Shiretoko Pass
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Partly closed in April: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Partly closed in May: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
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: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Closed in December. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A 738 m pass at the top of the Shiretoko Crossing Road between Utoro and Rausu. Mt. Rausu is in view, and on a clear day you can see Kunashir Island.
One of Shiretoko's Eight Scenic Views
Nearby
- Shiretoko Five Lakes ≈ 25 min by car
- Shiretoko Nature Center ≈ 25 min by car
- Furepe Falls Trail ≈ 25 min by car
- Oshinkoshin Falls ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- By car from Utoro or Rausu. The Rausu-Pass-Utoro bus ran only July 1 to Aug 31 in 2026; there is no bus in autumn
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- The Shiretoko Crossing Road is closed in winter. It is usually open from late April to early November (the Rausu tourism association says closed from November to May, and it varies by year). Time restrictions usually start in late October. Parking for 66 cars and 12 buses
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info