Shiretoko National Park 知床国立公園 covers most of the Shiretoko Peninsula at the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaidō, Japan. The word “Shiretoko” is derived form an Ainu word “sir etok”, meaning “end of the Earth”.
Shiretoko Five Lakes 知床五湖. These lakes are Shiretoko’s best-known and most easily accessible attraction. The five lakes are located within walking distance of each other and well-maintained trails connect them, a quick circuit won’t take more than an hour. The routes from lakes two to five require a reservation, payment of a fee and a visit with an authorized guide. The longest route is 3 kilometers long.
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