Other Sightseeing Spots in Shiretoko Area

  • Rausu Kunashiri Observation Tower
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    Hokkaido Menashigunrausuchou Rebunchou 32-1
    The observation tower is on a hill 167 meters above sea level close to the built-up area of Rausu Town. From the deck you can see the Sea of Okhotsk up close, and if the weather conditions are right you can see the magnificent view of Kunashiri Island. In the observation tower you can see various displays and videos regarding the Northern Territories dispute.

    Driving up to the observatory requires skill on winding roads, but it is worth the effort. Kunashiri, now a Russian occupied island, is just over there. The overview of the Rausu port and the...

  • Yuhidai Observation Deck
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Utorokagawa
    Yuhi means sunset, so this observation deck is particularly famous for its beautiful sunset views at a corner of the National Shiretoko Campground. Counted as one of the eight main sightseeing spots of Shiretoko, the beautiful orange sunset over the Sea of Okhotsk is truly a sight to behold.

    宿泊したホテルから歩いて数分、木立を抜けると眼下にウトロ港が見下ろせます。静まり返った港が、何とも言えない雰囲気です。過の出来事が有ったらでしょうか、合掌せずにはいられませんでした。

  • Koka Ki Do Lakeside Observation Deck
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Onnebetsumura Iwa Ubetsu 549
  • Shiretokomisaki Lighthouse
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Shiretokomisaki
  • Shari Municipal Shiretoko Museum
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Honmachi 49

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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