The notebook of Shiretoko Peninsula
Walk between soft light and sharp rock.
Forests, volcanoes, lakes and sea ice protect one of Japan's wildest ecosystems.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Coast · Forest · Mountain · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Shiretoko Peninsula
Forests, volcanoes, lakes and sea ice protect one of Japan's wildest ecosystems.
Shiretoko National Park, Rausu Mountain and Mashū Lake give the most telling landmarks of Shiretoko Peninsula. Together, they form a destination where the coastline, forests, mountain reliefs and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: transport and openings to be confirmed and weather likely to modify the program. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Shiretoko National Park
- Mount Rausu
- Lake Mashū
Before you choose
- Transport and openings to be confirmed
- Weather likely to change the programme
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature park
Shiretoko National Park
At the eastern end of Hokkaidō, Shiretoko National Park is a group of cliffs, forests, waterfalls falling to the sea and lakes accessible under conditions. Brown bears, drifting ice in winter and boat trips give the site wild intensity, with safety rules to take seriously.
Remarkable location
Mount Rausu
Mount Rausu dominates the Shiretoko Peninsula and opens up views of the Sea of Okhotsk and the island of Kunashir in clear weather. Its ascent passes through a humid mountain frequented by bears, and is especially suitable for hikers equipped with mud, fog and late snow.
Lake
Lake Mashū
Lake Mashū often appears as a blue mirror enclosed in the walls of a caldeira, sometimes completely swallowed by fog. The gazebos are sufficient to grasp its austerity: no bank fitted for swimming, but a very clear presence in the cold lights of the east of Hokkaidō.
Practical tips
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