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Fantastic summer walk through Shiretoko National Park

Hokkaido natural scenery in the summer was something we were looking foward to seeing. Walking... read more

Reviewed June 16, 2023
Choosejoy75
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Singapore, Singapore
Stunning

On the north east peninsular of Hokkaido, it a bit difficult to reach. But the effort is really... read more

Reviewed June 23, 2019
NilaGupta
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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Reviewed June 5, 2018

We were enchanted with the guided walking tour around the five lakes in Shiretoko. We needed the guide because the brown bears had just emerged from hibernation. We didn't see any in the Park, but there were breath-taking views at every turn, and plenty of deer and some birds of prey. It is all so well preserved and, in a word, natural.

Date of experience: May 2018
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Reviewed December 7, 2017 via mobile

Reached there before sunset and took many beautiful pictures. Only 2 lakes could be visited as the others were closed due to the season.

Follow the trails and it’ll lead you to beautiful views of the lakes and mountains. A worthwhile place to visit if you like photography and scenic views

Date of experience: October 2017
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Reviewed November 19, 2017 via mobile

Visited early June in the morning- weather was wet and cold but walkable - walked the trail to the edge of the cliff observatory point from the visitor entrance. A few trails through the forest. There were not many people at the time probably too early. The view of the ocean from the cliff was spectacular and there were wild deers roaming about the area...fortunately did not meet any wild bears...must go place if you are in the northern Hokkaido.

Date of experience: November 2017
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Reviewed September 11, 2017

We visited here with my fiance for a few days. Shiretoko is nature unharmed. Flowers, trees, animals all flourish here. A wonderful place, no matter your age, gender, interests. You will be able to connect with what the country must have looked like a 100-200 years ago. The mountain ranges against the sea are fascinating, you can spot bears and deer, and there is a lovely outdoor star gazing event. I can only recommend this place to everyone who is not addicted to large cities.

Date of experience: August 2017
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Reviewed August 20, 2017

We spent three nights in Shiretoko and visited the National Park every day, either by car, boat or on foot. Although the weather could have been better, it really was beautiful. The boardwalk at the Five Lakes was a great introduction to the area, but the walk on the ground was so much nicer. A 'bear training' session is required in order to do this, and I must admit that it can be a bit off-putting, but better than being naive. Luckily, we didn't encounter any while on foot. The Five Lakes area is extremely well organised. There are people marshalling the car park, holding vehicles on the road when it is full and directing them to empty space when they free up. Parking costs 500 Yen per car. The signposts are very clear, toilets are clean, tickets for the ground level walk can be purchases from a vending machine (the boardwalk is free) and the 'bear training' has English subtitles.

It's difficult not to spot wildlife when driving to and from the park. We lost count of the number of deer and foxes that we saw at either side of the road. We saw bears and eagles when we took boat trips from Utoro. The entire area must be absolutely stunning with a blue sky.

Date of experience: August 2017
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