiri Icebreaker - Abashiri Prison Museum. - Day 4: Shiretoko Hiking (various routes available). - Day 5: Bihoro Pass - Lake Kussharo - Lake Mashu - Lake Akan Winter Carnival (early February to early March). - Day 6: Akanko Ainu Kotan - Hoshino Resorts - Ice Platform - Ice Village.

#自车游 #100 ways to travel Hokkaido is vast and sparsely populated, especially in the Dodong area, but it has excellent natural landforms. If you want to visit #HokkaidoDodong, the best way is #self-driving tour. In fact, driving in Hokkaido is very comfortable. There are few people and cars, the roads are easy to walk, and the Japanese are very disciplined, so just drive slowly. This 7-day and 6-night self-driving tour to the east of Hokkaido, the itinerary is as follows: New Chitose Airport-Obihiro-Kushiro-Shiretoko-Abashiri-Sapporo ✓Transportation strategy: I drove the whole trip by myself. Because there were 5 adults and a lot of luggage, I rented a 7-seater 2000cc SUV Serena, which cost about NT$4,000 per day. Because of the long distance between Daodong and Daodong, if you take the train, you can only schedule 1-2 scenic spots every day. It is more flexible to drive and you can stop when you see good scenery on the way. ✓Must-visit attractions: #道东三湖 are respectively #Akan湖 #Mashu Lake #Kussharo Lake. This time I only went to the first two and stayed at the Akan Lake Hot Spring Hotel for one night. Lake Akan is famous for its aboriginal culture and green algae, as well as hot springs to soak in and shopping streets to visit; Lake Mashu is a crater lake, the most transparent lake in Japan, with a blue color, and the mouth of the lake is surrounded by cliffs. Can see from a distance. #Shiretoko Mountains #Shiretoko Five Lakes The most famous scenic spot on the Shiretoko Peninsula is one of the eight scenic spots in Shiretoko. It is early spring when you visit, and the snow on the top of the mountain has not yet melted, making it a beautiful place to take pictures. The Shiretoko Five Lakes is a famous hiking route, and next to it is the Jawhotsk Sea, which is the habitat of wild black bears. You must be very careful when hiking. #Abashiri Drift Ice Museum In fact, the most famous experience in Abashiri is to take a ride on the ice bed to watch the drift ice. Unfortunately, the season is wrong, so we can only visit the Drift Ice Museum to get addicted and experience the feeling of freezing below zero. There is also an attraction nearby, #Abashiri Prison, which has been turned into a museum. #东amokoto Shibazakura Park# The Takigawa Rapeseed Flower Festival is a spring flower viewing spot in Hokkaido. One is the pink carpet of Shibazakura covering the hills, dreamy and magnificent, and the other is the yellow rapeseed flower field. Both places are beautiful and worth a stop. . Departing from Amidashi, we will first arrive at Higashimokoto, and after viewing the Shibazakura, we will go to Takigawa, and then drive to Sapporo. ✓Recommended hotels: Hokkaido is very famous for its hot springs. You can choose to stay in several special hot spring hotels, such as #Akan游久の里紻雅 in the Akan Lake Hot Spring Area, or #北殷巷hirotokohotel in the Shiretoko Peninsula, where you can soak in hot springs and eat Kaiseki Japanese food, very enjoyable! ✓Must-eat food: The only thing you must eat when visiting Hokkaido is seafood! Whether it is a seafood restaurant in Kushiro Fishing Port or a buffet in a hot spring hotel, there must be fresh sashimi and salmon roe. You can DIY a bowl of sashimi donburi yourself. Obihiro is also famous for its pork, and the charcoal-grilled pork donburi is a must-try. There is also Hokkaido fresh milk produced in Tokachi. It is thick, pure, fragrant and cheap. You can drink it for breakfast every day. ✓Shopping Guide: If you want to shop for souvenirs, of course you have to go back to the metropolis Sapporo. The most famous Tanukikoji Shopping Street has everything you need, from drugstores to souvenirs, and there are many delicious restaurants along the way. In addition, Daimaru Department Store in Sapporo also has a fantastic product called Snow White Cheese, which is more popular than NY Cheese in Tokyo. Don’t miss it and queue up before it opens! #HOkkaidoTravel #self-driving tour #itinerary sharing #100 ways to travel

