What does it take for people to live in harmony with nature?
Humans have lived on the Shiretoko Peninsula for thousands of years, and there are many prehistoric sites.
Around 1870, the Meiji government called for citizens from around the country to populate Hokkaido, and people migrated from Honshu, Japan’s main island, to Rausu and Shari to develop the area.
There are many tours available that give visitors a look at Hokkaido’s pioneer days, taking in activities like kombu kelp harvesting and salmon fishing to get a sense of the history of immigration in Hokkaido.
There are also tours to help visitors rejuvenate and enrich their sensibilities.
Come experience how people have related to Shiretoko’s pristine natural environment over the centuries.