Rice bowl and ramen were both good in their own ways. The rice down was rich and decadent with the sea urchin while the ramen was light and fragrant. The vanilla soft serve with a hint of the sea was enjoyable but not enough to get it again.

A really excellent selection of all things seafood, including fresh, frozen and processed. Very friendly individual counter owners happy to extend tastings here and there.

Great sea food and lots items to purchase.

Rausu- Known from its famous Crab and winter Linear Ship. Visited this place in Summer time, Enough parking space, and tonns of option to buy gift specially Crab, almost 1/10 of the price what you get in any other major city.

Delicious grilled fish - look out for seasonal specials like kuro hamo! Also the attached market/shopping area sells really cheap local catch - we saw saffron cod for 120yen/3fish, molting/molted (? With our rudementary Japanese, some things were slightly loss in translation) king crabs for 980 per crab and they were huge!

This Michi no eki is purely a gift shop plus restaurant operation. Not really recommended for the "stay overnight" car camping crowd. In winter you can usually see Owashi Eagles on ice floes in the ocean nearby and if the harbor is frozen, they will hang out there waiting for fishing boats to come home with their catch.

you can enjoy local tasty seafood and suvenior here

Overnight spot with 5 stars sea view! Delicious food at 2nd floor, nice view over the windows. ~visited @ September

One of the best places I have ever seen

Nice peaceful natural park

Beautiful peninsula to visit in Autumn to see bears and salmon in action!

The park opened again on 20 April which was just in time for us to visit while we were in Shiretoko. It was beautiful, absolutely worth visiting. The long route was closed due to snow, but the short route and elevated walkway were open. The elevated walkway is free, if you want to do the ground route you pay a small fee and attend a lecture on how to avoid encounters with bears. The short route takes you past two of the five lakes. Even without the long route, you get a great view and it's still worth the visit. The ground routes join the elevated walkway at the end. The walkway is great for views and is accessible so if you have any issues with mobility it's a great option. If the weather isn't great or is snowy you can rent rubber boots from the Shiretoko Natural Centre for 500yen. We found it really helpful to check @shiretoko_goko on Twitter as they gave more regular updates on the status of routes and the weather conditions. Just popped the tweets into Google translate! Do check in advance if you are travelling over winter (which includes up to the end of April) as the park isn't open all year round. The frozen lakes did look amazing though!

It’s a nice place. But! It’s so tiny. The walking area is quite limited. 90mn trail takes less than 30mn. They really don’t want you to be eaten by bears. But what if you really want to? I would love to have the choice.

It's a gorgeous and unspoilt natural wonderland. There are a great deal of closures due to bears. That is my only complaint. Otherwise, it is beautiful!!

Very beautiful park. Beware there are bears.

Beyond amazing, one must come to see this place. The earth is not just cities and people. Sometimes getting out of city life is needed but getting out and coming here takes it to another level.

My brother and I spent a couple days in/around Shiretoko in summer 2006 and had a magical experience ascending Rausu-dake and bathing in the Sandan hot springs alone at night after the climb. It's no wonder Shiretoko is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for this mighty temperate peninsula, jutting between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk, radiates a mystical aura from its stunning wilderness of volcanic peaks, pure waters hot and cold, sun and mists, and verdant forests brimming with wildlife.

There are real nature apart from human civilizations. Summer is the best season in Shiretoko. It is not so hot even in the august afternoon. In winter you can explore here only by taking part in the tour.

Wildlife and unspoiled nature can be observed from the deck of the cruising boat Aurora...

Good for kids to learn about the flora and fauna

Good place for a rest if needed. Sometimes you can see some deers,check out the geyser. But skip if you have a tight agenda.

This visitors center reminded me of a US national park. Quite nice in every way but one. The gift shop was stocked full of Helly Hansen and North Face merchandise. Not park related, just the standard fare. There are even signs at the entrance promoting these two companies. Total corporate sell-out and very unbecoming for a national park.

Beautiful facility with killer whale and other wild animal exhibits.

A very good visitor center where detailed information on flora and fauna is provided. A good place for kids to enjoy wildlife and appreciate nature.

This center in Rausu is much better and informative than the Shiretoko Nature Center on the other side of the peninsula. The bird-feathers collection was great!

