Hokkaido Road Trip: Shiretoko Peninsula, Bear Cruise, Orca Watching and Foxes in Shiretoko

Hi everyone, In this episode of Gibbon Travelogue, Lilian and I continue our Hokkaido road trip with the 3rd leg of our journey to the spectacular Shiretoko Peninsula, one of the wildest and most unforgettable places in Japan. Over 3 days in Shiretoko, we explore this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage region, known for its rugged coastline, rich wildlife, dramatic scenery and unforgettable nature cruises. Along the way, we also share practical tips on planning a trip to Shiretoko, including the difference between staying in Utoro vs Rausu, how to book bear-watching and whale-watching cruises, and what to know about Route 334, the scenic road linking both sides of the peninsula. If you are planning a Hokkaido road trip, love wildlife travel or are wondering whether Shiretoko Peninsula is worth visiting, we hope this video gives you both inspiration and useful travel tips. If you enjoy this video, please support us by liking, subscribing and leaving a comment. We’d love to know which sighting excites you most: the brown bears, the orcas, or the fin whale? Thank you for watching and we hope you enjoy this Shiretoko adventure. Love Lilian & Gilbert ‪@gibbontravelogue‬ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Planning Shiretoko: Utoro vs Rausu, cruises and Route 334 05:16 Shiretoko Five Lakes and first impressions 09:33 Seafood lunch at Rausu 10:29 Wildlife spotting at Aidomari Fishing Port 12:31 Yuhidai / Sunset Hill 13:01 Dinner in Utoro 13:44 Bear-watching cruise from Rausu 21:31 APU Café in Utoro 21:51 Cape Puyuni sunset 22:51 Woot Burger dinner 23:31 Whale-watching cruise from Rausu 28:23 Final reflections on Shiretoko #Shiretoko #Hokkaido #HokkaidoRoadTrip #JapanTravel #ShiretokoPeninsula #WildlifeJapan #BearWatching #WhaleWatching #OrcaWatching #GibbonTravelogue