What this area is like
Shiretoko Peninsula is a World Natural Heritage site with the Five Lakes and coastal cruises to see wildlife. In February and March, icebreaker cruises from Abashiri and Monbetsu head into the drift ice.
Plan your visit
The nearest airport is Memanbetsu. Drift ice depends on wind and is not guaranteed; follow the rules for brown bears on trails.
Choose your next step
Other areas in Hokkaido
Sapporo →Jozankei →Otaru, Kiroro & Shakotan →Niseko & Rusutsu →Lake Toya, Noboribetsu & Tomakomai →Hakodate, Onuma & Matsumae →Wakkanai & Rumoi →Asahikawa & Sounkyo →Furano, Biei & Tomamu →Kushiro, Akan, Nemuro & Kawayu →Ishikari, Sorachi & Chitose →Obihiro & Tokachi →Hidaka & Erimo →Islands: Rishiri, Rebun, Teuri & Yagishiri →