Sapporo Departure and Arrival Drift Ice Train Journey, 2 Days
Operation Period: February 1 – February 28, 2026
Duration: 2 Days
Tour Price:： ・Adult: JPY 39,000
・Child: JPY 24,500
Included: Train fares, accommodation (1 night with breakfast), cruise boarding fee, private vehicle,2 lunches (bento meals), insurance, and tax
Itinerary – Day 1
01:00 PM Depart from Sapporo Station
Lunch: Ekiben Ishikari Salmon Bento
06:30 PM Arrive at Kitami Station
Overnight stay at a hotel near Kitami Station
Itinerary – Day 2
07:57 AM Depart from Kitami Station
10:40 AM Visit Kitahama Station, the station closest to the drift ice
12:30 PM Board the drift ice sightseeing icebreaker Aurora
02:36 PM Depart from Abashiri Station
Lunch: Ekiben Crab & Salmon Roe Bento
08:02 PM Arrive at Sapporo Station
Tour Overview
This is a 2-day train journey from Sapporo to see the drift ice.The tour includes boarding the drift ice sightseeing icebreaker Aurora, as well as a ticket to visit Kitahama Station, the station closest to the Sea of Okhotsk.Accommodation will be arranged at a hotel near Kitami Station.During the train journey, ekiben (Japanese station bento meals) will be provided for both the outbound and return trips.By actively using public transportation, this tour is designed as a sustainable travel experience that aims to:reduce CO₂ emissions, andsupport the maintenance of local rail lines by increasing ridership on local trains.To help you avoid unnecessary travel expenses, this tour is offered as a self-guided tour.If you hold a JR Pass that allows travel on all JR lines, please contact us separately. We will be happy to provide a revised price tailored to your pass.
