[Hokkaido] Enjoy the nature of Shiretoko in the World Heritage forest "Shiretoko Five Lakes"

Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site in Hokkaido

Among them, the Shiretoko Five Lakes are a particularly popular spot

Five fantastic lakes, large and small, surrounded by virgin forest

A 3km walking course has been developed around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, and to walk along the ground trail, you need to pay an entrance fee and take a guided tour at the center

You can enter on your own, but walking with a guide will allow you to enjoy the nature of Shiretoko in greater depths

You can encounter Ezo deer, wild birds, the natural monument black woodpecker, and if you're unlucky (or lucky?), a brown bear

However, if a brown bear appears, everyone in the park will have to leave It will be

In the park, an 800m long elevated boardwalk has been installed so that you can enjoy the scenery safely even if a bear appears, and on a clear day you can see the Shiretoko mountain range and its reflection, as well as the Sea of ​​Okhotsk.


Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House Ground Promenade Entrance
📍Location: Shiretoko National Park, Shari-cho, Hokkaido
🗓️Opening hours 8:00-18:30 *Varies depending on the season, closed in winter from early November to mid-April
🚗Access: About 20 minutes by car from Utoro, Shari-cho, about 2 hours by local bus from Memanbetsu Airport

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Post by タビノモリ | May 31, 2025