basic information

Looking like the result of a god's five fingerprints, the Shiretoko Five Lakes (Shiretoko Goko) are a great place for people seeking to experience Shiretoko's unspoiled nature in an easy walk rather than in a strenuous trekking tour.

Beautiful walking trails lead around the picturesque five lakes and offer anything from 15 minute to 2 hour walks. Note, however, that some or all of the walking trails occasionally get closed to the public due to increased brown bear activity.

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how to get there

By car

From Utoro, take the main road into the national park, until you reach the Shiretoko Nature Center after about 5 kilometers. There, turn left and drive for about ten kilometers until you get to the end of the paved road. The Shiretoko Five Lakes parking lot (410 yen parking fee) is located there.

By bus

Three buses per day, operated by Shari Bus, run between JR Shiretoko Shari Station and the Shiretoko Five Lakes from late April through October. Three additional buses run between Utoro and The Five Lakes before mid July and after mid September. There is no bus service to the Five Lakes from November to late April.

How to get to and around Shiretoko National Park

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