The Shiretoko Crossing Road (National Route 334), connecting Utoro and Rausu, will be closed to traffic during the night from October 21 to November 4 due to concerns about road surface freezing. Additionally, from November 5 at 17:00, the road will be closed for the entire day.
Customers heading to Rausu are advised to exercise caution.
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– Nighttime Closure Period: October 21 to November 4, 2024
*Closure Hours: 17:00 – 9:00 the following morning
– All-Day Closure Period: November 5, 2024, at 17:00 until late April 2024
Please note that road closures may occur unexpectedly due to weather conditions, so we recommend checking the road status before heading out.
The photo above shows the Shiretoko Mountain Range, which has received its first snowfall of the season.
As we approach the autumn off-season and the drift ice season, our popular drift ice walking and snowshoe trekking tours have already received numerous bookings.
For availability and tour details, please check our tour page below!
As mornings and evenings can get chilly, often around freezing, please dress warmly when visiting Shiretoko.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
