Hotels in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Japan
Okhotsk Subprefecture is located on Hokkaido's northeastern coast, famous for its drift ice (ryuhyo) that arrives from the Sea of Okhotsk each winter, with temperatures dropping to -10°F (-23°C). You can walk on the ice or take a sightseeing cruise in January and February, while summers are mild at 68°F (20°C), perfect for hiking the Shiretoko Peninsula and sampling fresh seafood like king crab and sea urchin at the local markets.