Kushiro, Abashiri, Shiretoko And Akan National Park
KUSHIRO, ABASHIRI, SHIRETOKO and AKAN NATIONAL PARK
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KUSHIRO, ABASHIRI,
SHIRETOKO and
10th Fl., Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Bldg., 2-10-1,
AKAN NATIONAL PARK
Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006
Tel. (03)3201-3331
Blessed with four distinctive seasons, Hokkaido lies closer to the equa-
(Marshland) National Park, Lake Mashu, Lake Akan and the easternmost
tor than some of the world’s largest cities such as Paris, London,
peninsula of Shiretoko from which Nature's splendor can be enjoyed.
Munich, Rome and Montreal. The island occupies 22.1% of national ter-
Winter in eastern Hokkaido starts around Nov. and lasts until May.
ritory and is 38.2 times the size of metropolitan Tokyo. Featuring a
The drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk is a winter tourist attraction. It sel-
wealth of national parks and quasi-national parks, Hokkaido's rich natur-
dom snows in the Kushiro Marshland on the Pacific coast but the tem-
al environment includes exceptionally transparent lakes and vast marsh-
perature often drops to –20℃.
land. In particular, eastern Hokkaido offers Kushiro Shitsugen
Access:
By Air
To
From
Operated by
Time required
Fare (¥)
37,700 (JAL)
Tokyo (Haneda)
JAL, ADO
1 hr. 40 – 45 min.
31,200 (ADO)
Memambetsu
Nagoya (Chubu*)
ANA
1 hr. 55 min.
40,400
Osaka (Kansai)
JAL, ANA
2 hrs. 5 min.
44,400
Sapporo (New Chitose)
JAL
45 min.
19,600
Tokyo (Haneda)
JAL, ANA
1 hr. 35 min.
35,700
Nagoya (Chubu*)
JAL
1 hr. 45 min.
38,900
Kushiro
Osaka (Kansai)
JAL
2 hrs.
42,400
Sapporo (New Chitose)
HAC
45 min.
18,100
Nemuro
Tokyo (Haneda)
ANA
1 hr. 40 min.
37,700
(Nakashibetsu)
Sapporo (New Chitose)
ANA
45 min.
20,250
* Central Japan International Airport (Centrair).
Buses to Abashiri and Kitami are available from Memambetsu Airport Terminal.
“Akan-Mashu-Kokuritsu-Koen-sen” Bus operates between Memambetsu Airport and Lake Akan, stopping at major places of interest in between.
By Train
To
From
Type of Train
Time required
Fare (¥)
JR Limited Express
Abashiri
5 hrs. 25 min. – 5 hrs. 32 min.
9,640
“Okhotsk”
JR Limited Express “Tokachi”, “Super Tokachi”,
Obihiro
2 hrs. 11 min. – 4 hrs. 9 min.
7,020
“Super Ozora”, “Marimo”
Sapporo
JR Limited Express
Kushiro
3 hrs. 39 min. – 6 hrs. 40 min.
9,120
“Super Ozora”, “Marimo”
JR Limited Express
Memambetsu
5 hrs. 10 min. – 5 hrs. 17 min.
9,640
“Okhotsk”
Nemuro
JR Nemuro Line (local train)
2 hrs. 04 min. – 2 hrs. 31 min.
2,420
Kushiro
Shiretoko-shari
JR Semmo Line (local train)
2 hrs. 14 min. – 2hrs. 32 min.
2,730
By Express Bus
To
From
Type of Bus
Time required
Fare (¥)
Abashiri
5 hrs. 50 min. – 6 hrs. 20 min.
6,210
Bihoro
“Dreamint Okhotsk”
5 hrs. 10 min. – 5 hrs. 40 min.
5,600
Sapporo
Kitami
4 hrs. 30 min. – 5 hrs. 00 min.
5,190
Nemuro
“Aurora”
8 hrs. 25 min.
6,630
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KUSHIRO, ABASHIRI, SHIRETOKO and AKAN NATIONAL PARK
Places of Interest:
the rich natural environment surrounding it. The southwestern part of
Kushiro City
the peninsula is resplendent with verdant woods, scores of lakes,
swamps and marshlands, and beautiful coastlines.
