
Abashiri, Shiretoko, Kitami
Enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of this World Natural Heritage site year-round; the drift ice is also a must-see.
Located in the northeastern part of Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Okhotsk, Shiretoko, registered as a World Natural Heritage site in 2005, is popular not only during the spring and autumn seasons but also for seasonal winter trekking and drift ice walks.
Abashiri and Kitami offer a wealth of must-try dishes, from seafood to local yakiniku (grilled meat)! Don't miss the ice floe cruise and the prison.
Find tours to Abashiri, Kitami, and Shiretoko.
Popular inns and hotels in Shiretoko
A location overlooking Shiretoko Bay, cuisine using plenty of local ingredients, and hot springs...
Since you're making the effort to travel all the way to Shiretoko, I hope you'll enjoy the natural blessings that this region offers.
Here, we introduce inns and hotels that embody the unique charm of Shiretoko. Take your time and enjoy the tranquil and magnificent Shiretoko Peninsula.
A large, high-class ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) that represents the Shiretoko region.
This historic inn, founded in 1960, is popular for its traditional hospitality that has been passed down since its opening. At the new facility, "Okhotsk Lounge," you can soak your feet in a footbath while gazing at the drift ice in front of you, or enjoy the magnificent nature of the World Heritage site, Shiretoko.
This is the largest hotel in the Shiretoko area. Its dinner buffet has been ranked number one in Hokkaido for three consecutive years in the "Top 100 Cuisines Selected by Travel Professionals" category.
We offer a wide variety of approximately 80 dishes, including fresh seafood. Our natural jade bath, the only one of its kind in Japan, is also very popular.
This inn is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk on the western coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, a hidden gem in Hokkaido.
The secret to its popularity lies in its cuisine that makes ample use of seasonal ingredients and its open-air hot spring bath with 100% natural spring water flowing directly from the source. It also has a kids' space created in partnership with "Bornelund," making it highly recommended for families traveling with children.








