Explore the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Shiretoko on a private 2-day vehicle tour designed for travelers who want to reduce public-transport transfers and luggage handling in eastern Hokkaido. Default route: Day 1 – Abashiri, Memanbetsu or Shari → Oshinkoshin Falls → Shiretoko Five Lakes → Cape Puyuni / Shiretoko Nature Center → Utoro. Day 2 – Utoro → Shiretoko sightseeing cruise → Shiretoko Pass → Rausu → confirmed final drop-off. Each day includes up to 8 hours from pickup to final drop-off, including driving, parking, sightseeing, meal breaks and waiting. This product includes a private vehicle with a regular driver only. No tour guide or guaranteed English-speaking driver is included. Accommodation, meals, admission fees and optional nature activities are not included. Wildlife sightings, boat operation and walking trails cannot be guaranteed. Seasonal road closures may require route changes.
Walk up the short staircase to the viewing platform and enjoy views of the powerful twin falls.
For a simple visit, guests may use the elevated wooden boardwalk, which takes approximately 40 minutes round trip and is free during the operating season. The elevated wooden boardwalk can generally be visited independently during the operating season. Ground-trail access follows seasonal rules. From May 10 to July 31, the ground trails can only be visited with a registered Shiretoko Five Lakes guide. Guide fees are not included. Ground trails may close because of brown bear activity or other safety conditions.
531 Iwaobetsu, Shari-cho, Japan
Stop for coastal and mountain views or visit the Shiretoko Nature Center for information about the national park, wildlife safety and seasonal conditions. This is a flexible short stop and may be shortened if the Five Lakes visit takes longer.
Cruise routes and durations vary by operator and date. The standard itinerary is planned around a shorter approximately 90-minute route.
531 Iwaobetsu, Shari-cho, Japan
Enjoy mountain views from the road crossing the Shiretoko Peninsula between Utoro and Rausu. Shiretoko Pass is seasonally closed, usually from late October to early May. If the road is closed, this stop and the route to Rausu will be replaced with suitable stops on the Utoro/Shari side.
Rausu-cho, Japan
Enjoy free time around Rausu for a self-paid lunch, harbor scenery or a short walk.
Pickup is available from confirmed locations in Abashiri, Shari and the Memanbetsu Airport area. Please provide your exact pickup and final drop-off locations, passenger number, luggage quantity and size, overnight hotel in Utoro, reachable phone number or WhatsApp contact, and any preferred stops at least 24 hours before departure. Each day includes up to 8 hours from confirmed pickup to final drop-off. Driving, parking, sightseeing, meal breaks and waiting all count toward the daily service period. Free waiting time is 30 minutes from the scheduled pickup time. Overtime is JPY 5,000 per hour for vehicles up to 14 seats and JPY 10,000 per hour for larger vehicles. Night service between 22:00 and 07:00 incurs an additional JPY 2,000. The route may change because of weather, wildlife activity, trail closures, road closures, cruise operation and local conditions. Large vehicles may require nearby legal pickup points because of parking restrictions.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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