Shiretoko Goko Lakes Explained

Shiretoko Goko Lakes
Native Name:Japanese: 知床五湖
Location:Shiretoko Peninsula, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan
Coords:44.1256°N 145.0811°W
Pushpin Map:Japan
Basin Countries:Japan

are five small lakes in Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaidō, Japan.

It is a tourist destination, one of the, with an observation deck overlooking Lake Ichiko and a wooden path of 1.6 km that goes around the lake. The lake region is inhabited by deer and bears, among other animals.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shiretoko Goko Lakes|Ministry of the Environment Government of Japan . www.goko.go.jp . 28 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Ground Pathways|Shiretoko Goko Lakes . www.goko.go.jp . 28 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Shiretoko Five Lakes . www.japan-guide.com . 28 January 2024 . en.
  4. Web site: Shiretoko Goko Lakes: The Top Sightseeing Spot in Shiretoko National Park – HOKKAIDO LOVE! . 28 January 2024 . en.