[Recommended outdoor activities in Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site] Let's experience the encounter between the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk and the animals that live there!

Japan's World Heritage Site-Shiretoko, a treasure trove of drift ice and various creatures in the Sea of Okhotsk-

What is Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site?

Being an important area for maintaining biodiversity, with rich connections between sea and land ecosystems affected by sea ice and a wide range of species including many rare and endemic species. Was evaluated and registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2005 (2005). Shiretoko ".

Consisting of 1,500 m above sea level mountains, cliffs, rivers and forests, this area is a treasure trove of wildlife such as brown bears, sika deer, white-tailed eagles, whales, dolphins and seals.

" World Natural Heritage Site, Shiretoko The attraction of "" is that you can meet the overwhelming natural scenery and the animals that live there.

In the spring / summer season, "Whale / Dolphin Watching" Cruising tour "or" Eco Tour / Nature Tour In the winter season, go out to the sea filled with drift ice. Drift ice cruise And stroll around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Snow trekking Please enjoy the natural beauty that attracts various expressions in each season ♪


Recommended experience program in Shiretoko

Spring / summer season

Shiretoko virgin forest experience and Shiretoko Peninsula Noboyo course

Shiretoko guide Rise
Shiretoko / Abashiri / Kitami

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This is an eco-hike that allows you to experience the spectacular nature of Shiretoko with your body while walking along animal trails in the virgin forest of Shiretoko, encountering wild animals and observing their traces. I think that you will have an experience unique to Shiretoko that you can not see anywhere else, with the scenery of the four seasons.

Shiretoko Five Lakes Tour

Shiretoko guide Rise
Shiretoko / Abashiri / Kitami

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An eco-tour around five small lakes scattered in the virgin forest of Shiretoko. The Shiretoko Goko Lakes area is designated as a "Regulated Use Area" by the Ministry of the Environment. All participants are required to attend a lecture in advance before taking a walk.

[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] You can meet whales and dolphins in the natural sea! To an unexperienced cruising trip

Shiretoko Nature Cruise
Shiretoko / Abashiri / Kitami
8,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

Sperm whales that raise the eruption and jump up the tail fin with great force, dolphins and orca that show splendid swimming, hordes of shearwaters, and the magnificent Shiretoko mountain range and the northern territory Kunashiri Island on the opposite bank in the background. It is a cruising while looking for whales and birds with the staff. Enjoy the journey of about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] I want to do something at night! Night watching trekking-night tour with a guide

Shiretoko unknown guidance
Shiretoko / Abashiri / Kitami
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Do you stand out among the Shiretoko nature sightseeing tours? Plan, night trekking course. This is a great opportunity to meet the wildlife of Hokkaido, which is often nocturnal. Please be assured that the observation will be from inside the car. The place where you can observe celestial bodies such as the Milky Way, which is unique to the night tour, is also attractive.

Fall / winter season

[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] Meet the spectacular scenery in winter in Shiretoko! Drift ice cruising & bird watching (shooting course)

Shiretoko Nature Cruise
Shiretoko / Abashiri / Kitami
11,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Cruising through the drift ice on Evergreen, looking for animals and birds that have wintered in Shiretoko. Approximately 700 white-tailed eagles and Steller's sea eagles come here only during the drift ice season, and you have a high chance of seeing them. On the early morning cruise, you can also photograph the sunrise from Kunashir Island. It's a 2.5 hour cruise with plenty of time for photos. Departure time is early

☆ World Natural Heritage Shiretoko ☆ Easy 2-hour snow trekking ☆ Primitive forest and cliff waterfall, round-trip 2km course for finding animals ☆

Shiretoko Nature Guide Star hours
Shiretoko / Abashiri / Kitami
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Walk in Shiretoko National Park, a World Natural Heritage Site, with snowshoes during the snowy season. If there is no snow, walk without snowshoes. As you walk through the natural forest, you can see waterfalls and huge icicles flowing in the Sea of Okhotsk, and drift ice depending on the season. You can mainly observe Yezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are natural monuments.

[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] Observation of Steller's sea eagle and white-tailed eagle (1 hour course)

Shiretoko Nature Guide Star hours
Shiretoko / Abashiri / Kitami
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

While driving along the coastline, look for the natural monuments White-tailed Eagle and Steller's Sea Eagle. If you find it, you can observe it with a 25x fieldscope and 8x binoculars, and take pictures freely. You may also see sika deer and wild birds. In order to prevent infection, all information is provided outdoors. Please follow the guide's car with a rental car etc.


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