Mount Shiretoko Mountain
Volcanic peak within Shiretoko UNESCO World Heritage
Part of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula and Shiretoko National Park; visitors combine coastal wildlife watching with alpine hiking and nearby hot‑spring towns.
Mount Shiretoko at a Glance#
Address: Shiretoko Peninsula / Shiretoko National Park, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Website: https://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/nps/park/shiretoko/
Hours: Park access year-round; some visitor facilities seasonal
Admission: Free (park access)
About Mount Shiretoko#
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.
Weather & Climate near Mount Shiretoko#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -14° - -8° | -20° | 69 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -8° | -20° | 53 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -5° | -16° | 82 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 86 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 104 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 91 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 109 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 14° | 140 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.8h |
| September | Poor | 8° - 13° | 10° | 166 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -7° | 104 mm | overcast | 81% | 7.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -4° | -15° | 70 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
