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A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
established
June 1, 1964
location
Hokkaidō, Japan
coordinates
44.1528 N 145.1868 E
area
386.3 km2149.1 mi2
visitors
1.2 million (in 2019)
Shiretoko National Park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 for its unique ecosystem and unspoiled natural beauty.
The park covers an area of 386.3 km2149.1 mi2 and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including brown bears, deer, foxes, and various bird species. The park also features stunning scenery, such as the Shiretoko Five Lakes, the Kamuiwakka Falls, and the rugged coastline.
The park is open to visitors year-round, but the best time to visit is from May to October when the weather is milder and the wildlife is more active. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking. There are also several hot springs in the area where visitors can relax and soak in the natural hot water while enjoying the stunning scenery.
Shiretoko Five Lakes
Derwent Water, Keswick
location
Hokkaidō, Japan
coordinates
44.1528 N 145.1868 E
area
386.3 km2149.1 mi2
visitors
1.2 million (in 2019)
most visited attraction
Shiretoko Five Lakes
closest city
Abashiri
travel time from Abashiri
2-3 hours
travel time from Tokyo
18-20 hours
travel time from Sapporo
7-8 hours
popular activity see & do
hiking
popular activity see & do
hot springs
popular activity see & do
kayaking
popular activity see & do
ice drift sightseeing
Visited here with a tour group. We had a private snowshoe guide that made it quite fun - I'd never snowshoed before but it was really easy.The trails aren't that long but it's really pretty and the nature centre is quite beautiful. We saw some Ural owls and flying squirrels while there.
Really unspoiled and beautiful. Not overwhelmed with tourist, mostly Hong Kong people and some Europeans here and there. Lots of wild animals.
This was the main point of my visit - I joined a local tour, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable, taking us through the woods and explaining the route / trees / animals that lived in the park. Unfortunately when I went it was raining pretty hard, so it was very foggy. I would definitely go back to visit again! I would recommend pre-booking your tour so everything is organised by the time you get there. Knowing Japanese would be beneficial :)
Shiretoko National Park is a World Heritage. Drove round here and you can chance upon spotted deers and red foxes on the road. Apparently, there has also been sightings of the brown bears. All of these are native to Shiretoko. Take the cruise to have a leisurely view of the park from the waters.
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
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.
