On the Notsuke Peninsula, you can enjoy a variety of flowers from spring to summer. Starting with the Corydalis frutescens in May, other flowers such as Japanese bush clover, Japanese black lily, Rugosa rose, and Siberian daylily bloom one after another, creating a different landscape depending on the time of year. There are many foggy days in the summer, and the fantastic scenery created by the flowers and fog is a unique attraction of this time of year. Seasonal flowers bloom along the roads and promenades, making it the perfect place for a stroll. What's more, by taking a sightseeing boat that operates from May, you may be able to observe spotted seals and harbor seals up close.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
A cruise around Notsuke Bay. The basic course to Todowara departs at 8:30 a.m. If you’re lucky, you may spot seals up close. The boat returns to the fishing port shortly after 10:00 a.m.
Stay time: 10 minutes
About a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Notsuke Peninsula. On clear days, you can see the Shiretoko Mountain Range and Kunashiri Island. From June to July, the opposite side of the road is covered with blooming daylilies (Ezo-kanzō) and iris flowers (Hiohgi-ayame), so be sure to take a look.
Stay time: 10 minutes
One of Notsuke’s most striking landscapes, featuring dead Mongolian (Mizunara) oak and Japanese birch trees scattered across open grassland.
Stay time: 20 minutes
Learn about the peninsula’s nature and history through exhibits. The center also has a gift shop and a restaurant.
Stay time: 1 hour 30 minutes
An iconic Notsuke landscape where withered Sakhalin fir trees stand due to seawater damage. It’s about a 30-minute walk (1.3 km one way) along the boardwalk from the Nature Center, or 7 minutes by tractor bus.
To avoid impacting wild birds and the natural environment, please observe the following guidelines:
Following these rules is the first step toward preserving the rich natural environment of the Notsuke Peninsula.
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