Access and Orientation

Getting to Abashiri

JAL, ANA and Air Do operate multiple round trips per day between Tokyo's Haneda Airport (except Peach which serves Narita Airport) and Memanbetsu Airport, 30 minutes by bus from Abashiri. Flight time is 100 minutes. The regular one way fare by JAL is around 53,000 yen; however, discount tickets are typically available for between 18,000 and 28,000 yen. Air Do's fares are typically 20 percent lower.

Airfares from Tokyo to Memanbetsu over the next 30 days April 19, 2024 - May 18, 2024

Airline	Lowest fare	Average lowest fare
JAL	22,370 yen	27,869 yen
Air Do	8,370 yen	25,034 yen

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The train journey between Tokyo and Abashiri leads via Sapporo:
1) How to get from Tokyo to Sapporo
2) How to get from Sapporo to Abashiri

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.

Getting around

Abashiri has a longish city center without prominent landmarks. JR Abashiri Station stands at its western end. The Prison Museum, Ryuhyo Museum and Museum of Northern Peoples are located on nearby Mount Tento, a 5-10 minute bus or car ride from the city center.

Memanbetsu Airport is located approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Abashiri. The bus trip from the airport to JR Abashiri Station and Abashiri Bus Terminal takes about 30 minutes and costs 1050 yen one way. Various rental car companies have outlets at the airport.

A tourist bus connects Abashiri Bus Center with JR Abashiri Station and the museums on Mount Tento. In winter, it also serves the ryuhyo cruise boat terminal. The buses operates daily every 60-90 minutes during the busier travel seasons, less frequent in the shoulder seasons and not at all on weekdays in the off-seasons. Fares are between 180 and 530 yen, depending on the distance traveled.