Notsuke Peninsula
Japan's largest sand peninsula offers a wealth of attractions
Located between the Shiretoko Peninsula and the Nemuro Peninsula, the Notsuke Peninsula stretches out like an arm into the Sea of Okhotsk. It is the largest sand spit in Japan, with a total length of about 26 km. A sand spit is a landform created by the accumulation of sand carried by ocean currents. Together with the intricate coastline created by the erosion of ocean currents, this is one of the reasons why the Notsuke Peninsula has nurtured a diversity of life.
Around GW, sightseeing boats and tidal fishing and other experiences begin. In summer, wild flowers bloom in the primeval flower garden where alpine plants can be seen on the plains and seals can be seen resting.
In spring and fall, the fishing grounds are home to the rare Hokkai striped shrimp, which are caught using a traditional fishing method in which nets are pulled by the force of the wind. Shrimp caught using a fishing method that has been used since the Edo period have a very deep flavor with no off-flavor.
In autumn, when silver grass is in full bloom, set-net fishing for salmon begins. In winter, the inland sea is frozen over and drift ice drifts to the open sea. Notsuke's ocean currents carry plankton into the area, and from November to May, scallops, a specialty of the area, are fished for, and the high nutritional value of the sea area produces large scallops.
Visitors can also relax at the Nature Center in the middle of Notsuke Peninsula with soft-serve ice cream and fresh milk from Betsukai Town.
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- Category
- With friends
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- Guys' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Winter scenery, drift ice
- Animal habitats, plant habitats
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Mountain, ridge, plateau, marshland, canyon
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Skiing, snow activities
- Visit seas, rivers, and lakes
- Bird watching
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒086-1645
- Address
- 北海道別海町野付
- Telephone Number
- 0153-82-1270(Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center)
- Open
- (Apr.-Sep.) 9:00-17:00, (Oct.-Mar.) 9:00-16:00
- Closed
- December 30th - January 5th
- Prices
- Admission free, guide available on request for a fee.
- Car Park
- 50 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 50 minutes from Nakashibetsu Airport
●By car: 123 km from Kushiro-Higashi IC of Kushiro Outer Ring Road via Route 272, about 120 minutes - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.