Let you enjoy the 7 major ways to play in hokkaido shiretoko winter! Enjoy the hedonistic gameplay of enjoying the drift ice and swimming in the Hokkaido Shiretoko on the shore of Snowy Lake 1. Experience first-hand the hedonistic gameplay of hokkaido Shiretoko, a magnificent sense of life brought by drift ice 2. Experience the activity "Drift Ice Walk"! Hokkaido Shiretoko's Hedonistic Gameplay 3. Winter-limited beautiful scenery "Shiretoko Five Lakes Snow Hiking" Hokkaido Shiretoko Hedonistic Gameplay 4. Fun in the evening too! "Shiretoko Drift Ice Festival" Hokkaido Shiretoko's Hedonistic Gameplay 5. Enjoy the hedonistic gameplay of the resort area of Nature Hokkaido Shiretoko 6. A great variety of cuisines! Hokkaido Shiretoko's Hedonistic Gameplay 7. Planes, buses, trams, get to Shiretoko in the way you like

Located in the Sea of Okhotsk in northeastern Hokkaido, the Shiretoko Peninsula is famous for its nature and unique ecosystem that is very different from other places, and its value was certified as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2005. If you want to visit Zhidi, the most recommended one is winter! In order to let you know more about the winter shiretoko, the following 7 features and gameplay will be introduced.

The location of the sea where the shiretoko is located is the lowest latitude on Earth where seawater can freeze. In winter, drift ice can bring a lot of nutrients to the shiretoko ocean. These nutrients have spawned countless plankton, and the fish that feed on them, even mammals such as seals, will also gather here, and the influence of this sea of favors will touch nearby forests. Salmon that swims up the river to spawn will become food for brown bears and hokkaido red foxes, and the remains will become nutrients for forest trees. The forest is inhabited by birds such as the internationally protected tiger-headed seabird and the rare white-tailed seabird and hairy-legged fish squid, and it also provides a breeding and wintering place for Hokkaido's native animals such as the Ezo chinchilla and the Ezo deer. The stage of life where the sea, rivers, land, animals and plants perform together is the biggest charm of Shiretoko sightseeing.

Winter is the best time to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery including drift ice. At the Shiretoko World Heritage Center and the Shiretoko Nature Center, you can not only gain knowledge about the shiremese, such as the role of drift ice in nature and the cycle of life, but also learn about various points of sightseeing, which can add a different sense of fulfillment to your trip.

In addition to the knowledge of living things, you will also be told the etiquette and rules when sightseeing. In recent years, intrusion into forbidden natural land or exposure to wildlife has often occurred, which not only damages the ecology, but also may endanger the personal safety of tourists. Please have a heart of respect for nature and enjoy a swim in the bed.

Shiretoko is the season of drift ice from late January to early March every year, and there are very shallow and smooth parts on the drift ice, so it is forbidden to enter without permission. However, if you participate in the "Drift Ice Walk (r)" led by a guide, you can play on the drift ice with confidence!

The departure point for chauffeur-drive transfers. Change into dry suit and set off for the sea.

Make drift ice into a bed...

Or take a bite of drift ice...

It was also great to take photos with the other participants!

You can also enter the sea for a special experience! Because of the buoyancy of dry jackets, dry ducks can also float on the surface of the sea. Floating on the sea with drift ice, this wonderful feeling, I have not tried it, but I can't experience the fun! It's like turning into a sea otter or a seal.

Don't be polite to ask your guide to help take a photo!

Shiretoko Five Lakes is the most well-known sightseeing spot in Shiretoko. It is a five lakes of different sizes in the primary forest, named after one lake, two lakes, three lakes, four lakes and five lakes. You can enjoy the free tour in spring, summer and autumn, and you can enjoy the scenery on the walking trails and viaduct wooden bridges. In winter, the road to the lake is closed and will not be accessible to people and cars. However, if you join a guided tour group, "Shiretoko Five Lakes Snow Hike", you can go deep into the depths of the forest that are inaccessible in other seasons and stroll on the frozen lake!

Put on your snowshoes and head out into the forest in an expedition!

The advantage of participating in the tour is that there is a special explanation of the various flora and fauna characteristics and ecology on the road. Animal traces that are imperceptible to ordinary people are also revealed under the keen eyes of the guide!

The snow clearly imprints on the footprints of the Ezo chinchilla

There are also brown bear claw marks in the trees!

