2020 / Last updated : 2020 takashi miura Sample Itinerary

For Nature Lovers

DAY1　Asahikawa AP – Sounkyo Arrive at Asahikawa airport and head for Asahiyama zoo – one of the most famous zoo in Japan. Then drive to Sounkyo – gorges stretching for 24 kms along the Ishikari River. See waterfalls called “Ginga-no-Taki” and “Ryusei-no-Taki”. Stay overnight this mountain onsen resort.Overnight in Sounkyo DAY2　Sounkyo – Abashiri After breakfast take a ropeway ride for gorgeous view of Mt. Taisetsu and Sounkyo gorges. Then drive to Abashiri. It takes 2.5 hours drive. At Abashiri experience drift ice at Okhotsk Drift Ice museum and visit Abashiri Prison museum.Overnight in Abashiri DAY3　Abashiri – Utoro(Shiretoko) Drive to the world natural heritage site, Shiretoko, today. Stopover at Oshinkoshin waterfall […]
Otowa bridge
2020 / Last updated : 2020 takashi miura Sample Itinerary

Winter Wildlife in Eastern Hokkaido(Jan-Mar)

DAY1　Kushiro AP – Kushiro Arrive at Kushiro airport and go to Kushiro Shitsugen, the largest marshland in Japan. Visit several lookouts by walk. There are some options, taking a steam-locomotive train canoeing Kushiro river to watch wildlife. Tonight we recommend to stay at a family-owned inn or auberge in this area.Overnight in Kushiro DAY2　Kushiro – Rausu(Shiretoko) Drive to Rausu today. Head to north, sightseeing spots will be the Lake Kussharo to see whopper swan, an inactive volcano Mt.Iou-zan, Lake Mashu for a great view. etc. Then arrive at Rausu, south harbour of the world natural heritage site – Shiretoko.Overnight in Rausu DAY3　Rausu(Shiretoko) – Utoro(Shiretoko) Get up early morning and catch […]