Wildlifeof Japan
Wildlife in Shiretoko Peninsula
Eastern Hokkaido
A World Heritage peninsula of forest, cliffs and sea at the north-eastern tip of Hokkaido. In summer and autumn boat trips from Utoro and Rausu look for brown bears along the shore; in late winter, drift ice brings Steller's and white-tailed sea eagles to Rausu harbour. Rausu is also one of the best places to see Blakiston's fish owl.
Highlights
- Brown bears from summer boat trips
- Sea eagles on the drift ice in February and March
- Blakiston's fish owl at Rausu
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Shiretoko Peninsula?
- Top wildlife targets in Shiretoko Peninsula include Brown Bear, Steller's Sea Eagle, Blakiston's Fish Owl, White-tailed Eagle and Sika Deer. Highlights: Brown bears from summer boat trips.
- Where is Shiretoko Peninsula?
- Shiretoko Peninsula is in Eastern Hokkaido, Japan (about 44.07°, 145.12°).
- What are the highlights of Shiretoko Peninsula?
- Brown bears from summer boat trips, Sea eagles on the drift ice in February and March and Blakiston's fish owl at Rausu.