Relax on a boat tour around the Shiretoko Peninsula
Set sail on a sightseeing boat excursion on either the Aurora or Aurora 3. The Aurora is a large and stable vessel that sails as far as Cape Shretoko and offers beautiful views of the coastal scenery. Aurora 3 is a smaller vessel that skirts the coast, ideal for people wanting to observe the wildlife of the peninsula. It goes as far as Rusha Bay, a bear habitat. Binoculars are available free of charge on the Aurora 3 to aid you spot bears, dolphins, and sometimes even whales.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Available | Year-round |
| Duration | Aurora Unexplored Shiretoko Cape Route 225 min; Aurora Kamuiwakka Falls Route 90 min; Aurora 3 Rusha Bay Route 120 min |
| Cost | Aurora Unexplored Shiretoko Cape Route: Adults 7,800 yen; Children 3,900 yen; Aurora Kamuiwakka Falls Route: Adults 3,500 yen; Children 1,750 yen; Aurora 3 Rusha Bay Route: Adults 5,000 yen; Children 2,500 yen |
| Foreign Languages | English (with advance notice) |
| Contact | Doutou Kanko Kaihatsu |
| Address | 107 Utorohigashi, Shari, Shari District, Hokkaido |
| Phone | (+81) 0152-24-2146 |
| aurora-d@titan.ocn.ne.jp | |
| Website | https://www.ms-aurora.com/shiretoko/ |