Mount Shiretoko
知床岳
A remote andesitic stratovolcano in Hokkaido offering a wild landscape for experienced hikers seeking a trail-free wilderness experience.
What it is
- An andesitic stratovolcano standing at 1254.2 meters on the Shiretoko Peninsula
- A Quaternary volcano formed by activity between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago
- A protected natural area located within Shari Town in Hokkaido
- A rugged peak featuring a large summit crater and undeveloped mineral deposits
What to see
- A low forest limit beginning between 500 and 800 meters
- Local wildlife including brown bears and Steller's sea eagles
- A designated camping area located near Lake Shiretoko
- Wild volcanic slopes without any maintained hiking trails
When to go
- Winter months provide access for those using ski mountaineering routes
Getting there
- The Ministry of the Environment recommends the approach route from Aidomari
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mount Shiretoko Open in Google Maps
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