Jan 31, 2013 - 1 min read

Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Fascinating nature trail on the Shiretoko Peninsula

By Nicole Bauer

Community writer

The safe elevated boardwalk is accessible without joining a tour

The view from the observation platform at the first lake

Close-up water lilies

Our guide called this 'the bear restaurant' as these are plants the bears like a lot

Some rare flowers can be seen too

A hollow treetrunk

The Shiretoko Peninsula in the northeastern corner of Hokkaido is one of the wildest and most remote areas in Hokkaido, probably even in Japan. Shiretoko in Ainu language (ethnic group indigenous to Hokkaido) means ‘the end of earth’ and this is how it feels. We joined a guided walk around the five lakes—a very unique experience.

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