Things to Do in Shiretoko

Shiretoko National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northeastern Hokkaido, offers visitors a rare glimpse of Japan's untouched wilderness where mountains dramatically meet the Sea of Okhotsk. The park's highlight is the Shiretoko Five Lakes area, featuring well-maintained elevated boardwalks that wind through ancient forests and past pristine lakes with stunning mountain backdrops. Depending on the season, visitors can witness unique natural phenomena from winter drift ice and majestic Steller's sea eagles to summer's lush bamboo grass meadows and possible brown bear sightings.