Eastern Hokkaido will challenge your exploratory spirit. You’ve gotten off your couch, arrived in Hokkaido and have your rail pass in-hand. Now, are you truly ready to travel to the outer reaches of the island, experience nature and the solitude it may bring? After arriving at Nemuro Station, I boarded a local bus and 20 minutes later found myself at the Shunkunitai Nature Center. The center is a gateway to an eight kilometer sandbar home to a number of marine, marsh and forest wildlife and walking paths. You will experience the solitude in Japan that only Hokkaido can offer, but then again, that’s why you came here. Right?
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The solitude of Shunkunitai
A nature walk in Nemuro

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Solitude in Shunkunitai


A view to the nature center

Information about the area

Some of the wildlife you may see

Marsh meets forest and ocean

Taking a break for lunch

Oceanside boardwalk

Feeding grounds for the sundry birds

Forest flowers

A restful stop

White-tailed Eagle hanging out

Sun tries to find its way through

A bridge to nature
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