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I rode the Garinko train in Monbetsu, Hokkaido
“I arrived in Monbetsu on a tourist bus from Sapporo, a 3.5-hour drive, to board the drift ice sightseeing ship, the Garinko.”
Drift Ice Bus Tour
“📅 Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Sapporo - Clock Tower - Red Brick Building Day 2: Meet at 8:20 AM - Monbetsu Drift Ice Tour Boarding the Garinko-go and Sounkyo Ice Festival Bus Tour Disband at 9:30 PM Day 3: Otaru Aquarium - Yoichi Nikka Whisky - Otaru Canal Walking Day 4: Sapporo Snow Festival - Susukino Ice Sculpture Festival Depart Sapporo 🏨 Accommodation ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel (As this was the tour meeting point) 🍴 Food Spots Sushi and Robata Shiki Hanamaru Affordable prices and great robatayaki.”
Must-try raw seafood in the city + close encounter with seals 😘🦭
“I went in November (which is considered off-season), but there was an event going on, so I managed to complete it as well.”![[Monbetsu, Hokkaido] This Giant Crab Claw is So Photogenic! The Crab Claw Monument & Local Soft Serve Ice Cream.](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi43224x9a0fl6tuF356.jpg?proc=source/trip&_fr=wc)
[Monbetsu, Hokkaido] This Giant Crab Claw is So Photogenic! The Crab Claw Monument & Local Soft Serve Ice Cream.
“The giant "Crab Claw" really stands out in Monbetsu!”
Introducing Monbetsu City in Hokkaido~!
“📍Travel Overview · A small coastal town perfect for travel, where you can enjoy icebreaker cruises in winter and take leisurely walks by the Sea of Okhotsk during other seasons.”
Let's go to Monbetsu! A relaxing 3-day, 2-night trip.
“Day 1: Take the once-daily ANA flight from Haneda to Monbetsu Day 2: See lots of seals!”
See the cutest seals up close!
“🌊 The charm of the Okhotsk Tokkari Center (Monbetsu) 🦭 The only facility in Japan where you can observe seals up close · "Tokkari" means seal in Ainu language, and is a specialized facility that protects injured and weakened spotted seals and ringed seals and returns them to the wild after recovery .”![[Hokkaido · Asahikawa] Polar bears right in front of you! The incredible wildlife at Asahiyama Zoo.](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi36224x9avtrh6s31F0.jpg?proc=source/trip&_fr=wc)
[Hokkaido · Asahikawa] Polar bears right in front of you! The incredible wildlife at Asahiyama Zoo.
“Asahiyama Zoo is a must-visit spot if you're traveling to Asahikawa, Hokkaido 🐧🐻❄️ What struck me most was how close you get to the animals and how many photogenic exhibits there are!”Explore Mombetsu on the map
Frequently asked questions
What is Mombetsu famous for?
−Mombetsu is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Ocean Exchange Center, Kani no Tsume (Statue of Crab Claw), and Okhotsk Tokkari Center (Seal Land).
What are the must-try activities in Mombetsu?
−Consider Sapporo | Okhotsk Sea icebreaker + Sounkyo ice waterfall festival | Hokkaido snow and ice 1-day tour (English, Hokkaido · Asahiyama Zoo · Ningle Terrace · Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike) · Shirahige Waterfall 1-day tour, and Hokkaido classic 1-day tour: Asahiyama zoo + Shirahige waterfall + Shirogane blue pond (Aoiike) + Forest elf terrace in Mombetsu. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.