Lots of information about wildlife in the local area, including a good short documentary about Blakiston's Fish Owls breeding nearby. Helpful and informatve staff - just ask and they will try to find the answer. You can access the path to the geyser via the visitor centre (the staff will show you where and the time of the next spouting).

Lots of details about Rausu wild life (Sea, land and sky). Live information on conditions of the many hiking trails starting from Rausu. Plus a Geyser a walking distance from here.

Beautiful scenic views of the nearby mountains. Toilets here are makeshift; it is recommended that you go someplace else.

A nice stop over between Utoro to Ruasu. The road condition is good and easy to drive in the summer. The view is good but there are several other great view along the route.

Stunning views

(Translated by Google) I went there on my way to the Shiretoko Nature Center. If you rent a car and are traveling to Dodong, Hokkaido, I recommend stopping by at least once. A few years ago, when I went in May, it rained a lot and was very windy, so it was really cold and I couldn't see ahead, so I tried again in September out of disappointment. Fortunately, the weather was clear so I was able to see some nice scenery. Even if the clouds came and went, I was able to see not only clear scenery but also clean mountain peaks. I felt refreshed. There is also good parking. Even though I went on a weekend, I was able to park easily and it wasn't too crowded. +I went in mid-September, and the weather was much hotter than expected. It wasn't cold even wearing short sleeves. (Original) 시레토코 자연센터를 가는 길에 다녀왔어요. 렌트하고 홋카이도 도동여행 중이라면,한번쯤 들려보시기 추천합니다. 몇년 전, 5월에 갔을 때는 비가 많이 오고 바람이 많이 불어서 정말 춥고 앞이 보이질 않아 아쉬웅 마음에 이번 9월달에 재도전 했는데요. 다행히 날씨가 맑아서 좋은 풍경을 볼 수 있었어요. 구름이 있다가도 사라져서 맑은 풍경은 물론 깨끗한 산봉우리도 볼 수 있었고요. 상쾌한 기분이 들었습니다. 주차장도 잘 되어 있습니다. 주말에 갔는데도 많이 붐비지 않게 쉽게 주차했어요. +9월 중순에 다녀왔는데, 예상보다 참 더운 날씨였어요. 반팔입고도 춥지 않았습니다.

(Translated by Google) Shiretoko Pass is closed to traffic for half of the year, and is only passable from May to early October, so coming here is a valuable experience. As you climb up the pass from the Utoro side, you will be overwhelmed by the enormous size of Mt. Rausu. In a sense, it's refreshing and pleasurable. There is a very large parking lot and restrooms at the pass. The breathtaking view overlooking the sea of ​​Rausu to the south will expand your mind. I want to go again. In June, there was still snow and water from the snow was flowing. It became very cold as we approached the pass. In autumn, you will be impressed by Mt. Rausu, which turns red in the setting sun. (Original) 知床峠は年の半分は通行止めで、通行できるのはだいたい5月〜10月上旬ぐらいなので、ここに来れるのは貴重な体験です。 ウトロ側から峠を登るにつれて羅臼の山が超巨大な姿を見せて迫ってくるようすに圧倒されます。ある意味、爽快で快感です。 峠にはとても広い駐車場とトイレがあります。 南側の羅臼の海を見下ろす絶景で心が広がります。 また行きたいです。 6月はまだ積雪があり雪解け水が流れていました。 峠に近づくにつれてとても寒くなりました。 秋は夕日に赤く染まる羅臼岳に感動します。

(Translated by Google) I visited you in late October. This is a mountain pass that passes from Shiretoko to Rausu. It felt like there was a road in the middle of nature, and since it was a weekday, there weren't many cars, so the chance of encountering a fox🦊 seems to be high. However, please never give food etc. Only sad results remain. It can be scary at night, so we recommend going during the day. (Original) 10月下旬にお邪魔しました。 知床から羅臼に抜ける峠です。 大自然の中に道がある感じで平日だったので車も少ないので、狐🦊と遭遇率が高いようです。 ただし、餌等は絶対にあげないで下さい。 悲しい結果しか残らないですから。 夜は怖いかもしれないので昼間超えることをお勧めします。

(Translated by Google) The view of the pass is spectacular when it's sunny, but it tends to get foggy on the east side. Kunashiri Island can be seen even if you go down to Rausu, and you can imagine passing through the fog once you reach the end. (Original) 晴れているときの峠の景色は最高ですが、東側は霧が出やすいですね。 国後島は羅臼まで下りても見えますし、下り切ると霧を抜けるイメージがあります。

Truly amazing view, and there's lots of information about the Northern Territories which is very interesting. I stand with Japan, the Northern Territories are 100% Japanese territory. 🇯🇵👍😊

Beautiful scenery view, you can see Russian island at other side

Can look out over Rasau fishing port and the island Kunashir. The view is good but I expect more after driving an additional 60 minutes for return journeys from Utoro Pass.

