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Shiretoko — Rausu Observation Tower Seaview camera

羅臼国後展望塔・海の眺望

Shiretoko — Rausu Observation Tower SeaviewNo on-site preview · check the official source

This rooftop camera looks out to sea towards Kunashir Island from an observation tower above Rausu. The island may disappear from view in cloud or darkness. Rausu Town links to the original YouTube feed through the Northern Territories Issue Association’s camera service. The pin marks the tower area, not the exact rooftop position.

Source type
Official YouTube source
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Live status
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Link last checked
29 Sept 2026, 20:46 JST

Local weather

Sapporo · Conditions at the camera site may differ.

What does this camera show?

Choose the official observation-tower feed for the sea toward Kunashir from Rausu, noting distant visibility.

YouTube video. The link opens the operator’s YouTube video. Check the Live badge and broadcast date to distinguish a live stream from a recording.

Visible scene
Sea towards Kunashir Island from the Rausu observation tower
Official operator
Northern Territories Issue Association
Camera location
Approximate location · Hokkaido
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What this view cannot tell you

Cloud or darkness may hide the island. Its visibility cannot establish marine transport or local access.

About this map pin

Tower-area map reference matched to the official address; the rooftop camera mount may differ.

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No live stream?

If the stream has ended or will not play, look for a newer broadcast on the operator’s channel.

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Camera location

Approximate location · 44.016, 145.186

Location source
Nearest rail stationShiretokoshari Station
43.5 kmstraight lineCheck the routeWalking time

The map also shows rail lines serving Shiretokoshari Station. The distance above is a straight line, not a walking time. Check the actual entrance and route below.

The closest station in a straight line may not be the easiest way in. The route also ends at the camera reference point, so change it to the place you actually plan to visit. Check buses, journey time and first or last trains in the route results.