Shiretoko Guide

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Summer edition
How to Enjoy Shiretoko ~ With Nature ~

July to September Summer Edition

The area around Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel is World Heritage Shiretoko where nature spreads as it is.

From spring to summer, lush nature is overflowing, and wildlife is inhabiting at ease.
We will introduce spots where you can enjoy while facing nature in Shiretoko in summer.
Summer edition

First of all

Introduction

Shiretoko Guide

#02
How to Enjoy Shiretoko ~ With Nature ~

July to September Summer Edition

Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site.
When summer comes, mountains and seas shine brightly green, and it is a season when the blue sky and the blue of the sea blend together.
Wild animals are also appearing at ease, and there are scenery and experiences that can only be seen here.

This time, I would like to introduce "Summer Edition" at the height of the green season.

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Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel
Hobby
Driving, traveling, eating

See the superb view

Scenic Views

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Oshinkoshin Falls

About 10 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: Year-round

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It is also called "Futami Falls" because the flow is divided into two from the middle. It is possible to go up the stairs to the height of the waterfall. It is a wonderful waterfall that has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls.
In addition, from the observation deck above the waterfall, you can see the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Mountains as far as you can see, especially during the drift ice season.

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Sunset stand

About 5 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: Year-round

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It is a famous sunset spot and is also popular as a dating point for young travelers.
From spring to autumn, when the setting sun sets a vermilion streak on the sea surface, the winter when the sea surface covered with white with drift ice turns golden, is beautiful and impressive.

3

Cape Puyuni

About 10 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: Year-round

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A famous spot for superb views and sunsets on the way from Utoro to Shiretoko Nature Center. In addition to overlooking the beautiful coastline of Okhotsk and the port of Utoro, you can also see the mountains of Akan National Park far away.

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Shiretoko Pass

About 20 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: May to October

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At an altitude of 738 meters, Shiretoko Pass has a parking lot and observation deck, making it popular as a view spot for driving, touring, and sightseeing buses.

※Winter institutions are closed

Walk in Shiretoko

Walking in Shiretoko

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Shiretoko Goko Lakes

About 5 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: May to early November

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A natural paradise formed by five beautiful lakes surrounded by the old growth forest of Shiretoko Mountains. About 40 minutes round trip, the "Elevated Wooden Road" is a casual walking route that anyone can go to one lake.
The Ground promenade, which goes on a deeper natural road, has a course that goes around all five lakes, but due to the habitat of brown bears, there is a period during which guides are required or lectures are required.

※Winter institutions are closed

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Oronco Rock Lake

About 5 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: May to early November

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A huge rock with a height of about 60 meters. Derived from the indigenous people "Orocco" and Ainu language, which means "the rock sitting there", it is enshrined in a loose and mysterious form. It is possible to go to the top by stairs, and the view from the top, especially the sunset, is worth a look.

※Winter institutions are closed

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Lake Rausu

About 30 minutes by car to the mountain trail, less than 2 hours from the mountain trail

Best time to see: Summer

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The largest lake in the Shiretoko Peninsula. It is possible to trek on the premise of a guided tour, and it is also a secret place where you can enjoy the primitive scenery.
Please enjoy the color of the marshland plants, the voices of animals, and the surface of the lake reflecting the mountains.
Because of the high-density brown bear area, measures are perfect.

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Others

A man's tears

A man's tears

It is possible to go with a guide.
You can also see groundwater erupting from the rock surface and flowing down vigorously, as well as hibernating holes in brown bears.
It is called "Man's Tears" in contrast to the nearby "Frepe Falls (Tears of the Virgin)".
Recommended for those who are Shiretoko repeaters or those who have already walked through the Flepe Falls.

The creatures you can meet in Shiretoko

Shiretoko from the sea

Shiretoko by Sea

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Large sightseeing boat Orora

About 5 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: May to early November

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If you want to enjoy Shiretoko in summer dynamically, we recommend a large sightseeing boat.
 In addition to a dynamic cruise departing and arriving at Utoro Fishing Port and returning to Shiretokomisaki, there is also a course where you can enjoy famous places on the way. You can enjoy the sea of Shiretoko comfortably on a large ship.
Please enjoy the powerful nature of Shiretoko, such as cliffs, strange rocks, and waterfalls that can only be seen from the sea, from the viewpoint unique to "Large Sightseeing Boat Orora".