#100 ways to travel #bathtubhotel #poolhotel A self-driving trip in Hokkaido in spring, from Lake Akan to Shiretoko Peninsula, staying in Shiretoko on the coast of Shari Town for one night. Kita-Shiretoko Hotel & Rsort is a hot spring hotel located on the coast of the Sea of ​​​​Hokhotsk, close to the Shiretoko World Heritage Center and Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat Terminal. There is also a Godzilla Rock next to the harbor, and the seagulls and crows are all very big. Stepping into the lobby of Kitaxomi Shiretoko Hotel, you will see Shiretoko's specialties #SeaAngel and #DriftIce. SeaAngel is a type of plankton with a transparent body and small wings on both sides. It only appears in cold and clean waters. It looks very cute and healing. The hotel is famous for its hot spring spa. In addition to the hot springs indoors and outdoors, there is also an outdoor foot bath area, where people can soak their feet while looking at the pier, which is quite comfortable. Now that you are in Hokkaido, you must try the seafood buffet. It’s quite delicious to eat all you can of Matsuba crab legs! The room is about 80 to 9 square meters in size, and you can choose between beds or tatami. The price for a double room including breakfast is about $10,000, which is acceptable for a hot spring hotel. The room is also clean and comfortable. If you choose a room with a private hot spring in the room, it may cost more than $15,000. In fact, the hotel’s open-air hot spring has a great view, so you don’t need to spend more money to take a bath in the room. The Shiretoko Peninsula is really isolated from the world, especially the Shiretoko Five Lakes. With the snow-capped mountains of the Shiretoko Range as the background and the beautiful swamp waters of the wilderness as the foreground, taking photos of it is very different. It is really beautiful no matter how you take pictures! #Hokkaido Exploration #Shiretoko Accommodation #北辛伊知床hotel

The Futami Falls is the largest waterfall on the Shiretoko Peninsula. Its official name is "Oshinkoshin no Taki", which means "a river that slides down a cliff" in the Ainu language. This is a mysterious waterfall without a source. The water flows out from the cliffs and is released after gathering the abundant water from the Shiretoko Mountains. Because the waterfall is divided into two parts by rocks in the middle, it is also called the "Double Beauty Waterfall". The waterfall is about 30 meters wide and has a height difference of 50 meters. The waterfall is so majestic and awe-inspiring that it has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Waterfalls in Japan" and one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Shiretoko. 📍Address: 〒099-4354 Utoro Nishi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido #Waterfall #100 Ways to Travel

You've probably heard of the Road to Heaven in Shiretoko, Eastern Hokkaido. This road is usually visited in the summer when there is no snow, but this time it was covered in snow. You can actually go higher, but due to the heavy snowfall, the road was not cleared in time, so I took this photo halfway up. Access: Memanbetsu Airport 2 hours by car, 2 hours by bus There is also a train, but it is inconvenient and not recommended. Tourist spot: Road to Heaven As the name suggests, if you look west from the observation deck at the top, it is a straight road with a lot of up and down movement, so if you come at sunset, it looks like the road is stretching towards the sun. Hotel: Okhotsk House 5 minutes walk from Shari Shiretoko Station. There are roadside stations, convenience stores, restaurants, and supermarkets in the area. Shopping: There are lots of seafood from Shiretoko on sale at the product exhibition next to the roadside station. #Hokkaido #Eastern Hokkaido #Hokkaido trip #Shiretoko #Road to Heaven #Winter trip #Tourism #Breathtaking view #Hot spring

Have you ever seen drift ice? This time, we will introduce the drift ice of Shiretoko, Hokkaido, which is famous for its drift ice! You can see drift ice from Shari Town, but the further you go, the closer you can see it. How to access: From Memanbetsu Airport Tourist spots: Just under 3 hours by car The bus leaves from Memanbetsu. Please note that the train only goes to the neighboring town of Shari! Hotel: Kitakobushi & Shiretoko Kanko Hotel Meals & Restaurants: Fishery Cooperative Women's Restaurant Shopping: Utoro Roadside Station #Hokkaido #Eastern Hokkaido #Drift Ice #Shiretoko Shari Station #Shiretoko #Utoro

Visited in February 2023 *Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort Automatic piano playing in the spacious lobby And welcome coffee☕️ Footbath terrace and mini drift ice museum Even just the lobby floor is full of things to see✨ And there is also a demonstration and sale of Oboro Konbu❣️ This was incredibly delicious😋 The food is also a buffet, but there is a wide variety and everything was delicious😊 And the hot springs and sauna at this hotel are highly recommended🎵 I enjoyed watching the drift ice✨ This is a highly recommended hotel for staying in Shiretoko😊 #AccommodationReview#Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #Shiretoko #KitakobushiShiretokoHotel & Resort

