After meeting your tour conductor, you will board the coach and begin your journey toward Eastern Hokkaido. The drive to our first stop takes about 240 minutes including short restroom breaks along the expressway, and you can expect to arrive around noon. This roadside station is a comfortable place to stretch your legs and enjoy lunch at your own expense. There are easy counter-style options and regional snacks that highlight Okhotsk flavors. If it rains, the indoor spaces are cozy and convenient; if it is clear, step outside and feel the crisp mountain air that signals you are nearing the flower hills. After this free-time lunch stop, we continue our floral journey deeper into the Okhotsk region.

From Engaru, the coach continues about 100 minutes to Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park, where a magnificent pink carpet of moss phlox stretches over an impressive 10,000 square meters. The park offers sweeping views of the hills, all covered in a rich blanket of vibrant flowers. As the Shibazakura blooms, the surrounding landscape transforms into a stunning sea of pink, set against the fresh spring sky. It’s an unmissable experience, perfect for those who love both nature and photography. This gorgeous display is best viewed from mid-May to early June, depending on the weather.

After your visit to the first magnificent park, it is about 60 minutes by coach to Abashiri. If you book a "Single room in Abashiri City" option, you will stay at Toyoko Inn Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae or a similar class such as Hotel Route-Inn Abashiri Ekimae located near the station for easy access to local dining. Rooms are Western-style single rooms with private bath and toilet, Wi‑Fi, and practical layouts designed for a comfortable rest. Dinner is not included at these properties, so you can explore casual restaurants at your own pace, and breakfast is a buffet the next morning. The Route‑Inn includes a public bath for a relaxing soak after your flower day, while the Toyoko Inn does not have a large bath or open-air bath.

If you choose Abashiri Kanko Hotel option for your accommodation, the coach brings you to a classic hilltop setting overlooking the Abashiri area. Rooms are available in Japanese tatami, Western twin, or mixed Japanese‑Western styles, all with private bath and toilet. Dinner is included here and is a highlight, featuring an Okhotsk set meal with half a snow crab and a 90‑minute all‑you‑can‑drink plan, adding a celebratory touch to your evening. Breakfast is a generous buffet. The hotel offers a large public bath and an open-air bath where you can unwind in the northern air before turning in.