Can see Russia from here! There is a nice walk down the hill towards a pretty bridge - takes about 20 minutes. The view is worth stopping for.

You will get a good view of the seaport from here.

Great view and details explanation about the islands dispute between Japan and Russia.

Enroute to Rausu Town. Good view on a clear day.

なかなかの絶景ポイントです。据え置きされた双眼鏡もナイス。タダですし。粘って滞在すればクジラ等を発見できそう。 我が家が行ったタイミングでは曇天で眺望はもう一歩でしたが、コンディションによっては素晴らしいかと。 急坂で狭い道なので車の運転は慎重に。 (Translated by Google) It's a great vantage point. Deferred binoculars are also nice. It's free. If you persevere and stay there, you might be able to spot whales. When my family went, it was cloudy and the view was another step, but depending on the conditions, it might be wonderful. Drive carefully as the road is steep and narrow.

That surely didn't come from other countries

(Translated by Google) We will be climbing up a hill with a fairly steep slope. The road is paved, but it's difficult to pass oncoming cars, so you might not want to go there on a motorcycle. There is a terrace halfway up the mountain with a sign saying Oka Park. It seems difficult to find whales with the naked eye (Original) かなり急な勾配の坂を登っていきます。道は舗装されてますが対向車のすれ違いは困難でバイクでもあまり行きたくないかもです。山頂の途中に丘公園という看板のあるテラスがあります。肉眼でクジラを見つけるのは難しいようです

(Translated by Google) Go up the narrow road and you will find it in front of the lighthouse. There was some space to park the car at the top of the hill. I couldn't see any whales, but I could see Kunashir Island clearly from the vantage point. Free binoculars were provided. (Original) 細い道を上がっていき、灯台の手前にあります。車をとめるスペースは、上がりきったところに若干ありました。クジラは見えませんでしたが、見晴らしが良いところで国後島が良く見えした。無料の双眼鏡が設置されていました。

(Translated by Google) This park is the viewing platform for whale watching, but it still requires a little courage and skill to drive up. It's a very small road with steep slopes, so it's basically impossible to learn how to drive. There is a free high-magnification telescope on the whale watching platform. You can see backwards and the sea is very clear! Unfortunately, we did not find the whale…. (Original) 這個公園才是那個賞鯨的觀景台，不過要開上來還是需要一點勇氣和技術的。是很小的道路，坡度又抖，基本上是沒辦法會車的。 賞鯨台上有一個免費的高倍率的望遠鏡，可以看到過後倒，海面上也看得非常的清楚！ 可惜，我們並沒有找到鯨魚….

(Translated by Google) It is located on a hill at the top of a narrow and steep slope where cars cannot pass each other. It's more of an observation deck than a park, and there's a telescope that you can use freely. You can see Kunashir Island right across the strait. Depending on the time of year, you may even see dolphins and whales. (Original) 車がすれ違えない狭い急坂を登りきった高台に有ります。 公園と言うよりは展望台で、望遠鏡が設置しており自由に使えますよ。 海峡を挟んで国後島を目前に見られる。 確かに時期によってはイルカやクジラ類も見られるでしょうね。

(Translated by Google) Although we didn't see any whales, there is a telescope with good performance so you can enjoy it. The path up to the top is narrow, so be careful. (Original) クジラは見られませんでしたが、性能の良い望遠鏡が設置してあり楽しめます。 上がって来るまでの道が狭いので気をつけてください。

