Title: Rausu Travel Guide: Best of Rausu, Hokkaido Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rausu](https://expedia.co.uk/Rausu-Hotels.d6199966.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rausu](https://expedia.co.uk/Rausu-Holiday-Rentals.d6199966.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rausu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rausu.d6199966.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rausu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rausu.d6199966.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rausu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![That's why I love to shoot wildlife. To capture the action. This time between the seagulls. #hokkaido #rausu #winter #fight #japan #seagull](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199966/41a655b5-c6aa-49ee-9ba1-f8bd3fa3b333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Defending against the omnipresent crows. #crow #eagle #whitetailedeagle #snow #winter #hokkaido #japan #rausu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199966/e972929c-e213-47ef-bef9-c2f20c7c7fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Shadows in the Sun. #eaglefight #eagle #stellerseaeagle #hokkaido #rausu #japan #winter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199966/7449c8f0-b9f2-45c2-9b64-51d8740b9955.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When both eagles met..there would be a fight.. #rausu #stellerseaeagle #whitetailedeagle #snow #winter #hokkaido #rausu #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199966/13593a65-1f38-45e0-95d0-f8ae0c8dffcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Side Portraits of the Stellers. #stellerseaeagle #hokkaido #rausu #japan #winter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199966/754f9f67-e7c0-4158-8afe-3694ff5dea49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rausu Things to do - Top hotels in Rausu - Top Holiday Rentals in Rausu ![Livemax Resort Shiretoko Seafront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100570000/100563400/100563362/e50d1617_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Livemax Resort Shiretoko Seafront 24 Yagihamacho Rausu Hokkaido £70 23 Mar - 24 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Rausu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck and Kuma-no-yu are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=100563362&PinnedHotelID=100563362&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6199966) ![Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13370000/13366500/13366465/ab9ec1d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel 306 Utorokagawa, Sharicho Shari Hokkaido £122 25 Mar - 26 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Shari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (444 reviews) Good staffs, excellent bath and amenities, high quality evening entertainment (not daily, though). Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=13366465&PinnedHotelID=13366465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6199966) ![KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3160000/3151800/3151773/e06dd2ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort 172 Utorohigashi, Shari-cho Shari Hokkaido £327 22 Mar - 23 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Shari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Oronko Rock and Utoro Onsen are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews) Hotel is excellent in all areas like food, Onsen, foot bath, afternoon tea, size of room……… Not much to do and see outside unless drive or tour. Different shape of rocks can be seen from room. Reviewed on 9 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=3151773&PinnedHotelID=3151773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6199966) [See all 27 properties in Rausu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6199966) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Completely private space rent a whole Hawaiian cottage / Shari-gun Hokkaidō](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83330000/83327400/83327398/e3096967_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Completely private space rent a whole Hawaiian cottage / Shari-gun Hokkaidō Shari-gun Hokkaidō Stay at this holiday home in Shari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) この度は大変お世話になりました この度は大変お世話になりました。 細部にこだわりを感じ感動すら覚えました❗️ 楽しいひとときを家族と過ごせて最高の思い出が出来ました。またこちらに来る機会がありましたらまた是非お世話になりたいと思いました。 本当に有難うございました♪ Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shari-Hotels-Completely-Private-Space-For-Rent-Hawaiian-Cottag-Shari-Gun-Hokkaido.h83327398.Hotel-Information) ![A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63078600/63078568/3a49dc40_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō Shari-gun Hokkaido Stay at this holiday home in Koshimizu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attraction Furetoi Observatory is located ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) 初めての一軒家民泊スタイル宿泊でした 初めての一軒家民泊スタイル宿泊でした。 最初チェックイン方法もわからないし、外観見てちょっとドキドキしましたが、思ってた以上にストローベイルハウスで快適に連泊させていただきました。 あいにくの悪天候で予定行動は出来ない中、アウトドア感覚を室内にて十分満喫できました。水回り関係が室内には一切無く、一旦外に出てといったところは不便でしたが、室内が自分達だけのキャンプ場のような感覚で楽しめました。 また旅行の際には利用したいなと思ってます。 Reviewed on 12 Aug 2021 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koshimizu-Hotels-A-House-Built-With-Straw-Bale-And-Healed-By-Natura-Shari-Gun-Hokkaido.h63078568.Hotel-Information) ![Up to 8 people OK 1 whole house reserved / Shari-gun Hokkaidō](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83330000/83324400/83324342/41825bb5_edited_ad8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Up to 8 people OK 1 whole house reserved / Shari-gun Hokkaidō Shari-gun Hokkaidō Stay at this holiday home in Kiyosato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) 約10年前に利用させていただき、今回2度目でした。以前も快適でしたが、今回はリフォームもされていて、さらに気持ちよく滞在することができました。ありがとうございました。 Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiyosato-Hotels-Up-To-8-People-OK-1-Whole-House-Reserved-Shari-Gun-Hokkaido.h83324342.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rausu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6199966&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rausu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6199966&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[20 Mar - 21 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6199966&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6199966&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[21 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6199966&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6199966&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6199966&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Rausu Visiter Center You can learn about the history of Rausu with a trip to Rausu Visiter Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rausu-Visiter-Center-Rausu.d553248621532777079.Attraction) #### Kuma-no-yu Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kuma-no-yu during your travels in Rausu. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuma-No-Yu-Rausu.d553248621562276038.Attraction) #### Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck Learn about the local history of Rausu when you spend time at Rausu Kunashiri Observatory Deck. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rausu-Kunashiri-Observatory-Deck-Rausu.d553248621532777080.Attraction) ## Cities near Rausu ![Panoramic view of Mt. 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