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30 things to do by 2030 in Japan’s Natural World Heritage Sites009Do not feed the animals. This can threaten the balance of nature.To conserve the natural flora, do not tread where it grows. Stay on paths and in designated areas.Never litter. It harms both the landscape and the animals who live there. Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center　http://shiretokorausu-vc.env.go.jp/Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center　http://shiretokorausu-vc.env.go.jp/Shiretoko Pass is roughly halfway down the Trans-Shiretoko Highway (National Route 334) that connects Utoro and Rausu. The pass’s highest point has a parking lot with an observation deck. The main attraction is 1661-meter Mount Rausu, directly ahead and completely visible, making this one of the most popular scenic drives in the Shiretoko area. Mount Rausu is also known as “Shiretoko Fuji” and is home to a dazzling variety of high-altitude flowers. On a clear day, Kunashir Island in the Northern Territories can also be seen from the pass.The Trans-Shiretoko Highway is also an important route for local residents, and it is closed from early November to late April when winter conditions are too dangerous for driving. It has the shortest accessible period of any Japanese national highway. If you encounter a brown bear or red fox while driving the route, do not stop the car, but quickly and carefully pass by. Kumagoe Falls can be found in the foothills of Mount Rausu, about 400 meters on foot from National Route 334. The name literally means “bear-crossing falls,” and legend has it bears did use the falls to travel back and forth. The falls are one of the well-known “Eight Views of Rausu.”Kumagoe Falls has a 15-meter drop and is at its most impressive when the water level rises in spring. A new walking route to the best spot for viewing the falls opened in 2018. The route is lined with ferns and painted maple trees established to be 200 years old.The walk from the highway to the viewpoint is around 20 minutes, with little difference in elevation. Before visiting, check the latest information from the Shiretoko Rausu Visitor Center. Make sure to dress appropriately for the walk and carry a bear bell and bear spray in case of an encounter. Never approach or provoke a brown bear. If you see one from your car, do not exit the vehicle. Keep driving and get away promptly. Do not drive at high speeds. Wild animals like Yezo deer and foxes can run into the road without warning. Do not enter fishing areas or facilities, and do not interfere with fishers at work.To Don’t ListGet a closer look at Mount Rausu from ShiretokoPass. Visit Kumagoe Falls, one of the “EightViews of Rausu.”05300630