Things to do in Mombetsu

Ice Breaker Garinko

Monbetsu City is located in the northern part of the Okhotsk Comprehensive Development Bureau in Hokkaido, Japan, on the north side of the Okhotsk Sea, and there will be drift ice on the shore in winter. Monbetsu Garinko No. 2 Drift Ice Wharf is conveniently located. It takes 1 hour to take the Monbetsu Drift Ice Icebreaker GARINKO 2 to witness the magnificent scenery of Hokkaido's unique drift ice from the boat, and enjoy the boundless silver world and the beauty of drift ice on the sea. Unforgettable! The front end of the drift-ice icebreaker "GARINKO Ⅱ" is equipped with an "Archimedes-style auger". The scenery of the ship is full of vigor when the ship is breaking through the ice, and it brings passengers the pleasure of rotating the drill to break the ice and move forward!

Ocean Exchange Center

The Monbetsu Ocean Exchange Museum is an underwater observatory located in the Sea of Okhotsk, with a 360-degree observation tower and an underwater observation deck.

Kani no Tsume (Statue of Crab Claw)

Okhotsk Tokkari Center (Seal Land)

Okhotsk Tokkari Center (Seal Land) is a unique marine zoo. The center's primary goal is the display and conservation of Okhotsk seals, while also showcasing other marine life. At Okhotsk Tokkari Center (Seal Land), visitors can watch lively and adorable seals swimming freely in the water. The park features spacious pools, providing a comfortable and safe living environment for the seals. In addition, the park has dedicated observation platforms and viewing areas, allowing visitors to observe the seals' daily lives and behaviors up close. Besides Okhotsk seals, the park also showcases other marine life, such as sea lions, walruses, and dolphins. These animals have their own living spaces within the park, and visitors can learn about their habits and characteristics by watching performances and exhibits. Additionally, Okhotsk Tokkari Center (Seal Land) has an education center that provides knowledge about marine life conservation and environmental protection. Visitors can participate in various educational activities and lectures to learn about the ecological environment of marine life and conservation methods. In short, Okhotsk Tokkari Center (Seal Land) is a marine zoo dedicated to the conservation and display of Okhotsk seals and other marine life. Through observation and education, visitors can increase their understanding of these rare animals and deepen their awareness of marine life conservation.

Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum of Hokkaido GIZA

The exhibition room shows the history of the ship Garinco and an introduction to the polar regions, and you can also experience blowing bubbles in the ice room.

Hokkaido Prefectural Okhotsk Drift Ice Park.

[Okhotsk Strait Drift Ice Museum] The Okhotsk Strait Drift Ice Museum is a museum with the theme of drift ice. It is installed on the top of Tiandu Mountain, the only scenic spot designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Hokkaido, and is located alongside the observation deck. Here you can see drift ice drifting from the Heilongjiang River to Hokkaido, drift ice angels living under the drift ice and other animals, and learn about the mystery of drift ice and the ecosystem of the Sea of Okhotsk. The observation deck on the top floor of the Drift Ice Museum offers a panoramic view of the Shiretoko Mountains, a world natural heritage. Now this season, you can clearly see the snow on the peaks. The snow has carved the peaks into a three-dimensional sense, making them glow With a heroic appearance. The exhibits in the museum mainly focus on drift ice. There are about five exhibition rooms in the drift ice exhibition room. The drift ice that has landed on the shore this year is displayed. It is solid and cold, and the size is different. The towel will take shape. In the biological exhibition room, there are naked turtles and shells with transparent bodies floating under drift ice, and balloon fish with bulging stomachs and suckers attached to the rocks on the seabed. There is also an observatory restaurant in the hall, which will impress you from taste to vision.

Garinko "IMERU" icebreaker ship

Mombetsu City is located in the northern part of the Okhotsk General Development Bureau in Hokkaido, on the north side of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, and drift ice occurs in winter.

Okhotsk Tower

It is an underwater aquarium with observation rooms and reference rooms. There is a 4D theater on the second floor. The 360° projection screen is very shocking and worth visiting. ️

Okhotsk Sky Tower

Relaxed Public Bathhouse, “Monta’s Hot Bath”