Kushiro, with a population of about 193,000, is the largest city in
Eastern Hokkaido. It is known as a base for deep-sea fishing and also as
Abashiri City
being a "foggy town". Kushiro is a stepping-off point for tourist spots in
eastern Hokkaido like Shiretoko and Akan. Kushiro’s popular tourist
8 Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples (北海道立北方民族
spots include Washo Market and Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf where
博物館)
you can eat, drink, shop, relax and enjoy yourself.
15 min. by bus from JR Abashiri Sta. A very rare type of museum dealing
with northern ethnic groups of Greenland, Scandinavia, and others.
1 Washo Market (和商市場)
State-of-the-art equipment including “Magic Vision”. Open: 9:00 –17:00
3-min. walk from JR Kushiro Sta. This market located in front of
(Jul.–Sep.), 9:30–16:30 (Oct.–Jun.). Closed: Mon. (the following day
Kushiro Station was reopened in Mar. 1999 following its restoration.
when Mon. falls on national holiday.), Dec. 4–7 and Dec. 29–Jan. 3.
There are as many as 60 shops selling fresh seafood such as saury, hairy
Admission: ¥450.
crab, salmon, shishamo (a kind of smelt), scallop and seaweed. You can
see crabs moving about in water tanks. Open: 8:00–18:00. Closed: Sun.
9 Abashiri Prison Museum (博物館網走監獄)
10 min. by bus from JR Abashiri Sta. Located halfway up Mt. Tento, is
2 Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO (釧路フィッシャーマンズワーフ
the original Abashiri Prison building–used as a prison until 1984–that has
MOO)
been moved and opened as a museum. Open: Daily 8:00–18:00 (Apr.–
15-min. walk from JR Kushiro Sta. A popular multi-purpose complex
Oct.), 9:00–17:00 (Nov.–Mar.). Enter 1 hour before closing. Admission:
standing beside Nusamai Bridge. Everything is fun to do here from shop-
¥1,050.
ping to eating and drinking. The entire building is covered with glass in
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which there is an all-season botanical garden called EGG. Open: shop-
ping zone: 10:00–19:00 (9:00–19:00, Jul.–Aug.), restaurants: 11:00–22:00.
10 Okhotsk Ryu-hyo (drift ice) Museum (オホーツク流氷館)
Closed: Jan. 1.
12 min. by bus from JR Abashiri Sta. A science museum adjoins
Tentozan Observatory. A permanent display of real drift ice is maintained.
3 Nusamai Bridge (幣舞橋)
One room enables you to experience drift ice and another room features
15-min. walk from JR Kushiro Sta., it is this city’s symbol spanning
a three-screen super-wide-vision theater. Open: 8:00–18:00 (Apr.–Oct.),
Kushiro River. Erected on the bridge railings are four bronze
9:00–16:30 (Nov.– Mar.). Closed: Dec. 29– Jan. 5. Admission: ¥520.
statues–maidens of the four seasons created by four well-known
Japanese sculptors.
11 Kitahama Station (北浜駅)
20 min. by JR Semmo Line from Abashiri Sta. The station in the film,
Around Kushiro
Abashiri Bangaichi, was modeled on Kitahama and Mokoto Stations.
The inside walls of Kitahama Sta. are covered with stamps and name
4 Kushiro Shitsugen (Marshland) National Park (釧路湿原国立公園)
cards pasted on by travelers. A tearoom sits next to the station.
40 min. by bus from JR Kushiro Sta. The nation's newest national park–
designated in July 1987–stretches over several municipalities including
12 Sightseeing Icebreaker "Aurora" (流氷観光砕氷船・おーろら
the city and town of Kushiro. Measuring and occupying 26,861ha, 10 km
号)
east-west by 35 km north-south, this is Japan’s largest marshland. It is a
10 min. by taxi from JR Abashiri Sta., it departs from Abashiri Port. This
natural paradise inhabited by over 2,000 species of animals and plants.
cruise ship moves forward by breaking the 80-cm.-thick drift ice in front
The park has several observatories with the most popular being
of it. During the one-hour cruise you might see wild eagles and seals.
Hosooka observatory (10-min. walk from JR Kushiro Shitsugen Sta.).
Operating period: Jan. 20–1st Sun. of Apr. Fare: ¥3,000.
On a clear day you can see all the way to the northern edge of the
marshland, Shari Peak, and to the northwest, the Akan Mountain Range.
Vicinity of Abashiri City
5 Cape Kiritappu (霧多布岬)
13 Lake Saroma (サロマ湖)
25 min. by bus from JR Hamanaka Sta., it is officially called Cape Tofutsu.
