Shiretoko
- States
- Japan
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 2005
- Location
- Hokkaido prefecture
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 43.94944, 144.96583
- Last Visited
- 2019
- UNESCO ID
- 1193
- WH Site
- 1193
Shiretoko, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is a pristine natural region renowned for its rich biodiversity and dramatic coastal landscapes. This remote peninsula features rugged mountains, dense forests, and a unique ecosystem supporting rare species like the Blakiston’s fish owl and Steller’s sea eagle. Its seasonal sea ice fosters a productive marine environment, sustaining diverse wildlife and fisheries. Shiretoko exemplifies an untouched wilderness harmonizing terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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β’ Shiretoko