Mount Shiretoko | TravelDojo

Mount Shiretoko is a mountain in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, recorded at the supplied coordinates. It is a natural feature rather than a man-made site.

The surrounding Shiretoko area is known for wilderness and wildlife observation; specific trails, facilities and visitor information for this particular peak are not provided here. Access and conditions are managed locally by prefectural and national agencies.

As a natural landform it has no construction history; human activity is generally limited to recreation and conservation. Any traditional or historical details are not specified in the available information.

The peak is located in Hokkaido Prefecture at latitude 44.23647 and longitude 145.27308.

Coordinates: Latitude 44.23647, Longitude 145.27308.

How to Get to Mount Shiretoko #

Most visitors reach Shiretoko via the towns of Rausu or Utoro on the peninsula. From Wakkanai or Sapporo, regional buses and ferries connect to the area; many people travel by car. The nearest larger transport hub is Kushiro or Abashiri, with onward regional services.

Local tour operators run wildlife- and drift-ice excursions; for independent hiking check park advisories and bring bear-deterrent safety equipment.

Tips for Visiting Mount Shiretoko #

Start early from Rausu or Utoro to make the most of the day and to catch wildlife along the coast.
Bring binoculars for seabird and marine mammal spotting - Shiretoko is one of Japan's best wildlife coasts.
Check ferry and park access notices in summer; parts of Shiretoko are seasonally restricted to protect wildlife.
Pack waterproof outerwear - the peninsula weather is famously changeable.

Best Time to Visit Mount Shiretoko #

Summer through early autumn (June-October) is the main visiting window; winter offers drift-ice spectacle but limited trail access.

Summer

June-August · 10-20°C

Peak season for wildlife, coastal walks and the Shiretoko Five Lakes; ferries and trails are busiest.

Autumn

September-October · 5-12°C

Spectacular colours and fewer visitors; bear activity increases as animals fatten for winter.

Winter

November-April · -15-0°C

Sea-ice scenery and drift-ice tours are possible from nearby coasts; many trails are closed.

Weather & Climate near Mount Shiretoko #

Climate

Mount Shiretoko's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -14°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1211 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

29°

Warmest Month

-18°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-14° – -8°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

7.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-15° – -8°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

6.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-11° – -5°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

6.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 1°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

86 mm

Rainfall

6.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

14.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

15.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 15°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

15.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 16°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

13.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

8° – 13°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

166 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

3° – 8°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

137 mm

Rainfall

6.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 2°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

7.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-10° – -4°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

7.2 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

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