Abashiri

Located to the east of Hokkaido, Abashiri City is an area blessed with the bounties of the Okhotsk Sea, including salmon, clams, scallops, and crabs. It has a rich natural environment where northern tribes have lived for over 1300 years. Every year, the Abashiri River sees an upstream migration of salmon, considered to be the largest in Japan. The cool climate, visited by drift ice, encourages the cultivation of vegetables and wheat with minimal pesticide use. Experience the culture of one of Japan’s leading food production areas and its wonderful natural environment through activities! This is a place where you can contemplate sustainable industries that utilize the.

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Abashiri Full Enjoyment Course

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Abashiri National Park, Lake Abashiri Kayak

Let's enjoy kayaking at Lake Abashiri in Abashiri Quasi-National Park! Land on the Yobito Peninsula, a wildlife sanctuary right in front of Connectrip, and explore the forest! Take a break with a drink made from local honey! Enjoy the view of Abashiri from the old castle at your leisure! In September, you can even see salmon swimming upstream!

Fresh Seafood Sushi

For lunch, let's enjoy fresh sushi at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant! It's reasonably priced but the sushi is fresh and delicious!

Kando-no-Michi Viewpoint Parking

The route offering panoramic views of the vast pastoral landscape of Abashiri and the Okhotsk Sea, with the Shiretoko Range in the distance, is known as the "Kando-No-Michi", and there are parking areas at the viewpoints.

Okhotsk flower tour

Starting with the skunk cabbage colony by Lake Abashiri from the end of April to May, the Shibazakura Park in Higashi Mokoto blooms from May to June. The sunflower and cosmos fields by Oshoku Lakeside Park are at their best from August to September. In addition, you can enjoy flowers of all seasons at places like the Hanaten To on Mt. Tento, the Phlox Park, and the Koshimizu Wild Flower Park! The hidden gem, the coral grass colony in Ubaranai, turns completely red at the end of September!

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Stone Oven Pizza Baking Experience for Lunch.

Once you've stretched the dough made from local wheat, you can top it with as much locally sourced ingredients as you like and bake it in a stone oven! At the experiential facility Connectrip, you can also enjoy meals while experiencing Japanese cuisine such as local salmon dishes, mochi making, and tofu making. Please note that reservations are required in advance for the experience menu.

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