Shiretoko Five Lakes
Open by month
Closed in January. Closed in winter (about mid-November to late April). New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February. Closed in winter (about mid-November to late April).
Closed in March. Closed in winter (about mid-November to late April).
Partly closed in April: Closed in winter (about mid-November to late April).
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in November: Closed in winter (about mid-November to late April).
Closed in December. Closed in winter (about mid-November to late April). New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
Five quiet lakes in a primeval forest, with the Shiretoko mountains behind. A free elevated boardwalk with an electric fence stays open even in bear season.
World Natural Heritage
Nearby
- Furepe Falls Trail ≈ 20 min by car
- Shiretoko Nature Center ≈ 20 min by car
- Shiretoko Pass ≈ 25 min by car
- Oshinkoshin Falls ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Closed or limited
- Closed in winter (about mid-November to late April)
- Getting there
- 90 min by bus from Shiretoko-Shari Station
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Elevated boardwalk free; ground trails ¥450 (guided tour May 10–Jul 31)
- Good to know
- Ground trails need a guide from May 10 to July 31 (bear season)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info