Abashiri
in Abashiri-shi of Hokkaido, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
44.021 and 144.270 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 44° 1' 16" and E 144° 16' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:00 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:09 am and 5:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Abashiri

Abashiri in Abashiri-shi (Hokkaido) with it's 42,498 inhabitants is a city in Japan about 624 mi (or 1,005 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Abashiri is now 04:00 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Abashiri, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Memanbetsu Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Shiretoko in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kitami, Mobetsu, Kushiro, Nemuro and Obihiro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 40 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

7°C (44 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hokuten no Oka Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort

Address
4,7 mi
159, Yobito, Abashiri city, Hokkaido 099 2421, Japan.
992421 Abashiri
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Auberge Kita no Dandan

Address
2,0 mi
39 17, OMAGARI, ABASHIRI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 093 0045, JAPAN.
930045 Abashiri-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Abashiri Kanko Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
23, YOBITO, ABASHIRI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 099 2421, JAPAN.
992421 Abashiri Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dormy Inn Abashiri

Address
0,3 mi
1-1, Nishi-3Chome, Minami-nijo,
093-0012 Abashiri-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Abashiri Royal Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
NISHI 7, KITA 6 JO, ABASHIRI, HOKKAIDO 093 0076, JAPAN.
930076 Abashiri
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae

Address
0,8 mi
1-3-3, Shim-machi
093-0046 Abashiri-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Abashiri Central Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
7, Nishi 3 chome, Minami 2 jo, Abashiri city, Hokkaido 093 0012, Japan.
930012 Abashiri-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Ohotsuku Inn

Address
0,1 mi
3CHOME, MINAMI3 JOHIGASHI, ABASHIRI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 093 0003, JAPAN.
930003 Abashiri Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Business Ryokan Miyuki

Address
0,4 mi
4, MINAMI4 JONISHI, ABASHIRI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 093 0014, JAPAN.
930014 Abashiri Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Abashiri Hokkai Hotel

Address
0,5 mi
1 1 1, SHIMMACHI, ABASHIRI SHI, HOKKAIDO, 093 0046, JAPAN.
930046 Abuta
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:30
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Beer Drinkers! Abashiri in Hokkaido brews and sells Blue Beer!

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 41:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sheila Simkin

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com At first, we thought the guide was joking when he mentioned Abashiri Blue Beer but then he pointed out the cans and bottles and swore that this beer poured...


冬の網走→知床 流氷を巡る観光 -Abashiri to Shiretoko, Drift ice-

Published: January 10, 2015
Length: 10:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HOKKAIDO JIJI-GRAPHIC

Drift ice sightseeing boat in Abashiri. Norokko train Kitahama station. Sunset of Shiretoko Utoro. 網走で流氷砕氷観光船オーロラに乗船し流氷帯を通過。知床までドライ...


Hokkaido, Japan: A Ho-hum Abashiri Icebreaker Cruise

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 19:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sheila Simkin

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com This one-hour cruise on a sight-seeing boat is a "non-event" in our opinion. Labeled as an Icebreaker, I would guess "ice strengthened hull" is more like it...


JR北海道 網走駅 北海道網走市 Abashiri Station. Hokkaido JAPAN 2012.6.18

Published: June 27, 2012
Length: 20:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whitewing681 [Travel Aviation Railway]

【駅探訪】朝の網走駅と、キハ54形・キハ40形普通列車 Abashiri station and Local train. 網走駅 北海道網走市 Abashiri Station. Abashiri City, Hokkaido, JAPAN JR石北...


流氷の天使「クリオネ」 @北海道網走市 Clione in Okhotsk, Abashiri Hokkaido

Published: June 21, 2010
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 北海道ファンマガジン

オホーツク海の流氷の天使といわれる「クリオネ」。その泳ぐ姿は愛らしい。収録地は網走市の道の駅にて。 詳細ページ http://pucchi.net/hokkaido/nature...


流氷ってすごい! Abashiri Drift ice

Published: February 10, 2008
Length: 42:16 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: tokyojpn

流氷が割れ砕かれる風景は圧巻です。砕氷船おーろらに乗って網走の流氷を見てきました。Come on to Hokkaido & Lets enjoy driftbreaker!


Japan Hokkaido Abashiri Tourist train

Published: March 01, 2010
Length: 43:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: aalbis01

Tourist Train from Abashiri to Shiretoko-Shari. Runs in winter to allow viewing of Ice Flows. Dont go on tours for westerners. Find the authentic Japanese Tours they are worth it!


Snow clearing train in Abashiri, Japan

Published: February 18, 2014
Length: 00:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 2madkiwis

On the second day of being snowed in, this was a very exciting machine to see arrive. Didn't help though. All trains cancelled 5 minutes later..


あばしりネイチャークルーズ・海の仲間たち Abashiri Nature Cruise

Published: November 09, 2012
Length: 40:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: あばしりネイチャークルーズ

北海道網走市で4月~10月の間実施している 「あばしりネイチャークルーズ クジラ・イルカ・ウミドリウォッチング」にて 撮影された写真を動画...


網走流氷観光砕氷船「おーろら2」(Abashiri drift ice sightseeing icebreaker)

Published: March 09, 2011
Length: 07:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: simon200708

網走流氷観光砕氷船「おーろら2」


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Okhotsk Subprefecture

Okhotsk Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. It was renamed from the earlier Abashiri Subprefecture on April 1, 2010. Abashiri Subprefecture was established in 1897.

Located at 44.0266, 144.261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Subprefectures in Hokkaido, 2010 establishments in Japan

Abashiri Station

is a railway station in Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan, operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), located. It is the main railway station in the city. Abashiri Station comes first in an alphabetical list of Japanese railway stations.

Located at 44.0199, 144.254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

Katsuradai Station

Katsuradai Station is a train station in Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Located at 44.0168, 144.273 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of Hokkaido Railway Company, Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

Masuura Station

Masuura Station is a train station in Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan.

Located at 43.9839, 144.297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of Hokkaido Railway Company, Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture

Mount Tento

Mount Tento is a nationally-designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan. Rising to a height of 207 metres, the mountain commands views over the Sea of Okhotsk, Lake Abashiri, Lake Notoro, Lake Tōfutsu, and, from afar, the Shiretoko Peninsula and Akan Volcanic Complex.

Located at 44.0011, 144.24 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Hokkaido, Places of Scenic Beauty


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Aburatsu, Abasiri, أباشيري, Abaşiri, Abashiri, Abaŝiri, آباشیری، هوکایدو, 網走, 網走市, აბასირი, 아바시리 시, Abaširis, Abasiri-chhī, Абасири, อะบะชิริ, Абасірі