Oronko Rock located in Shari-cho, Hokkaido is a scenic spot counted one of the 8 Fine Views in Shiretoko: two of the others are the 5 Lakes in Shiretoko and Cape Puyuni. This gigantic rock to the east of Utoro Harbor is almost 60 m high. It was named after the Orokko tribe, the native people who lived in this area in the ancient times. You will have to go up the steep 170 stone steps to reach the top of this rock, where you can command a panoramic view of clear blue Okhotsk Sea, the Shiretoko Mountain Range, and Shiretoko Peninsula. This is the special treat exclusively given to the one that has taken pains climbing up there. The area around Oronko Rock is the treasure box of alpine plants. You will enjoy viewing red, yellow and purple cute flowers along the way.