Trip Moments Recommendations
Protecting the Nature of the Mysterious Shiretoko
Shiretoko is registered as a World Natural Heritage site. It is a facility where you can learn about the manners and rules necessary to protect its rich nature through videos and panels. If you're touring the remote Shiretoko, this is definitely a spot you'll want to check out at least once.
Facility Name: Shiretoko World Heritage Center
Address: 186-10 Utoro Nishi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido
Access: About 2 hours and 15 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport
Opening Hours:
Summer (8:30 - 17:30)
Winter (9:00 - 16:30)
Closed Days:
Summer (April 20 - October 20) Open daily
Winter (October 21 - April 19) Closed on Tuesdays
Year-end and New Year (December 29 - January 3)
Admission: Free
Visit Date: February 2024
2024 Drift Ice! Sunset Terrace among the Shiretoko Eight Views.
A famous spot for watching the sunset sink into the Sea of Okhotsk. I visited during the winter drift ice season. The sight of the sun setting over the sea covered with pure white drift ice as far as the eye could see was an unforgettable and magnificent view. Located in a corner of the Shiretoko National Camping Ground, please be careful not to slip as you walk along the snow-covered path surrounded by trees.
[Name] Sunset Terrace
[Location] Utoro, Kawaguchi, Shari District, Hokkaido
[Parking] Parking lot across from Sunset Terrace no Yu
[Access] About 1km from Utoro Bus Terminal (approximately 15 minutes on foot)
Visit date: February 2024