Highlights
Overview
Shiretoko/ Abashiri
9.5 - 10.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
What to expect
Packages
Packages
Kitami Bus Terminal Boarding Plan
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Price per Adult :
Memanbetsu Airport Boarding / Kitami Bus Terminal Drop-off Plan
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Price per Adult :
On the day of the tour, choose your preferred spot: the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum or the Abashiri Prison Museum.
Overview
Schedule
Meet at Kitami Bus Terminal Waiting Room
Depart from Kitami Bus Terminal
*Note: Admission fees for both locations are not included in the tour price and must be paid on-site.

Explore historical buildings from the Meiji era, including the iconic "radial prison cells" designed for efficient prisoner monitoring.

Learn about the unique nature and ecosystem of the Okhotsk region year-round. Highlights include the popular Clione, also known as the "Angel of Drift Ice."
Travel between JR Kitahama Station and Abashiri Station.

Enjoy a free lunch at this popular spot, known as the gateway to drift ice sightseeing.

Experience the serene beauty of nature and the vast landscapes of Hokkaido.

Witness the power of the ship breaking through drift ice and enjoy the chance to spot seals, Steller's sea eagles, and white-tailed eagles.
Arrive at Kitami Bus Terminal, Tour Ends
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Capacity: 6 people
- [Infection Prevention Measures]
- Please refrain from eating, drinking, or loud conversations inside the bus.
- Kindly sanitize your hands when boarding and wear a mask inside the bus.
Other requirements
- Please check the travel conditions before applying. joken.pdf
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying. yakkan.pdf
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter protection is recommended: a down jacket, ear-covering hat, non-slip shoes, gloves, and hand warmers.
- Shoe spikes should be removed inside the bus to prevent damage to the floor.
Additional notes
- Stay times at each location may vary depending on traffic conditions and the number of participants.
- Delays may occur due to road conditions, and the tour may be canceled on the day in case of severe weather.
- Drift ice is a natural phenomenon, and there may be cases where it cannot be observed.
- If the JR Drift Ice Story Train is suspended, transportation will be switched to a bus. Please note that no refunds will be provided for the suspension.
- If the Aurora Icebreaker Ship is canceled, sightseeing will be arranged at the Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri instead. In this case, a shopping voucher for use at the station's shop will be provided in place of the boarding fee. The voucher cannot be used for food, delivery fees, or receive change.
- The Abashiri Prison Museum and Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum are optional attractions, and admission fees are not included in the tour price. Please pay individually at the site.
- Infants (ages 0 to preschool) can join for free but will not have a bus seat.
- For odd-numbered groups, seating on the bus may be separated or shared with other passengers.
- Boarding or alighting at locations other than the designated meeting point is not allowed.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only.
- The tour price includes a ¥187 contribution to the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Fund, which supports the conservation of drift ice and the surrounding natural environment in the Eastern Hokkaido region.
- <Travel Conditions>
Departure/Return Location: Departs from and returns to Kitami
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Hokkaido Kitami Bus or other Hokkaido-based bus companies
Meals Included: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Conductor: Not included - <Travel Planning and Operation>
Hokkaido Kitami Bus Co., Ltd.
1-5-4 Minami-machi, Kitami City, Hokkaido
Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-0826
Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
On the day of the tour, choose your preferred spot: the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum or the Abashiri Prison Museum.
Overview
Schedule
Meet at Memanbetsu Airport
Depart from Memanbetsu Airport
*Note: Admission fees are not included and must be paid on-site.

Discover historical Meiji-era buildings, including the iconic "radial prison cells" designed for efficient monitoring.

Experience drift ice and learn about the Okhotsk region's nature and ecosystem year-round. Popular exhibits include the Clione, known as the "Angel of Drift Ice."
Travel between JR Kitahama Station and Abashiri Station.

Enjoy a free lunch at this popular spot, known as the gateway to drift ice sightseeing.

Take in the serene beauty and vast landscapes of Hokkaido.

