Wayfinder Atlas

Sarobetsu Mire (Sarobetsu Wetland Center)

In Japanese: サロベツ湿原(サロベツ湿原センター)
Sarobetsu Mire (Sarobetsu Wetland Center)
Photo: MaedaAkihiko / CC0, resized

One of Japan's largest raised bogs. A barrier-free boardwalk of about 1 km loops out from the Sarobetsu Wetland Center; flowers such as Ezo-kanzo bloom in early summer, and Mt. Rishiri can be seen on clear days.

Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park; Ramsar site

Nearby

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there
About 50 min by car from Wakkanai Airport; free parking for 62 cars
Easier with a tour or car
Good to know
Center open 9:00–17:00 (daily, May–Oct); 10:00–16:00 Nov–Apr (closed Mondays and Dec 29–Jan 3). Stay on the boardwalk
Time needed
1 h

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info