Visited in February 2023 *Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort Rooms Very close to the bus terminal and roadside station There's also a convenience store nearby So conveniently located✨ Plus, the view from the room is amazing😊 I could see the drift ice🥰 And I could see the foxes running~🙌 The room was spacious and had all the amenities☺️ I was able to relax and enjoy my time at this relaxing hotel🎵 #AccommodationReview#Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #Shiretoko #KitakobushiShiretokoHotel & Resort

#日本酒店 Located on the coast of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, this hotel is a large resort hotel located in the natural environment of Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site, and is also the best hotel in the area. This is a place I think is worth and must stay for at least two nights. After all, this is one of the few world natural heritage sites in Japan, and there are so many places worth seeing. The hotel rooms and hot springs are similar to those of other hot spring hotels, and there are also private hot spring rooms. It's just that the buffet breakfast and dinner are slightly inferior to those of Hokkaido Tsuruga Hotel Group, with fewer varieties, but in fact it is enough, and the dining environment here is much better. The food varieties in the pictures are just the ones I chose. They are enough to fill me up. Of course, I ordered seafood sashimi several times. In addition to enjoying a rich variety of mountain delicacies and seafood from the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, you can also overlook the vast expanse of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk and fully enjoy the abundant and high-quality hot spring water bubbling from the majestic land of Shiretoko. In this unusual place that seems to float on the sea and in the air, you can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, feel the breath of the Okhotsk Wave, and fully absorb the energy of the Shiretoko land. Note: The hotel exterior photos were taken in winter and summer respectively. #Overseas Travel #Japan Travel #Seaview Hotel #Hotel with the Best Seaview #Sea of ​​Okhotsk #Seafood Meal #Seafood Platter #Seafood Sashimi #Hotel Buffet #Hokkaido Travel #Hokkaido Food

#Overseas Travel The Shiretoko Five Lakes is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Shiretoko and is a World Natural Heritage Site. It is the general name for the five large lakes located in the Iwaobetsu Daichi Forest. Surrounded by native forests, you can observe the Shiretoko Mountains, flora, fauna, and birds. There are two main tour routes. ▶️One is 800 meters on an elevated wooden path ▶️The other route is through the Shiretoko primeval forest where you can see many wild animals and plants. Address: Onobetsu Village, Shari Town, Shari County, Hokkaido Transportation: Shari Bus Stop (in front of Shiretoko Shari Station) Shiretoko Five Lakes Shiretoko Line bus 🚌 about 85 minutes to arrive #JapanTravel #Japan #HokkaidoTravel

I went to the long-awaited "Kaminoko Pond"! I'm very satisfied. Lol. All the famous places in Hokkaido are well-maintained and very easy to get to. Here too, the walkway was nicely installed, and I was able to get there easily☺️. The pond is so blue, the water is crystal clear as far as the eye can see, and it's so blue it doesn't seem natural🦋💙🔵. It's one of the places you should definitely visit at least once! However, the toilet facilities are insufficient🙇🏻‍♀️. The road to get there is bumpy, so I strongly recommend using the toilet before heading out! Lol. #Amazing view #Kaminoko Pond #Amazing nature #Hokkaido #Free spot #Autumn leaves #Cool travel experience #Amazing nature #Summer trip #Amazing view #Travel with children

On the route from Abashiri to Shiretoko in Hokkaido, there are many single roads, and the autumn leaves are beautifully colored at this time of year, making for a spectacular view! I went to the "Road to Heaven", but the other roads also continued on forever, and it looked like a single road leading to the heavens 🥳🤍 #AutumnFoliage #FreeSpots #Hokkaido #Abashiri #AmazingView

Oronko Rock, one of the Shiretoko Hakkei, is a huge rock that is the symbol of Utoro. In Ainu, it means "the rock sitting there," and it is said to be a rock that has always been with the people who have lived in this area. A magnificent panoramic view spreads out before you. Please come and visit us! ! #breathtakingview #coupletrip #Hokkaido #freespot #JapanGenkiProject2021 #amazingnature #breathtakingview #tripwithchildren

"Kamuiwakka Hot Springs" located in the depths of the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Heritage Site The Kamuiwakka River, which originates from Mount Iou in the Shiretoko Mountain Range, has a spring rich in sulfur components, and a natural open-air bath is formed in the waterfall basin downstream. The road to the hot spring is steep, and you have to climb the waterfall to enter, but once you go, you will never forget it. You will be able to experience such an impressive experience! ...

