Notsuke Peninsula

The peninsula extends 28 kilometers into the Sea of Okhotsk, forming a curved sand spit that encloses the shallow waters of Notsuke Bay.

During the Edo period, the peninsula contained a military checkpoint where samurai monitored maritime traffic between mainland Japan and Kunashiri Island.

The name Notsuke originates from the Ainu word notkeu, referring to the landform's resemblance to a whale's jawbone in the indigenous language.

The Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center provides visitor facilities, including a museum displaying local wildlife information, dining options, and transportation services.

The Todowara field contains numerous dead fir trees that deteriorated after seawater infiltration, creating an environment accessible through wooden walkways.

Location: Betsukai

GPS coordinates: 43.60028,145.29761

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07