Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula

English/Japanese
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1hr - 3hr Duration
Notsuke Peninsula
  • Exclusive Ice Horizon: Experience a rare natural marvel unique to Hokkaido.
  • Expert-Led Winter Expedition: Discover the frozen landscape with knowledgeable guides.
  • Spectacular Winter Views: Snap incredible photos of stunning icy scenery.
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5% off min. AUD347.06

What to expect

Experience the breathtaking Hyōheisen (氷平線), a rare natural phenomenon found only on the Notsuke Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido. This vast frozen expanse blurs the boundary between sea and sky, creating a seamless panorama of white and blue.

  • Rare Winter Wonder: A unique ice plain formed as Notsuke Bay freezes (Jan–Mar).
  • Endless Horizons: The open landscape enhances the sense of vastness.
  • Expert-Led Tours: Stay safe while learning about the area’s ecosystem.
  • Unforgettable Photos: Capture breathtaking panoramas and creative shots.

Join-in Option

  • Mini Ice Horizon Walk: Stroll across the frozen sea.
  • Todowara Ice Horizon Course: Visit the Todowara, a forest of dead Sakhalin fir trees, accessible only in winter.
Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula
Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula
Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula
Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula
Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula
Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula

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Review for: Mini walking tour for 1 person (About 1 hours/ English-speaking Guide)

The itinerary was good, the tour guide was good, but the weather was not.

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Safety First

  • Guided Tours Required: Do not attempt to walk on the Ice Horizon alone. The ice varies in thickness, especially in January (early formation) and March (warming temperatures), creating hazardous areas. Join a guided tour to explore safely.

Dining & Facilities

  • Limited Availability: Dining facilities may have closures. The Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center restaurant (winter operations since 2018) is open 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays.
  • Convenience: Drinks and snacks are available at the shop and vending machines.

Transportation

  • No Regular Buses: The Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center bus runs only in summer.
  • Winter Transport: Use the Higashi Hokkaido Express Bus (reservation required).

Practical Information

  • Access: Fly into Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB), then take a taxi or rent a car.
  • Accommodation: Nearby towns like Odaitō Onsen, Shibetsu, and Nakashibetsu offer hotels and traditional inns.
  • What to Wear: Dress for extreme cold—bring a down jacket, thermal layers, waterproof pants, winter boots, hat, gloves, and scarf.

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