Board a small motorboat for a tour around the coastal waters of Rausu, part of the World Natural Heritage Site Shiretoko.
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 3 hours 45 minutes; Aurora Kamuiwakka Falls Route 1 hour 30 minutes; Aurora 3 Rusha Bay Route 2 hours |
| Cost | Aurora: Unexplored Shiretoko Cape Route Adults: 9,800 yen; Children: 4,900 yen Kamuiwakka Falls Route Adults: 4,500 yen; Children: 2,250 yen Aurora 3: Rusha Bay Route Adults: 7,500 yen; Children: 3,750 yen |
| Foreign Languages | English (with advance notice) |
| Contact | Doutou Kanko Kaihatsu |
| Address | 107 Utorohigashi, Shari Town, Shari District, Hokkaido |
| Phone | (+81)152-24-2146 |
| aurora-d@titan.ocn.ne.jp | |
| Website | https://www.ms-aurora.com/shiretoko/ |