Abashiri Cruises — Tour Guides

Honest, detailed guides to every tour we feature — what each one includes, what it costs, and what real travelers say. The tours themselves are compared on abashiri cruise.

The red brick main gate of the Abashiri Prison Museum with its two domed guard towers

Abashiri Prison Museum & Drift Ice Day Plan 2027

Plan 2027: see the Abashiri Prison Museum in 1 to 2 hours, lunch on Mount Tento, then ride the Abashiri icebreaker. Hours, buses and a full day plan.

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The black and white striped lighthouse at Notoro Cape with a red path leading to it

Abashiri Tours 2027: Drift Ice and Culture Days

Compare Abashiri tours for 2027, from a 2.5-hour e-bike ride to an 8-hour private drift ice day. See what each includes and who it suits.

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The bow of the Aurora icebreaker with its flag, pushing into broken drift ice under a clear sky

Drift Ice Hokkaido 2027: Best Time & Abashiri Cruises

See drift ice in Hokkaido in 2027. Season runs January 20 to March 31 with peak ice mid-February. Plan your Abashiri cruise with our timing guide.

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A blue and silver Okhotsk limited express diesel train at a station platform

Drift Ice Tours from Sapporo to Abashiri 2027

Reach the Okhotsk drift ice from Sapporo in 2027: 5h 25m by train, icebreaker cruises January 20 to March 31. Compare the tours and plan.

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A two-car local train crossing a bridge in front of a sea covered in drift ice with snowy mountains behind

Hokkaido in February 2027: Drift Ice in Abashiri

Hokkaido in February 2027 means drift ice. The cruise season runs January 20 to March 31. See weather, timing and tours, then plan your Abashiri trip.

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A red-crowned crane standing on one leg in the snow with more cranes blurred behind

Hokkaido Winter Tour with Drift Ice 2027

Three private Hokkaido winter tours of 4 to 7 days with cranes, eagles and the drift ice, compared for 2027. See which one fits your trip.

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The check-in counters and arrivals hall inside Memanbetsu Airport

Memanbetsu Airport to Abashiri Drift Ice 2027

Memanbetsu Airport to the Abashiri drift ice pier by bus and car: routes, taxi, car and train for the 2027 season. Plan the trip.

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A calm marsh lake reflecting the green Shiretoko mountain range under summer clouds

Shiretoko National Park Tour from Abashiri 2027

Two private 2-day Shiretoko National Park tours from Abashiri compared for 2027: Five Lakes, Utoro, Rausu and what is extra. Pick yours.

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