Shiretoko | Other sightseeing spots | Best sightseeing spots for rainy days
Oshinkoshin falls
The Oshinkoshin falls fork into two on the way toward the basin, and streams into the sea with curving elegantly. So, it is nicknamed “Forked beautiful waterfall". When we put the nickname into Japanese, it is expressed "SOUBI-NO-TAKl”. The falls are rich in the water and dynamic, you can see it from route 334 along the shore. From the observation platform on the top, you can overlook the Okhotuku Sea and the mountain range in Shiretoko peninsula, far away. The observation platform is not noticed very much, but now, if you know this information, you had better visit this. The scenery from this is worth seeing. Especially, in winter, it is the most suitable to overlook floating ice. When you overlook white endless sea covered with floating ice, you must be deeply impressed.
Orokko rock
There is a big rock on the east side in Utoro harbor. It becomes an observation platform, and it is the most suitable for you to overlook around. To get to the top of the rock, you have to climb up steep steps. And the top is flat, you can move around to see all sides. Well, from there, you will see some scenery. For example, one is blue and clear sea, and it is so clear that you may see a rock under the surface. Another is a hot spring resort. The other is mountain range in Shiretoko peninsula to a large extent. And so on. When you overlook the blue and clear endless sea, you will feel really that you visit Shiretoko. By the way, we hear that the natives called "Orokko" had lived in old times. It seems that the Oronko block is named after the natives.
YU-HI-DAI
This place is called "YU-HI-DAI". From early time, it is famous for the view of the setting sun. You can see a gentle endless coastline from here. And you can fully enjoy the view of the slowly setting sun over Okhotuku Sea, too. Whichever one or many, you surely enjoy... In the evening, both the surrounding scenery and you will be crimson in the setting sun. The setting sun makes your traveler’s sentiment much stronger.
Puyuni cape
Recently, this cape is getting much more popular as a viewpoint of the setting sun. The cape is located on the way from "UTORO" to "SHIRETOKO FIVE LAKES", "PASS OF SHIRETOKO". The visibility is very good. You can overlook not only the setting sun but also Okhotuku Sea, Utoro harbor. Often, you will see a pleasure boat or a fishing boat going on the sea, too. Their boat’s trace is shining in the sun, so, what a beautiful sea you see ! As you know, you can fully enjoy a view of Okhotuku Sea from Puyuni cape. By the way, the Puyuni cape is located near the Furepe waterfall, therefore, it is the most suitable for you to enjoy taking a walk around there.
Furepe falls
Recently, this cape is getting much more popular as a viewpoint of the setting sun. The cape is located on the way from "UTORO" to "SHIRETOKO FIVE LAKES", "PASS OF SHIRETOKO". The visibility is very good. You can overlook not only the setting sun but also Okhotuku Sea, Utoro harbor. Often, you will see a pleasure boat or a fishing boat going on the sea, too. Their boat’s trace is shining in the sun, so, what a beautiful sea you see ! As you know, you can fully enjoy a view of Okhotuku Sea from Puyuni cape. By the way, the Puyuni cape is located near the Furepe waterfall, therefore, it is the most suitable for you to enjoy taking a walk around there.
Shiretoko cape
The pass is located on route 334 from UTORO to RAUSU. Route 334 from UTORO to RAUSU is called "SHIRETOKO-OUDAN-DORO". The word means the road crosses "SHIRETOKO Peninsula". By the way, pass is 738meters above sea level. And telling about the view from that place, you are able to see the top of Mt.RAUSU covered with snow even toward the end of July. In autumn, you are able to see wonderful "Autumn colors”, red, yellow and so on. Especially, Mt.RAUSU is beautiful.In fine days, over the Nemuro channel, you can see “KUNASIRI ISLAND". Attention; The road is closed from the last ten days last ten days of October to the last ten days of April, because of snow.
Shiretoko five lakes
In this area, five lakes are scattered. We call the gathering “SHIRETOKO-GO-KO". From the sky, the form of scattering looks as if God put the five fingerprints on this ground. "SHIRETOKO-GO-KO" is surrounded by primitive forest on all side, so there is something dreamy. Each of five lakes has different charm, and all keep silent. Each reflects the primitive forest and series of mountain on the silent surface. The appearance appropriates to paradise in primitive nature. In fact, you see both plants on moist plain and rare alpine plants around lakesides. We can say “SHlRETOKO-GO-KO" has a miraculous beauty created by GOD. The scenery is always beautiful. In spring and summer, they are filled with fresh and bright green. In addition to, autumn colors are wonderful.
Kamuiwakka falls
Hot water sprung from the hillside of Mt. Shiretoko-Iouzan, an active volcano, and runs into Kamuiwakka river. Thus, the river temperature of Kamuiwakkka river is over 30 ℃ and seems like a hot spring.