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Monbetsu Icebreaker Garinko
紋別流氷砕氷船ガリンコ号Hokkaido
The Monbetsu Icebreaker Garinko offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk. Passengers can witness breathtaking ice formations and the diverse wildlife that inhabits the icy waters during winter months.
- Best season
- Winter
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.3· 157 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Admission
- Adult winter drift-ice cruise boarding fare (Garinko III/IMERU); web-booking 3,600. Summer cruise cheaper.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:30Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~3h 52m by car
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