Art of Nature

Located between the Shiretoko and Nemuro Peninsulas, the Notsuke Peninsula stretches out like an arm into the Sea of Okhotsk. It is the largest sand spit in Japan with a total length of about 26 km. A sand spit is a landform created by sand carried by ocean currents and deposited over many years.

The intricate coastline created by the erosion of ocean currents is one of the reasons why the Notsuke Peninsula has nurtured a diversity of life. In addition, the sea floor off Notsuke Peninsula is one of the best fishing grounds in Hokkaido because of its many ups and downs and fast currents.