Shiretoko(知床)
Climbing the Kamuiwakka Hot Falls, Kamuiwakka-Yu-no-taki
The road to Kamuiwakka is passable from May 31 to October 1. However, the period during which you can enter Kamuiwakka-yu-no-taki (the climbing of
Shiretoko Cruising
There are many ways to enjoy Shiretoko, from its diverse cuisine and pristine wilderness to mountain climbing and trekking. However, one activity I pa
A Guide to Walking the Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Shiretoko Goko Lakes is one of the wildest and untouched lakes in Japan. "Goko" means five lakes, so Shiretoko Goko Lakes contains five lakes, which i
Frepe Waterfall in Shiretoko
There is no river with this fall. Melting snow becomes water flowing underground from Shiretoko mountain range, which is flowing from cracks of 100 he
Discover the Wonders of Shiretoko at Shiretoko Museum
Shiretoko Museum (知床博物館) houses an extensive collection of records and documents related to the region's wildlife, including the Higuma (Hokkaido bear
Cape Puyuni
Cape Puyuni, refering to a place of a hole in Ainu, is located the north-ward of Shiretoko Peninsula. This is in the area of The Shiretoko National Pa
Shiretoko Pass(知床峠)
Route 334, known as the Shiretoko Connection Road (知床横断道路), connects Rausu and Utoro. Shiretoko Pass, situated south of Mt. Rausu-dake at an elevation
Kamuiwakka Hot Spring Falls(カムイワッカ湯の滝)
Hot spring water comes from Mt.Shiretoko-Iwozan, an active volcano, flowing into the Kamui-wakka River, so that it is the hot spring river. Kamui refe
Oronkoiwa Rock
This massive rock holds historical significance from the Oronko people, the indigenous inhabitants of the area long ago. Standing 60 meters tall near
Oshinkoshin-no-taki Waterfall in Shiretoko
This is well known as 'the twin beauties' fall', due to folking into two parts on the half-way down. You'll see the exciting waterfall at the side-ste
Shiretoko World Heritage Center
The Shiretoko World Heritage Center offers life-size photographs showcasing brown bears, deer, and other wildlife inhabiting Shiretoko. Additionally,
Shiretoko National Park Nature Center
The Shiretoko Nature Center serves as the gateway to Shiretoko National Park, situated at the junction leading to Shiretoko Goko Lakes and Shiretoko P
Access to Shiretoko(Utoro): World Natural Heritage Site
Here are some ways to access Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site: From Sapporo to Shiretoko(Utoro) JR + Bus Take a Hakodate/Sekihoku line
