Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Center (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Center is a museum in Shari, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 314 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 知床世界遺産センター |
| Location | Shari, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shiretoko-Shari Station – about 31.7 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 314 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 732 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1033 km (straight line) |
| Established | 2009 |
| Coordinates | 44.06950, 144.99119 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://shiretoko-whcc.env.go.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shiretoko-Shari Station, about 31.7 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (知床世界遺産センター) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Utoro Onsen – Hot spring, about 2 km away
- Furepe Falls – Waterfall, about 4 km away
- Oshinkoshin Falls – Waterfall, about 6 km away
- Mount Chinishibetsu – Mountain, about 7 km away
- Mount Tencho – Mountain, about 8 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.