Shiretoko Peninsula, Shiretoko National Park

Name: Shiretoko Peninsula
Address: Shiretoko National Park, Japan

#11 among attractions in Shiretoko National Park

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Shiretoko Peninsula, Shiretoko National Park

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Shiretoko Peninsula is located on the easternmost portion of the Japanese island of Hokkaidō, protruding into the Sea of Okhotsk. It is separated from Kunashir Island, which is now occupied by Russia, by the Nemuro Strait. The name Shiretoko is derived from the Ainu word sir etok, meaning "the end of the Earth" or "the place where the Earth protrudes". The towns of Rausu and Shari are found on the peninsula. ()

Local name: 知床半島 Unesco: from 2005Area: 474.9 mi²Elevation: 5449 ftCoordinates: 44°2'60"N, 145°6'0"E

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Shiretoko Peninsula – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Rausu, Shiretoko nature Cruise, Gojira yan guan guang kujira irukau otchingukuruzu Gojiraiwa sightseeing Whale Watching, Mount Onnebetsu.

2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Rausu, Shiretoko National Park
54 min walk • Mount Rausu, a majestic stratovolcano, stands tall within the pristine wilderness of Shiretoko National Park in Japan. As an integral part of the Shiretoko Peninsula, it offers a rugged landscape that is both captivating and challenging for adventurers.
5.2 miSE
44°1'5"N • 145°11'38"E
Shiretoko nature Cruise, Rausu
132 min walk • Sailing, Marina
5.1 miSE
44°1'7"N • 145°11'35"E
Gojira yan guan guang kujira irukau otchingukuruzu Gojiraiwa sightseeing Whale Watching, Rausu
130 min walk • Tours, Dolphin and whale watching
5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Onnebetsu
149 min walk • Mount Onnebetsu is a Quaternary stratovolcano. Its summit is 1,330.2 metres above sea level. It is located on Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula on the border of Shari in Shari District, Abashiri and Rausu in Menashi District, Nemuro.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Chinishibetsu, Shiretoko National Park
79 min walk • Mount Chinishibetsu is a volcano located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaidō, northeastern Japan.
4.5 miNE
Volcano
Mount Okkabake, Shiretoko National Park
114 min walk • Mount Okkabake is a volcano located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, northeastern Japan.
5.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Minami, Shiretoko National Park
135 min walk • Mount Minami is a volcano located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, northeastern Japan.
5.4 miW
44°4'17"N • 144°59'42"E
Shiretoko Utoro
139 min walk • Nature and wildlife tours, Tours, Outdoor activities
6.7 miNE
Volcano, Nature
Mount Higashi, Shiretoko National Park
171 min walk • Mount Higashi is a volcano located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, Japan.
2.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Menashi District, Shiretoko National Park
72 min walk • Menashi is a district located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2010, its population is estimated at 6,069 and its area is 397.88 km², with a population density of 15.3/km² The origin of the name "Menashi" comes from the Ainu word menashi, meaning "to the east".
6.2 miNE
Volcano, Nature
Mount Chienbetsu, Shiretoko National Park
158 min walk • Mount Chienbetsu is a volcano located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, Japan.