[2025 Abashiri ] Travel Guide for Road Station Ryūhyō-kaido Abashiri (Updated May)

The captain of this whale watching boat is a fisherman. In addition to having rich experience at sea, he is also a professional tour guide. The whale watching boat runs from April to October, with two departures a day at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the sea time is about two and a half hours. Although on-site registration is accepted if there are vacancies on the day, this itinerary is very popular, so it is better to register early! The whale watching boat has two floors. In addition to the broad view, the deck area on the second floor can also clearly track the figures of whales and dolphins. While listening to the captain's explanation, the boat had unknowingly arrived at the whale watching location. The location is in the Nemuro Strait between the Shiretoko Peninsula and Kunashir Island in the Northern Territory. I thought the boat would be very rocky, but unexpectedly it was calm and comfortable. But the temperature changes are very big. When I was on land, I felt the weather was very good and warm. After getting on the ship, I felt very cold because I was on the deck for a long time blowing in the sea breeze. Although you can rent raincoats on the boat, you still need to bring gloves and a woolen hat in spring and autumn, and don't forget to bring an extra coat to keep warm in summer. Note: Please come 10 minutes before the boat departs. Board the boat at the pier behind the meeting point [Michi-no-Eki]. -------------------------------------- ⛴️ Abashiri Nature Cruise 📅 April 20 to October 31 🕐 9:00/13:30 departure (2.5~3hr) ‼ ️ Before 17:00 the day before the reservation 🎟️ Adults 8,800 yen 📍 Minami 3-jo Higashi 4-chome 5, Abashiri City, Hokkaido #Japanese and Korean City Attractions #Hokkaido Travel #Abashiri #Whale Watching #Whale Watching Out to Sea #Japan Summer Travel #Hokkaido Family Travel #Hokkaido Tourism

🌟🌟Travel Itinerary Day 1: New Chitose Airport → Hotel Grand Terrace Asahikawa → Jiyuken → Kushidori (Asahikawa Branch) Day 2: Asahikawa Science Museum → Kamikawa Shrine → Steam Clock → Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae Day 3: Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae → Abashiri Prison Museum → Okhotsk Ryuhyokan → Abashiri Shrine → JR Abashiri Station → JR Kitami Station → Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Resort → Akan Lake Ainu Kotan Day 4: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Resort → Takimi Bridge → Akan International Crane Center → Kushiro City Tancho Nature Park → Kushiro Itsukushima Shrine → Kushiro Prince Hotel Day 5: Kushiro Prince Hotel → Sanmanmauomasa → The Kushiro City Museum → Hotel Nikko Sapporo Day 6: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Sapporo TV Tower → Clock Tower → Odori Park → Tanukikoji Shopping Street → Sapporo Kanihonke (Susukino Branch) → Hokkaido University → JR Tower Observatory Day 7: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Otaru Inari Shrine → Otaru City General Museum → LeTAO Cheese Cake Factory → Otaru Music Box Museum → Sumiyoshi Shrine → Betsubara Day 8: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Rokkatei (Sapporo Main Store) 🌴Must-Visit Attractions: Abashiri Prison Kushiro Maibashi Bridge Washo Market Sankaku Market Nijo Market Otaru Music Box Museum

[Abashiri, Hokkaido Drift Ice Sightseeing] The best part of winter in Abashiri is enjoying the drift ice of the Okhotsk Sea from a boat 🚢 It's rare to experience cruising through ice floating in the sea, right? ? It's so moving! The drift ice you can see here is apparently frozen ice flowing down a Russian river! Amazing😍 If you're lucky, you might even see a seal⁉️ ~ ...

#DomesticTravelRecord #RoadsideEkiRyuhyoKaidoAbashiri RoadsideEkiRyuhyoKaidoAbashiri is a roadside station in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, and is popular as a base for sightseeing in Abashiri. This facility is a tourist spot themed on the Sea of ​​Okhotsk and drift ice, where you can enjoy local specialties and meals, and is also known as the departure and arrival point for drift ice sightseeing boats. Characteristics and Attractions Drift Ice Sightseeing Boat Aurora In winter, it is used as the departure and arrival point for the drift ice sightseeing boat "Aurora". Many tourists visit because they can see the drift ice up close from the boat. Observation Space There is an observation space with a panoramic view of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, and during the drift ice season you can enjoy the spectacular view of the drift ice spreading out as far as the eye can see. Specialty Products Sales Corner There is a shop that sells specialties of Abashiri and the Okhotsk region. There is a wide selection of seafood, processed foods, and local sweets. Restaurant There is a restaurant where you can taste dishes made with Okhotsk seafood. The menu items using scallops and crabs are popular. Access Location: 5-1 Minami 3-jo Higashi 4-chome, Abashiri, Hokkaido Nearest station: About 10 minutes by car from Abashiri Station. Other information Opening hours: Products hall: 9:00-18:00 (17:00 in winter) Restaurant: 10:00-18:00 (last orders vary by store) Closed days: Open all year round (may vary by facility). This roadside station can be used as a gateway to Abashiri tourism, and is a spot that can be enjoyed even outside of drift ice season.

This is a beautiful roadside station where many of Abashiri's specialties are sold. You can relax while looking at the port⛴️ There are also rental bicycles, so I rented one here and went sightseeing. There was also a set for the movie "Kita no Sakuramori". There were chairs and tables outside, so I ate crab rice while looking at the sea♪ The breeze was pleasant and it was the best lunch👍️ [Name] Roadside Station Drift Ice Highway Abashiri [Address] 5-1 Minami 3-jo Higashi 4-chome, Abashiri, Hokkaido 093-0003 #0 yen travel autumn #Hokkaido tourism #Hokkaido trip #Domestic travel