Things to do in Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00 / 20:30 / 22:00

In addition to observing the starry sky with the naked eye, astronomical observations using a Newton-type reflective telescope with a focal length of 800 mm and a diameter of 200 mm are also performed. What you see, such as stars, moons, and comets will change depending on the conditions of the day. If the weather is good, shooting stars can be seen frequently. Even if you are empty-handed, you can participate with your camera and your own telescope!

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

Owner Yamashita, who had only planned to stay for six months after returning from studying abroad in London, fell in love with Abashiri and decided to move there. This town is rich in nature in every season, and seafood and mountain produce nurtured by the Sea of Okhotsk, so much so that it is impossible to master it. This sushi restaurant with only eight seats, run by an owner with rare experience, has many repeat customers and foreign tourists, making it so popular that it is difficult to get a reservation. Since it is fully booked, a special program has been organized on one day a week on the restaurant's closed day. You will learn how to make nigiri sushi directly from the owner of the sushi restaurant using seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido, including Okhotsk. At your next home party, try making sushi yourself and impress your guests. ~Experience schedule~15:55 Meet at location16:00-16:10 Orientation16:10-16:40 1) Neta cutting experience & craftsman's trivia (we will teach you about fish and how to tell if it's fresh)16:40-17:00 2) How to make vinegared rice & craftsman's trivia (we will teach you the traditional way to make vinegared rice)17:00-18:00 (Interval: free time for each person)18:00-20:00 3) Meal & nigiri sushi experience (you will make nigiri sushi using the sushi ingredients that you have cut yourself) For dinner, enjoy the owner's proud sushi dishes!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 15:00

This is a special program offered twice a month by Japanese restaurant Yuzuri, a popular restaurant in Abashiri. You will watch as the owner, Saito, who was the head chef at a hotel in Abashiri city, the city of food, prepares dishes using seafood from Abashiri, and receive instruction in the art of Japanese cuisine. Enjoy his superb knife skills and exquisite cooking. After learning about the differences and tips for preparing seasonal fish, as well as how to use professional seasonings, you will experience making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce (or oysters pickled in oil depending on the season). You will also enjoy Yuzuri's proud Japanese cuisine. It is a fulfilling program. ~Experience schedule~14:50 Meet at location 15:00-15:30 Orientation ① A chef's knowledge of actual cooking 1. Learn how to fillet fish 2. Learn how to use salt 3. Learn how to use seasonings 15:30-16:00 ② Cooking experience (Making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce or making oysters pickled in oil) 16:00-18:00 Interval (free time) 18:00-20:00 ③ Enjoy the owner's proud seafood dishes!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity