Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum - Hokkaido - Japan
What is Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum - Hokkaido?
The Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum is a tourist facility located in Monbetsu City, Hokkaido, and is a popular spot for visitors to experience drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk and the nature of the Arctic Circle. The museum features a drift ice experience room at minus 15 degrees Celsius and other facilities that recreate the world of ice at sub-zero temperatures, where tourists can actually touch and take pictures of drift ice. The facility also has a high educational value, with a variety of exhibits where visitors can learn about the ecosystem of the northern region and the science of ice floes. This is a recommended sightseeing spot in Hokkaido for families, couples, and nature-loving tourists.
Okhotsk Drift Ice Pavilion - Reasons for popularity and things to do
The Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum is popular because visitors can experience the world of drift ice throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities, including a hands-on room where they can touch actual drift ice, exhibits of fish and other creatures that live in the Sea of Okhotsk, and seasonal events. Visitors can also enjoy drift ice-themed gourmet foods such as drift ice soft serve ice cream at the museum's café. The museum also has many photo spots and is attracting attention as a hands-on tourist facility that looks great on social networking sites. The easy accessibility makes it easy to stop by during sightseeing tours of Abashiri and Monbetsu.
Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum - Details
| name | Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum |
| Location | 1, Ocean Park, Monbetsu City, Hokkaido (View on Map) |
| parking lot | Yes (free of charge, large buses can park) |
| toilet | Yes (multiple locations within the building and on the grounds) |
