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The Shiretoko Odan Road

Dynamic Snow Clearing and Walls of Snow That Announce the Coming of Spring in Shiretoko

〜Experience the nature of Shiretoko which is recognized as a World Natural Heritage site〜

Shiretoko, Hokkaido, which is listed as a World Natural Heritage site, is visited by many tourists.
However, because winter is too harsh, there are not many chances to experience snow.

The Shiretoko Odan Road crosses the Shiretoko Peninsula.
However, it is closed in winter due to the extreme cold and volume of snow.
Each year, residents eagerly await snow clearing activities to open the road, which signals the beginning of spring.

Why not join a tour to see the dynamic snow clearing, using a rotary snow blower, and the wall of snow that is created by the snow clearing.

Direct your inquiries as follows:

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Contact
Development Cooperation Promotion Section, Development Management Division, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Nishi 2-chome, Kita 8-jo, Kita-ku, Sapporo (Sapporo Government Office Building No. 1, 14F)
TEL: 011-709-2311
HP: https://www.hkd.mlit.go.jp/ky/ki/renkei/u23dsn0000001f6f.html