Hokkaido Shiretoko Pass — World HeritageWilderness.
Distance
70 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
690 m
Hokkaido Shiretoko Pass — World Heritage Wilderness.
The Shiretoko Pass (738m) crosses the spine of Japan's most remote UNESCO World Heritage peninsula, where brown bears outnumber people. The road closes in winter and opens only in late April. Dramatic ocean views on both the Okhotsk and Pacific sides, dense virgin forest, and almost zero traffic.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance70 km
Days1
Total climb690 m
DifficultyChallenging
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The route.
Utoro / Shiretoko Five LakesStart · Start in Utoro. Shiretoko Five Lakes boardwalk is a worthy morning detour before the pass.
Shiretoko Pass Summit (738m)Mountain Pass · The highest point. Views down both sides. Bears frequently spotted on the slopes below — do not leave your bike unattended.
Rausu LookoutPhoto Spot · First views of the Rausu side — the wilder, less-visited east coast dropping to the Kunashiri Strait.
Rausu Fishing PortRestaurant · End road stop. Fresh crab and salmon from one of Hokkaido's most productive fishing harbours.
RausuEnd · End at Rausu. Return via pass or ferry to Hokkaido mainland.
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