Encounter wild animals dramatically in the ocean and the mountains!
Within World Natural Heritage Site Shiretoko, Rausu is enclosed by the Shiretoko Mountain Range and the Nemuro Strait. The Biggest appeal point of sightseeing in Rausu is encounters with wildlife. You can enjoy watching Whale, Killer Whale (Orca), and Dolphin and more in the summer, drift ice and birds and more in the winter with getting a cruise ship. You could possibly meet land wildlife, such as Brown Bear, Sika Deer, Ezo Red Fox, the wild birds and more, in the mountains and the forest, during hiking or trekking. Recommended place is Mt.Rausu, Lake Rausu, and the Kumagoe Waterfall. Sometimes those activities carry any dangers, so please use a professional guide in order to safely enjoy the nature of Shiretoko Rausu.
Best Season : April – mid June
May be seen from a cruise ship and land.
Best Season : April – mid June
May be seen from a cruise ship and land.
Best Season : April – mid July
May be seen from a cruise ship and land.
Best Season : April – mid July
May be seen from a cruise ship.
Best Season : mid July – mid October
May be seen from a cruise ship.
Best Season : April – August
May be seen from a cruise ship.
Best Season : late June – mid September
May be seen from a cruise ship and KUJIRANOMIERUOKA Park.
Best Season : late August – mid September
May be seen from a bridge near the river.
Best Season : mid January – mid March
Observable from a cruise ship and land.
Best Season : All season
May be seen depends on the timing.
Best Season : mid January – mid March
Observable from a cruise ship and land.
Best Season : mid November – mid February
May be seen from a cruise ship, land and during a diving.
Best Season : mid January – mid March
May be seen from a cruise ship and land.
Best Season : mid January – mid March
May be seen from a cruise ship and land.