Roadside Station Ryuhyo-Kaido Abashiri

A roadside station in a great location with a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk and Shiretoko Peninsula.

Located at the mouth of the Abashiri River, where fishing boats come and go, this road station offers a panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Peninsula. In winter, it is the departure and arrival point for the icebreaker ship Aurora and serves as a base for drift ice sightseeing. Inside the facility, you can search for tourist information using a computer, and there is also a wireless LAN and Wi-fi spot. The store on the first floor offers a wide variety of local souvenirs, including the popular Ryuho Draft beer. Rental bicycles are also available at the tourist information center so you can enjoy riding along the cycling path from Abashiri to Tokoro.