Shari

Shari (斜里町) is a town on the northern coast of Hokkaido, Japan.

Understand
Shari is east of Abashiri and west of Shiretoko National Park. In fact, the village of Utoro, a part of this area, is one of the two gateways to the national park.



Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site.

Get in
Shari can be reached by car, bus, or train. That being said, having a car once you're in Shari is highly desirable, so renting one in Abashiri is a reasonable idea.

Get around
Traveling by car is recommended. It is also not uncommon to see bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Do
Utoro, a seaside village with hotels, seafood, and onsen, is the main attraction in this area.

Go next

 * Visit Abashiri and see its icebergs and prison museum.
 * Go hiking in Shiretoko National Park, famous for Mt. Rausu and its large bear population.