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The ice horizon is literally an ice ground that spreads like a horizontal line, and ice flat line" is the border between the frozen sea and the sky.
In the east of Hokkaido, We will introduce the charm of the ice ground and the reason why it is built on Notsuke Peninsula.
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Japan's largest sand peninsula "Notsuke Peninsula".
The area is 26 km long and the narrowest part is only 50 m wide, and the long and narrow terrain with the sea on both sides is also called "Amanohashidate in the north". -
Notsuke Bay, where is the inner side of the peninsula, is the "sea", but will get frozen over during the severe winter season. (From January to Mid-March)
Because the vast ocean is frozen, the flat and wide white plain appears. There is no mountain in Notsuke Peninsula, which is a sand spit, and the size of the sky is exceptional. This combination creates a world of white and blue. -
The ice horizon is magnificent even if you look at it, but if you walk on the ice field, it's exceptional! You can get a white world all to yourself.
But it's on the sea, so let 's take a tour to enjoy it safely. In addition to the ice horizon, the guide will guide you the scenery unique to winter and the appearance of living things, and the wonders of Notsuke Peninsula. -
In "Ice field Walk" walking over the frozen Notsuke bay, you can enjoy a 360 degree panoramic ice view. The guide advises an easy pose to take trick photographs using the perspective. Let's show your photos on SNS!
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If you want to enjoy walking on the ice field , Join a guided tour conducted by the local Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center. It is very dangerous to walk on the frozen sea without a guide. As a matter of fact, I sometimes see Yezo deer almost falling into the sea as the ice cracks.
From Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, wearing a snowshoes, there is a 2 hours "Todowara・Ice Horizon Walk Tour" which is a different atmosphere in summer to Todowara (a place where a dead pine tree remains), and 1 hour "mini-walk" to enjoy the ice horizon even if your stay is short. ※Reservations required. Only phone reservations are available three days before the use date.(0153-82-1270)
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Ice horizon Walk
- Common Items
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- ・Implementation period
- From mid-January to early March ※ It depends on the ice season of the year.
- ・number of participants
- 2 people 〜 Participation by one person Fare 1.5 times
- ・What you need
- Warm clothes (No rental. Clothes that does not go through wind.) Do not expose the skin, please wear gloves, mufflers, and protect your skin as much as possible. Wear long boots such as snow boots or climbing leggings.
Please use your smartphone camera for Trick photos. - ・Contact information
- Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center 0153-82-1270
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- ・Experience available time
- ①Morning Session 9: 30 ~
②Daytime Session 12: 30 ~ ※Changed according to circumstances - ・Time required
- About 2 hours (Walk about three kilometers.)
- ・Fee
- Adult 4,000 yen (Snow shoes included) ※Elementary school students are half price, infants are free of charge. (Please be aware that we will walk 3 km.)
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Mini-walk
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- ・Experience available time
- Occasional (Between 9: 00 and 15: 00)
- ・Time required
- About 1 hours
- ・Fee
- Adult: 1,800 yen (1,500 yen for a group)
※Elementary school students are half price, infants are free of charge.
A tour to enjoy the ice horizon riding on the sled pulling by snowmobiles.
There are two tours that have different length of experience time.
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Sanbon Matsu Short Course
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You can go to the last secret place "Sanbon-matsu" at the end of Todowara, where you can not go on foot or even by sightseeing boat because it is surrounded by the sea in summer. It's hard to walk, but I want to enjoy the ice horison! Although the time of stay is short, I want to enjoy the wild nature of Notsuke. Recommended for such person.
- Common Items
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- ・Implementation period
- From early February to mid-March ※ It depends on the ice season of the year.
- ・Contact information
- Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center0153-82-1270
- ・Experience available time
- ①10：30、②11：30、③12：30、④13：30、⑤14：30、⑥15：30
- ・Time required
- About 40 minutes
- ・Fee
- Adult: 3,500 yen ※Elementary school students are half price, infants are free of charge. Number of participants: 2 people 〜 Participation by one person Fare 1.5 times.
- ・Lending item
- Warm clothes ·throws blankets ·silver mats ·binoculars ·boots are available free of charge.
- ・What you need
- Other warm items
- (※Due to the circumstances, it will be changed and reservation priority will be given. On site, even on the day, we will accept if there is space, but advance reservation is recommended.)
