Come Check Out the World Natural Heratige Site Shiretoko! Shiretoko Cruise
GOZIRAIWA
SIGHTSEEING
(Utoro, Rausu)
■Utoro
51 Utoro higashi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido
TEL:+81-152-24-3060 FAX:+81-152-24-3061
■Rausu
30-2 Honcho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido
TEL:+81-153-85-7575 FAX:+81-153-85-7576
■PENSION RAUSUKURU
74 Kaigan-cho, Rausu-cho, Menashi-gun, Hokkaido
TEL:+81-153-89-2036 FAX:+81-153-89-2077
Goziraiwa Sightseeing recommendation 8
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Utoro Brown Bear Cruise
Limited to the period between mid April and around the end of October. 2 hours and 10 minutes time required (depending on sea conditions).
Headed to Rusha Bay where brown bears are often sighted. It is a breath taking sight to behold. Reservation required.
Utoro Cape Shiretoko Course
Limited to the period between mid April and around mid October. 3 hours and 15 minutes time required (depending on sea conditions).
Headed to the most eastern point of the shiretoko peninsula, a world natural heratige site. Reservation required.
Utoro Drift Ice Walking
Limited to the period between late January and around late March. Hugely popular. Play about on the drift ice gathered near the quay.
The sea lies below the ice. Climb onto the drift ice, and search for clione sea angels. The joy of Shiretoko Winter has drifted in. Reservation required.
Dry Suits
These are worn over the top of clothing. Don't bring any gear as we have rubber boots and gloves available. This way, you can get into the cold sea without a problem.
Rausu Whale Watching
Limited to the period between May and around the end of September. 2 hours and 30 minutes time required (depending on sea conditions).
Be astounded by the incredible whales, dolphins, killer whales and bird watching. Reservation required.
Rausu Drift Ice Cruise
Limited to the period between late January and around late March. The ship advances through a sea covered in drift ice that seems to dance over its surface. As you spend time amongst the drift ice you will feel as though you have entered another world. Reservation required.
Kamuiwakka-gou
This is a small ship that has a total capacity of 55 to 82 passengers (complete with toilet facilities) so it is suitable for manuevering close along the coast. This allows for some amazing up-close coastal views, that you are bound to enjoy.
Rausu Bed and Breakfast
Rausukuru is a 12 room log-house. Deep in the heart of Rausu, it is roughly 10 minutes by car in the great outdoors of the coastal town. Operating year round.
Get yourself out there to Shiretoko world natural heratige site, and see what it's all about.
Shiretoko is a name derived from the indigenous Ainu language meaning "Land's End". It is an untouched natural area in it's primative form. We, at Godzilla Rock Sightseeing, just in front of Godzilla rock, will guide you around the pecious nature of this area, making your mind and body one with nature.
(Summer) Shiretoko Peninsula Cruising - Utoro
| ■Cape Shiretoko Cruise |
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| Time | Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes
※Time may be affected by sea conditions. |
| Fares | Adults8,000yen elementary school students4,000yen
※10% Group discount available for groups of 15 and over
※Free to under elementary school age children |
| Departure | 9:00a.m. 1:15p.m. |
| Service Period | Golden Week Extended Service: April 27th - May 6th
※minimum of 7 passengers. There is the possibility that you may ride with
other passengers not in your group.
Normal Service: June 1st - September 30th
Extended Service: October 1st - October 8th (minimum of 10 passengers. ) |
| ■Rusha Course |
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| Time | Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes
※Time may be affected by sea conditions. |
| Fares | Adults5,500yen elementary school students2,750yen
※10% Group discount available for groups of 15 and over
※Free to under elementary school age children |
| Departure | 8:30a.m. 3:30p.m.
Departure times may change relating to sunset, service schedule etc. |
| Service Period |
Golden Week Extended Service: April 27th - May 6th
※minimum of 7 passengers. There is the possibility that you may ride with
other passengers not in your group.
8:30 a.m. ship: June 1st - October 31th
3:30 p.m. ship: June 1st - September 25th
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| ■Mt.Iou Course |
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| Time | Approximately 1 hours and 10 minutes
※Time may be affected by sea conditions. |
| Fares | Adults3,300yen elementary school students1,650yen
※10% Group discount available for groups of 15 and over
※Free to under elementary school age children |
| Departure | [Regular Service] 8：15a.m. 11：00a.m. 2：15p.m. ※4：30p.m.
※4/25～9/15 service
※In relation to sunset, the last service time may change depending on the season.
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| Service Period | April 25th - October 31th |
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(Winter) Drift Ice Walk - Utoro
| ■Regular Course |
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| Operating Season | from around early February to late March
※The season is subject to change depending on the conditions of the drift ice. |
| Time | 20 to 30 minutes for changing clothes prior to departure, approximately 1 hour walking about. |
| Time Required | 10:00a.m.departure 1:30p.m.departure 3:30p.m.departure |
| Fares | 1 person 5,000yen |
| ■Enjoy Winter Shiretoko (Drift Ice Walk & Furepe Stroll) |
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| Strolling Area | Furepe waterfall promenade (approximately 2 Km) |
| Fares | Adults9,000yen elementary school students7,500yen |
Regular Course
Enjoy Winter Shiretoko
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(Summer) Whales, Dolphins and Bird Watching Cruise - Rausu
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| Time | Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
※Time may be affected by sea conditions. |
| Fares | Adults8,000yen elementary school students4,000yen
※10% Group discount available for groups of 15 and over ※Free to under elementary school age children |
| Departure | 9:00a.m.、1:00p.m. |
| Service Period | April 27th - October 15th |
(Winter) Nemuro Strait Cruise - Rausu
| ■Photography Course |
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| Target Group | For shooting purpose |
| Time | Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Fares | Adults10,000yen elementary school students5,000yen ※Free to under elementary school age children |
| Departure | 5:00a.m. (※Subject to change depending on time of sunrise.) , 9:00a.m. |
| Service Period | February 1st - March 31st
※Depending on the conditions of the drift ice, the service period is subject to change. |
| ■Sight Seeing Course |
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| Target Group | For sightseeing purpose |
| Time | Approximately 1 hours |
| Fares | Adults4,000yen elementary school students2,000yen ※Free to under elementary school age children |
| Departure | 9:00a.m.、1:00p.m. |
| Service Period | February 1st - March 31st
※Depending on the conditions of the drift ice, the service period is subject to change. |
Kamuiwakka-gou
Kamuiwakka55-gou
Kamuiwakka88-gou
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Access
[Flight]
- Haneda - Memanbetsu airport Approximately 1 hours and 40 minutes
- New Chitose - Memanbetsu airport Approximately 50 minutes
Take the bus from the airport (airport liner) for Utoro hotspring (Requires confirmation of service period) takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. Disembark at Utoro hotspring bus terminal.
[JR]
- From Kushiro to Shari. Then take a regular bus to Utoro (approximately 50 minutes).
[Highway Express Bus]
- Sapporo - Shiretoko Eagle Liner Approximately 7 hours
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