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Aso Shrine/Monzen Town

Aso Shrine is dedicated to 12 gods, including Aso’s founder, Takeiwa Tatsu no Mikoto. Since ancient times, this area has been blessed with abundant spring water, which the locals have revered as a ”God’s blessing.” This water is currently served to passers-by at the Mizuki water drawing station. Furthermore, Monzenmachi serves dishes and sweets made with spring water, so it is recommended that you sample them all while strolling around.

Thousand Year Grasslands” E-MTB Ride

Aso Kumamoto

This activity involves riding an electric-assist mountain bike through grasslands that are normally off-limits unless special permission is obtained. You can thoroughly enjoy the various charms of Aso, such as a slalom ride from Aso Station to the top of Mt. Aso with an altitude difference of about 900 meters, or the so-called “Jabinomichi Ride” that climbs up the Ogi Valley from Uchimaki Onsen to Mt. Kita Somma, depending on your physical strength or schedule.

Thousand Year Grassland Horse Riding

Aso Kumamoto

This is a full-fledged horseback riding experience in which you ride your own horse through a vast grassland the size of 55 Tokyo Domes on the mountains’ northern rim. Riding time can range from 30 minutes to several hours, and you can select a course based on your experience and schedule. Under the careful supervision of an instructor, even beginners can enjoy the spectacular views of Aso’s grasslands with confidence.

Two-man Paragliding experience

Aso Kumamoto

The Aso Somma’s two-person paragliding experience allows you to see the majestic scenery of Aso from a bird’s eye perspective and hear the voices of the sky, which you would never see in your daily life. A professionally licensed instructor will assist you in having an extraordinary experience. Even complete beginners can enjoy a peaceful flight.

Hokuten no Oka Abashiriko Tsuruga Resort

Abashiri Hokkaido

Okhotsk buffet with about 70 dishes inspired by the mountains and seas of Okhotsk. The open-air restaurant serves a variety of delectable dishes. Fresh seafood is available as sashimi or teppanyaki.

Kando no Michi

Hokkaido Abashiri

This excursion route extends the route from the city center to Mt. Tento by incorporating visits where you will encounter a variety of rural landscapes. There are viewpoints where you can see the Sea of Okhotsk, Lake Tofutsu, and Mt. Shari, as well as information boards that shed light on the Shiretoko Mountain Range.

Mount Tento

Abashiri Hokkaido

Mt. Tento is said to be so beautiful that climbing it feels like ascending into the heavens. You can also enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk and the mountains of Shiretoko.

Drift ice sightseeing – Icebreaking Ship Aurora

Hokkaido Abashiri

As it flows south from the Amur River into the Sea of Okhotsk, the freshwater freezes and expands. The Okhotsk coast is the southernmost point where the sea freezes, and Abashiri is located at 44 degrees north latitude. The icebreaker ship “Aurora” offers drift ice sightseeing.

Ryuhyo Glass Museum

Hokkaido Abashiri

Drift ice, snow, ice, and nature’s beautiful shapes are captured in glass in hopes that they will last forever. Ecopirica, a glass material made from discarded fluorescent lamps, is used to make it. “Eco” refers to the environment, and “Pirika” is an Ainu word that means “correct and beautiful.”

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Hokkaido Abashiri

We provide a variety of experiences and tours that allow you to discover Abashiri City’s charms. Kayaking and cycling are popular activities that allow you to discover new aspects of Hokkaido’s Okhotsk and Abashiri regions.