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Ice fishing tour course ｜ Monitor tour
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This is a tour where you can observe the traditional ice fishing in Notsuke Bay. From the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, take a snowmobile sleigh to the fishing grounds (travel time is about 10 minutes) and observe the fishing. If you are lucky, you may be able to see Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles gathering for fishing up close.
- ・Experience available time
- Start at 9:30 (only once)
- ・Time required
- About 90 minutes
- ・Fee
- Adults: 5,500 yen * Elementary school students are half price, infants are free of charge. Participation by one person Fare 1.5 times.
- ・number of participants
- Up to 10 people
- ・Lending item
- Warm clothes, boots, blanket are available free of charge.
- ・What you need
- Other warm items
- ・Other
- You may be asked to ride with other passengers.
The nearest airport from Notsuke Peninsula is Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport.
The following flights are available at Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport.
・1 round trip a day from Haneda Airport in Tokyo (ANA)
Time required: about 100 to 115 minutes
・3 round trips a day from Sapporo・Shin Chitose Airport (ANA)
Time required: about 50 to 60 minutes
For more information about Nakashibetsu Airport,please visit the homepage of Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport.
As a means of transportation from Nakashibetsu airport to Notsuke Peninsula, it is a taxi or rental car.
Taxi Approximate travel time is about 50 to 60 minutes Price: 12,000 to 13,000 yen
ar rental Time required about 60 minutes There are several rental car companies near Nakashibetsu Airport or Nakashibetsu city.
We can not recommend using the car rental in winter except for those familiar with snowy roads and frozen roads.
Reference: Nakashibetsu Tourism Association Website
By using the winter limited advance reservation bus "East Hokkaido Express bus", you can go from major sightseeing spots to Notsuke Peninsula.
* From Akanko, Mashu Station, Shibetsu-cho... East Hokkaido Express Bus No.6 * From Shiretoko Utoro, Shiretoko Rausu... East Hokkaido Express Bus No.5 → at Shibetsu-cho you need transfer to Higashi Hokkaido Express Bus No. 6
※ When using the bus, there is a condition such as using the sponsor Accomodations.See the official website for details.
Betsukai-cho where the ice horizon spreads,
is a place where the coldness of winter is particularly severe in Hokkaido.
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temperature in January
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temperature in February
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temperature in March
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※Reference: The Japan Meteorological Agency's homepage Averages for the past 30 years(1981 – 2010).
Also because of the sea, there is sometimes very cold and strong wind (snowstorm) blows during stormy weather.
I recommend the cold protection as much as you can.
Recommended clothes
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outer
Thick Down Jacket (Below that layered sweater and parka), raised fabric Thick Pants, Water repellent material recommended
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inner
Shirt and tights of thermal insulation materials such as heat tech
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foot
Winter boots and thick socks.
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Accessories
Knit caps, earmuffs, mufflers, gloves, instant heat pad (It can be used not only for cold protection but also for cold protection of electronic equipment.), Items that can be used for trick photos
We also recommend the following sites.
Eastern Time by Situation Winter Coordination
Cold Level ”Strong”
Please be careful.
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Don't walk on your own.
At first glance the ice field may not seem dangerous, but the ice field formed on the sea. Ice may be thick, some are thin. Especially after the ice is made in January and when the temperature rises in March, there are a lot of dangerous places here. It is dangerous to walk on your own. Please Participate in guided tours that guide you the safe place.
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There are restaurants, but there are also holidays.
There is a restaurant in Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center (We started business in the winter from 2018.). Business hours are from 11: 00 to 15: 00. However, please note that we are closed every Tuesday. Also, you can buy drinks at shops and vending machines.
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There is no Local Bus.
The bus for the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center runs only in summer. In winter, please use the advance reservation bus "East Hokkaido Express Bus" mentioned above.
Neighborhood accommodation information
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Odaito Onsen(Betsukai-cho)
Odaito hot spring located on the opposite shore of Notsuke Peninsula. You can enjoy good hot springs and fresh seafood.
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Shibetsu-cho
Shibetsu-cho, where is about 20 km from Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, has several inns, accommodation facilities, and dining facilities.
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Nakashibetsu-cho
Nakashibetsu-cho, the only airport in the neighborhood, is about 35 kilometers from Notsuke Peninsula. There are many hotels and restaurants.
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Other
After you enjoy the ice horizon, If you use "East Hokkaido Express Bus" which runs in winter, you can go to the following hot spring resorts.