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Akan to Shiretoko's classic spot tour
Don't take it out! Selected course on the Royal Road of Tohoku Kaido

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About 150 minutes flight from the city center
Enjoy the Akan-Shiretoko area of Hokkaido!

The Tohoku Kaido is full of popular spots and nature, such as the Lake Akan area, which is popular as a tourist destination, Abashiri, which has many famous places such as historic prisons, and Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site.
It is a recommended route where you can enjoy the scenery you have never seen just by driving a little car, and you can fully enjoy from activities to culture.

Hokkaido

Day1
Kushiro & Lake Akan Sightseeing

12:00

Depart for sightseeing from Kushiro Airport!

After arriving at the airport, rent a car to get to the Kushiro area full of nature such as Kushiro Marsh.

Depart for sightseeing from Kushiro Airport!
Car
About 20 minutes on foot

12:20

Kushiro Marshland Observatory

A typical tourist spot in Kushiro where you can enjoy the largest wetland in Japan, Kushiro Marsh. In promenade, which is in contact with the facility, you can feel the magnificent view of Kushiro Marsh and the cool breeze.

Kushiro Marshland Observatory
Car
About 35 minutes on foot

13:55

roadside rest area Akancho no Sato

roadside rest area boasts one of the largest site areas in Hokkaido. You can also enjoy souvenirs from Kushiro jurisdiction and fast food such as Hokkaido Sika Deer burger, and it is recommended for lunch and snacks.

roadside rest area Akancho no Sato
Walk roadside rest area Akan Tancho no Sato by car About 5 minutes

Akan International Turtle Center “Gurus”

A 5-minute walk from roadside rest area, there is the only facility in Japan that aims to protect and disseminate information about Japanese cranes, a special natural monument. Outdoors you can observe red-crowned crane, which is bred in a state close to nature all year round.

Akan International Turtle Center “Gurus”
Car
About 40 minutes on foot

15:45

Check-in at Lake Akan Onsen

There are plenty of hot springs near the beautiful Lake Akan. Walks of Lake Akan Ainu Kotan and night walks are also popular after bath.

Check-in at Lake Akan Onsen
Walk By car to Lake Akan Onsen About 10 minutes

Lake Akan Ainu Kotan

A village where the Ainu people, an indigenous people of Hokkaido live. In addition to experiencing Ainu culture, you can also experience unique folk art shops.

Lake Akan Ainu Kotan
Walk By car to Lake Akan Ainu Kotan 10 minutes

Lake Akan Forest Night Walk KAMUY LUMINA

Set on the night of Akan Mashu National Park, you can enjoy hands-on activities where you can enjoy nature and Ainu culture with your five senses while strolling through promenade.

<small>Forest night walk in Lake Akan </small> KAMUY LUMINA

Hokkaido

Day2
Ashoro & Onneyu sightseeing

9:30

Departing from Lake Akan Onsen

On the morning of enjoying Lake Akan Onsen, we started from the mysterious lake "Lake Onneto". We will head to Kitami City, the largest city in the Okhotsk region while enjoying gourmet food made from local ingredients, superb views and activities in roadside rest area.

Car
About 25 minutes on foot

9:55

Lake Onneto

Lake Onneto is a 2.5 km circumference lake located in Akan Mashu National Park. Surrounded by nature, it attracts various beautiful scenery along with the changing colors of the lake surface.

Lake Onneto
Car
About 50 minutes on foot

11:15

roadside rest area Ashoro Galactic Hall 21

There is a stone monument of Chiharu Matsuyama at the entrance, and the building, which was a railway station building, recreates its former appearance such as rails and platforms. You can enjoy local gourmet such as the famous venison croquette.

roadside rest area Ashoro Galactic Hall 21
Car
About 45 minutes on foot

12:40

roadside rest area Aurora Town 93 Rikubetsu

Former Rikubetsu Station on the Hometown Ginga Line, which was abolished in April 2006. Currently, it is roadside rest area, and there is a tourist product center with Rikubetsu specialty products and the Kansai Seki Museum, a pioneer of Rikubetsu.
Rich soft serve ice cream made from Tokachi milk is popular and is perfect for dessert after meals.

roadside rest area Aurora Town 93 Rikubetsu
Walk roadside rest area Aurora Town 93 By car to Rikubetsu About 1 minute walk

Furusatoginga-sen Rikubetsu-tetsudo

The tracks and vehicles of the oldness and Ginga Line, which have been abandoned, are preserved, so you can actually experience riding and driving. It is famous for attracting railway fans from all over the country.

Furusatoginga-sen Rikubetsu-tetsudo
Car
About 65 minutes on foot

15:35

Aquarium of the Northern Earth

An aquarium where you can see the lively appearance of freshwater fish using an exhibition method close to the natural environment. The number of phantom Ito is one of the largest in Japan, and in winter you can enjoy the fish swimming under the frozen river from the world's first "water tank where the river freezes".

Aquarium of the Northern Earth
Walk By car to the aquarium in the north About 5 minutes

roadside rest area Onneyu Onsen

A pair of Karakuri dolls and one of the largest pigeon watches in the world, is a symbol of roadside rest area. Nearby is the historic hot-spring town Onneyu Onsen.

roadside rest area Onneyu Onsen
Car
About 45 minutes on foot

17:30

Accommodation in Kitami City

One night in Kitami City, a convenient base for sightseeing in Okhotsk and Shiretoko. For dinner, it is recommended to enjoy local food such as sushi where you can enjoy fresh seafood, exquisite ramen, Kitami's specialty yakiniku, and B-grade gourmet salted soba.

Accommodation in Kitami City

Hokkaido

Day3
Abashiri & Shiretoko Sightseeing

8:30

Departing from Kitami City

Get up early and start a journey to enjoy the history of Abashiri and the great nature of Shiretoko.

