Utoru is a hot spring town, a beautiful fishing port, and a charming gentle town
Utoru Onsen is located on the west side of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, facing the Sea of Okhotsk. This hot spring area is famous for its beautiful sunset views, especially the magnificent sight of the sun setting over the sea that can be enjoyed from the hot springs. The spring quality of Utoru Onsen is a sodium bicarbonate saline spring, which is effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, and chronic skin diseases. The hot spring water is slightly salty and light brown in color, known as the 'beauty skin bath,' making the skin feel smooth and comfortable.
Utoru Fishing Port is located in Shari Town, Shari District, Hokkaido, and is an important fishing port on the Shiretoko Peninsula. The coastal fisheries here are very developed, especially the fixed-net fishing of salmon and trout, which are famous nationwide. Utoru Fishing Port is not only an important base for fisheries but also serves as an entrance to Shiretoko National Park, attracting a large number of tourists. There are many peculiar rock formations near the port, such as Rindou Rock, Triangle Rock, and Godzilla Rock, which are part of the Shiretoko Eight Views.