Top Hokkaido Shore Excursions - page 2

This thoughtfully paced tour offers a calm and meaningful way to explore Hokkaido’s history by visiting Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku-no Mura) and the Hokkaido Museum together. At the Historical Village, you walk through preserved streets and buildings that show how people lived during Hokkaido’s pioneering era. The Hokkaido Museum then provides clear explanations of the region’s natural environment, Indigenous Ainu culture, and modern development, helping visitors understand the background behind what they have seen. The tour is designed with a calm pace, balancing sightseeing time and walking distance. It is well suited for travelers who wish to enjoy history comfortably, without rushing from place to place.

Discover the spirit of Abashiri on this private car tour through history, nature, and ancient northern culture. Visit Museum Abashiri Prison, an open-air museum preserving historic Meiji-era prison buildings, including Important Cultural Properties that tell the story of Hokkaido’s frontier development and the people who helped shape it. Continue to the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum, where you can learn about drift ice, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the natural environment that defines this region. Finally, explore Moyoro Shell Mound Museum, where original archaeological remains and tombs reveal the life of the ancient Okhotsk people who once lived along this coast. This tour is ideal for travelers who want a deeper understanding of Abashiri beyond standard sightseeing. Pickup is available from central Abashiri hotels, JR Abashiri Station, or Memanbetsu Airport, which is about a 30-minute drive from the city.

From Sapporo, journey into the heart of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, where Lake Toya shimmers with floating islands and Mt. Yotei rises in the distance. At Sairo Observatory, take in breathtaking panoramas before standing at the foot of Showa Shinzan, a mountain born in 1943. Ride the Mt. Usu Ropeway to the summit and feel the vast beauty of Hokkaido unfold, with Lake Toya and the Pacific Ocean stretching far beyond. If you prefer, arrangements can also be made to start the tour from Muroran Port.