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Okhotsk Sea Ice Walk
Abashiri · Japan
Moderate5 daysAsia~£2,500 est.
Overview
The drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk reaches the coast of Hokkaido near Abashiri and Shiretoko Peninsula each winter — the southernmost drift ice in the Northern Hemisphere — and walking on it in late February to March with icebreaker cruise access is a uniquely Japanese experience. The Shiretoko Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage, extends into the ice floes and hosts Steller's sea eagles, white-tailed eagles, and the rare Blakiston's fish owl in the forest behind the ice.
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Prefilled for 1 February 2027 — the next best-season window. Search on partner sites — opens in a new tab.
