Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival
February 6, 2027 - February 7, 2027
Abashiri's winter festival is held every February. There are many spectacular snow sculptures, beautiful ice sculptures, and events!
The 62nd annual Abashiri Okhotsk Drift Ice Festival will be held on Saturday, February 6th and Sunday, February 7th, 2027, at the Abashiri Commercial Port Wharf. Focusing on drift ice, which is decreasing in number year by year due to the effects of global warming, the festival will continue to be held under the theme of "SAVE THE ICE SAVE THE EARTH" (protecting the drift ice is protecting the Earth). We are planning events that will share information about the current state and appeal of drift ice, and what each individual can do to protect it, hoping that this festival will inspire people to love drift ice even more!
Regarding the planned event
Scheduled dates: February 6th (Sat) and 7th (Sun)
February 6th (Saturday), 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (tentative)
Sunday, February 7th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (tentative)
The event will include comedy and music performances, scallop throwing, citizen performances, and hands-on activities (such as drift ice kayaking and drift ice ring toss).
Further details will be announced at a later date.
Inquiry
Abashiri City Tourism Division (0152-61-2360)
Access
If you are taking a local bus to the nearest bus stop
After getting off at the bus stop "Roadside Station - Icebreaker Terminal", it is about a 10-minute walk
(Abashiri Bus Official Website: Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Bus Timetable)
https://www.abashiribus.com/local-bus/ryuhyo-saihyosen/
Abashiri Commercial Port Wharf Area Map
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