1 hr. by bus from JR Abashiri Sta. to Saromako-Sakaeura Bus Stop at the
From the lighthouse standing on the tip, you can see the Ainu-Kubiiwa
northeastern shore of the lake. The largest lake in Hokkaido and the
rock as well as the magnificent ocean view.
third largest in Japan. The sunset viewed from the coast of the Sea of
Okhotsk is breathtaking.
6 Tsurui Dosanko Ranch (鶴居どさんこ牧場)
50 min. by bus from JR Kushiro Sta. and 40-min. walk from Tsurumidai
Bus Stop (a public pickup bus is available: free, reservation required).
You can ride a horse or hike to enjoy the natural splendor of the
Kushiro Marshland. Open: 9:00–17:00. Closed: Dec. 31–Jan. 3.
7 Cape Aikappu (愛冠岬)
7 min. by bus bound for Kiritappu from JR Akkeshi Sta. Representative
sightseeing spot in the town of Akkeshi. The islands Daikokujima and
Kojima, famous for their wild seals, can be seen just offshore. The "bell
of love" called Bell Arch on the cape is popular among young couples.
Nemuro City
The long and narrow Nemuro Peninsula divides the Pacific Ocean and
the Sea of Okhotsk. Nemuro is Hokkaido's easternmost city. Right in
front of Cape Nosappu lie the Kurile Islands. Nemuro is a small provin-
cial town with a population of 31,000. Most appealing about Nemuro is
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Wakamatsucho
Shiroganecho
若松町
若松町
Matsuuracho
Chishimacho
白金町
白金町
松浦町
松浦町
Kawakitacho
Honcho
千島町
千島町
N
川北町
川北町
Nemuro City
Shintomicho
本町
本町
Tourist
Shin-kushirocho
新富町
新富町 5
Information
新釧路町
新釧路町
新釧路町
Kushiro Sta.
44
0
200m
釧路駅
釧路駅
Nakahamacho
1
4
1
仲浜町
仲浜町
Washo Market
N
Ariisocho
Naniwacho
和商市場
和商市場
Kita-o-dori
15
有磯町
有磯町
北大通り
9北大通り
Yayoicho
浪花町
浪花町
弥生町
弥生町
Tokiwacho
38
Asahimachi
常盤町
常盤町
Saiwaicho
旭町
旭町
Nemuro Municipal Office
Takaracho
幸町
幸町 7
10
根室市役所
根室市役所
Saiwaicho
宝町
宝町
8
Misakicho
16
幸町
幸町
Kushiro Municipal Office
Sadamotocho
岬町
岬町
釧路市役所
釧路市役所
定基町
定基町
13
6
Shiroyama
Minamihamacho
旧釧路川
旧釧路川
11
12
Tourist
南浜町
Jujigai
城山
城山
南浜町
Information
14
3
Nemuro Sta.
Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO
Kyukushiro-gawa River
2
根室駅
根室駅
釧路フィッシャーマンズワーフMOO
Hanazonocho
44
3
Okawacho
花園町
花園町
Nusamai Bridge
大川町
Kushiro City
幣舞橋
幣舞橋
大川町
Tsurugadai-
Shikishimacho
koen Park
敷島町
敷島町
H
→
Irifune
0
500m
鶴ヶ岱公園
鶴ヶ岱公園
Nishitsukigaoka-gawa River
入船
入船
2
西月ヶ丘川
西月ヶ丘川
1 - 10 correspond to those in the accommodations Iist on page 6/6
11 - 16 correspond to those in the accommodations Iist on page 6/6
1 - 3 correspond to those on page 2/6
→
Kaigancho 23
N
海岸町
Okhotsk Sea
0
500m
オホーツク海
オホーツク海
オホーツク海
Moyoro Shell Mound
Sightseeing
モヨロ貝塚
Icebreaker
モヨロ貝塚
"Aurora"
"
39
Abashiri City
流氷観光砕氷船
流氷観光砕氷船
19
Abashiri Municipal Office
おーろら号
12
おーろら号
網走市役所
網走市役所
20
Abashiri Port
Abashiri Sta.
Sancho
Katsuradai Sta.
網走港
網走駅
網走駅
Katsuradai Sta.
