Let's Learn About Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site in Hokkaido!!

Shiretoko is a peninsula that juts out into the southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk in Hokkaido, and it is a precious place registered as a World Natural Heritage site. Many wild animals such as brown bears, Ezo deer, salmon, seals, and Steller's sea eagles inhabit the sea, rivers, and land. In particular, Shiretoko is a habitat for brown bears, and on the Shiretoko walking trails, you may encounter them. Therefore, it is necessary to take a lecture from a local guide before going. The lecture includes how to deal with encounters with brown bears and what to do if attacked by one, which was a very frightening and realistic lecture. In fact, while walking on the trail, the person at the front encountered a brown bear, and we were prohibited from proceeding forward and had to return to the original place. ──────────────────── Attraction: Shiretoko Five Lakes Address: Onnebetsu Village, Shari Town, Shari District, Hokkaido Business Hours: Varies by season, please check the website ────────────────────