In the winter forest of all deciduous broad-leaved trees, the clatter of leaves is lost, and there is silence. This also makes the chirping of wild birds and woodpeckers clear.

The big spotted woodpeckers at work are very cute

At first glance, it looks like a snowfield, but in fact, it is a lake under your feet

An igloo made of about 30 ice bricks

From the end of January to the end of February, the National Shiretoko Campground in the Shiretoko Utenu area holds an experiential event, the Shiretoko Drift Ice Festival. In addition to illuminated igloos and ice slides, there are hammocks for leisurely stargazing.

Icicle gallery

Lecture by nature guides

There is also a wide variety of cuisines. In addition to marshmallows and cheese grilled over a campfire, you can also enjoy the local dish "Salmon Steamed Buns" (知床チェプ馒) with the local dish "Salmon Sho-yaki" in the skin of Chinese buns. There are also mixed drinks served in ice glasses, and there are also a wide variety of drinks.

Food and souvenir sales area

On-site brewed coffee is also available

Shiretoko has a variety of hot spring inns and restaurants, as well as resort-type hotels that are different from your daily experience, and are highly recommended for long-term stays.

●A comfortable space by the sea "Shiretoko Grand Hotel North Xinyi"

A luxury hotel in Utoroji that features the sea right in front of you and the drift ice view from your rooms, lobby and large communal baths in winter. The most recommended place to admire is the steam chamber, which is one of the few steam chambers in the world where drift ice can be seen.

The lounge also has more telescopes!

The spacious restaurant serves international cuisine prepared with local ingredients for dinner.

The "Kiki Shiretoko Nature Resort" near Shiretoko Grand Hotel North Sinyi is a leisure hotel with the theme of "forest".

●The Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel, a resort hotel towering over Utoro Heights

Take a look at the open-air baths in UtoriShi Street

The shiretoko-daiichi Hotel, a long-established resort in Udoro, has received a great deal of praise for its dining, and the buffet-style restaurant offers freshly prepared dishes and a wide variety of desserts.

The big boat inside the restaurant is a popular punching spot!

In December 2019, a new buffet-style dining menu was launched

Udanro has an abundance of restaurants to choose from. This time, we have selected three stores that are popular with both tourists and locals!

●A superb soup that took two full days to boil, "Bo Fei Foam"

Remember to try the pork bone soup-bottom ramen noodles, which are rich but unsmoo-free and popular with tourists from all over the world. The location is close to the sea, where you can watch the drift ice and the sunset and enjoy the food in the bowl.

Special pork cheek char siu ramen 1,050 yen (limited quantity. Tax included)

●Relax and enjoy a delicious meal "cafe&bar 334"

"cafe&bar 334" was opened in the Shiretoko Grand Hotel North Singh. Here you can enjoy dishes using salmon and shiretoko chicken from Utoro, accompanied by local Hokkaido wines.

●You can taste the best kurogyo wagyu beef, the "yakiniku koyaku koya" of Shiretoko beef

Here you can enjoy the shiretoko beef that melts in the mouth and is served with a special sauce based on miso and soy sauce. Local sake brewing from the neighboring area of Kiyosaru Is also available, and there is also an ordering service in English and Chinese on a tablet.

Shiretoko beef 1,550 yen (tax included)

To reach Shiretoko, the secret place at the northern tip of Hokkaido in northern Japan, it is the most convenient way to get to Memanbetsu Airport by direct flight from Tokyo, and there are also various public transportation. Different means of transport have their advantages, please consider your own itinerary to choose.

【Air Mobile】

●From Haneda Airport. Depart from New Chitose Airport

Take a flight to Memanbetsu Airport and transfer to the Shiretoko Airport Liner bus to the road rest stop in Udenro. The bus ride time is about 2 hours. This is the fastest way to get to Utoro.

【Land Movement】

● Go by bus

Take the Hokkaido Chuo Bus "eagle liner" departing in front of JR Sapporo Station, departing in Sapporo late at night and arriving at Utoro the next morning. Take advantage of sleep time to move time-saving.

●Take the railroad train

Take the Hakodate Main Line and Ishihoku Main Line from JR Hokkaido, transfer to the Kushiro Main Line at JR Abari Station to JR Shiretoko Station, then transfer to the Shiretoko Bus "Shiretoko Airport Liner" to the road rest station in Utoro. The movement time adds up to about 7 hours. Enjoy the view from the car window during the trip.

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