三眺
三眺
JR Semmo Honsen Line 桂台駅
桂台駅
JR釧網本線
JR釧網本線
Riverside Park
Sancho
Sancho
三眺河畔公園
三眺河畔公園
244
To Saroma Lake
Nishikimachi
39
Tentozan Shrine
サロマ湖へ
錦町
錦町
錦町
Abashiri River
天都山神社
天都山神社
天都山神社
網走川
網走川
Abashiri Fruits Farm
観光フルーツ園
観光フルーツ園
Lake Abashiri
Mt.Tento
24
網走湖
10
天都山
天都山
Tentozan
→
Hakubutsukan
Abashiri-Kangoku
博物館網走監獄
Hoppo-minzoku-hakubutsukan
21
8
→
9
北方民族博物館
北方民族博物館
Abashiri-kohan Spa
→
Okhotsk Park
17 18 22
道立オホーツク公園
道立オホーツク公園
17 - 24 correspond to those in the accommodations Iist on page 6/6 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 correspond to those on page 2/6
Abashiri Lake View Ski Grounds
網走レイクビュースキー場
Sightseeing Bus Tours:
New-Pirika-go (by Akan Bus)
“Akan-Mashu-Kokuritsu-Koen-sen” Bus (by Akan Bus)
(Stops at: Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo and Kushiro
(Stops at: Memambetsu Airport, Bihoro Sta., Bihoro Pass, Wakoto
Marshland Observatory, etc.)
Peninsula, Sunayu, Kawayu Spa, Mt. Iou, Kawayu Sta., Observatory No.
Operating Season: May-Oct. Fare: ¥5,800
1 at Lake Mashu, Lake Akan, etc.)
Departure Time: 8:00 (JR Kushiro Sta.)
Daily runs: 1 (9:35: Abashiri Sta. – 18:55: Abashiri Sta.)
Time required: 9 hrs. 45 min. Tel. (0154)37-2221 (Reservation required)
Fare: ¥4,900 (For the entire trip)
Shiretoko Roman Fureai-go (by Shari Bus)
Departure time (From Memambetsu Airport): 10:00. The bus stops
(Stops at: Shiretoko Pass, Kamuiwakka Falls, Shiretoko 5 Lakes, etc.)
for 10-20 min. in major bus stops for passengers to look around the
Operating Season: Apr. 28–Oct. 31. Fare: ¥1,640 from Shari (1 hr.),
area. There are bus departures from Lake Akan as well. (Reservation
¥2,740 from Utoro (4 hr. 05 min.)
not required)
Departure Time: 8:40 (Shari Bus Terminal) or 9:50 (Utoro Onsen Bus
Terminal). Tel. (01522)3-2451 (Reservation required)
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Akan National Park
16 Ainu Kotan in the Akan Lakeside Hokkaido (阿寒湖アイヌコ
Lake Mashu (摩周湖):
タン)
Take the JR Semmo Honsen line and get off at Mashu Sta. Lake Mashu
15 min. walk from Akanko Bus Stop. In the largest Ainu village located
prides itself as being the world's most transparent lake. It features the
just outside hot-spring village toward the west are about 36 houses in
most beautiful transparent emerald-colored surface that changes
which reside about 200 people. On the west side of the village street
moment by moment. The Ainu people have revered this lake as the
are about 30 souvenir shops crammed shoulder to shoulder. Traditional
"lake of the gods" from ancient times. You cannot go down to the
Ainu dances, which have been designated as important intangible cultur-
lakeshore, but you can enjoy a splendid view from the 3 observatories.
al assets, can be seen in the Onne-Chise (very big house) in the center
Another special feature of this lake is that it is always covered with mist,
of the Kotan. There are also places where you can take pictures wear-
thereby also being called "Misty Lake Mashu". Near Lake Mashu is
ing traditional Ainu costumes.
Mashu Hot-spring Spa.
Lake Akan Boat Cruise (阿寒湖観光遊覧船)
14 Observatory No. 1 at Lake Mashu (摩周湖第一展望台)
You can enjoy the great view of Lake Akan from the boat. The boat
15 min. by “Akan-Mashu-Kokuritsu-Koen-sen” Bus from Mashu Sta. Bus
cruises around a number of tourist sites. Fare: ¥1,220. Time required: 1
stop. Get off at Mashu-ko Dai-ichi Tembodai Bus Stop. On the observa-
hr. Operating season: May 1–Nov. 15.
tory at the south side of Mashu Lake, is a souvenir center. To the right
is Kamuinupuri (Mashu Peak) and in the center of the lake is Kamuisshu
Lake Kussharo (屈斜路湖):
Island.
