Shakotan is a sparsely populated peninsula on the western coast of Hokkaido, south of Otaru.

Get in

Short day trip from Otaru and Niseko by car.

Get around

The only way to navigate through Shakotan is by car.

See

• 1 Cape Kamui. It's a 30-minute hike to a lighthouse with beautiful views of the ocean and coast. Free. (updated Jul 2017)

Do

Hike in the many designated trails in the area.

Stay safe

This area is bear territory. If walking or hiking in nature try to be noisy to prevent any encounters with bears.

Eat

Being a series of fishing villages along the cost, Shakotan is famous for its fresh seafood. However, most restaurants in Shakotan close by 16:00.

• Sea House Uroko. 11:00-20:00. Small restaurant on the coast, serving fresh seafood. ¥1000 for sashimi bowl and ¥3000 for uni bowl. (updated Jul 2017)
• Misaki, 236 Hiduka-cho, Shakotan-gun, 046-0326, ☏ +81 135-45-6547. 9:00-?. Seafood restaurant. To acquire their special Red Bafun Uni, only available between July and August, one must arrive one hour before opening, given only 15 servings are made per day, for ¥5000 each. (updated Jul 2017)

Sleep

• Sea House Uroko, Japan, 〒0460324 北海道Shakotan-gun, 積丹郡積丹町Nishikawachō, 大字西河町34-2, ☏ +81 135-46-5611. Small private rooms on the coast. (updated Jul 2017)

Go next

• Kamoenai
• Furubira
• Yoichi
• Niki
• Tomari
• Kyowa
• Otaru
• Iwanai
• Kutchan