Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center — Attraction in Rausu

The visitor centre is beautiful, with a whale skeleton and quite a number of taxidermies and information. The geyser on the other hand.. It's a short walk from the visitor centre. I believe the maximum height was 8m, but the one we saw was probably 1.2 m at max. There is a schedule of the eruptions posted in the visitor centre for...

This visitors center reminded me of a US national park. Quite nice in every way but one. The gift shop was stocked full of Helly Hansen and North Face merchandise. Not park related, just the standard fare. There are even signs at the entrance promoting these two companies. Total corporate sell-out and very unbecoming for a...

Lots of information about wildlife in the local area, including a good short documentary about Blakiston's Fish Owls breeding nearby. Helpful and informatve staff - just ask and they will try to find the answer. You can access the path to the geyser via the visitor centre (the staff will show you where and the time of the...