40 min. from Kawayu-eki-dori Bus Stop (near Kawayu-Onsen Sta.) by
the Akan Bus, get off at Sunayu Bus Stop. This is a crater lake with a cir-
15 Observatory No. 3 at Lake Mashu (摩周湖第三展望台)
cumference of 57 km. There is also a central island floating on the lake
5 min. by “Akan-Mashu-Kokuritsu-Koen-sen” Bus from Observatory
with a circumference of 12 km. This is Hokkaido's largest fresh water
No. 1 at Lake Mashu. Get off at Mashu-ko Dai-san Tembodai Bus Stop.
lake, and is second to Lake Saroma among lakes in the prefecture. On
At this observatory, visited by few people, you can see a sea of clouds
the eastern cliff there are outdoor baths.
high above the horizon.
17 Sunayu Hot Springs (砂湯温泉)
Lake Akan (阿寒湖):
As one of the most luxurious destinations, this is a very popular out-
2 hrs. by Akan Bus bound for Akanko Bus Terminal from Kushiro Sta.
door bathing site on the shores of lake Kussharo. As there are too
Lake Akan sits in a resplendent natural setting surrounded by Meakan
many tourists already using the ready-made bathtubs, the best thing to
Peak and Oakan Peak running from east to west. Marimo (a type of
do is to go as far as back as possible, dig your own hole, and make your
green seaweed), considered to be the nation's commemorative plant,
own bathtub. Don't forget to bring your own bucket and shovel so that
exists here. There are 4 islands in the lake, and from the end of May to
you can adjust the temperature with your shovel and lake water.
mid Nov., there are lake cruises on the lake. On the southern lakeshore
is Akanko Spa Town, a prominent tourist destination.
Cape Shiretoko
Cape Shiretok
Mombetsu
Okhotsk Sea
Okhotsk Sea
知床岬
知床岬
紋別
オホーツク海
Shiretoko P
Shiretok
eninsula
o P
Lake Saroma
Lake Sar
知床半島
知床半島
13 サロマ湖
サロマ湖
Cape Notoro
Cape Notor 能取岬
能取岬
Engaru.
Engaru
Utoro Spa
Rausu Spa
遠軽
Lake Notoro
Lake Notor
ウトロ温泉
ウトロ温泉
羅臼温泉
羅臼温泉
Abashiri網走
Abashiri
網走
能取湖
能取湖
12
334
Memambetsu
10
11
JR Sekihoku Line
女満別
244
JR石北本線
Shiretoko-shar
Shiretok
i
Memambetsu Airport
Kitami
知床斜里
知床斜里
Kitami北見
Maruseppu
✈女満別空港
女満別空港
Kunashiri Island
K
丸瀬布
Bihoro
Bihor
Rubeshibe
国後島
美幌
美幌
Lake Kusshar
Lake K
o
usshar
留辺蘂
243 屈斜路湖
屈斜路湖
Mt. Shibetsu-dake
Mt.
標津岳
Bihoro Pass 20
Mt. Kitamifuji
18 Kawayu-onsen川湯温泉
美幌峠
北見富士山
17 19 15
Ura-Mashu Obser
Ur
vator
v
y裏摩周湖展望台
裏摩周湖展望台
Wakoto Peninsula →
14 Lake Mashu
和琴半島
Mashu
JR Semmo Line
摩周
釧網本線
JR釧網本線
Nemur
Nem o Ba
ur
y
o Ba
241
Lake Akan
243
16
根室湾 Cape Nosappu
Mt. Chitokaniushi
Mt.
