Service Area Spots in Shiretoko Area

  • Roadside Station Shiretoko Rausu
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    4.0
    200 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Menashigunrausuchou Honchou 361-1
    Directly in front of Shiretoko Rausu Rest Area is Nemuro Strait, and behind is Mt. Rausu, one of Japan’s top 100 mountains. The rest area is the closest rest area to Kunashiri Island of the Northern Territories and is so close you can see the island’s trees on a clear day. The rest house is located at the entrance to the Shiretoko-Odan Road on the Rausu side, on Route 335. It’s close to one of the best whale and bird watching points in Japan and from here you can check departure and latest information on the bulletin boards at the tourist information office. There are places to eat where you can try some fish from Rausu and of course you can purchase different kinds of sea related products too.

    Great place to stop by to obtain some information, bathroom break, grab some drinks from the vending machine etc. Since Rausu is quite small, this is a welcoming place to pick up souvenirs or just to...

  • Roadside Station Utoro/Shirietoku
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    Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido Utoro west 186-8
    This Shiretoko roadside rest area in Northern Hokkaido, situated on Route 334, is the gateway to the world heritage site of Shiretoko and is a great stepping stone for sightseeing into Shiretoko. Inside you can find shops selling food and products direct from Utoro fishing port, shops selling locally made products, and a restaurant where you can get great tasting seafood rice bowls. There is also a tourist information center where you can get more info and arrange sightseeing trips in Shiretoko, boat trips and accommodation.
  • Roadside Station Shari
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    3.5
    114 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Honmachi 37

    Sharis michi-no-eki is located in downtown Shari. It has clean restrooms, tourism information, and a small gift shop. Adequate parking. Nothing special in the way of tourism interest. Good for a...

  • Utopia Shiretoko Roadside Station Utoro/Shirietoku Shop
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    Hokkaido Shari-gun Sharicho Utoronishi 186-8

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