If you go to Shiretoko, why not try an unique experience to enjoy the spectacular views from another side as well? Sea kayak in the Shiretoko Peninsula, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a great way to immerse yourself in nature of Hokkaido.

The kayaking tour we took started at a beach in Utoro area with safety briefing on how to paddle a tandem kayak. The tour was quite beginner-friendly; if you are not so confident in paddling in the sea, a guide could be your partner (they are pro, so you can be lazy on the kayak!).

We paddled along the cliffs over 100 m high to see two beautiful waterfalls. After taking a rest in a bay near one of the waterfalls, we headed back to the beach where we started. Great views and great exercise!

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This guide shop offers summer and winter kayak tours. The summer tour is what we did, while the winter one takes a shorter route but paddles with drift ice all around! It must be a cool experience. I would love to try it when I go back to Shiretoko in winter!

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Kayak tour, Shiretoko Outdoor Guide Center

Info: http://www.shiretoko-guide.com/activity/index.html
Season: May to October for summer tours, the beginning and end of drift ice season for winter tours (check with the guide.)
Tour schedule: twice a day (8:30 - 11:30, 13:00 - 16:00)
Access: Meeting point in Utoro will be informed upon reservation. Transpiration service available upon request.