阿寒湖
Akanko Spa
納沙布岬
納沙布岬
チトカニウシ山
チトカニウシ山
阿寒湖温泉
Shibec
Shibec ha
ha
Nemur
Nem o
ur 根室
標茶
6
Hamanaka
44
Ashoro
Kushir
K
o Mar
ushir
shland
o Mar
浜中
242
足寄
Observator
v
y 391
Akkeshi
Hombetsu
釧路市湿原展望台
N
Hosooka
厚岸
本別
Kushir
K
o Airpor
ushir
t
uro Honsen Line
ur
Observator
v
y
4
Tanc
T
hozuru(crane) National P
anc
ark
hozuru(crane) Natural P
5
釧路空港
釧路空港
細岡展望台
細岡展望台
JR Nem
JR Nem
丹頂鶴自然公園
丹頂鶴自然公園
✈
7
Cape Kiritappu
JR根室本線
JR根室本線
Shiranuka
Shiran
44
霧多布岬
霧多布岬
Makubetsu幕別
Makubetsu
幕別
白糠
白糠
Kushir
K
o
ushir
Ikeda池田
釧路
Obihir
Obihir o
o
Ombetsu
38
38
Pacific Ocean
P
帯広
音別
音別
大平洋
Urahoro
Urahor
浦幌
浦幌
0
50km
336
Eastern Hokkaido
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18 Kawayu Hot Springs (川湯温泉)
24 Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat “Aurora” (知床観光船おーろら)
10 min. by bus from JR Kawayu-Onsen Sta. bound for Kawayu Hot-spring
It sails along the west coast of Shiretoko Peninsula and continues below
Spa. Get off at the terminus. This is a hot-spring town located northeast
the cliffs. Sights that cannot be seen from land can be enjoyed on
of Lake Kussharo. The spring quality is of strong sulphuric hydrogen,
Shiretoko's sightseeing boat, the Aurora. Shiretoko Cape Course (Jun.-
which is rare in Hokkaido, and it acts as an antibacterium. It is especially
Sep.): Duration: 3 hrs. 45 min. Fare: ¥6,000 (1 tour a day). Mt. Iou
effective against athletes foot and skin disorders.
Course (Apr. 28-Oct. 22): Duration: 1 hr. 30 min. Fare: ¥2,700 (4–5
tours a day). 10-min. walk from Utoro Onsen Bus Stop to the pier.
19 Mt. Iou (硫黄山)
5 min. by Akan Bus from Kawayu-eki-dori Bus Stop (near Kawayu-
25 Shiretoko Five Lakes (知床五湖)
Onsen Sta.). Get off at Iou-zan Bus Stop. Mt. Iou is a slightly elevated
30 min. by Shari Bus bound for Shiretoko-Goko from Utoro Onsen Bus
active volcano 574m above sea level, located south of Kawayu Spa. In
Terminal which is operated from late April to the end of November.
Ainu language it is called Atosanupuri (which means "Naked Mountain")
Shiretoko Five Lakes are located in an untouched primeval forest. Taking
and it erupted about 600 years ago. At the foot of the mountain there is
approx. 1-hr. walk to complete the walk, it is a popular spot where a
a group of azaleas. From mid Jun. to mid Jul., the pure white flowers are
mysterious landscape unfolds every season. Open: 7:30–18:00. Closed:
in their full glory.
End of Nov.- mid Apr. Admission : Free.
20 Bihoro Pass (美幌峠)
26 Rausu (羅臼)
1 hr. 50 min. by Akan Bus from Kawayu-eki-dori Bus Stop. Get off at
Rausu, located on the east coast of Shiretoko Peninsula, is reached in 3
Bihoro Toge Bus Stop. From the 525-m observatory, you can have a
hrs. 50 min. by bus from Kushiro Sta., or 50 min. by bus from Utoro,
splendid view of Lake Kussharo on which Nakajima Island floats. If the
which operates from mid-June to mid-October. Shiretoko Crossroad,
weather is clear, you can also see Lake Mashu and Shari Peak.
which is closed during winter, connects Rausu with Utoro. This is a port
town famous for its Rausu sea kelp. Here you can enjoy fresh seafood
and king crab. The outdoor baths and hot springs in Aidomari and
Shiretoko Peninsula
Seseki offer a pastoral perfect setting. Aidomari is the terminus of the
route stretching across the eastern coast along the Nemuro Strait from
The rising mountains of Shiretoko is home to the cliffs and waterfalls,
Rausu.
species of seabirds and sea kelp fish. The entire peninsula is designated
as a national park, and the interior of which is said to be an unexplored
27 Mt. Rausu (羅臼岳)
primeval forest. This peninsula was designated as the Wolrd Heritage in
10-min. walk from Rausu Onsen Bus Stop to the beginning of the moun-
2005.
tain trail. Mt. Rausu, the highest peak in the Shiretoko Mountains Range
with an altitude of 1,661m, is known as Shiretoko's Mt. Fuji. At the end
21 Utoro (ウトロ)
of July, you can see alpine plants in full bloom. From the summit, you
Located on the west coast of Shiretoko Peninsula, Utoro serves a base
have a 360○ panoramic view, in which you can clearly see as far as
to explore untouched places such as Kamuiwakka Hot Waterfall and
Kunashiri Island.
the Shiretoko Five Lakes. Utoro is a hot-spring town and there are
about 25 Japanese inns, hotels and Minshuku.
