By bus from Abashiri
If you wish to use public transport from Abashiri Station to Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, take a bus to Higashimokoto (stops in front of the bus company). From there to the park it’s about 10 minutes by taxi.
* There is no public transportation that goes all the way to the direct vicinity of the park.
Bus timetable for Abashiri Station – Higashimokoto
Abashiri Station | Abashiri Bus Center | Higashimokoto | |||
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Every day | 8:40 | → | 8:45 | → | 9:20 |
Every day | 11:00 | → | 11:05 | → | 11:40 |
Weekdays only | 14:10 | → | 14:15 | → | 14:50 |
Sat/Sun/Holidays only | 14:10 | → | 14:15 | → | 14:50 |
Weekdays only | 16:10 | → | 16:15 | → | 16:50 |
Sat/Sun/Holidays only | 17:10 | → | 17:15 | → | 17:50 |
Weekdays only | 18:30 | → | 18:45 | → | 19:20 |
Higashimokoto | Abashiri Bus Center | Abashiri Station | |||
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Every day | 7:30 | → | 8:05 | → | 8:10 |
Every day | 10:00 | → | 10:35 | → | 10:40 |
Every day | 13:20 | → | 13:55 | → | 14:00 |
Weekdays only | 15:20 | → | 15:55 | → | 16:00 |
Sat/Sun/Holidays only | 16:20 | → | 16:55 | → | 17:00 |
Weekdays only | 17:40 | → | 18:15 | → | 18:20 |
Bus operator: Abashiri Kanko Kotsu Co., Ltd. Tel: 0152-66-2511
Shibazakura season-only free shuttle service to and from Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
This free shuttle to and from the park is only in-service while the shibazakura tress blossom.
Service period: May 13(Sat) – May 25 (Thu)
*Reservation required.
* Available only to passengers taking the bus listed above.
From Higashimokoto to Shibazakura Park
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Reservations must be made with Abashiri Kanko Kotsu Co., Ltd. at: 0152-66-2511
- Please reserve no later than 16:30 on the day prior to boarding.
- No personnel present with proficiency in English.
- If making a reservation was unsuccessful due to a language barrier, you might still be able to ride the shuttle if you contact the driver or staff at the bus company prior to boarding.
- Operates on a first-come-first-served basis, due to limited capacity.
By taxi or rental car from Abashiri
It takes about 30 minutes by car from Abashiri Station. Expect about 10,000 JPY for a one-way taxi ride.
Getting to Abashiri
By airplane:
- From Tokyo Haneda Airport to Memanbetsu Airport: approx. 1 hour and 45 min
- From New Chitose Airport to Memanbetsu Airport: approx. 45 min
- From Memanbetsu Airport to Abashiri Station: approx. 30 min by bus
By train (JR):
- Express train from Sapporo to Abashiri: approx. 5 hours and 30 min
By intercity bus:
- From Sapporo to Abashiri: approx. 6 hours