2-Day Winter Train Journey from Sapporo to See Drift Ice

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2-Day Winter Train Journey from Sapporo to See Drift Ice

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2-Day Winter Train Journey from Sapporo to See Drift Ice

Duration: 1 day
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GBP 184.46

Highlights

This is a 2-day tour from Sapporo to see drift ice by train.
In addition to boarding the drift ice sightseeing icebreaker “Aurora”, the tour also includes a ticket to visit Kitahama Station, the station closest to the Sea of Okhotsk.
Accommodation will be arranged at a hotel near Kitami Station. Bento meals (ekiben) will be provided on the train for both the outbound and return journeys.


By actively using public transportation, this tour is a sustainable travel experience that aims to:


reduce CO₂ emissions, and


support the continued operation of local rail lines by increasing ridership on local trains.


This tour is designed as a self-guided tour to help you avoid unnecessary expenses while traveling.


If you hold a JR Pass that allows travel on all JR lines, please contact us separately. We will be happy to offer you a revised price tailored to your pass.

Itinerary

  • Sapporo Station

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Your ticket will be delivered to the front desk of your hotel in Sapporo by 5:00 PM on the day before the tour. Please arrive at Sapporo Station by approximately 【12:40 PM】 and proceed to board the train.

  • Kitami

    14 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    We will arrive at Kitami Station at around 6:30 PM. Accommodation will be arranged at a hotel near Kitami Station. Please arrange dinner on your own.

  • Kitami Station

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    【7:57 AM】　Local train from Kitami Station to Abashiri.

  • Abashiri Station

    1 hours 22 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    【9:01 AM】 You will arrive at Abashiri Station. After arrival, please store your luggage at the station lockers (JPY 600 per person, paid individually). 【10:24 AM】Depart Abashiri Station on the Shiretoko Mashu train (bound for Kushiro).

  • Kitahama Station

    1 hours 2 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    【10:40 AM】You will arrive at Kitahama Station, the station closest to the drift ice, and enjoy a visit to the station. From 11:00 AM, you will have café time at the station café Teishaba.

  • Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    【12:30 PM】Board the Aurora drift ice icebreaker to view the drift ice from the ship (weather permitting).

  • Abashiri Station

    6 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    【2:36 PM】You will depart from Abashiri Station and arrive at Sapporo Station at 8:02 PM.

What's included

INCLUDED

Aurora Drift Ice Icebreaker Boarding Fee
1-night hotel stay in Kitami City
Lunch
Public transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast

NOT INCLUDED

Dinner

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The hotel in Kitami City will be a business-class hotel (★2–★3).
Temperatures are expected to be below freezing, so please prepare warm clothing, suitable shoes, gloves, and a hat. (Please note that trains are heated and warm inside.)
Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather conditions on the day.
Local trains operate with non-reserved seating, so seats may not be available depending on crowd conditions.
As this tour is supported by Hokkaido’s Inbound Railway Usage Promotion Demonstration Project, we kindly ask for your cooperation in completing a questionnaire.

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Location

Address
Japan, 〒061-1116 Hokkaido, Kitahiroshima, F Village, Ｆビレッジ

Provider

Go Hokkaido

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