Shiretoko, a registered World Heritage Site, is a treasure trove of fun. Breathtakingly vast grasslands, crimson sunsets, magnificent drift ice fields, and wild animals living in untouched nature. Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort is a large resort hotel surrounded by such nature. 🙌😍 You may find yourself thinking, "I want to stay another night," as you enjoy the many natural experiences offered in this exquisite resort space blessed with rich sea and mountain produce and mellow natural hot springs. You can choose your favorite room from a variety of room types, including rooms with hot springs and meals made with ingredients from Shiretoko. Enjoy a special stay that can only be experienced here, with traditional hospitality that has been passed down since the hotel opened in 1960. #Trip.com #Travel #Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort #Shiretoko #Connect with people who love to travel #Tabistagram #Travel memories #Hotel #Resort hotel #Natural hot springs #Nature #Hokkaido #Travel photo sharing series

A well managed forest and lake section of the Shiretoko National Park. Managed parking for 500 yen, sign in for the hour long wander around the lakes area on well defined path. First up is a good ranger talk, mandatory, about bears and sightings and what to do and not to do. Good English language version. Had rained overnight, so plenty of opportunity to get mud on your boots for an authentic look of a forest tramp. Lakes are scenic, and the final portion of the track is a raised boardwalk. This had electric edging to prevent any bear incursions. The round the lake walk attracted a small fee. If you just wanted to do the raised boardwalk that was free. We did not saw bears but did find deer happily dining on the local vegetation. From the board walk there were great views back to the mountains and across too the Ohkohsk sea. #givethanks #givethanks

A trip to the road, from Asahikawa in Hokkaido, to the remote town of Tondo in the east of the road, there is a class of coastal trains with a special romantic name, called the water object, the blue and white body is covered with flowers and glaciers, walking along the coast, all the way The glacier snow scene is beautiful. When you arrive at a small station called Binxiao Qingshui, you will stay for 20 minutes for tourists to get off the camera. In the evening, Blizzard will arrive, and the warm-hearted flight attendants will remind you to go back to the hotel. Be careful.

We stayed in a room with a sauna. It was an all-inclusive two-day, one-night stay for just over 100,000 yen for two people. The sauna in the room was very good. You can do your own lounging, you can make a cold bath in the bathtub next to the sauna, and you can use the hot spring in your room whenever you want. The room was spacious enough. There was one relaxation chair (the kind you can lie down on) and one seating area. It would have been best if there were two relaxation chairs. I think the only people who choose rooms with saunas in their rooms are sauna lovers, so I think it would have been really nice if there was ionized water instead of juice in the fridge. The food was delicious, but since there were so many guests, I think that inns with fewer rooms would have a higher overall satisfaction. #saunatrip #hotelwithsauna

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck 🌟 Review of KIKI SHIRETOKO NATURAL RESORT in Hokkaido 🌟 Hello, fellow travelers. Today, we will take everyone to experience an impressive vacation experience during the winter at KIKI SHIRETOKO NATURAL RESORT in Hokkaido. The atmosphere is nice, the view is beautiful, and it is full of the charm of quiet nature. 😍 📍 Hotel location: 192 Utorokagawa, Shari, Shari District, Hokkaido 099-4351 Japan 🕒 Check-in time: 15:00 🕙 Check-out time: 10:00 🌨️ Winter atmosphere: When you arrive at KIKI SHIRETOKO NATURAL RESORT, you will be greeted by clean white snow covering the entire hotel, making you feel like you are in a dream world. 🌬️❄️ The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with beautiful mountain and lake views. That allows you to relax and enjoy the tranquility of nature 🚍 Travel from Sapporo: It takes about 6 hours. The cost of travel is about 8,000 - 10,000 yen (about 2xxx - 3,xxx baht) per trip, which is very convenient because the bus stop is right in front of the hotel. 🥘 Food: This hotel has authentic Japanese food that is fresh and very delicious, especially seafood, which is the highlight here. Don't forget to try sushi, sashimi and other seafood that are so fresh and delicious that you have to shout wow! 💆♀️ Facilities: The hotel has complete facilities, whether it's an onsen where you can soak in warm water and relax from the cold, or going out to do activities outside the hotel, with Shiretoko National Park not far from this accommodation, just a 5-minute drive, no more than 2 km. In conclusion, KIKI SHIRETOKO NATURAL RESORT is a perfect place to relax during the winter that you shouldn't miss. The atmosphere is very good, suitable for both traveling and experiencing relaxation to the fullest. 😊 #Accommodation near shiretoko national park #shiretoko #kikishiretokonaturalresort #Hokkaido accommodation #hokkaido