Car
About 50 minutes on foot

9:20

Abashiri Prison Museum

It is the only prison museum in Japan that is rare in the world. You can learn about the history of the prison and enjoy beautiful buildings designated as important cultural properties and registered cultural properties.

Abashiri Prison Museum
Car
About 5 minutes on foot

10:25

Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum

Tourist facility with the theme of drift ice and Sea of Okhotsk creatures. It breeds and displays marine organisms such as crione and lilies, which are said to be drift ice angels. On the popular drift ice experience terrace, you can experience real drift ice in a room of minus 15 ° C, and you can enjoy the "Shibare experiment" that freezes wet towels.

Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum
Car
About 10 minutes on foot

11:35

roadside rest area Drift Ice Highway Abashiri

roadside rest area overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk and Shiretoko Peninsula. There are various tourist information and souvenirs and restaurants using locally sourced ingredients. For lunch, we recommend the local gourmet Abashiri Zangi bowl and Abashiri Champon.

roadside rest area Drift Ice Highway Abashiri
Car
About 65 minutes on foot

13:20

Oshinkoshin Falls

Oshinkoshin Falls is one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. You can go up the stairs to the height of the middle of the waterfall, and the waterfall you can see in front of you with splashing is impressive.

Oshinkoshin Falls
Car
About 10 minutes on foot

13:50

Shiretoko-kankosen Orora

Take a sightseeing boat departing from Utoro and enjoy the superb view of Shiretoko, such as cliffs that cannot be seen on the ground and Kamui Wakanoyu Falls. You can spend a relaxing time with less shaking on a large ship.

Shiretoko-kankosen Orora
Car
About 5 minutes on foot

18:00

Accommodation at Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

Dinner at the hotel is also one of the pleasures of traveling. You can choose your preferred style from buffet meals, Japanese dinner table at the restaurant, and room meals.

Accommodation at Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

Hokkaido

Day4
Shiretoko Sightseeing

8:00

Departure from Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

A variety of Japanese and Western buffets are available at the refreshing breakfast venue overlooking Sea of Okhotsk. After filling your stomach, we will depart for sightseeing spots that represent Shiretoko.

Departure from Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel
Car
About 25 minutes on foot

8:25

Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko Lakes is a tourist attraction that represents Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site. You can see five lakes surrounded by old growth forest, the mountains of Shiretoko, and traces of wildlife such as Hokkaido Sika Deer and brown bears. Walking around promenade with Nature Guide will double the fun.

Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House

It is the entrance to the promenade around Shiretoko Goko Lakes, where you can walk and give lectures. There is a rest area in the adjacent Park Service Center, which also sells souvenirs and snacks.

Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House

Elevated wooden path

An elevated wooden path with a total length of about 800m and can be freely reached to the shores of Lake Ichiko. You can easily experience the charm of Shiretoko Goko Lakes, such as the Shiretoko Mountain Range reflected in the lake and the Sea of Okhotsk spreading far away.

Elevated wooden path
Car
About 20 minutes on foot

11:50

roadside rest area Toro Silietok

Utoro Silietok, located at the gateway to Shiretoko, is a popular spot that is ranked high in the roadside rest area rankings in Hokkaido throughout the year. There are shops lined with specialty products unique to Shiretoko and restaurants where you can enjoy meals, making it a recommended roadside rest area that is easy to access sightseeing spots. You can taste cute pink momo soft.

roadside rest area Toro Silietok
Car
About 10 minutes on foot

13:00

Flepe Falls

Flepe Falls is a rare waterfall with no river upstream called a submerged waterfall, which flows out of a cliff of about 100m and flows down. The amount of water is small throughout the year, and it is nicknamed "Tears of the Maiden" because of the water that spills down with Jolo. You can walk along the promenade from Shiretoko Nature Center to observation deck.

Flepe Falls
Walk By car to Flepe Falls 20 minutes

Shiretoko Nature Center

The promenade, which is about 1 km one way to the observation deck of the Flepe Falls, is able to enjoy the remnants of the pioneering forest and sometimes encounter the Hokkaido Sika Deer flocks. There are many cafes and shops inside the building, and there is also an introduction to the flora and fauna that inhabits Shiretoko, as well as an Osako power theater where you can get a glimpse of nature with images.

Shiretoko Nature Center
Car
About 15 minutes on foot

14:45

Shiretoko Pass observation deck

Located along the Shiretoko Crossing Road, observation deck is the best spot in Hokkaido where you can fully enjoy the magnificent nature throughout the four seasons. You can see Rausu-dake, the main peak of the Shiretoko volcano group rising in the middle of the Shiretoko Peninsula right in front of you.

Shiretoko Pass observation deck
Car
About 25 minutes on foot

15:40

Accommodation at Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

After experiencing the great nature of Shiretoko, please relax at the hotel.

Accommodation at Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

Hokkaido

Day5
Memanbetsu Sightseeing

8:30

Departure from Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel

A fun trip is the last day. Enjoy the last breakfast in Hokkaido without thinking, prepare yourself and leave.

Car
About 90 minutes on foot

10:00

roadside rest area Fairytale Hill Memanbetsu

roadside rest area is located in a great location overlooking Lake Abashiri. There is a hilly area overlooking the horizon in the neighborhood, which is also popular as a shooting spot. There is also an antenna shop that sells specialty products, and a dining room where you can taste local gourmet.

roadside rest area Fairytale Hill Memanbetsu
Car
About 15 minutes on foot

10:45

Memanbetsu Airport

To Memanbetsu Airport, the sky entrance of Okhotsk. The journey that I enjoyed is over, and I will return home while soaking in memories.

Memanbetsu Airport