[Official Sale] Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum Admission Ticket (Abashiri City, Hokkaido)
- The Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum is a popular facility in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, themed around drift ice.
- You can experience real drift ice all year round in our drift ice experience room, which is kept at minus 15 degrees Celsius.
- This is a valuable spot where you can observe creatures that live under the drift ice, such as sea angels (Clione).
- Booking tickets for the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum in advance through KKday will make your trip and sightseeing smoother.
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Attraction type | Aquariums |
| Natural scenery | Lakes |
Product Info
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From the summit of Mt. Tento, at an elevation of 207m, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view. The scenery, described as "so beautiful it feels like you're in a heavenly city," includes Lake Abashiri, Lake Notoro, Lake Tofutsu, and Lake Mokoto, as well as the Shiretoko Mountain Range and the Akan mountain range across the Sea of Okhotsk, and you can enjoy magnificent views that change with each season. Mt. Tento was designated a national cultural property "Place of Scenic Beauty" in 1938.
At the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum, we raise and exhibit strange and rare creatures that are unique to the Sea of Okhotsk, including the "Clione," also known as the angel of the drift ice, as well as the "Namedango" and "Bulletfish." Come and see the Clione up close, which is rare to see only during the drift ice season.
The five-screen theater, with a total of 400 inches of screen, stretches out in front, left and right, top and bottom, allowing you to enjoy a powerful visual experience that envelops your entire field of vision. Images of drift ice, the vast sky, and creatures of the Sea of Okhotsk are projected as if they are flying freely through the space.
In the Drift Ice World Experience Room, you can touch real drift ice and experience reproductions of sunsets, dawns, and low-latitude auroras.
You can enjoy the largest permanent projection mapping in Hokkaido.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please click on the redemption link in the order confirmation email, enter the verification code (skip this step if you have already logged in), and follow the on-site staff's instructions to complete the Swipe to Redeem process
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum (オホーツク流氷館)
Address: 北海道網走市天都山244番地の3
How to Reach Us (Japanese only)
Opening Hours
- May to October: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (last entry: 5:30 pm)
- November to April: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (last entry: 4:00 pm)
- December 29th to January 5th: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (last entry: 2:30 pm)
- Open all year round
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The Abashiri Ice Floe Museum is open year-round. However, for the most authentic experience related to ice floes, the best season is typically during winter, from late January to mid-March. During this period, you can witness ice floes on the Sea of Okhotsk in the Abashiri area, and the experiences inside the museum will beautifully complement the outdoor scenery, offering a deeper understanding of the charm of ice floes.
Tickets for the Abashiri Ice Floe Museum in Hokkaido generally include access to all exhibition areas. You can experience the -15°C immersive ice floe viewing deck, where you can see 100 tons of real ice. You'll also get to watch Hokkaido's largest permanent 3D projection, enter a breathtaking 5-sided surround projection theater, and observe marine life of the Sea of Okhotsk up close, including the sea angel 'Clione'.
You can book your tickets for the Abashiri Ice Floe Museum in Hokkaido through KKday. Booking online is not only convenient and fast but also ensures immediate entry upon arrival, saving you time queuing at the ticket counter and making your travel plans smoother. After booking, you can simply use your e-voucher for entry, which is very convenient and an ideal choice for organizing your itinerary.
At the Abashiri Ice Floe Museum, you can observe the most iconic creature of the ice floes, the 'sea angel' or 'Clione', up close. These small creatures, known as 'angels of the ice floes', are displayed in special tanks within the museum, allowing visitors to clearly observe their unique forms and elegant swimming patterns. It's one of the highlights of the museum.
The immersive ice floe viewing deck at the Abashiri Ice Floe Museum is an experience zone that simulates a real ice floe environment. It is maintained at a constant sub-zero temperature of -15°C and features 100 tons of actual ice floes. Visitors can directly feel the biting cold of the ice floes and gain a deep understanding of their grandeur and mysteries through both sight and sensation, offering a unique sensory experience.
From the observation deck of the Abashiri Ice Floe Museum, you can enjoy an unobstructed panoramic view of the magnificent scenery of the Okhotsk region. The view encompasses the Sea of Okhotsk, as well as several lakes such as Lake Abashiri, Lake Notoro, Lake Tōfutsu, and Lake Mokoto, along with the rolling Shiretoko mountain range. The scenery is particularly stunning on clear days, making it an excellent spot for photos.
The Abashiri Ice Floe Museum offers a variety of unique exhibits and theater experiences. It features Hokkaido's largest permanent 3D projection, immersing you in the world of ice floes. Additionally, there is a 5-sided surround projection theater with a total screen size of 400 inches, composed of front, top, bottom, and side screens, delivering a highly impactful visual and auditory experience that fully showcases the charm of ice floes.
The total time required for a visit to the Abashiri Ice Floe Museum varies depending on individual viewing pace. However, it is generally recommended to allocate about 1 to 1.5 hours. This is sufficient time to experience the immersive ice floe viewing deck, watch the 3D projection and surround theater, and carefully explore the exhibits on marine life like the sea angels, ensuring you can fully enjoy all the wonderful content the museum offers.
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