Hokkaido Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center "GIZA" (Roadside Station Okhotsk Monbetsu)

Hokkaido Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center "GIZA" (Roadside Station Okhotsk Monbetsu)

Info

  • Address:
  • Hokkaido crested 11
  • Public Transportation:  
JR Asahikawa Station → Hokkaido Bus, Chuo Bus, etc. for 3 hours and 5 minutes, get off the crested bus terminal, 10 minutes drive; or Crested Airport → 5 minutes drive
  • Car Access:  
From Asahikawa Crested Road Ukishima IC via National Route 273 80km 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Phone Number:  
  • 0158-23-5400
  • Parking Number:  
120 units

Business Hours

9 to 17 o'clock

Price

Permanent exhibition room: 450 yen for adults, 150 yen for high school and university students. Set with the dome theater: 750 yen for adults, 250 yen for high school and university students. Free for middle school students and younger.

Spot Category

Museums・Science Museums・Archives


-20 °C drift ice experience

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