Ice Breaking with Garinko-go in Monbetsu
Into the drift ice sea aboard Garinko-go departing from Monbetsu Port. A thrilling experience of breaking ice with a giant Archimedean screw.
Garinko-go III, the drift ice icebreaker of Monbetsu City, is a unique icebreaker that advances while breaking drift ice with a giant drill (Archimedean screw) at its bow. The voyage through the drift ice belt that approaches the Okhotsk Sea from late January through March is a thrilling experience where the cracking sound of ice breaking and vibrations resonate through your body. From the deck, you can observe seals and white-tailed eagles resting on the drift ice, and if you're fortunate, you may also encounter sea butterflies.
Access
15 minutes by car from Monbetsu Airport
Hours
1日3〜5便（1月下旬〜3月、要予約）
Budget
3,500〜4,500円
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