Shiretoko National Park Nature Center

Shiretoko National Park Nature Center
This place is written as [知床自然センター] in Japanese.

The Shiretoko Nature Center serves as the gateway to Shiretoko National Park, situated at the junction leading to Shiretoko Goko Lakes and Shiretoko Pass. This center provides comprehensive information about the Shiretoko region. One of its highlights is a large Dynavision screen, towering 12 meters high and spanning 20 meters wide. This screen dynamically showcases the beauty of White-tailed Sea-Eagles soaring over steep cliffs, aerial views from Mt. Rausu summit to Cape Shiretoko, the arrival of drift ice, and other seasonal scenes from Shiretoko.

In addition to its multimedia displays, the center features a souvenir shop and a restaurant, making it a convenient stop for visitors. The Shiretoko Nature Center serves as the primary base camp for exploring the rich natural wonders of Shiretoko.

We run into a Higuma family, a mother and two little bear on the way to Shiretoko National Park Nature Center.
Hokkaido deer in the parking.

Web

shiretoko.or.jp

Access

Open

  • summer: Apr, 20 – Oct, 20 8:00 – 17:40
  • winter: Oct, 21 – Apr, 19 9:00 – 16:00

Closed

  • Dec, 31 only

Parking

  • 15 buses
  • 122 cars

Restrooms

  • Available, including wheelchair access

Notes

  • This is the starting point for walking to Frepe Waterfall
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Hiroshi Mizukoshi painter / writer