National Park | Hokkaido Tours and Travel

The Shiretoko Peninsula was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2005, and is still home to pristine nature. It is characterized by its rugged and majestic landscapes formed by volcanic activity and drift ice, and its abundant wildlife. In addition to exploring the Shiretoko Five Lakes, we also recommend a whale and killer whale watching cruise in mount Rausu. A cruise along the Shiretoko coast takes you through a series of strangely shaped rocks and waterfalls! You might even encounter wildlife such as brown bears and Yezo deer!

Rebun Island, where alpine plants bloom from 0 meters above sea level, and Rishiri Island, where Mount Rishiri, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, stands tall. Popular tourist destinations where you can enjoy beautiful scenery, the famous Rishiri kelp, and delicious sea urchins that have been raised on Rishiri kelp.

The Kushiro Marsh is one of the largest in Japan and is famous as a habitat for the Japanese crane, a national natural treasure. In addition to seven observation decks, the Kushiro Marsh Norokko train runs for a limited time and allows you to enjoy the scenery from the train window to the center of the Kushiro Marsh, which cannot be reached by bus. In 1980, it became the first wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention in Japan, and seven years later it was designated a national park.

There are many observation spots around Lake Mashu, which boasts one of the clearest waters in the world, and Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake, including Bihoro Pass, which offers a magnificent panorama. Kawayu Onsen is also famous.
In the Akan region, you can experience the beautiful scenery of Lake Akan, where marimo balls live, as well as Ainu culture and art.

Shikotsu-Toya National Park is home to the two major caldera lakes, Lake Shikotsu and Toyako, as well as various types of volcanoes and Yamaji, such as Mt. Yotei and Mt. Usu. There is also a lot of volcanic activity, such as hot springs and the hell phenomenon of sulfurous gas spewing out, making it a true "museum of living volcanoes." As a benefit of volcanic activity, there are hot spring tourist destinations that represent Hokkaido, such as Noboribetsu, Toyako, and Jozankei. Lake Shikotsu also boasts the highest water transparency in Japan, according to the Ministry of the Environment's water quality rankings.