Sarobetsu Wetlands
サロベツ原野
Japan's largest raised bog, part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park, with wooden boardwalks through flower-filled wetlands and views of Rishiri Fuji across the sea.
The Sarobetsu Wetlands stretch about 27 km north to south and are Japan's largest raised bog. They are part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. At the Sarobetsu wetland centre in Toyotomi Town, a loop of about 1 km of wooden boardwalk passes through wetland flowers, including yellow Ezo daylilies and purple irises, which bloom from June to July. On clear days you can see Rishiri Fuji across the Sea of Japan. The visitor centre on the southern side in Horonobe offers views of Lake Naganuma and the peatlands. Prefectural Route 106 (the Oronnen Line) along the coast is one of Hokkaido's most famous scenic drives. It takes about 50 minutes by car from Wakkanai, and seasonal buses run from JR Toyotomi Station.
Opening hours
Wetland center May–Oct 09:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Toyotomi Onsen
- Wakkanai Fukuko Market
- Wakkanai Station
- Wakkanai North Breakwater Dome
- Wakkanai Park & Gate of Ice and Snow
- Noshappu Kanryu Aquarium
- Cape Noshappu & Wakkanai Lighthouse
- Soya Hills White Road