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Shiretoko National Park Japan, Hokkaido, Shari District, Shari Last Updated: 01/25/2025 |
| Shiretoko National Park covers most of the Shiretoko Peninsula at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. Shiretoko is best known as the home of Japan's largest population of brown bears, and for offering views of Kunashiri Island, ownership of which Japan and Russia dispute. | |
| Shiretoko is one of Japan’s most pristine national parks. Its wild expanses are home to 36 land and 22 marine mammal species as well as 285 bird species, including brown bears, Blakiston’s fish owls and orcas. The peninsula’s volcanic landscapes cover ocean, river and forest ecosystems that vary dramatically between seasons. You’ll have chances to hike through meadows dotted with alpine flowers, walk on drift ice, snowshoe through frozen forests, and cycle along winding mountain roads. | |
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Mount Hakodate Place » Outdoors Mount Hakodate is a 334-meter-high, tree-covered mountain at the southernmost tip of the peninsula, where much of downtown Hakodate is located. Especially on clear days and nights, the views from the mountain are spectacular and are ranked among the top three most beautiful night views in Japan, along with Mount Inasa in Nagasaki and Mount Rokko in Kobe. 24 views 💖 1 👍 0Hokkaido, Japan |
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Hokkaido Place » City Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands and is known for its stunning natural beauty, distinct seasons, and unique culture. It is the second-largest island in Japan and offers a wide range of attractions and experiences for visitors. Its population was 5,383,579 people as of 2015. 360 views 💖 1 👍 0Japan |