Things to do in Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido: The Best Bodies of Water

April 19, 2022 Karren Gelb

Discover the best top things to do in Shiretoko Peninsula, Japan including Shiretoko Goko Lake, Shiretoko Beach, Shiretoko Misaki, Onnebetsu River, Lake Rausu.
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%
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Overall Ratings

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 Beach

Shari-cho, Shari-gun Hokkaido
Excellent
48%
Good
52%
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0%
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Shiretoko Beach

3. 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
0%
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1%
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Shiretoko Misaki

4. Onnebetsu River

Makoi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun 099-4357 Hokkaido
Excellent
37%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Onnebetsu River

5. Lake Rausu

Yunosawacho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun 086-1822 Hokkaido
Excellent
36%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Lake Rausu

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