Lake Rausu

What it is

• The largest lake located within the Shiretoko National Park in Hokkaido.
• A designated important wetland situated at the eastern foot of Mount Chishibetsu.
• Part of the Shiretoko World Natural Heritage area and a habitat for Ezo brown bears.

What to see

• A three kilometer trail leading through diverse wetlands and seasonal snowfields.
• Expansive views of the largest lake in the national park region.
• Natural landscapes that are home to the local Ezo brown bear population.

Getting there

• The trail entrance is located at a bus stop three kilometers from Shiretoko Pass.
• A three kilometer hike with an eighty meter elevation gain reaches the lake.
• No parking spaces are available for private vehicles near the trail entrance bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.