I went for a walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, the tip of Hokkaido 🌿 The weather was great and the scenery was amazing!! A place rich in nature where many wild animals, including bears, live. There are "two ways to walk" around the Shiretoko Five Lakes! Please use this as a reference and enjoy the great nature of Shiretoko on a course that suits you ✍️ 1. Elevated boardwalk A course that can be safely walked throughout the season! There were electric wires on the side of the boardwalk to keep out brown bears. This time, I walked on a safe promenade 🚶♀️ Luckily, I encountered a wild deer 🦌 2. Ground promenade A course that can only be walked by those who have received a lecture from a guide! The brown bears are a little scary, but it's attractive to be able to walk through nature 👀I'd definitely like to participate next time! ※The ground promenade will be closed when brown bears are in sight. 📍Shiretoko Five Lakes, Hokkaido 📮 549 Iwaubetsu, Onnebetsu Village, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido 099-4356 #Domestic Travel Strategy

#0yentravelJanuary2025 🔥Recommended points Shiretoko National Park is a World Heritage Site with rich nature and diverse ecosystems. It is a spectacular spot where you can feel the untouched nature. 📝Travel record It was a beautiful season with fresh green leaves, and I was able to enjoy the lush nature! However, it was windy and chilly even though it was June. I recommend wearing clothes that you can take off and put on! -------------------------------------------- 📍Shiretoko National Park Shari Town, Shari District, Hokkaido

#tripflyingtoprayforNewYear Stayluxurious, eatplentylikehighsocietyinHokkaido✨ If you are looking for accommodation that combines comfort and luxury in Hokkaido, like a high-society with a big bow, you must go to Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort. This is the answer to a perfect vacation! Location: Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort is located at 172 Utorohigashi, Shari, Shari District, Hokkaido 099-4355 Japan When staying here, you will find all non-smoking rooms. Some rooms also have sea views, where you can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of the frozen sea during winter. Not only that, you can also relax by soaking in hot springs, Onsen, which are available in both indoor and outdoor rooms. For food lovers, this hotel serves delicious Japanese food for you to enjoy to your heart's content, both food and drinks, quality work, Fine ding, both dinner and breakfast. This hotel has parking available on site, so you don't have to worry about finding parking. Vending machines And the front desk is ready to serve 24 hours. There is also a luggage storage service before check-in time and a coin-operated washing and drying machine. In addition, there is a free Wi-Fi internet with a good signal in the rooms and common areas. 🕗Check-in time 15:00 and check-out time 11:00 Overall, Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort offers perfect service and convenience! #Hokkaido accommodation #Hokkaido attractions #Hokkaido winter #Hokkaido hotels #hokkaido

