4 to 6 daysShiretoko, Lake Mashu, Lake Akan and Kushiro Marsh 4 days sample trip plan. Eastern Hokkaido 4-day highlights
This sample trip plan covers Abashiri, Shiretoko, Kushiro Marshland, Lake Akan and Lake Mashu in 4 days.
Drift ice
4 to 6 days
Seasonal trains scheduleSummary of 2018-19 winter seasonal trains of JR trains
Winter used to be a shoulder season to travel. However in these days, many foreign travelers visit Japan all year lo...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2017-18 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Most of winter is shoulder season to travel. But New Year's holidays from late December to Early January is the busi...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2016-17 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Most of winter is shoulder season to travel. But New Year's holidays from late December to Early January is the busi...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2015-16 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In Japan, New Year holidays are the busiest period in entire year. Most of Japanese go back to hometown to stay with...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2014-15 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In Japan, New Year holidays are the busiest period in entire year. Most of Japanese go back to hometown in this seas...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2013-14 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In Japan, New Years holidays are crazy busy. In this year, I expect everybody will go back to hometown on Dec 28 and...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012-13 winter seasonal trains of Japan Railways
Some part of winter season is the busiest period. Especially in Japan, New Years holidays are crazy busy. In this se...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2012 spring seasonal trains of Japan Railways
In spring season, the busiest period is late April and the beginning of May. It is called "Golden Week" in Japan. Ap...
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariDirect transfer to Abashiri for Drift ice in Shiretoko by Ryuhyo Limited Express Okhotsk no Kaze
This train has not run in the last few years. Please do not use this train in your trip plan. This is a seasonal ...
Abashiri, Shiretoko-ShariDrift ice watching in Shiretoko by Ryuhyo Norokko train
Ryuhyo Norokko train has been stopped operation because of carriage was too old. Other train replaced Ryuhyo Norokko...
Seasonal trains scheduleSchedule of 2011-12 winter seasonal trains
Some part of winter season is the busiest period. Especially in Japan, New Years holidays are crazy busy. In this ye...