22 Kamuiwakka Hot Waterfall (カムイワッカ湯の滝)
1 hr. by Shari Bus bound for Kamuiwakka-yu-no-taki Bus
Cape Shir
Ca
etok
pe Shir
o
etok
Stop from Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal (operated from Jul.
知床岬
知床岬
13 to Sep. 20), get off at the terminus and a 30-min. walk
upstream. When you go up the river, you will notice that
the basin of the waterfall has been made into an outdoor
hot spring. This waterfall is a natural hot spring, which
comes from inside Mt. Iou.
23 Oshin-Koshin Falls (オシンコシンの滝)
Mt.Shiretok
Mt.Shir
o-dak
etok
e
o-dak
42 min. by Shari Bus for Utoro Spa from Shiretoko-Shari
知床岳
知床岳
Sta. Get off at Oshin-koshin-no-taki Bus Stop.
Shiretoko Peninsula
Shiretoko's largest waterfall with a height of 80 m was
chosen as one of Japan's best 100 waterfalls.
Kamuiwakka Hot
Kam
W
uiwakka Hot aterfall
W
Seseki Spa
Aidomari Spa
カムイワッカ湯の滝
カムイワッカ湯の滝
セセキ温泉
セセキ温泉
相泊温泉
相泊温泉
22
87
93
Shiretok
Shir
o Fiv
etok
e Lak
o Fiv
es
e Lak
Mt. Iou
Mt.
25 知床五湖
知床五湖
硫黄山
硫黄山
N
Furepe Falls
Fur
Iwaobetsu Spa
フレペの滝
フレペの滝
岩尾別温泉
岩尾別温泉 Mt. Rausu
Mt.
24
27 羅臼岳
羅臼岳
21
334
Shiretoko Pass
Oshinkoshin-zaki
Oshink
Rausu Spa
Utoro Spa
Utor
知床峠
Luminous Moss
羅臼温泉
Point
P
オシンコシン崎
オシンコシン崎
オシンコシン崎
334
ウトロ温泉
ウトロ温泉
ひかり苔
ひかり苔
Mikaeri Pass
25 26 27
23 Oshinkoshin Falls
Oshink
見返峠
見返峠
26
オシンコシンの滝
オシンコシンの滝
28 29 30
Lake Rausu
Lak
Rausu
羅臼湖
羅臼湖
羅臼
羅臼
0
5km
334
31
To
T Abashiri
o Abashiri
To Shibetsu
T
335
↓ 至網走
至網走
至標津
至標津 ↓
22 - 27 correspond to those on pages 5/6 25 - 31 correspond to those on the accommodations list on pages 6/6
PAGE 6 / 6
KUSHIRO, ABASHIRI, SHIRETOKO and AKAN NATIONAL PARK
Accommodations:
Name of
Room
Name of
Room
Tel.
Fax.
Tel.
Fax.