(Translated by Google) I went there imagining something like a certain hill park in Yokohama, but the scale was completely different. There is only a small observation deck, a small free parking lot (about 3 spaces), and a small lighthouse. There is one telescope on the observation deck that you can use for free. Thank you. From the Rausu side, head south along the coast, and as soon as you pass through the tunnel, go up a small uphill road about the width of one car on your left. The narrow road makes it difficult for cars to pass each other. And it's a little scary because visibility is poor. Although we didn't find any whales, we had a pretty fun time looking at the fixed nets and chatting with local people who had come to see the ocean. (Original) 横浜の某丘公園的なものを想像して向かったところ、規模は全く違った。 小さな展望台と小さな無料駐車場（3台分くらい）、小さな灯台があるのみ。 展望台には無料で使える望遠鏡が1台あり。ありがたや。 羅臼側から海沿いを南下し、トンネルを抜けたらすぐに左手にある、車一台幅の小さな上り道を登る。 車のすれ違いは厳しそうな狭い道。しかも視界が悪いため、ちょっと怖い。 クジラは発見できなかったが、定置網を眺めたり、海を見に来ていた地元の方とおしゃべりできたり、なかなか楽しく過ごせた。

(Translated by Google) After rain, the path becomes muddy, so rain boots are a must. It becomes a piston to the lake. There will be brown bears, so bear bells are a must. (Original) 雨の後は道が泥々になりますので長靴が必携です。 湖へのピストンになります。 ヒグマが出ますので、熊鈴は必携です。

Such a beautiful, peaceful Shrine. The wild deer roam around and it's so tranquil ❤️ One of my favourite Shrines to visit in Hokkaido!

(Translated by Google) Myojin vermilion torii. When you climb the stone steps and reach the precincts, you can see the Rausu fishing port a little. Maybe because of an epidemic, the offer is from the mailbox. Bills • Amulets, etc. can be found at the office below. (Original) 明神系の朱の鳥居。 石段を登り境内に着くと羅臼漁港が少し見えます。 流行病の為か、御賽銭は郵便受けからです。 お札•御守り等は下の社務所で。

(Translated by Google) 2017.2018/05 Hope to see killer whales! And every time I go to Rausu, I visit. The stamp book with the map of Hokkaido is nice. Now I want to revisit because killer whale charms are on sale. (Original) 2017.2018/05 シャチに会えますように！と、羅臼に行く度お参りします。北海道の地図の御朱印帳がすてき。今はシャチの御守りが売ってるので再訪したいです。

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(Translated by Google) It is located a little off National Route 335. Above all, it's a killer whale charm with happiness and killer whales on it! I don't think you'll see it anywhere else. This is a cute amulet that will be loved by women and children. It costs 800 yen and can be purchased at the shrine office from 7am. (Original) 国道３３５号から少し入った所にあります。なんといっても幸とシャチをかけたシャチのお守り！他では中々見かけないと思います。女性やお子さんに喜ばれそうなかわいいお守りです。８００円で朝７時から社務所で購入できます。

(Translated by Google) Is it the only place in Japan where you can buy killer whale protection? shrine of ・I stopped by during a killer whale cruise. ・The amulet is cute and well made, so it is a must buy. It's also cool that he's making a fortune with killer whales. ・If you go by car, there is a large parking lot up the narrow road from Mugenzaka. Visit: 2022/6 (Original) シャチ守りが買える日本唯一？の神社 ・シャチクルーズ時に立ち寄りました。 ・お守りは可愛いく、良く出来ているのでmust buyです。 シャチと幸をかけてるのもイケてます。 ・車で行く場合は、無限坂から細い道を登った所に広い駐車場があります。 訪問：2022/6

