Shiretoko, located on the northeastern tip of Hokkaido, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its untouched natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Known as one of Japan's most remote and pristine regions, Shiretoko offers dramatic landscapes, including rugged coastlines, dense forests, volcanic mountains, and waterfalls. The Shiretoko National Park is home to diverse wildlife, such as brown bears, deer, and foxes, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking, wildlife spotting, and seasonal ice floe walks on the Sea of Okhotsk.
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A unique experience available during the winter, it is possible to walk on the drift ice that forms from Russia’s Amur River and gradually covers the Okhotsk Sea each January.
Board an icebreaker ship and sail along the coastline of Abashiri which is covered in drifting ice each winter. As you sail through the icy sea, observe the drift ice and terrain up-close from the terrace.
Enjoy Shiretoko’s spectacular outdoors via kayak in the Shiretoko Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This gentle experience allows you to paddle along the cliffs where you may see two beautiful waterfalls. In the winter, you may experience paddling in between the drift ice in the sea.
This national park is one of Japan’s most beautiful and unspoiled national parks. Located on the peninsula, roads only lead as far as three-quarters in and the northern tip can only be viewed from sightseeing boats or reached on multi-day treks. The peninsula is home to a variety of wildlife including brown bears, deer and foxes. Visitors to the national park can trek along trails to a variety of scenic areas including waterfalls, a viewpoint to observe the wintertime drift ice in the Okhotsk Sea, a majestic rocky mountain surrounded by seagulls, and Shiretoko’s famed five lakes.
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Spend 8 days exploring Japan’s wild side as you travel in luxury from eastern Hokkaido to Sapporo. You’ll capture glimpses of wild cranes, partake in the magical ‘light festival,’ glide through ice aboard an icebreaker cruise, and visit the ultimate symbol of Winter in Hokkaido: the Abashiri Winter Ice Festival.
Covering most of the Shiretoko Peninsula on the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaidō, Shiretoko National Park is known for its waterfalls, forests, and wildlife. The natural splendor of this World Natural Heritage Site is best enjoyed from the Shiretoko Grand Hotel, a resort that seeks to marry the beauty of the region with premium comfort. The rooms have clean, subdued designs that are designed in harmony with their views of Shiretoko's mountains and the Sea of Okhotsk. Some are equipped with open-air baths and all are feature such modern amenities as LCD televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and essential toiletries. Rooms are offered in western and Japanese styles. All guests are welcomed to join the open-air bath with hot spring water and breathtaking sights. The hotel has various dining options including a buffet with Japanese and western dishes and a "Shiretoko Breakfast" that comprises 50 dishes of both Japanese and western origin, all of which are locally sourced, fresh, and healthy. A bar, cigar lounge, laundry mat, kids’ corner, pet lounge, and outdoor lounge are all on-site.
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