facilities
rate (¥)
facilities
rate (¥)
Kushiro City
Abashiri City
1 Ekimae Hotel Palude Kushiro (H) (0154)22-3111 (0154)22-3116
¥
17 Abashiri Grand Hotel (R)
(0152)48-3211 (0152)48-3220
¥¥
2 Kushiro Seaside Hotel (H) (0154)41-1717 (0154)41-2306
¥¥
18 Abashiri Kanko Hotel (R)
(0152)48-2121 (0152)48-2124
¥¥
3 ANA Hotel Kushiro (H)
(0154)31-4111 (0154)24-8640
¥¥¥
19 Abashiri Royal Hotel (H)
(0152)43-1888 (0152)43-4305
¥¥
4 Kushiro Tokyu Inn (H)
(0154)22-0109 (0154)24-5498
¥¥
20 Abashiri Central Hotel (H) (0152)44-5151 (0152)43-5177
¥¥¥
5 Kushiro Park Hotel (BH)
(0154)22-6535 (0154)22-6564
¥
21 Abashiri View Park Resort (H) (0152)44-2211 (0152)44-2220
¥
6 Kushiro Pacific Hotel (H)
(0154)24-8811 (0154)23-9191
¥¥
22 Motoyoshi (R)
(0152)48-2241 (0152)48-2252
¥
7 Kushiro Prince Hotel (H)
(0154)31-1111 (0154)31-1202
¥¥¥
23 Ryuhyo no Oka (Y)
(0152)43-8558 (0152)43-8558
¥
8 Kushiro Central Hotel (BH) (0154)23-3311 (0154)23-6433
¥
24 Abashiri Genseikaen (Y)
(0152)46-2630 (0152)46-2630
¥
9 Super Hotel Kushiro (BH) (0154)24-9000 (0154)24-9100
¥
Rausu Spa in Shiretoko
10 Toyoko Inn Kushiro Juji-gai (BH)
(0154)23-1045 (0154)23-1046
¥
Peninsula
Nemuro City
25 Hotel Minenoyu (H)
(0153)87-3001 (0153)87-3025
¥¥
11 Hotel New Nemuro (BH) (0153)24-4141 (0153)24-1271
¥
26 Rausu Dai-ichi Hotel (R)
(0153)87-2259 (0153)87-2277
¥¥
12 Ebisuya (M)
(0153)24-5743 (0153)24-5743
¥
27 Shiretoko Kanko Hotel (R) (0153)87-2181 (0153)87-3044
¥
13 Nemuro Grand Hotel (H)
(0153)24-6611 (0153)23-3593
¥¥
28 Hotel Sakaeya (BH)
(0153)87-2171 (0153)87-5017
¥
14 East Harbor Hotel (BH)
(0153)24-1515 (0153)24-0835
¥
29 Business Hotel Isaribi (BH) (0153)87-2533 (0153)87-2641
¥
15 Nemuro Green Hotel (BH)
(0153)24-7711 (0153)24-7722
¥
30 Takashimaya Ryokan (R)
(0153)87-2191 (0153)87-2191
¥
16 Azuma Ryokan (R)
(0153)23-2134 (0153)24-7973
¥¥
31 Rausu no yado Marumi (M) (0153)88-1313 (0153)88-2128
¥¥
Remarks:
1 - 31 correspond to those on the maps on page 3/6, 4/6 & 5/6
¥¥¥
more than 15,000 yen
H
=Hotel
Rate for a twin room.
¥¥
8,001 yen – 15,000 yen
R
=Ryokan
Rate per person.
¥
8,000 yen or less
BH
=Business Hotel
Rate per person.
Y
=Youth Hostel
Rate per person.
M
=Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person.
Welcome Inn Reservation Center (WIRC) is
here to help you book economical accommodations at par-
W ticipating inns throughout the country. Our participating
establishments, called "Welcome Inns", comprise a range of accom-
modations from hotels, business hotels, Ryokan, minshuku, pensions
and Shukubo (temple lodgings) to youth hostels. Most of them have
guest rooms at rates which do not exceed ¥8,000 yen per night
(excluding tax and service charges) for a single room.
Reservation over the Internet
TOURIST INFORMATION
Visit our website at http://www.itcj.jp and apply through our system.
Application deadline – generally 5 days ahead of your check-in date
information
Kushiro Tourism Association:
Reservation at booking counters in Japan
(Kushiro Tourism & International Relations Center)
To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any
of the Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist
3-3 Saiwai-cho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
Information Centers: Tokyo (10th fl. Tokyo Kotsukaikan Bldg., 2-10-1,
Open: 9:00–19:00. Closed: Dec.31–Jan.5
Tel. (0154)31-1993
Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku), Kyoto (9th fl. of JR Kyoto Sta.), Narita
(JR Kushiro Station)
Interanational Airport, Kansai Interanational Airport.
Open: 9:00–17:30. Closed: Dec.31–Jan.5
Tel. (0154)22-8294
Welcome Inn Reservation Center
(Kushiro Airport)
c/o International Tourism Center of Japan
Open: 9:00–17:00 (Nov.–Jun.), 9:00–20:00 (Jul.–Oct.)
http://www.itcj.jp
Tel. (0154)57-8304
All information, including transportation schedules, fares, prices and accommodation charges, which is contained in this leaflet is based on data as of July
2007, and is subject to change without notice. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of all information, regrettably errors do occasionally occur.
Therefore, you should check with organizations concerned for updated and accurate information on your chosen destination. JNTO shall not be liable for any
loss or damage of whatever nature that may arise as a result, directly or indirectly, from the use of any of the information or material contained in this leaflet.
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