Abashiri 網走

Ice cold

Abashiri is located on the coast of the Okhotsk Sea, 350 km from Sapporo, northeast of the island of Hokkaido. This city is known for having the northernmost prison in Japan, as well as the natural phenomenon of drift ice that draws many tourists during the winter months.

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Abashiri, Hokkaido Guide

Abashiri is located on the coast of the Okhotsk Sea, 350 km from Sapporo, northeast of Hokkaido.

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