Todowara

A Mysterious Landscape Sculpted by Nature

Located about a 30-minute walk from behind the Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center, Todowara is a hauntingly beautiful area where Abies sachalinensis (Todomatsu) have withered and died due to seawater erosion and harsh ocean winds.

Walking along the well-maintained wooden paths, you’ll witness the stark silhouettes of dead trees and fallen trunks stretching across the barren landscape—a striking reminder of the raw, unforgiving power of nature in Hokkaido’s far north.

Nearby, at the center of the Notsuke Peninsula, you'll find Narawara, another eerily fascinating area where Quercus crispula (Mizunara) stand lifeless but more intact than those in Todowara, preserving a stronger sense of their original form.

For a deeper experience, guided tours can be arranged at the Nature Center, where expert staff share insights into the area’s ecology and history. During limited seasons, a unique sightseeing tour aboard a tractor bus offers an unforgettable way to explore the peninsula.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒086-1645 
Address
北海道別海町野付
Telephone Number
0153-82-1270(Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center)
Car Park
50 spaces, free
Directions
●By car: About 50 minutes from Nakashibetsu Airport
●By car: About 120 minutes from Kushiro Sotokan Road Kushiro-Higashi IC
Website

Official site (Japanese)

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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