Shiretoko Peninsula, known as the "end of the earth" in Japan, is one of the most pristine and magnificent natural secrets in Hokkaido, Japan; It is located in the eastern part of Hokkaido, protruding into the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. It was listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO (2005) for its rich ecosystem and pristine natural landscape; In winter, Shiretoko is covered with thick white snow and drift ice, showing a magnificent landscape like a snow wonderland. The charm of Shiretoko in winter 1. Drift ice spectacle (drift ice) Every winter (January to March), drift ice from the Amur River in Russia drifts along the Sea of ​​Okhotsk to the coast of Shiretoko, forming a spectacular **"drift ice world"**. Visitors can participate in the following experiences: • Walking on drifting ice: Put on a special dry diving suit, walk on the frozen sea surface, and feel the shock of "walking on ice". • Drift ice sightseeing boat: Take an icebreaker to get close to the floating ice on the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, and you can also see wild animals such as seals on the way. 2. The beautiful snowy scenery of Shiretoko Five Lakes The Shiretoko Five Lakes are covered with snow in winter, showing a pure and flawless snowy scenery, which is suitable for snowshoeing. From here you can also overlook the Shiretoko Mountains and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the mountains and the sea. 3. The last secret place for wild animals In winter, Shiretoko is home to many wild animals, especially: •Hokkaido brown bears (although they hibernate, they can be seen in other seasons) •White-tailed sea eagles and Steller's sea eagles (can be seen in winter, living on drift ice) •Foxes and deer move around in the snow, forming a vivid natural picture. 4. Shiretoko Onsen – A winter healing resort Shiretoko has many natural hot springs, such as **"Misaki-no-Yu"**. Soaking in a hot spring surrounded by snow is an ultimate enjoyment. Some open-air baths overlook the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, and if you’re lucky you can even see the magnificent sight of drift ice. 5. Winter night sky – a stargazing destination Shiretoko is far away from urban light pollution. In winter nights, you can see the vast starry sky, which, combined with the reflection of the snow, presents a beautiful night view. Occasionally, you can also see the aurora. Travel Tips •Best time to travel: January to March, when the drift ice season is at its most spectacular. • Transportation: In winter, you can take a bus from Sapporo or Memanbetsu Airport to Shiretoko, or rent a car and drive yourself (be careful when driving in snow). •Warm gear: Shiretoko is extremely cold in winter, with temperatures often dropping to -20°C, so you will need to prepare windproof and cold-proof clothing. •Recommended accommodations: Shiretoko Shari Town and Utoro Onsen area, where there are hot spring ryokans and snow view hotels. The winter in Shiretoko is known as "Japan's last natural secret place" and is a place where people can experience the magnificence and purity of nature firsthand.

Great places to spend New Year's Eve! Come to Japan for a hot spring trip, enjoy 7 days of hot spring resorts, relax your body and mind, and welcome the new year! 🎆 -------------------- Japan is an island country located in East Asia 🏝️, with a long history and unique culture. From ancient Kyoto 🏞️ to bustling Tokyo 🌆, it exudes charming charm everywhere. Often referred to as the country of cherry blossoms 🌸, it attracts countless tourists every spring. -------------------- 🏃‍♀️Itinerary: D1: Shenzhen✈️Hokkaido🚗Tokachigawa Fly to Hokkaido, and head to Tokachigawa after arrival to start your wonderful trip to Japan! D2: Kushiro Marsh Observatory - Kushiro City Tancho Nature Park - Lake Mashu - Lake Kussharo Sunayu - Mt. Iou - Shiretoko Peninsula Explore the magnificent scenery of Kushiro Marsh, admire the elegant figure of red-crowned cranes, appreciate the mysterious charm of Lake Mashu, experience the unique hot springs of Lake Kussharo Sunayu, climb Mt. Iou to feel the natural wonders, and finally arrive at Shiretoko Peninsula to enjoy the magnificence and tranquility of nature. D3: Shiretoko Nature Center - Furepe Waterfall - Lake Abashiri - Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum Visit Shiretoko Nature Center to learn about the local ecological environment, admire the magnificent scenery of Furepe Waterfall, stroll along Lake Abashiri to feel the tranquility and beauty, and finally go to Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum to appreciate the unique drift ice wonders of the north. D4: Sounkyo - Ginga Ryusei Waterfall - Asahikawa Ramen Village - Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum Visit the magnificent canyon scenery of Sounkyo, admire the splendid scenery of Ginga Ryusei Waterfall, taste the special food of Asahikawa Ramen Village, and finally visit Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum to learn about the profound Japanese sake culture. D5: Blue Pond - Shirahige Waterfall - Shiroi Koibito Park - Odori Park - Sapporo Clock Tower Explore the mysterious blue waters of Blue Pond, admire the graceful beauty of Shirahige Waterfall, visit Shiroi Koibito Park to feel the romantic atmosphere, stroll in Odori Park to enjoy the leisurely time of the city, and finally visit Sapporo Clock Tower to learn about the history and culture of Sapporo. D6: MARCHEN Crossroad - Otaru Canal - Otaru Music Box Museum - Mt. Tengu - Ukimido Park Explore the unique charm of MARCHEN Crossroad, stroll along Otaru Canal to feel the blend of classical and modern, listen to the melodious music of Otaru Music Box Museum, climb Mt. Tengu to overlook the magnificent scenery, and finally enjoy the tranquility and harmony of nature in Ukimido Park. D7: Noboribetsu Jigokudani Visit Noboribetsu Jigokudani to feel the shock and mystery of volcanic geological landscape, and end this trip to Japan perfectly. -------------------- Must-see attractions: 🌟 Shiroi Koibito Park 🌟🌟 Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: 2 Chome-11-36 Miyanosawa 2 Jo, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 063-0052, Japan Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Duration: 1-3 hours A chocolate-themed park that will sweeten your heart, a paradise for chocolate lovers! 🌟 Otaru Canal 🌟🌟 Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0007, Japan Opening hours: Open all day Duration: 1-3 hours Stroll along the retro-style Otaru Canal and enjoy the blend of bustling shops and tranquil waters. 🌟 Odori Park 🌟🌟 Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Odorinishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Opening hours: Open all day Duration: 1-2 hours Odori Park is picturesque all year round, with flowers, trees, and benches, making it a great place to relax. 🌟 Noboribetsu Jigokudani 🌟🌟 Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido Opening hours: Open all day Duration: 1-2 hours Feel the strange scenery of the volcanic valley, and the gurgling hot springs, as if you are in a hell-like fantasy experience. -------------------- Travel tips: - Japan is cold in December, so remember to bring warm coats and snow boots! ❄️ - Want to buy Japanese specialties? Compare prices in malls and specialty stores to find the best deals! 🛍️ - From the airport to the city, choosing the right transportation is important, and the subway and bus are very convenient! 🚇🚌 - Don't forget to try the local food, sushi and ramen are a must! 🍣🍜 - Pay attention to safety when playing at night, and remember to check the route back to the hotel in advance. 🌃 -------------------- Come to Japan and make this trip an unforgettable memory in your heart, and enjoy the beauty and unique style here!

