EXPLORE
JAPAN'S HIDDEN
TREASURE:
THE PRISTINE
WILDERNESS OF
NOTSUKE
PENINSULA

A Place of Quiet, Brimming with

On the eastern edge of Hokkaido, a slender peninsula stretches between the sea and sky. Here, windswept withered trees stand silently, grasses sway, and the ocean and sky shift gently with time.

This landscape changes with the seasons, visited and departed by migratory birds and small creatures.

Notsuke Peninsula is not a bustling place.

Yet within the stillness, countless lives thrive. Your journey on this peninsula begins by simply watching, feeling, and noticing.

ABOUT
NOTSUKE
PENINSULA

Nature of Notsuke Peninsula
Notsuke Peninsula, Japan’s largest sand spit, curves like a bow between the Shiretoko and Nemuro Peninsulas, extending about 26 kilometers. Its unique landscape—tidal flats, grasslands, wetlands, and forests—shifts continuously under the influence of wind and sea. Among its most iconic sights are “Todowara” and “Narawara,” hauntingly beautiful zones where dead trees stand in silence. Summers are often cool and foggy, while winters bring clear skies, fierce winds, and drift ice, offering different faces throughout the year.
Wildlife of Notsuke Peninsula
Notsuke is home to a variety of mammals including Ezo deer, red foxes, stoats, and northern red-backed voles. The surrounding seas are rich with marine life such as spotted seals, harbor porpoises, and minke whales. This meeting of sea and land supports a vibrant ecosystem. More than 260 species of birds have been recorded here, with many waterfowl such as ducks and plovers. In autumn, black brants stop by during migration, while in winter, rare raptors like Steller’s sea eagles, white-tailed eagles, and snow buntings draw birdwatchers from around the world.
Wildflowers of Notsuke Peninsula
From May to September, a wide variety of wildflowers bloom across the Notsuke Peninsula, coloring the landscape with each passing season. The roadside scenery is so beautiful that it’s affectionately known as the “Flower Road.” In early summer, the view becomes particularly enchanting — a single road appears to stretch through a sea of blossoms along the coast.
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You can reach the Notsuke Peninsula area by public transportation, but a car is essential for getting around the peninsula itself.
The nearest airport is Nakashibetsu Airport, located about a 1-hour drive from the Notsuke Peninsula.

  • Direct flights from Tokyo (Haneda Airport) to Nakashibetsu Airport take about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
  • Direct flights from Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) take about 50 minutes.

In summer, the following sightseeing bus routes operate in the region:

  • “Todowara-go” (early July to early August / Shibetsu – Notsuke Peninsula)
  • “Shiretoko–Kushiro-go” (mid-July to mid-October / includes the Notsuke Peninsula on its route)

In winter, the Eastern Hokkaido Express Bus (late January to mid-March) connects major sightseeing destinations to the Notsuke Nature Center (Route 5).
For the latest schedule and details, please visit the official website .

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