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Walk along the coastline of Okhotsk, and in season you will be able to see the drift ice fields right in front of you! It is an impressive sight.
Snowshoes are your ally for walking in the snow! They are great for walking in soft, fresh snow without sinking.
Your guide will explain about the nature of Okhotsk. Feel closer to nature.
The frozen waterfall is very beautiful to see up close.
Abashiri Ice Falls Snow Adventure
- Location
Abashiri
- Available Period
Mid-January ~ Mid-March
- Duration
~3 hours, including transportation and 2 hours of snowshoeing
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Experience a dynamic waterfall that reaches 40 meters high!
- Take a leisurely stroll through the silent, shining white forest.
- Walk along the Okhotsk coastline, and in season you can see drift ice fields
- Participants: elementary school students to 75 years old
- The walk is about 2 to 3 km long. There is one uphill and downhill section, and you cannot turn back during the course. Therefore, the following cannot participate:
- Those who cannot walk on snow for 2 to 3 km
- Those who cannot walk normally or go up and down the bus steps without help
- Those who weigh over 100 kg
- Those who are unsure of their balance
- Participants who are pregnant, have consumed alcohol, or weigh over 100kg cannot participate
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If you have a severe medical history involving the circulatory, respiratory, or nervous system, please be sure to declare the name of your illness and the names of any medications you are taking in advance. Please be sure to bring your medication with you on the day.
Meeting Location
We provide free pick-up service from the Abashiri area (hotels, JR Abashiri Station, or the Abashiri Michi-noEki).
If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
What to Bring & Wear
- Cold weather gear- warm and easy-to-move-in clothes
- Snow wear tops and bottoms, light down jacket, or similar wear
- Cold weather gloves are a must. Ski or snowboard gloves are also acceptable.
- Waterproof trekking shoes, boots, or snow boots with thick socks.
- Knit hat
- Sunglasses or snow goggles
Cold weather gear rentals are available.
- Waterproof top & bottom: 550¥ per set
Overview
- Available Period
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Mid-January ~ Mid-March
The tour dates may be changed or cancelled due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
- Duration
~3 hours, including transportation and 2 hours of snowshoeing
Start times:
- 8:30~
- 13:00~
- Fee
Adult(13+ years): 7,100¥
Child: 6,000¥
- What's Included
- Guide fees
- Insurance
- Equipment rentals
- Pick-Up Service
Please let us know your preferred location in Abashiri for pickup, such as a hotel, train station, or the Aurora icebreaker dock.
<Areas where pick-up is available>
Roadside station Aurora Terminal, JR Abashiri Station, hotels on the shores of Lake Abashiri, hotels around JR Abashiri Station, hotels in central Abashiri, etc.<Areas where pick-up is not available>
Abashiri Ubaranai district, Kitahama district, Masuura district, etc.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- Guests who are pregnant, weigh over 100kg, or have been drinking alcohol cannot participate.
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour dates may be changed or cancelled if there is not enough snow due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- As it is a natural phenomenon, there may be periods where the drift ice is not visible or the frozen waterfall could collapse.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 3 days or less before the start of the event
- A cancellation fee of 20% is charged if cancelled 7 day or less before the event
Reviews(4)
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You can have plenty of fun!
We walked and slid on the soft snow. The ice waterfall, the drift ice, and the hot coffee as a reward were also amazing. There were some thrilling places and we had a lot of fun. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated into English) -
This time
It was a shame that the event was cancelled due to snowfall. As visibility got worse and worse due to the snow, I was able to see scenery I normally wouldn't be able to see and enjoy the drive? until we turned back at the starting point. I'll apply again next year for revenge. Thank you very much ( ¨̮ ) (This review has been machine translated into English)
- Location
Abashiri
- Available Period
Mid-January ~ Mid-March
- Duration
~3 hours, including transportation and 2 hours of snowshoeing
- Fee
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I felt healed.
I participated with a friend. We walked through a quiet, pure white forest, listening to the sound of the waves of the Sea of Okhotsk. The ice waterfall, which is about to melt, had water flowing inside, which was mysterious, and we were sad to leave. Our guide, Umebayashi, was very helpful in giving us plenty of time to rest on the slopes. Thank you for a fun time. (This review has been machine translated into English) -
You can have plenty of fun!
We walked and slid on the soft snow. The ice waterfall, the drift ice, and the hot coffee as a reward were also amazing. There were some thrilling places and we had a lot of fun. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated into English) -
This time
It was a shame that the event was cancelled due to snowfall. As visibility got worse and worse due to the snow, I was able to see scenery I normally wouldn't be able to see and enjoy the drive? until we turned back at the starting point. I'll apply again next year for revenge. Thank you very much ( ¨̮ ) (This review has been machine translated into English) -
I was satisfied!!
This was my first time participating. I was delighted to see the frozen waterfall I had been looking forward to, and it was also great to see the drifting ice up close. The walk through the forest was never boring, as it was a snow adventure, but the stories about animals and nature I heard along the way were very impressive and made for a fun experience. I was able to notice things that I would have missed if I had just been walking normally, and it was a very fond memory. It was cold in Abashiri, but the couple's thoughtfulness was warm and welcoming. I look forward to seeing you again! (This review has been machine translated into English)
I felt healed.