Other Natural Terrain Spots in Shiretoko Area

  • Rusha Bay
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    Hokkaido Sharigunsharichou Onnebetsumura
    A rocky area continuing into the ocean, in the native Ainu language, rusha means path leading down to the seashore. Due to the extremely treacherous terrain and in order to protect the natural environment, the Shiretoko Forest Road leading to the bay is closed to general automobile traffic. There are sightseeing boats which travel to the bay; taking around two hours round-trip, riders can enjoy the sight of the precipitous cliffs in the area from the sea. Wild animals gather here to catch salmon going upstream, particularly brown bears, and the bay has become a renowned spot for safe bear watching from a boat.
  • Ryuhyo diving
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    Hokkaido Shari-cho, Shari-gun utoro west 4
  • Shari Fishing Port
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Maehamamachi
  • Minehama Drive-in
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Minehama
  • Ice diving
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    Hokkaido Shari-cho, Shari-gun utoro east
  • McCaus Dokutu
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    Hokkaido Menashigunrausuchou Kyoueichou
  • Otamoizawa
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho
  • Makoizawa
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho
  • Marukizawa
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho
  • Otakisawa
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho
  • Nemuro Strait
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    Hokkaido
  • Rausudaira
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    Hokkaido Menashi-gun Rausucho
  • Osawa
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho
  • Five Lakes of cliff
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Shari-cho
  • Nemuro Strait
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    Hokkaido

Hokkaido Areas

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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