🏖️ Overview: The Shiretoko Peninsula is a World Heritage Site on the eastern edge of Hokkaido, where you can see spectacular views of drift ice🧊 and animals. Here, the coast is rich in food and many birds, including migratory birds🦢, and in addition to seabirds, whales🐋 and killer whales also make an appearance, and wild animals such as sea lions, seals🦭 and brown bears🐻 also gather. 💞 Reasons for recommendation: You can experience the majesty of nature and feel a sense of freedom. I have visited three times so far hoping to see wild killer whales, but unfortunately I have not been able to see one yet😢 Instead, I have enjoyed horseback riding🏇, trekking🥾 around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, and eating delicious food. I don't travel to the same places, but Shiretoko is an exception. 📍Location: Cape Shiretoko, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido #Domestic travel journal #Shiretoko tourism #Shiretoko #Furitabi #Furitabi #0 yen travel #Shiretoko Peninsula #World Natural Heritage Site Shiretoko

📍🇯🇵Shiretoko, Hokkaido Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site You can see drift ice from many angles, but I like the view from the cliffs while snowshoeing in Shiretoko the most The drift ice drifts around in the ocean and is cute like a patchwork It's amazing to think that something this big moves every day And the view you see every day is unique depending on the wind direction, weather, and light It's precious to think that you'll never see the same view twice On the way, you can see the pure white Shiretoko mountain range and traces of brown bears climbing trees It makes you feel like you're in nature #DomesticTrip #Shiretoko #Hokkaido #DriftIce

🏖️Overview: The Shiretoko Five Lakes💦 are five large and small lakes and ponds at the foot of the Shiretoko Mountain Range, named from Lake 1 to Lake 5. They are one of the most representative tourist destinations in Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. They are also home to many wild animals, and you can see rare plants and animals🦅 and traces of brown bears🐻. 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The Shiretoko Five Lakes have a calm atmosphere no matter when you visit, and the Shiretoko Mountains reflected in the lakes and ponds are very beautiful. I have visited in different seasons, but I prefer the fresh green🍃 of summer to the snowy winter scenery❄️. Before going to the Shiretoko Five Lakes, we took a course at the field house, and I was frightened when I heard about bears. I was also surprised when I suddenly came across a wild deer🦌. I also definitely recommend visiting on a sunny☀️ day. 📍Location: 🏣099-4356 Tobetsu Village, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido 📍Access: ✈️From Memanbetsu Airport 🚌Take Abashiri Bus or Shari Bus to Utoro Onsen 🚌Take Abashiri Bus to Abashiri Station, 🚃Change to JR Kushiami Line to Shiretoko Shari Station, 🚌Take Shari Bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Utoro Onsen ✈️From Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport 🚌Take Nemuro Kotsu Bus to Nakashibetsu Bus Terminal 🚌Change to Akan Bus to Rausu. #DomesticTravelRecord #0YenTravel #FuriTabi #ShiretokoFiveLakes #Shiretoko #ShiretokoTourism