Ice Horizon Walk: Frozen Sea Adventure of Notsuke Peninsula

About this tour

• Unique Ice Horizon: Witness a rare natural wonder found only in Hokkaido.
• Guided Winter Adventure: Explore the frozen landscape with expert guides.
• Stunning Photo Ops: Capture breathtaking icy panoramas.

Discover the "Hyōheisen" (氷平線), a mesmerizing natural phenomenon unique to the Notsuke Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido. Imagine a vast, frozen expanse stretching out like an icy horizon, where the boundary between the frozen sea and the sky blurs into a seamless panorama of white and blue. This is the Hyōheisen – a winter wonderland that will leave you breathless.
What makes it special:
Uniqueness: The Hyōheisen is formed by the freezing of the Notsuke Bay during the harsh winter months (January to mid-March). This creates a flat, expansive ice plain, a sight rarely seen elsewhere.
Dramatic Scenery: The Notsuke Peninsula, a long, narrow sand spit, offers unobstructed views of the sky, enhancing the sense of vastness and creating a truly photogenic landscape.
Guided Tours: To ensure your safety and enrich your experience, join a guided tour offered by the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center. Knowledgeable guides will lead you across the ice, sharing insights into the formation of the Hyōheisen, the local wildlife, and the unique ecosystem of the peninsula.
Photo Opportunities: Capture stunning panoramic shots of the icy landscape. Guides can even help you with "trick photography," creating fun and memorable images to share on social media.
Activities:
Mini Ice Horizon Walk: Walk across the frozen sea and experience the Hyōheisen up close.
Todowara Ice Horizon Course: Visit the Todowara, a forest of dead Sakhalin fir trees, accessible only in winter.
Practical Information:
Access: Fly into Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB), the closest airport to the Notsuke Peninsula. From there, take a taxi or rent a car.
Accommodation: Stay in nearby towns like Odaitō Onsen, Shibetsu, or Nakashibetsu, offering a range of hotels and traditional inns.
What to wear: Dress warmly! Hokkaido winters are harsh. Pack a heavy down jacket, thermal layers, waterproof pants, winter boots, a hat, gloves, and a scarf.
Call to action:
Book your Hyōheisen adventure today and witness a natural wonder that will stay with you forever! Limited tours available, so reserve your spot now.

Our restaurant’s February hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with last orders at 2:30 PM. We anticipate having irregular closings during this month.