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The Shiretoko Peninsula is located at the east end of Hokkaido in Japan. The peninsula includes two districts, Rausu town and Shari town, divided by the Shiretoko Range. A northern territory of Japan, Kunashiri Island, located in 25 km east of Rausu. The narrow strait and steep sea scarp in front of Rausu produces strong upwelling sea-currents, and bring us big fish catches. Shiretoko has been designated as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2005.
the Rausu’s sightseeing appeal comes from encounters with wild animals. You can have the pleasure of meeting wild animals like Orca, Mink Whale, Shor-tailed Sheawater, Sperm Whale, Steller’s sea eagle, Blackiston’s Fish Owl, White-tailed Sea- Eagle, Stellar’s Sea Lion, Harbor Seal, Brown Bears, Sika Deer, Ezo Red Fox, the wild birds and more while participating in the prime activities.
One of a reason why seafood in Rausu has incredibly great taste is great nature environment. Botanical plankton Which is carried by ice drift flow from Amur River in Siberia, Nutrient-rich minerals which is contain in melt water from mountains of Shiretoko, Natural activities of wild animals that circulate them make miracle and great harvest.
Spring in Rausu is the season when everything comes to life. Orcas often appear as a family. Spring is the season orca sighting are frequent.There is an observation facility for Blackiston’s Fish Owl in Rausu. The Shiretoko Pass is closed during winter, opens on middle of May. People visit Lake Rausu or enjoy Shiretoko’s snow-capped mountains. Summer is the season when sperm whales can be observed. See them dive dynamically and hear sounds of the blow. Rausu Kombu harvesting is a symbol of summe. Eco-tours take place to observe the history of kelp harvesting that once thrived on Cape.
You can eat the best seafood in Rausu thank to rich benefits of nature and it’s also a gift of effort of fisherman whom has lived with severe nature with wisdom and ingenuity. It has been passed down from generation to generation. What you can eat in Rausu is Rausu Kombu, Short-spined sea urchin, Squid, Salmon, Tokishirazu, Salmon roe, Atka mackerel, Cod, Bottun shrimp.
Autumn is the season harbors are at their busiest. Trekking to Lake Rausu can be enjoyed until the Shiretoko Pass closes in November.Steller’s sea lions migrate to the Shiretoko coast. Tours are held to observe sea lions. Rausu is most southerly port in the Northern Hemisphere to be covered by ice. Many wild animals gather in and around the sea. Rausu’s fishing industry continues in winter. Fish and shellfish such as Alaska pollock and Ezo short-spined sea urchin are appraised around the world. As the sea ice melts, abundant nourishment remains. new season begins amid this continuous cycle of life.
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