After meeting your tour conductor, you will begin your journey by bus toward the Okhotsk region. Lunch is NOT included and will be taken individually at either Roadside Station Engaru Mori no Okhotsk or Roadside Station "Marchen-no-oka Memanbetsu", where a variety of casual local dining options are available. The approximate cost is 1,000 to 1,500 yen. Please note that this tour is operated using a standard coach without an onboard restroom, however regular breaks will be scheduled approximately every 1.5 to 2 hours for your comfort.

Your first visit is Mount Tento, a scenic observation point overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk. During drift ice season, the ocean below can transform into a vast expanse of white, stretching endlessly toward the horizon. From this elevated viewpoint, the contrast between sky, coastline, and drifting ice creates a powerful first impression of Hokkaido’s winter landscape, offering a sense of scale that is difficult to experience from ground level.

Continue to Shari, where you will take part in a rare drift ice touch experience guided by a local Japanese-speaking expert. Here, you will have the opportunity to come closer to the ice that has traveled across the sea, feeling its texture and observing it from a uniquely personal perspective. This experience offers a direct connection to the natural environment that cannot be replicated from observation alone. Please note that drift ice conditions depend on nature, and this experience may be adjusted due to weather or ice conditions.

Arriving around 5 PM, you will stay at a property officially recognized as a “5-star accommodation” by the Tourism Economy Newspaper, one of Japan’s well-known travel industry authorities. The hotel is set on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk, offering sweeping views of the surrounding natural environment. From the lobby, large public bath, and even the breakfast restaurant, you may be able to see drift ice spread across the sea depending on conditions, creating a truly unique setting for your stay. The hot spring baths of Utoro Onsen, often referred to as waters of beauty, provide a relaxing space to unwind, with spacious bathing areas designed for comfort after a full day of travel. Dinner is served at the popular buffet restaurant Marusukoi, featuring around 80 different dishes that appeal to a wide range of preferences, including families. A highlight of the evening is the free-flowing drinks service, including alcoholic beverages, adding to the enjoyable atmosphere.