Shiretoko Goko Lakes

4.5

A wooden walkway with an observatory along its length has been built which leads to Shiretoko Goko Lakes. The walkway and observatory were created so that people could enjoy the beauty of Shiretoko, one of Japan's top world natural heritage sites. You can also take in the ridgeline of the Shiretoko Mountain Range, Mt. Rausu, and the other mountains of the range. The wooden walkway leads from a parking area to the observatory area. The walkway both protects the delicate natural wetland and also protects visitors from brown bears and other wild animals. Use of the walkway may be temporarily prohibited depending on brown bear activity in the area.

Spot details

Address: Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido Yuzu Iwa 549 Map
Area: Shiretoko Area
Phone: 0152243323
Hours: 7:30-until Sunset
* Depending on the season
Closed: [During Open Period (Late Apr.-Early Nov.)] Open everyday
Parking Lot: Available (120spaces)
* Passenger car 500yen
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(NTT)
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

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Review

Tranquil place but busy

Reviewed : 2023.05.20

We visited only ichiko the first lake and took the elevated broad walk. It’s a very easy walk and offers good views. We visited when it was getting foggy tho so not much of the sea can be seen.
Bears? What bears?

Reviewed : 2022.05.01

Shiretoko visitors MUST take the Goto Lake walk! Great Hokkaido nature. But dont expect to see bears! Those critters are dangerous and the trail is closed if even one comes anywhere near. Dont...
Easy hike amazing views

Reviewed : 2021.05.19

Pleasant hike very easy with amazing views. To see all of the lakes you need to take the tour in summer. Lots of wildlife if you stay they come out. Great gift shop and clean facilities. Parking was...