Visit Shiretoko National Park, Japan
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The Shiretoko Peninsula is the dramatic, windswept, easterly tip of Hokkaido, with only Cape Nosappu to the south being further east.
It was known in the indigenous Ainu language as the "end of the world" and is really rather remote, with few roads and plenty of bears.
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Start planning your tailor-made trip to Shiretoko National Park by calling one of our Japan specialists at 617-223-4705
Suggested Shiretoko National Park itinerary
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Shiretoko National Park, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Wildlife & hot springs of Hokkaido
The high mountains, crystal lakes and wide open spaces of Hokkaido Island set it far apart from the hustle and bustle of southern Japan. This is Japan's last wilderness region, boasting the nation's greatest concentration of national parks. As Tokyo swelters through long summer days Hokkaido savours warm, temperate weather ideal for hiking in the high peaks of Daisetsu-zan. In winter arctic air from Siberia is drawn across Hokkaido, ensuring the plentiful snowfall that makes this area a popular winter sports destination and providing the raw materials for the fantastic annual Sapporo Snow Festival.
Map of Shiretoko National Park
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Photos of Shiretoko National Park
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Steller's Sea Eagle in Hokkaido -
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Hokkaido mountain view -
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Five lakes, Shiretoko National Park -
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Mt Rausu, Shiretoko National Park -
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