Experience the thrill of breaking through drift ice and spot wildlife like seals, Steller's sea eagles, and white-tailed eagles.
Arrive at Kitami Bus Terminal, Tour Ends
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Capacity: 6 people
- [Infection Prevention Measures]
- Please refrain from eating, drinking, or loud conversations inside the bus.
- Kindly sanitize your hands when boarding and wear a mask inside the bus.
Other requirements
- Please check the travel conditions before applying. joken.pdf
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying. yakkan.pdf
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter protection is recommended: a down jacket, ear-covering hat, non-slip shoes, gloves, and hand warmers.
- Shoe spikes should be removed inside the bus to prevent damage to the floor.
Additional notes
- Stay times at each location may vary depending on traffic conditions and the number of participants.
- Delays may occur due to road conditions, and the tour may be canceled on the day in case of severe weather.
- Drift ice is a natural phenomenon, and there may be cases where it cannot be observed.
- If the JR Drift Ice Story Train is suspended, transportation will be switched to a bus. Please note that no refunds will be provided for the suspension.
- If the Aurora Icebreaker Ship is canceled, sightseeing will be arranged at the Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri instead. In this case, a shopping voucher for use at the station's shop will be provided in place of the boarding fee. The voucher cannot be used for food, delivery fees, or receive change.
- The Abashiri Prison Museum and Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum are optional attractions, and admission fees are not included in the tour price. Please pay individually at the site.
- Infants (ages 0 to preschool) can join for free but will not have a bus seat.
- For odd-numbered groups, seating on the bus may be separated or shared with other passengers.
- Boarding or alighting at locations other than the designated meeting point is not allowed.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only.
- The tour price includes a ¥187 contribution to the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Fund, which supports the conservation of drift ice and the surrounding natural environment in the Eastern Hokkaido region.
- <Travel Conditions>
Departure/Return Location: Departs from and returns to Kitami
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Hokkaido Kitami Bus or other Hokkaido-based bus companies
Meals Included: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Conductor: Not included - <Travel Planning and Operation>
Hokkaido Kitami Bus Co., Ltd.
1-5-4 Minami-machi, Kitami City, Hokkaido
Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-0826
Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Activity Provider HOKKAIDOKITAMIBUS
Activity Provider
FAQ
Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 9 business days to 17:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 3 business days to 17:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 2 business days to 17:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 17:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity date, up until the activity begins, will result in a charge equal to 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Top-Rated Activities for Shiretoko/ Abashiri
- Capacity: 6 people
- [Infection Prevention Measures]
- Please refrain from eating, drinking, or loud conversations inside the bus.
- Kindly sanitize your hands when boarding and wear a mask inside the bus.
- Winter protection is recommended: a down jacket, ear-covering hat, non-slip shoes, gloves, and hand warmers.
- Shoe spikes should be removed inside the bus to prevent damage to the floor.
- Please check the travel conditions before applying. joken.pdf
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying. yakkan.pdf
- Stay times at each location may vary depending on traffic conditions and the number of participants.
- Delays may occur due to road conditions, and the tour may be canceled on the day in case of severe weather.
- Drift ice is a natural phenomenon, and there may be cases where it cannot be observed.
- If the JR Drift Ice Story Train is suspended, transportation will be switched to a bus. Please note that no refunds will be provided for the suspension.
- If the Aurora Icebreaker Ship is canceled, sightseeing will be arranged at the Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri instead. In this case, a shopping voucher for use at the station's shop will be provided in place of the boarding fee. The voucher cannot be used for food, delivery fees, or receive change.
- The Abashiri Prison Museum and Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum are optional attractions, and admission fees are not included in the tour price. Please pay individually at the site.
- Infants (ages 0 to preschool) can join for free but will not have a bus seat.
- For odd-numbered groups, seating on the bus may be separated or shared with other passengers.
- Boarding or alighting at locations other than the designated meeting point is not allowed.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only.
- The tour price includes a ¥187 contribution to the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Fund, which supports the conservation of drift ice and the surrounding natural environment in the Eastern Hokkaido region.
- <Travel Conditions>
Departure/Return Location: Departs from and returns to Kitami
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Hokkaido Kitami Bus or other Hokkaido-based bus companies
Meals Included: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Conductor: Not included - <Travel Planning and Operation>
Hokkaido Kitami Bus Co., Ltd.
1-5-4 Minami-machi, Kitami City, Hokkaido
Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-0826
Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6.
- Capacity: 6 people
- [Infection Prevention Measures]
- Please refrain from eating, drinking, or loud conversations inside the bus.
- Kindly sanitize your hands when boarding and wear a mask inside the bus.
- Winter protection is recommended: a down jacket, ear-covering hat, non-slip shoes, gloves, and hand warmers.
- Shoe spikes should be removed inside the bus to prevent damage to the floor.
- Please check the travel conditions before applying. joken.pdf
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying. yakkan.pdf
- Stay times at each location may vary depending on traffic conditions and the number of participants.
- Delays may occur due to road conditions, and the tour may be canceled on the day in case of severe weather.
- Drift ice is a natural phenomenon, and there may be cases where it cannot be observed.
- If the JR Drift Ice Story Train is suspended, transportation will be switched to a bus. Please note that no refunds will be provided for the suspension.
- If the Aurora Icebreaker Ship is canceled, sightseeing will be arranged at the Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri instead. In this case, a shopping voucher for use at the station's shop will be provided in place of the boarding fee. The voucher cannot be used for food, delivery fees, or receive change.
- The Abashiri Prison Museum and Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum are optional attractions, and admission fees are not included in the tour price. Please pay individually at the site.
- Infants (ages 0 to preschool) can join for free but will not have a bus seat.
- For odd-numbered groups, seating on the bus may be separated or shared with other passengers.
- Boarding or alighting at locations other than the designated meeting point is not allowed.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only.
- The tour price includes a ¥187 contribution to the Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust Fund, which supports the conservation of drift ice and the surrounding natural environment in the Eastern Hokkaido region.
- <Travel Conditions>
Departure/Return Location: Departs from and returns to Kitami
Duration: Day trip (0 nights, 1 day)
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Hokkaido Kitami Bus or other Hokkaido-based bus companies
Meals Included: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Number of Participants: 1 person
Tour Conductor: Not included - <Travel Planning and Operation>
Hokkaido Kitami Bus Co., Ltd.
1-5-4 Minami-machi, Kitami City, Hokkaido
Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-0826
Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6.