(Translated by Google) Rausu Shrine is a shrine located at 127-1 Sakaemachi, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido, and has no former status. The deities enshrined are Okuninushi Mikoto, Emperor Sutoku, Kotoshironushi no Kami, and Rausu Gongen, and the festival is usually held in July. 2 days. On this day, the weather was not good as it was often cloudy, and I couldn't see Kunashiri Island in the Northern Territories and the Shiretoko Mountain Range behind the clouds, so it was a boring drive as I just kept heading north towards Rausu on the way there. Shiretoko Pass is also closed for the winter, so there aren't many tourists, and there's almost no traffic on the way, so we arrived quickly. The shrine was located at the end of a narrow alley, which I felt I would never know without a navigation system. To the right of the Chozuya is the Loyalty Monument (erected in 1945), which enshrines 71 local soldiers who died in the war. On the right side of the precincts after climbing the stone steps, there is a monument honoring those who made pioneering contributions and a commemorative tree. At the end of the road to the left of the shrine building, there is a spring called Rausu Gongensui, which is drinkable and quite delicious. The pillars are made from yew trees that are over 500 years old. To the left of Gongenmizu, there is a monument marking the site of the former main shrine. (In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the corporation, a stone monument was erected at the site of the main hall of Rausu Shrine (1888-1919).) When I opened the entrance to the shrine office in front of the parking lot and asked for a goshuin stamp, I was able to receive it. You will be given a bookmark to put inside the goshuin and told to ``choose the one you like.'' I paid 300 yen for the first fruits. Thank you for the stamp. Just after visiting the shrine, the clouds had cleared and I was happy to see Mt. Rausu clearly. (Original) 羅臼神社（らうすじんじゃ）は北海道目梨郡羅臼町栄町127番地1にある神社で旧社格はなし。御祭神は大國主命(おおくにぬしみこと)、崇徳天皇(すとくてんのう)、事代主神(ことしろぬしのかみ)、羅臼権現(らうすごんげん)で例祭日は7月2日。 この日は曇りがちで天気は良くなく、北方領土国後島や知床連山も雲に隠れて見えず、行きの道中はただひたすらに羅臼を目指して北上するという、つまらない運転でした。 知床峠も冬季閉鎖中なので観光客も多くなく、道中の交通量も殆どなかったのでスイスイと到着です。神社はナビがないと絶対分からないだろうなあという感じで、狭い路地をちょこちょこ行った先にありました。 手水舎右側には忠魂碑（昭和14年建立）があり、郷土出身の戦没者71柱を祀っています。 石段を登った境内右側には開拓功労者の顕彰碑と記念樹があります。 社殿左側にある道路を降りた先には羅臼権現水（らうすごんげんすい）という湧水があり、飲用可能となっていまして結構美味しかったです。 柱に使っているのは樹齢500年余りのイチイの木だそうです。 権現水左手には旧本殿跡の碑が建っています。（法人50周年を記念し、羅臼神社本殿跡(明治28年～大正3年)に石碑を建立。） 御朱印は駐車場正面にある社務所玄関を開け声掛けすると対応していただけました。御朱印に挟む栞は「好きなのを選んでください」と渡されます。初穂料は300円を納めさせていただきました。 御朱印ありがとうございます。 参拝後ちょうど雲が去って羅臼岳がはっきり見えて嬉しかったです。

(Translated by Google) There is God's water. The shrine has a sash door in front of the offering box, which is kind of weird. But it's okay. Spring water in the precincts! Is there a shrine like this? It's not hand washing water! As someone who doesn't know the difference between water, I would say it's hard water. I don't know (lol) It's very delicious. (Original) 神様の水あります。 社は、賽銭箱とかの前にサッシのドアがあって、ちょっとなー。 でも、でもてすよ。境内に湧き水！ こんな神社あります？ 手洗い水じゃないですよっ！ 全く水の違いのわからない僕が言うと、硬水かな？しらんけど （笑） とても美味しいよ。

(Translated by Google) It is a wonderful shrine that perfectly meets the requirements for a shrine. Of course, the goshuin is handwritten. There is sacred water springing up within the precincts. (Original) 神社としての要件を完ぺきに満たした素晴らしい神社です。当然、御朱印は直書きです。境内には御神水が湧いています。

(Translated by Google) Since the beginning of this year, I have become obsessed with Goshuin stamps, and I noticed that the Goshuincho at Rausu Shrine was so beautiful that I stopped by on my trip. It was a place with a very nice atmosphere that made me feel like I had come to pray. I also received a stamp from the shrine office, and I was satisfied with how carefully it was written. Although it is not a very easy place to visit, why not include Rausu Shrine in the middle of your travel route? (^^) (Original) 今年に入ってから御朱印にはまり、羅臼神社の御朱印帳がとても美しいことに気づき、旅の途中で寄りました。 とても雰囲気がよく、お参りにきたなと感じる場所でした。 社務所で御朱印もいただきましたが、とても丁寧に書いてくださり満足です。 なかなか行ける場所ではないですが、旅のルートの途中に是非羅臼神社を入れてみてはいかがでしょうか。(^^)

Excellent day out on the boat. We saw 3 species of whale/porpoise and plenty of Birdlife. Boat ride was comfortable and sea was flat.

