Wildlifeof Japan
Wildlife in Nemuro Peninsula & Lake Furen
Eastern Hokkaido
The far eastern tip of Hokkaido, with the lagoon of Lake Furen, cliffs at Cape Nosappu and nearby Kiritappu. In winter it holds sea eagles, whooper swans and sea ducks; sea otters are sometimes seen offshore, and boat trips from Nemuro look for seabirds and marine mammals.
Highlights
- Sea eagles and whooper swans in winter
- Sea otters off the capes
- Seabirds and sea ducks
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Nemuro Peninsula & Lake Furen?
- Top wildlife targets in Nemuro Peninsula & Lake Furen include Steller's Sea Eagle, Whooper Swan, Sea Otter and Steller Sea Lion. Highlights: Sea eagles and whooper swans in winter.
- Where is Nemuro Peninsula & Lake Furen?
- Nemuro Peninsula & Lake Furen is in Eastern Hokkaido, Japan (about 43.33°, 145.58°).
- What are the highlights of Nemuro Peninsula & Lake Furen?
- Sea eagles and whooper swans in winter, Sea otters off the capes and Seabirds and sea ducks.
- Are there trip reports for Nemuro Peninsula & Lake Furen?
- Yes: Eastern Hokkaido in January 2024: a winter onsen, fish owls and the missing Sables and Japan in winter 2025: Steller’s Sea-Eagles, Blakiston’s Fish Owl and Red-crowned Cranes.