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From April, killer whales, minke whales and Dall's porpoises start to appear around the Nemuro Straits. Shiretoko's drift ice and mountains are home to some of Japan's most notable wildlife, including killer whales, brown bears, eagles and spotted seals.
Shiretoko National Park (知床国立公園, Shiretoko Kokuritsu Kōen) covers most of the Shiretoko Peninsula at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. The word "Shiretoko" is derived from an Ainu word "sir etok", meaning "the place where the earth protrudes".
Shiretoko National Park (知床国立公園, Shiretoko Kokuritsu Kōen), located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido, is one of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national parks.
Located at the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, Cape Shiretoko consists of vast grasslands that face the Sea of Okhotsk. The area offers tour boat trips allowing visitors to enjoy views from the sea. Frepe-no-taki Falls
Spot bears, whales and eagles in wild Shiretoko National Park, in Japan’s far northeast, where drift ice crowds the shore and volcanic peaks loom overhead.
Shiretoko National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site set in the magnificent mountains and steep cliffs of the northern tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Jun 28, 2024 · Shiretoko National Park on Hokkaido, Japan, is a hidden gem, with amazing wildlife, beautiful hikes, and jaw-dropping waterfalls. Here's how to plan the perfect trip.
World Heritage Shiretoko National Park is home to the largest concentrations of brown bears in the world. Over 300 and counting, these animals live on a peninsula that runs 70 kilometers long (43.5 miles) and 26 kilometers (15 Miles) at its widest.
Shiretoko National Park is located in one of the most northeastern parts of Japan making it one of the most remote nature experiences in the country. It sits atop the island of Hokkaido, Japan. The national park encompasses an area of 149.16 square miles (386.33 sq km).
With the Nemuro Strait to the east and the Sea of Okhotsk to the west, the Shiretoko Peninsula offers completely different scenery on its east and west, as well as along its beaches and in its mountains, even on the same day. Here is a glimpse of the Shiretoko Peninsula showing its diverse charms on one summer day.
