The Shiretoko Peninsula, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, is one of the world's last great wilderness coastlines, and the best way to experience its dramatic sea cliffs and primal ecosystems is by boat from Utoro Harbour. Shiretoko Nature Cruises navigate past towering basalt cliffs, hidden waterfalls accessible only from the sea, and the famous Kamuiwakka hot waterfall. Passengers regularly spot brown bears foraging on coastal slopes, Steller sea eagles and white-tailed eagles soaring overhead, and Steller sea lions hauled out on rocky outcrops. Knowledgeable guides narrate in Japanese and English throughout the voyage.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Nature
- Season
- Summer
- Month
- May–October
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- City
- Utoro, Shari
Highlights
- ◆UNESCO World Heritage coastline accessible only by sea
- ◆Frequent brown bear sightings on coastal cliffs
- ◆Kamuiwakka hot waterfall viewable from the water
- ◆Steller sea eagles and sea lion colony sightings
- ◆Bi-lingual naturalist guides on board