Shiretoko
Spanning across the towns of Shari and Rausu, Shiretoko was designated as Japan’s first World Natural Heritage Site in 2005. A vast and diverse array of wildlife inhabit the Shiretoko peninsula, including rare species such as the Steller’s sea eagle and White-tailed eagle, making this the perfect destination for lovers of nature and exploring the outdoors. Featuring beautiful and untouched natural landscapes such as the Shiretoko Five lakes area, visitors to Shiretoko can enjoy hiking and trekking to their hearts’ content. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, visitors should make their way to the coast, where they can come face-to-face with whales and orcas, or walk out onto the surface of the ice in a drift ice tour.
Highlights
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An adventurous trip to Hokkaido’s East
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SHINRA Activity - Experience Drift Ice From the Perspective of an Animal
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Into the Wild: Experience why Shiretoko is Hokkaido’s only World Natural Heritage Site
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Shiretoko Goko Lakes: The Top Sightseeing Spot in Shiretoko National Park
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Journey to Discover an Abundance of Beautiful, Wild Birds in the Varied Landscapes and Habitats of Eastern Hokkaido
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