10 Things to do in Shiretoko Peninsula That You Shouldn't Miss

August 30, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Shiretoko Peninsula, Japan including Shiretoko Goko Lake, Shiretoko Misaki, Road to Heaven, Shiretoko Highway, Oshin Koshin Falls, Kamuiwakka Hot Waterfall, Furepe Waterfall, Michi-no-Eki Shiretoko Rausu, Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck, Rausu Visiter Center.
Restaurants in Shiretoko Peninsula

1. Shiretoko Goko Lake

Shari-cho, Shari-gun 099-4100 Hokkaido +81 152-24-3323 http://www.goko.go.jp/
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 952 reviews

Shiretoko Goko Lake

Reviewed By LCWW - Singapore, Singapore

Two routes available. An elevated footpath takes the visitor on a 1.6km out-and-back walk to Lake Ichiko. It is free and no special footwear is required. The route provides stunning views of the Shiretoko mountain range. Electric fences surround the walkway, to keep the bears away The second route of 3km round trip starts on the ground and joins the elevated walkway towards the end. Entry fee costs 5000 yen from 10 May to 31 July, but drops to only 250 yen from 1 August to 20 October. Visitors are required to register and attend a 10-minute briefing on safety precautions, including action to take in the event of a bear encounter. Ground conditions are classified on a scale of 1 to 3, with 3 being muddy and gum boots required, but gum boots are still highly recommended for condition 2. You’ll need to plan in advance, as the gum boots can only be hired for 500 yen at the Shiretoko Nature Centre, which is located 9km away before you get to Shiretoko Five Lakes. Parking at 500 yen per car, and toilets available. Pleasant walk through nature with lovely views of the lakes and mountain ranges. Best to go on a sunny day, as rain will obscure the view of the surrounding mountains.

2. Shiretoko Misaki

Rausucho, Shari-cho, Shari-gun Hokkaido +81 157-51-1549 https://www.shiretoko.asia/index.html
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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1%
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Shiretoko Misaki

3. Road to Heaven

Route 334/244, Shari-cho, Shari-gun 099-4122 Hokkaido
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
15%
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4.5 based on 258 reviews

Road to Heaven

4. Shiretoko Highway

National Road No. 334, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1800 Hokkaido http://www.hkd.mlit.go.jp/ab/douro_seibi/icrceh00000011m5.html
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 90 reviews

Shiretoko Highway

5. Oshin Koshin Falls

Utoronishi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun 099-4354 Hokkaido
Excellent
23%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 659 reviews

Oshin Koshin Falls

Reviewed By hungry-sumo - Minato, Japan

Just off the main road to Shiretoko really worth a visit. There is even car parking spaces next to it so it's a breeze to stop by.

6. Kamuiwakka Hot Waterfall

Onnebetsumura, Shari-cho, Shari-gun 099-4100 Hokkaido +81 152-22-2125 http://www.shiretoko.asia/kamuiwakka.html
Excellent
41%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 299 reviews

Kamuiwakka Hot Waterfall

Reviewed By Virendra-Yadav_2014 - Yokohama, Japan

All the waterfalls which I have visited in Japan is not allowing anyone to go inside. But this waterfalls is different from all. You can reach this place by taking direct bus from Shari station or 30 minutes bus from Shari goko area. This is hot waterfalls where you can enjoy light hiking train within falls or you can take bath here. Quite unique view from this fall. you can only climb upto 100 meter upwards but still a must visiting place in Shari area. Do mind bus timings and bear.

7. Furepe Waterfall

Iwaobetsu, Shari-cho, Shari-gun 099-4356 Hokkaido +81 152-24-2114 http://center.shiretoko.or.jp/guide/furepe/
Excellent
35%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 274 reviews

Furepe Waterfall

Reviewed By kmzhao - Hong Kong, China

Lucky me, it could be so beautiful from the visitor centre! But go earlier! I took the 12:30pm bus and started the walk and I nearly had to run back as the last bus was 2pm back to town! It’s at least 30 min one way on the snow and more if you take lots of photos!

8. Michi-no-Eki Shiretoko Rausu

361-1 Honcho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1833 Hokkaido +81 153-87-5151 http://www.hokkaido-michinoeki.jp/michinoeki/2217/
Excellent
15%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 197 reviews

Michi-no-Eki Shiretoko Rausu

9. Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck

32-1, Rebuncho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun Hokkaido +81 153-87-4560 http://www.rausu-town.jp/mt/mt-search.cgi?search=%E7%BE%85%E8%87%BC%E5%9B%BD%E5%BE%8C%E5%B1%95%E6%9C%9B%E5%A1%94&
Excellent
35%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 69 reviews

Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck

10. Rausu Visiter Center

6-27, Yunosawa, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun Hokkaido +81 153-87-2828 http://www.goko.go.jp/
Excellent
37%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
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4.0 based on 92 reviews

Rausu Visiter Center

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