🗺️ Road Station, Flowing Ice Street, Abashiri

Located near the mouth of the Abashiri River, where fishing boats come and go, there is a roadside rest area offering a magnificent view of the Shiretoko Peninsula and the Sea of Okhotsk. Inside, there is a tourist information center and a resting area that provides information needed for travel. In winter, it also serves as the starting and ending point for the ice floe sightseeing cruise "Aurora." Here, you can find a variety of local delicacies. If you're feeling a bit hungry, you might want to check out the takeout area. You can enjoy items like the "Abashiri Burger," made with Abashiri's Sakhalin trout, yam, and wasabi, as well as "Aurora Soft Serve Ice Cream." For those looking to have a hearty meal, the second-floor dining area offers dishes like "Abashiri Zangi Rice Bowl," topped with fried salmon, and the popular noodle dish "Abashiri Kyobou Noodles," providing a range of meals that can only be found locally. The facility also features a section for local specialty products, selling items such as "Abashiri Pudding," famous sweets, agricultural and fishery processed products, original goods from the roadside rest area, and "Aurora" merchandise. It's a great place to shop for souvenirs featuring products from the Sea of Okhotsk and various other items.

A sightseeing spot where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Abashiri. It offers meals made with local ingredients from Abashiri, as well as delicacies designed with drift ice in mind. There are also unique souvenirs that can only be purchased at this rest stop.