We took the shortest cruise. It was 1.5 hours roundtrip. Just the right length! Beautiful scenery! And...we saw a bear on the shore! 🐻

Very well run whale watching cruise. They take the effort to separately approach the non-Japanese english-speaking tourists to explain the different types of whales and porpoises seen. Bring along a 300mm or greater stabilized DSLR lens as you aren't going to get very close for consumer cameras to take good LARGE detailed shots.

We loved the cruise, great staff, well organised and saw a beautiful Sperm Whale.

We went on July 3rd with very little expectations. Our original cruise was cancelled due to rain and cloud/fog two days prior, but we were able to make a reservation for the morning we were leaving Shiretoko, and I could not have been happier with the result. It was an amazing experience and we were able to see ~10-15 Orcas swimming together and getting quite close to the boat. We also saw a pod of dolphins. Well worth the trip and a great first experience of whale watching.

Had booked the whale watching cruise online (no advance payment was required). Alas, didnt get to experience it as weather turned foggy with high waves (even in summer month of August 2023) so had to skip it. But found this voucher at the hotel (closer to Rausu) we were staying at. Can be used to get XXX yen off /adult, depending on cruise type :)

Great experience to see family of killer whales. Great staff. Great explanation of different species of whales and dolphins.

Took a cruise to see whale and dolphins. The ride was good, the crews were polite and help translate and provide explanation about the mammals. Great trip.

A lovely and well decorated house for bird and whale watching

(Translated by Google) Free admission. The facility functions like a visitor center for nature observation, where you can freely view the park and rent toilets. The exterior looks like a mountain lodge, and the interior is warm and made of wood, creating a calm atmosphere. On one spacious floor, there was a detailed explanation of the nature of the Shiretoko Peninsula, how to approach it from the Rausu side, precautions for coastal trekking and camping, and especially how to deal with brown bears. Staff are always on hand, so you can ask for more details. (Original) 入館無料。 自由に観覧ができてトイレなども借りれる、自然観察のビジターセンターのような役割している施設。山荘のような外観と、木材を活かしたぬくもりある内装をしていて落ち着いた雰囲気。 広いワンフロアに知床半島の自然の紹介や、羅臼側からのアプローチ方法、海岸トレッキングや宿営における注意点や、特にヒグマに対する対応を詳しく説明されていた。 スタッフも常駐しているのでより詳細に聞くことも可能。

(Translated by Google) This is a field house on the Rausu side of Shiretoko. It seems to be the base for the Shiretoko Advanced Attack, and there are explanations of various preparations for the attack. The Red Strategy Guide can be read and enjoyed even by people who don't feel like attacking. There is a telescope on the second floor where you can observe the sea and birds. This is a recommended spot ♬ (Original) 知床の羅臼側にあるフィールドハウスです。知床先端アタックの拠点のようでアタックのためのいろいろな準備の説明があります。赤い攻略本はアタックする気がない人でも読んで楽しめます。2階には望遠鏡が置いてあって海や鳥を観察することができます。オススメのスポットです♬

(Translated by Google) Plenty of information you need to explore Shiretoko Countermeasures against brown bears, animal ecology, etc. You can learn thoroughly for free If you ask the staff, I'm sure they'll give you a lot of lectures! Free parking Rental items available (Original) 知床散策に必要な情報がたっぷり ヒグマ対策や動物の生態のことなど 無料でしっかり学ぶことが可能 スタッフのかたに言えば色々レクチャーしてもらえると思います！ 駐車場無料 レンタル品あり

