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- Hokkaido
Shiretoko Cruise
If visiting Shiretoko, don't miss the “Rusha Course”. The cruise departs from Utoro Port, and reservations can be made at Gojiraiwa Kanko located in Shari Town in the district of Shari in Hokkaido. You will be able to spot the wild brown bears of Shiretoko from Rusha Bay. Enjoy a cruise to see the natural wonders of Shiretoko and the wild bears that inhabit this area.
The brown bear is a symbolic animal of Shiretoko that has been feared and worshipped by the early native people. Shiretoko has one of the most dense population of brown bears in the world, and the “Rusha Course” of Gojiraiwa Kanko is a popular tour that allows visitors to search for them from the sea.
Utoro is the base for tourism of Shiretoko on the side of the Sea of Okhotsk. The cruiser ship leaves from here and runs along the coast of sharp cliffs, goes past Iwa no Nagisa, and heads to Rusha Bay.
The brown bears living in Rusha Bay appear to have an air of composure, showing a glimpse of the calm life they live in the primitive forests. Bears and their cubs are also often seen here. Experience the grand nature of Shiretoko as you observe giant brown bears hunting for food and raising their cubs.
Location
| Name | Gojiraiwa Kanko “Rusha Course” (reservation required) |
|---|---|
| Website | (In Japanese) https://kamuiwakka.jp/ |
| Address | 51 Utorohigashi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido |
| Access | Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport |