Cape Puyuni Observatory
A scenic spot selected as one of the Shiretoko Eight Views.
Cape Puyuni is located on the northern coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula and its name means "place with a hole" in the Ainu language. It is part of the World Heritage site "Shiretoko" and is known as the first landing site for drift ice. It is a scenic spot and a famous place for sunsets, located on the uphill road from Utoro to the Shiretoko Nature Center.
From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful coastline of the Sea of Okhotsk and Utoro Port, and in the distance, you can see the mountains of Akan-Mashu National Park.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒099-4356
- Address
- 北海道斜里町遠音別村
- Telephone Number
- 0152-22-2125（Shiretoko Shari-cho Tourist Association）
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 5 minutes from Shari Bus Utoro Terminal to Horobetsu Bus Stop
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
