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Hokkaido Prefectural Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center GIZA
Standing by the Okhotsk Sea, it is a science museum themed on drift ice. The exhibition rooms where you can "see" ・ "touch" ・ "experience" are a selling point, and it has become a facility enjoyable by families. The Severe Cold Experience Room, recreates the world of minus 20 degrees in mid-winter. Real drift ice is exhibited all year round, and you can touch it directly.
The Ice Aquarium created by highly transparent ice, and freezing soap bubble experiences etc. are also popular. In the dome theater that projects powerful images, you can see the four seasons of Okhotsk, such as drift ice. In addition, there are also a Q&A corner, a drift ice observation room, etc. Special exhibitions on various themes are held periodically. Also, this center is designated as "Roadside Station Okhotsk Monbetsu," and facilities such as a coffee shop and a store are also attached.
Business Hours
9:00 to 17:00
※ Science Museum Exhibition Room to the entry is closing of the museum's 30 minutes before until
regular closing day
Every week Monday (Public holiday is excluded)
Public holiday's next day, Year-end and New Year (December 29th to January 3rd)
* Large consecutive holidays and Summer vacation period, January 4th to March end day is closed building none
Fee
■ Set Fee (Permanent Exhibition Room・Dome Theater)
General Individual 750 yen (Group 600 yen) / High School・University Student Individual 250 yen (Group 200 yen)
■ Permanent Exhibition Room Fee
General Individual 450 yen (Group 350 yen) / High School・University Student Individual 150 yen (Group 120 yen)
※ Junior High School Student and below and 65 years old and above are free of charge.
※ Group is 10 people or more for use is eligible.
parking lot
Available (Free of charge)
Location
Monbetsu City Original Monbetsu 11-6
Access
From Monbetsu Airport by car approximately 10 minutes / After getting off the bus at "Okhotsk Tower Entrance", on foot approximately 7 minutes
*The information listed is current as of May 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
