Welcome to Shiretoko We would like to thank great cooporation of Hokkaido District Transport Bureau. Most contents of this page are given by them. |
Enjoying Shiretoko |
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Access to Shiretoko and Means of Sightseeing |
Information on Enjoying Shiretoko |
Observe Rules and Appreciate Nature
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| Donft Feed the Wildlife Red foxes may approach you on roads, as well as seagulls on cruise ships or at ports. Please do not feed them. Once they become accustomed to the taste of artificial food, they begin to approach people for food, potentially resulting in the loss of their natural behaviors and habits. |
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| Beware of Foxes and Stream Water Red foxes, which inhabit Hokkaido, sometimes carry the echinococcus (tapeworm) parasite. Infection may result in liver problems and in some cases death. Do not touch foxes or drink stream water in areas where foxes live unless the water is boiled. |
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Brown Bear Encounters |
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| Place Trash in Designated Areas Dispose of trash such as food leftovers and empty cans in designated areas. Raw garbage left outdoors is eaten by wildlife such as brown bears and red foxes, causing the same negative effects as intentional feeding. |
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| Watch You Speed Ezo deer and red foxes sometimes come out on or near the roads. Park your car in a safe area to observe the animals carefully. Car-animal collisions occur frequently at night. Please slow down and drive safely. |
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Gateways to Shiretoko |
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