# 知床 (Shiretoko)

> 北海道の世界自然遺産 | 日本主要観光スポット

- 所在地: 北海道
- 種別: 世界自然遺産
- 公式サイト: https://www.shiretoko.asia/ 電話: 0152-22-2125 (Shiretoko Shari Tourist Association / 知床斜里町観光協会)
- 公式サイト: https://www.shiretoko.asia/ 電話: 0152-22-2125 (Shiretoko Shari Tourist Association / 知床斜里町観光協会)
- 営業時間:
Shiretoko is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage wilderness area with no single set of hours. Main visitor facilities (e.g., Shiretoko Nature Center) are generally open Apr-Nov. Shiretoko Goko (Five Lakes) open mid-Apr to mid-Nov, approx. 8:00-18:00 (varies by season).
  季節変動:
    - winter (Nov-Apr): Many facilities and roads closed due to snow. Shiretoko Traverse Road (Rl334) closed in winter. Kamui Wakka Falls road closed in winter.
    - drift_ice_season (Jan-Mar): Drift ice walk tours available in Utoro area (Jan-Mar)
    - summer (May-Oct): Peak season; all main attractions open. Shiretoko Goko guided eco-tours required during bear activity season (mid-May to mid-Jul).
- 定休日: No single site-wide closure; individual facilities close seasonally. Shiretoko Traverse Road (Rt. 334) closed in winter (approx. Nov-Apr). Shiretoko Goko closed in winter.
- 料金（参考価格）:
  - 大人: Shiretoko area is generally free to enter. Shiretoko Goko (Five Lakes) elevated boardwalk: free. Shiretoko Goko ground trail: requires plant protection cooperative fee 250 yen per person. Guided eco-tours (bear season) approx. 5,000 yen and up per person.
  - 子供: Plant protection fee: free for children. Tour fees vary by operator.
  - 備考: Nature guide tours are strongly recommended for backcountry areas. Kamuiwakka Hot Falls access requires advance booking during peak season. Some areas require plant protection lecture (250 yen) before entering ground trail.
  - ※最新料金は公式サイトでご確認ください
- 多言語対応: EN
- データソース: 公式サイトスクレイプ（A3: 2026-03-01）+ 実用情報データベース（A4）


## Description

Shiretoko is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in Hokkaido, offering breathtaking natural landscapes. Explore the Shiretoko Five Lakes, hike through pristine forests, and witness the raw beauty of this untouched wilderness. Be sure to check seasonal closures and consider a guided tour for a deeper understanding of the area.

## 介紹

知床是北海道的世界自然遺產，風景美到讓人窒息！你可以去知床五湖走走，在原始森林裡健行，感受大自然最原始的美麗。不過要注意季節性的關閉時間，參加導覽行程可以更深入了解這個地方喔！

## 季節情報（2026年春）

3月上旬は流氷シーズン終盤。流氷ウォーク・流氷クルーズの最終チャンス。3月末以降は流氷が離れ、ヒグマが冬眠から覚める春の知床へ。路面乾燥しフキノトウが顔を出し始めている（2026年3月1日現在）。羅臼岳登山道は現在閉鎖中（2025年8月ヒグマ死亡事故のため）。

## 現在のイベント・催し

- 厳冬期の知床五湖エコツアー（〜2026年3月22日）
- 流氷ウォーク（ウトロ地区、3月上旬まで）
- 石川直樹 写真展「知床半島」（2026年2月27日〜3月1日）

## 今後のイベント

- 流氷シーズン終了・春のヒグマ観察ツアー開始（4月〜）
- 知床五湖 通常開放（4月下旬〜）

## ⚠️ 注意事項（イベント関連）

- 羅臼岳・硫黄山の登山道は現在閉鎖中（2025年8月ヒグマ死亡事故による）。知床横断道路は冬期通行止め（〜2026年春）。

## アクセス

- 最寄駅: Shiretoko-Shari Station (JR Senmou Honsen Line); then bus to Utoro area（Not walkable from station; bus or car required. From Shiretoko-Shari Station to Utoro (main gateway): approx. 50 min by Shari Bus.）
- バス: Shari Bus: Shiretoko-Shari Station to Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal approx. 50 min. Shiretoko Airport Liner: Memanbetsu Airport to Shari/Utoro (operated Jan 17-Mar 8, 2026 per current schedule). Route bus: Utoro to Shiretoko Nature Center operates seasonally (winter service Jan 17-Mar 22 between Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal and Shiretoko Nature Center).
- 車: From Memanbetsu Airport: approx. 90 min by car to Utoro. From Kushiro: approx. 2.5 hrs. Shiretoko Traverse Road (Rt. 334) is closed in winter. Night-time road restrictions apply on some routes (e.g., Shiretoko Nature Center to Iwaubetsu Bridge 17:00-8:00).
- 駐車場: Free parking available at Shiretoko Nature Center, Shiretoko Goko parking area (fee during peak season), and Utoro area. Michinoeki (roadside stations): Utoro-Siretoko and Shari available.
- 東京からのアクセス: From Tokyo (Haneda Airport) to Memanbetsu Airport: approx. 1 hr 45 min by air. Then by bus/car to Utoro approx. 1.5-2 hrs. Total approx. 3.5-4 hrs. Alternatively, fly to Kushiro Airport (approx. 1.5 hrs from Tokyo) then bus/car to Utoro approx. 2.5 hrs (total approx. 4 hrs).

## 所要時間

Minimum 1-2 days recommended. Allow 1 full day for Shiretoko Goko and main Utoro-area attractions; add extra days for boat cruises, guided nature tours, or hiking.

## バリアフリー情報

Shiretoko Goko elevated boardwalk (1.6 km loop) is fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Ground trails and backcountry areas are not wheelchair accessible. Utoro town facilities and some hotels have basic accessibility. Bear sighting risk limits access to some areas.

## 関連リソース

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