Shiretoko National Park_Access/Facilities [MOE]

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Map

A map showing the locations of national park sightseeing spots is included. Click the link below to view in PDF Format.

Access

Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.

*The time required in each section is a rough indication.

Course 1

Haneda Airport

Airplane (About 110 min.)

Memanbetsu Airport

Memanbetsu Airport Line Bus (About 30 min.)

Abashiri Station

JR Senmo Main Line (About 40 min.)

Shiretokoshari Station

Expressway Bus (About 60 min.)

Utoro

Course 2

Haneda Airport

Airplane (About 100 min.)

Nakashibetsu Airport

Akan Bus (About 70 min.)

Rausu

The Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Center is designed to inform the many people entering the heritage area of the rules and regulations to be followed, to provide real-time information on the many high points of the Shiretoko World Naturual Heritage and on the various facilities, and to introduce the correct way to enjoy the natural environment of Shiretoko.

Address	Adjacent to Michinoeki Utoro Shirietoku Utoro-Nishi 186-10, Shari Town, Shari County, Hokkaido
Contact	0152-24-3255 (Tel)
Open	8:30 - 17:30 (April 20 - October 20) 9:00 - 16:30 (October 21 - April 19)
Closed	Tuesdays during winter (October 21 - April 19), end and beginning of year
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Rausu Visitor Center

The Rausu Visitor Center is a facility established by the Ministry of the Environment to connect visitors with nature. The Center provides visitors with an understanding of the Shiretoko National Park and the information necessary to enjoy the natural environment through exhibits and videos explaining its natural environment, history, culture, and use. Also provides rentals of rubber boots necessary to explore Lake Rausu, and bear spray. (Requires a fee)

Address	Yunosawa 6-27, Rausu Town, Menashi County, Hokkaido
Contact	0153-87-2828 (Tel)
Open	9:00 - 17:00 (May - October) 10:00 - 16:00 (November - April)
Closed	Mondays (Open daily during July - September), end and beginning of year
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Universal Design Correspondence

Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
Communication Assist Display Board

Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House

In addition to providing rules and regulations for mountaineers and sea kayakers etc. venturing into areas not visited by ordinary tourists such as Mt. Shiretoko and Cape Shiretoko, the Field House focuses on the natural beauty of Shiretoko, providing information on the area, exhibits on the inter-relationship between marine and land ecology, and information on the historical relationship between man and the sea in Shiretoko, for ordinary tourists.

Address	Kitahama 8, Rausu Town, Menashi County, Hokkaido
Contact	0153-89-2722 (Tel)
Open	9:00 - 17:00 (May - October)
Closed	Tuesdays, November - April
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Shiretoko Nature Center

The Shiretoko Nature Information Center. A video theater introducing the grandeur of almost inaccessible Shiretoko (entry fee). Managed by the Shiretoko Nature Foundation responsible for investigations related to wildlife management and park use, the employees present a hand-crafted exhibition for the benefit of all. Light meals, souvenirs, and local products available in the store.

Address	Iwaubetsu 531, Shari Town, Shari County, Hokkaido
Contact	0152-24-2114 (Tel)
Open	8:00 - 17:40 (April 20 - October 20) 9:00 - 16:00 (October 21 - April 19)
Closed	December 31
Usage Fee	Free of charge

Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House and Shiretoko Goko Lakes Park Service Center

Two facilities constructed in the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Picnic Site. The Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House is the entrance to nature trail, and provides information on walks and procedures. The adjacent Park Service Center provides a rest area, and sales of souvenirs and light meals. A pay car-park is available, however it becomes crowded in summer, use of the shuttle bus is recommended.

Address	Iwaobetsu, Onnebetsu Village, Shari Town, Shari County, Hokkaido
Contact	0152-24-3323 (Tel)
Open	Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House 7:30 - sundown (closing time varies throughout the year) Shiretoko Goko Lakes Park Service Center 8:00 - 17:00 (also applies to kiosks in the facility)
Closed	Open daily while the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Picnic Site is open
Usage Fee	The car-park is a pay parking. Use of the nature trail is chargeable at some times of the year.

Universal Design Correspondence

Communication Assist Display Board

Contact List

Hokkaido Regional Environment Office
3F, Sapporo Joint Government Building No.1, North 8 West 2 Kita Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture 060-0808
Tel: 011-299-1950  Fax: 011-736-1234
http://hokkaido.env.go.jp/

Kushiro Nature Conservation Office
4F, Kushiro Regional Joint Government Building,
Saiwai Town 10-3, Kushiro City, Hokkaido Prefecture 085-8639
Tel: 0154-32-7500  Fax: 0154-32-7575

Utoro Ranger Office
Utoro Higashi 186, Shari Town, Shari County, Hokkaido Prefecture 099-4354
Tel: 0152-24-2297  Fax: 0152-24-3646

Rausu Ranger Office
Yunosawa 388, Rausu Town, Menashi County, Hokkaido Prefecture 086-1822
Tel: 0153-87-2402  Fax: 0153-87-2468

Shiretoko National Park Website

Access/Facilities

Map

Access

Area of Accommodation

Rausu Onsen

Utoro Onsen

Facilities

Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Center

Rausu Visitor Center

Shiretoko World Heritage Rusa Field House

Shiretoko Nature Center

Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House and Shiretoko Goko Lakes Park Service Center

Contact List