(Translated by Google) As you would expect from a facility run by the Ministry of the Environment, there are actual helmets and bags damaged by bears, old maps of the Shiretoko Peninsula, examples of people being rescued or taken to Cape Shiretoko due to reckless plans, and kelp fishing in Rausu. The exhibits are full of interesting information that you won't find anywhere else, such as details and characteristics of each variety. You can get a real sense of the raw nature of Shiretoko from the whiteboard that has the latest information about the Shiretoko Peninsula area written on it. For those who actually set foot on the peninsula, this facility is essential, as it allows you to report your plans and receive rental items related to bear countermeasures. From the observation and observation space on the 2nd floor, you can observe the ocean in front of you through several splendid telescopes. If your timing is good, you may even see killer whales and whales. Some people seem to have the misconception that they can sometimes act as tour guides, but that's not the case. (Original) さすが環境省という感じの施設で、熊によるダメージを受けたヘルメットやバッグの実物、知床半島の古地図、無謀な計画で知床岬を目指して救助or連行されたケースの実例、羅臼で採れる昆布漁の詳細や品種ごとの特徴など、展示物は他では中々ないマニアックな情報がいっぱいで興味深いです。 知床半島エリアの最新情報が書き込まれているホワイトボードからも、知床の生の自然をリアルに感じられます。実際に半島に踏み込む人にとっては、計画の届出や熊対策関連の貸出アイテムを受け取るなど必須の施設です。 2階の展望&観察スペースからは、複数台設置されている立派な望遠鏡で眼前の海を観察できます。タイミングがよければシャチやクジラなども見えるそう。 たまにツアーのガイドをしてもらえると勘違いしている人もいるようですが、そういうところではありません。

(Translated by Google) The facility is located by the sea, but I didn't know much about it so I passed by it once. There is a telescope installed, and if you are lucky, you might be able to see whales and dolphins. (Original) 海沿いにある施設ですが、よくわからなくて一度通り越してしまいました。 望遠鏡が設置してあり、運が良ければクジラやイルカが見えるかもしれませんね。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by before going on a coastal trek to Cape Shiretoko. The staff carefully gave us information about important points along the coast route, the weather, waves, and the latest information on brown bears. When I visited, Primus OD cans were on sale. It may be a candidate for local procurement. (Original) 知床岬への海岸トレッキングの前に立ち寄りました。海岸ルートの重要ポイントから天候、波、ヒグマの最新情報まで、スタッフの方が丁寧に教えてくれました。 私が訪問したときはプリムスのOD缶が販売されていました。現地調達の候補になるかもしれません。

(Translated by Google) Located in Whale View Hill Park. Kunashir Island spreads out in front of you, and the steep slope leading to the lighthouse is paved, so you don't have to worry about it🆗. From near this lighthouse, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Rausu Port, Kunashir Island, and the Shiretoko Mountain Range. It is said that it was lit in November 1971 (Showa 46). There is a cliff around 70m high, so you need to be careful😨. (Original) クジラが見える丘公園内にある。国後島が、目の前まで広がりして、灯台まで急坂路は、舗装されているので安心だ🆗。 この灯台付近からも、羅臼港や、国後島、知床連山がパノラマ的に一望できる☺️。 点灯されたのが、１９７１年(昭和４６ 年)１１月に、点灯とある。付近は高さが７０mはある断崖であるので、注意が必要だ😨。

(Translated by Google) It does not have to be a tourism landscape. (Original) 観光地化されてなくて良い。

(Translated by Google) From the lighthouse, you can see Rausu Port and Kunashiri Island. You can also see. (Original) 灯台からは、羅臼港、国後島 なども眺める事ができます。

Rice bowl and ramen were both good in their own ways. The rice down was rich and decadent with the sea urchin while the ramen was light and fragrant. The vanilla soft serve with a hint of the sea was enjoyable but not enough to get it again.

A really excellent selection of all things seafood, including fresh, frozen and processed. Very friendly individual counter owners happy to extend tastings here and there.

Great sea food and lots items to purchase.

Rausu- Known from its famous Crab and winter Linear Ship. Visited this place in Summer time, Enough parking space, and tonns of option to buy gift specially Crab, almost 1/10 of the price what you get in any other major city.

Delicious grilled fish - look out for seasonal specials like kuro hamo! Also the attached market/shopping area sells really cheap local catch - we saw saffron cod for 120yen/3fish, molting/molted (? With our rudementary Japanese, some things were slightly loss in translation) king crabs for 980 per crab and they were huge!

This Michi no eki is purely a gift shop plus restaurant operation. Not really recommended for the "stay overnight" car camping crowd. In winter you can usually see Owashi Eagles on ice floes in the ocean nearby and if the harbor is frozen, they will hang out there waiting for fishing boats to come home with their catch.

you can enjoy local tasty seafood and suvenior here

Overnight spot with 5 stars sea view! Delicious food at 2nd floor, nice view over the windows. ~visited @ September