Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Consisting of five small lakes located in the middle of ancient forests and the Shiretoko Mountains, the beautiful scenery to be found here, where sky, mountains, and water meet, is certainly worth a special trip. Take a stroll through the primeval woods with an expert guide who can bring you closer to discovering the mysterious charm of Shiretoko.

Within the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko, this spot is perhaps one of the most famous. While here, be sure to follow the elevated wooden pathways or two ground pathways through the area which allow you to explore the five lakes at your leisure. Why not stroll through the primeval woods with an expert guide who can bring you closer to discovering the mysterious charm of Shiretoko? If you are up for it, you can also tour the lakes area in Midwinter to experience a frosty and untouched natural landscape!

Elevated Wooden Path(Free)

April 20 to July 31: 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

August 1 to September 15: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

September 16 to 30: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

October 1 to 20: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

October 21 to 31: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

November 1 to 8: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Closed from November 9 to April

Ground Pathways

Opening to May 9 and August 1 to Closing: Prior to admission to the Ground Pathways, all visitors must attend a short information lecture. Lecture fee: Adults (12 years and over): 250 yen / Child: (0 to 11 years old) 100 yen

May 10 to July 31: Registered Guides offer tours along the Ground Pathways. Tour fee (short-route): Adults (12 years and over): 3,500 yen / Child: (6 to 11 years old) 1,500 yen

April 20 to July 31: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

August 1 to 31: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

September 1 to 15: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

September 16 to 30: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

October 1 to 20: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

October 21 to November 8: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed from November 9 to April

Shiretoko Goko Lakes Visitor Rule Guidelines

1. Do not feed the animals in the wild

2. Do not litter

3. Do not cook or eat

4. No Smoking

5. Keep to prescribed pathways and preserve the marshland and vegetation

6. Do not bring any plants or animals