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Godzilla Rock Sightseeing

About 10 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: Year-round

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Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site.
In the summer Shiretoko Peninsula, the green is dark and lively nature spreads out. On a sightseeing cruise operated from the east-west bases of Utoro and Laus, you will discover the unique nature of Shiretoko.
You can observe brown bears on Utoro cruises and whales on Raus cruises with a high probability.

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Sea kayak

About 10 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see: Year-round

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It is a small canoe that is easy to operate even for beginners, so you can experience the beautiful nature of Shiretoko up close.
It can be enjoyed by people of all ages regardless of gender.

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Flepe Falls

About 10 minutes by car from the hotel to promenade, about 30 minutes from promenade

Best time to see: Year-round

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This waterfall has no river and snow and rain falling on the Shiretoko mountain range penetrates underground, and flows down from the crack of a cliff of about 100m vertically steep cliff. Jolo Jolo is similar to tears, so it is nicknamed "Tears of the Maiden" locally because it resembles tears.

Shiretoko on a rainy day

Rainy Shiretoko

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Shiretoko World Heritage Center

About 5 minutes by car from the hotel

Open throughout the year (excluding New Year's holidays)

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It displays free images of Shiretoko, full-size photographs of animals, and models of traces of animals such as nail marks, and is a facility where you can face animals and experience nature.

2

Shiretokoshari Museum

About 50 minutes by car from the hotel

Open throughout the year (excluding New Year's holidays)

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It displays abundant local materials of Shari Town, the history of the Shiretoko Peninsula, wildlife, and the ecology of plants.
The outdoor observation park also protects Hokkaido Sika Deer and white-tailed sea eagle.

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90 minutes by car to Abashiri

Drift Ice Glass Museum

Drift Ice Glass Museum

We display and sell handmade glass works that represent nature such as snow and drift ice found in Sea of Okhotsk. We also have a variety of glass production experiences.

 Abashiri Prison Museum

 Abashiri Prison Museum

An open-air history museum that preserves and publishes architectural counties that were actually used in the former Abashiri Prison. On the large premises, you can see buildings of important cultural properties such as Shabo while feeling the change of the four seasons.

Mountain climbing and swamp climbing

Mountain & Stream Climbing

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Kamui Wakkayu Falls

About 90 minutes by car from the hotel

Best time to see summer to autumn

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It displays free images of Shiretoko, full-size photographs of animals, and models of traces of animals such as nail marks, and is a facility where you can face animals and experience nature.

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Mountain climbing Mt. Shari

About 60 minutes by car from the hotel

The best time to see June to September

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It displays abundant local materials of Shari Town, the history of the Shiretoko Peninsula, wildlife, and the ecology of plants.
The outdoor observation park also protects Hokkaido Sika Deer and white-tailed sea eagle.

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Mt. Rausu and Mt. Shiretoko mountain climbing

About 30 minutes by car from the hotel

The best time to see July to September

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It displays abundant local materials of Shari Town, the history of the Shiretoko Peninsula, wildlife, and the ecology of plants.
The outdoor observation park also protects Hokkaido Sika Deer and white-tailed sea eagle.

Best time to see calendar

Calendar
Summer Shiretoko View Calendar
January February March April May June July August September October November December
See the superb view (summer) Oshinkoshin Falls
Cape Puyuni
Shiretoko Pass
Walking around Shiretoko (summer) Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Oronco Rock Lake
Lake Rausu
A man's tears
Shiretoko from the sea (summer) Large sightseeing boat Orora
Godzilla Rock Sightseeing
Sea kayak
Flepe Falls
Shiretoko on a rainy day (summer) Shiretoko World Heritage Center
Shiretokoshari Museum
Drift Ice Glass Museum
 Abashiri Prison Museum
Mountain climbing and swamp climbing (summer) Kamui Wakkayu Falls
Mountain climbing Mt. Shari
Mt. Rausu and Mt. Shiretoko mountain climbing

Enjoy in the hall

Enjoy your Time

Why don't you spend a relaxing and luxurious time at a hotel surrounded by the nature of Shiretoko?
Please spend a relaxing time from the core of your heart.