Overview
Utoro Onsen is a hot spring resort in Utoro, Shari Town, Shari District, Hokkaido, also known as Shiretoko Onsen. It spreads out beside Utoro Port on the western coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, facing the Sea of Okhotsk, and serves as the gateway to sightseeing in Shiretoko. Its seaside setting gives the area a wonderfully open feel.
Highlights
- ●Gateway hot spring to Shiretoko, facing the Sea of Okhotsk
- ●Also known as Shiretoko Onsen
- ●Public bathhouse Yuhidai no Yu with sea views
- ●Yuhidai lookout, an Eight Views of Shiretoko, nearby
History
The hot spring source was located in the 1960s, and the resort took shape around 1971. Where many small and mid-sized inns once stood, today larger ryokan and guesthouses welcome bathers.
Access
The resort lies in Utoro on the western coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Shari Town. It adjoins Utoro Port; please check maps and official sources for detailed routes.
Best season
The sunset over the Sea of Okhotsk is beautiful, making an evening soak especially memorable. As a base for exploring Shiretoko, it can be enjoyed year-round.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Stroll around Utoro Port
- 2Soak at the public bathhouse Yuhidai no Yu
- 3Watch the Okhotsk sunset from the Yuhidai lookout
- 4Stay at an inn and use it as a base for Shiretoko
Did you know?
💡 The resort has a public bathhouse, Yuhidai no Yu, overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk, and the adjacent Shiretoko National Camping Ground holds the Yuhidai lookout, one of the Eight Views of Shiretoko.
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