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In winter, this area turns into a surreal landscape with frozen waterfalls, floating ice floes, frost flowers and white forests. The pristine winter landscape attracts a wide range of unique wildlife such as red-crowned cranes, Steller\u2019s sea eagles and white-tailed sea eagles. This unique itinerary is designed not only to bring out the best in Hokkaido\u2019s remote wilderness, but you will also get the opportunity to taste some of the region\u2019s best food, including several establishments which had been listed under Michelin Guide.<\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":" Transfer: Airport to Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Upon your arrival in Memanbetsu Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel with sightseeing along the way.<\/p>\r\n Museums of Abashiri<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will visit the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum, which focuses on the theme of drift ice and the creatures that inhabit the Sea of Okhotsk. This museum also offers 360-degree views of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Peninsula from the top of Tiandu Mountain.<\/p>\r\n Icebreaker Ship<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Enjoy a unique ice-breaker ship experience and visit the Abashiri Prison, an iconic Japanese historical site immortalized in the popular anime \u201cGolden Kamui\u201d.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12377","meals_included_list":["dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["12437"],"day_title":"Abashiri \/ Shiretoko","itinerary_content":" Optional: Fat Biking & Smelt Fishing at Abashiri<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Enjoy a guided fat bike experience (suitable for beginners) along the Okhotsk coastline, and if you are lucky, you may be able to see the Sea of Ohkotsk covered in drift ice up close. Experience smelt fishing at Lake Abashiri<\/p>\r\n Transfer: Abashiri to Shiretoko via Oshinkoshin Falls<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will be transferred from Abashiri to Shiretoko. Along the way, marvel at Oshinkoshin Falls, one of the most scenic waterfalls in Japan.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12379","meals_included_list":["breakfast","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["12438"],"day_title":"Shiretoko","itinerary_content":" Snowshoeing in the Primitive Forest<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Put on the snowshoes and warm clothes today as you will walk through the virgin forest along the Shiretoko coastline towards the floating ice field. If you are lucky, you may even be able to spot some local animal species.<\/p>\r\n Lunch at Namishibuki<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Listed on Michelin Guide as Bib Gourmand, this ramen restaurant offers delicious pork bone-based ramen and Izakaya-styled cuisine. Availability permitting, we will reserve a spot for you at Namishibuki and lunch payment will be at your own expense.<\/p>\r\n Into the Drift Ice of Shiretoko<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Visit the Shiretoko World Heritage Centre to learn about the natural landscape and animals of the Shiretoko Peninsula. With specialized winter dry suits on, head out into the drift ice and learn about the wildlife that live hand-in-hand with the ice.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12379","meals_included_list":["breakfast","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["12439"],"day_title":"Shiretoko \/ Lake Akan","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Shiretoko to Lake Akan<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This morning is free at leisure. Thereafter, you will be transferred to Lake Akan with an experience along the way.<\/p>\r\n Wildlife of Shiretoko<\/strong><\/p>\r\n In Shiretoko Peninsula, nature and humans live in close proximity. In winter, Steller\u2019s sea eagles and white-tailed sea eagles is possible to be seen at the same time, while the sea\u2019s seamless ice floes also harbor life on its own.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12384","meals_included_list":["breakfast","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["12440"],"day_title":"Lake Akan \/ Kushiro","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Lake Akan to Kushiro with Sightseeings<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will be transferred to Kushiro with experiences along the way.<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/strong>The Lakes of Akan Mashu National Park<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Located in Akan Mashu National Park, the picturesque crater lake of Akan is home to a rare algae species that can reach the size of soccer balls after a few centuries. The national park also houses the caldera lake of Kussharo, which forms omiwatari<\/em> (ice pressure ridge) during the winter.<\/p>\r\n Lunch at Fenetre<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Availability permitting, we can detour to Nakashibetsu area with a reservation for Fenetre (listed on Michelin Guide as 1 Star) with course menu dining.<\/p>\r\n \u00a0<\/strong>Cranes & Craft Beers of Kushiro<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Deepy loved by the locals, the red-crowned crane has symbolized blessings to the local communities since ancient times. If luck is on your side, we may be able to spot these beloved creatures during your visit to Tsurumidai. Adjacent to the Kushiro Marsh is the Tsurui Village, where you will visit a brasserie knot craft beer brewery. Conclude with sunset at Hosooka Observation Deck, from which point you can appreciate the beauty of Kushiro River, Mount Okanagan and Mount Akan.<\/p>\r\n Dinner at Tempura Sakura<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Availability permitting, we will reserve a spot for you at Tempura Sakura (listed on Michelin Guide as Michelin Plate).<\/p>","day_hotel":"12389","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["12441"],"day_title":"Kushiro","itinerary_content":" Into the Kushiro\u2019s Wilderness<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Led by a professional guide, you will experience winter canoeing along the Kushiro marsh, passing by frost flowers, trees and maybe seasonal animals if luck is on your side. The paddling of the canoe will be conducted by our on-ground team, though you can choose to paddle the canoe yourself if you would like.<\/p>\r\n Lunch at Farm Restaurant Cuore<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Availability permitting, we will reserve a spot for you at Farm Restaurant Cuore (listed on Michelin Guide as Bib Gourmand) with course menu dining.<\/p>\r\n Afternoon at Leisure<\/strong><\/p>\r\n This afternoon is free at leisure. If you would like, we can organize a 3.5-hour trip in search for the red-crowned cranes to maximize your chance of spotting this beloved creature (additional expense applies).<\/p>\r\n Dinner at Kishin<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Availability permitting, we will reserve a spot for you at Kishin (listed on Michelin Guide as 1 Star) with course menu dining.<\/p>","day_hotel":"12389","meals_included_list":["breakfast","lunch","dinner"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["12442"],"day_title":"Departure from Kushiro","itinerary_content":" Transfer: Hotel to Airport<\/strong><\/p>\r\n You will be transferred to Kushiro Airport for your onwards flight.<\/p>","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]}],"promo_pay_terms":"","book_now_url":"","inquire_now_url":"","includes_title":"Includes","excludes_title":"Excludes","includes_content":"\n
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