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Shiretoko	# 63   of 117 destinations in our travel guide

Shiretoko National Park, located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido, is one of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national parks. No roads lead further than about three fourth up the peninsula, and the northern tip can only be viewed from boats or be reached on multi day trekking tours. The peninsula is home to a variety of wildlife, including brown bears, dear and foxes. In winter, the peninsula's coast along the Sea of Okhotsk becomes one of the northern hemisphere's southernmost regions to see drift ice. In July 2005, Shiretoko was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for the irreplaceable value of the peninsula's ecosystem and biodiversity.

Attractions

1  Kamuiwakkayu Falls A hot waterfall in the middle of nature. User rating: 94/100 (13 votes) Visited by: 24 users  2  Five Lakes Five lakes in beautiful surroundings. User rating: 88/100 (24 votes) Visited by: 39 users  3  Sightseeing Boats Cruises along the peninsula's western coast. User rating: 80/100 (11 votes) Visited by: 23 users  4  Furepe Waterfall Waterfall fed by ground water. User rating: 76/100 (11 votes) Visited by: 24 users  5  Eastern Coast Rausu Town and hot spring pools at the beach. User rating: 94/100 (13 votes) Visited by: 27 users  6  Oshinkoshin Falls Waterfall at the national park's entrance. User rating: 85/100 (15 votes) Visited by: 31 users  7  Shiretoko Pass Mountain pass with views of Mount Rausu. User rating: 82/100 (10 votes) Visited by: 20 users  8  Utoro Hot spring town on the western coast. User rating: 69/100 (14 votes) Visited by: 26 users

Access and Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Shiretoko National Park. About transportation in Japan

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English Links

Shari Town Official English website.

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Shari Town Official website. Rausu Town Official website.