Drift ice cruises supply a novel view of the coast of Okhotsk
Drifting into the ice-locked Sea of Okhotsk offers you a uncommon alternative to see an unbelievable pure phenomenon from the consolation and security of an icebreaker.
Quick information
The drift ice flows from the mouth of the Amur River in Russia and often arrives in late January
Drift ice is usually thickest round Abashiri and recedes in late March
For a deeper understanding of drift ice circulate, go to the museums in Monbetsu and Abashiri
Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport, Memanbetsu Airport (for Abashiri) and Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport (for Rausu) supply direct flights from Tokyo and Sapporo.
Abashiri will be reached by limousine bus from Memanbetsu Airport to Abashiri Bus Terminal in 40 minutes. From there it’s a 10-minute stroll to the icebreaker Aurora. To Nakashibetsu, the bus to Rausu takes 75 minutes. Get off on the michi-no-eki (resting place) and two nature cruise retailers are proper subsequent door. For Monbetsu, take a 15-minute taxi from the bus station or airport to the icebreaker Garinko.
The bus from Sapporo to Monbeto takes about 4 hours, 6 hours to Abashiri and seven.5 hours to Nakashibetsu.
With or with out ice?
If you happen to arrive at your vacation spot and there's not a speck of ice in sight, don't fear. Ice is commonly only a quick boat trip away. Take the time to study extra in regards to the fascinating science of drift ice on the Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum in Monbetsu or the Ryuhyo Museum in Abashiri. Don't neglect to carry your digicam to seize the spectacular winter scenes together with the weird wildlife that thrives within the harsh situations.
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