Hokkaido Winter: Drift Ice & Frozen Lakes
Snowbound eastern Hokkaido offers scenes you'll struggle to find anywhere else. This multi-day adventure takes you to the island's wild, frozen edge, with a warm vehicle as your refuge from the cold.
What You'll Experience
- The rare spectacle of drift ice on the Sea of Okhotsk
- The deep-snow wilderness of eastern Hokkaido
- The silent beauty of frozen lakes
- Encounters with distinctive winter wildlife
- A warm private car with a driver seasoned on snowy roads
It hinges on the season, so timing needs careful planning. Contact Nakamura Study Japan to choose the best dates.
How a Nakamura tour works
No coach queues, no fixed departure times: every tour is arranged privately for your group.
Private car and driver
One vehicle for your group alone, with a driver who knows the route.
A flexible itinerary
Linger where you like and skip what you don't.
Arranged in your own language
Plans, pricing and pickup are settled over WhatsApp with our team before you travel.
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