Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Shiretoko peninsula

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Shiretoko peninsula

知床半島
alternative words: Shire-toko Peninsula, Shretokohanto, Shiretoko-hanto, Shiretoko hanto, Shiretoko-hantou, Shiretoko hantou, Shiretoko
keywords: hokkaido , peninsula , world heritage
related topics: Hokkaido Prefecture , Nemuro city
related web sites: http://www.aurens.or.jp/hp/theRAUSU/default.html , http://www.rausu-town.jp
explanation: Peninsula of a volcanic origin, located in the east of Hokkaido near Nemuro with the total length of 65 km. The area is mountainous with Mt. Rausu (1661 m) as the highest peak. The cost is very steep and scattered fisher's villages are linked only by ships. The wild nature being well preserved, the area belongs to Shiretoko National Park. In March, you can admire a frozen sea, rare spectacle in Japan. Since 2005, Shiretoko peninsula has been enlisted in World Heritage of UNESCO for its exceptional ecosystem