Shiretokoserai

Rauso is the last stop before entering Shiretoko National Park. Shiretokoserai is well located on the main road at waterfront. Our room can see water from our window. It's a small hotel, or a hostel. I missed the sign when we arrived so went straight to tourist information centre, though I have got rough idea where it was. We've got all essential stuff for staying. The dinner was amazed us. Obviously the chief has spent great to create such a well presented set meal with local products. We love to meet those items/food from local producers. He is surely a talent chief. Though we didn't drink any wine that night, the dinner was fully engaged us.

The food was absolutely amazing. The location is also great to do whale watching, which is easily in walking reach - according to a local the whales are better seen in the afternoon (I was not disappointed). From the "harbour" I also saw a stunning sunset (depending on the season you might have to hurry with dinner ;)

We came for Whale watching and stayed for one night. Our room was very clean and had all necessary toiletries that we need. We had both dinner and breakfast here, they were all very excellent!

On the main road in Rausu and easy to access. Spacious room. Free parking. Good dinner and breakfast with great homemade bread.

This place is great. The food and service were exceptional. Thanks to Yuki for taking such good care of us at dinnertime and thanks to the chef for delicious meals. I wish I was still there..