Recommended sightseeing spots in Eastern Hokkaido! Introducing popular and hidden gems, as well as model itineraries

Shiretoko Five Lakes Tour

This eco-tour tour takes you around five small lakes scattered throughout Shiretoko's virgin forest. These are scenic spots that represent Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. The Shiretoko Five Lakes are an area designated as a "Use Control Area" by the Ministry of the Environment. All participants are required to attend a lecture before the tour.

[Shiretoko, Hokkaido] For those who want to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shiretoko ☆ A magnificent view of the forest, sea, and lake all at once ☆ Trekking around the Shiretoko Five Lakes! Free rental of binoculars, clothing, and boots

The Shiretoko Five Lakes are a scenic spot that represents Shiretoko. Surrounded by virgin forest, you can walk around all five of the mystical lakes on the ground footpaths and elevated boardwalks. Walk through the forest, where many wild animals and plants live, and experience the majestic nature of Shiretoko up close.

[Shiretoko, Hokkaido] The most popular summer program! Shiretoko Five Lakes Guided Tour ~ Walking through the Shiretoko Forest, a World Heritage Site ~

The Shiretoko Five Lakes are a representative tourist spot in Shiretoko and are definitely worth a walk. A certified guide will lead you leisurely along a course of about 3km with little elevation change. You can stroll while looking for animal tracks and feeling the rich nature of Shiretoko. The lake, surrounded by virgin forest, is a very quiet and attractive field. ***Guided tour schedule***◆5/10-7

[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] Enjoy the rich nature of Shiretoko! Shiretoko 1-day guided tour

Everyone wants to visit Hokkaido in the summer. We will take you on a leisurely day tour of the naturally rich "Okhotsk" region of Hokkaido. The theme of the Shiretoko area is "Immerse yourself in nature." In the morning, you will take a guided walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, walking through Shiretoko's representative fields. We will transport you to a restaurant in Utoro for lunch. The remaining half of the day will be spent trekking through the virgin forest. You will walk along animal trails and see cliffs and

[Hokkaido, Abashiri] The exquisite taste of crabs made by a local craftsman known as a crab maker - He knows everything about crabs raised on drift ice

Okhotsk Abashiri is a town where five types of crab are landed, but there are now only a few crab fishing rights holders. Abashiri's crab specialty stores are respectfully called "kaniya" (crab shops). In this program, the owner of Kanekatsu Watanabe Fisheries, which owns the crab fishing vessel Noshiromaru, will teach you everything about Okhotsk crabs. How to distinguish between different types of crab, how to select delicious crabs,

[Hokkaido, Abashiri] Learn the craftsmanship of a sushi chef from Okhotsk Abashiri ~ Making sushi with seasonal ingredients ~

Owner Yamashita, who had only intended to stay for six months after returning from studying in London, fell in love with the charms of Abashiri and ended up moving there. This town is blessed with an abundance of seasonal nature and seafood and mountain produce from the Sea of Okhotsk, so abundant that it is impossible to fully appreciate it. This sushi restaurant with only eight seats, run by an owner with unique experience, is a restaurant that has been loved by many people for over 100 years.

[Hokkaido, Abashiri] Ancient Okhotsk Cultural Sites in Abashiri and Pottery Making Experience

Abashiri's Ancient Okhotsk Culture Sites & Pottery Making Experience This tour allows you to visit the Ancient Okhotsk Culture Sites and the Moyoro Shell Mound Museum, as well as experience the ancient Okhotsk culture. After a guided tour by a specialist curator at the Moyoro Shell Mound, the base of the ancient Okhotsk culture, where you can see the remains of pit dwellings and exhibits, you can move on to the highlight of the tour: the Ancient Okhotsk Culture Pottery Making Experience. 1

[Okhotsk, Bihoro Town] See the most spectacular views of the heavens in eastern Hokkaido! Bihoro Pass Winter Mountain Summit Tour (Half-day tour with a local guide)

This half-day guided tour departs and returns from JR Bihoro Station! Enjoy the spectacular view from Bihoro Pass, snowshoeing on fluffy powder snow, and encounters with wild animals! Our guides, who are experts on the local area, will show you the fascinating depths of Eastern Hokkaido!

[Hokkaido, Abashiri] Guided electric kick scooter and pottery making tour tracing the history and culture of Abashiri

Abashiri is not just home to the prison, but also to its historical buildings and Okhotsk culture. On this tour, you will explore the history and culture of Abashiri on an electric scooter. As you can travel at about three times the walking speed on an electric scooter, you will be able to experience the air of Abashiri and the winds of Okhotsk even more. You will also be able to look around from a height about 10cm higher than usual, which will give you a sense of wonder.

[Hokkaido, Eastern Hokkaido] Chartered Taxi "Eastern Hokkaido Area Sightseeing Plan (Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Kushiro, Abashiri, Shiretoko)" (1-day course)

★An area that has attracted attention from overseas due to its World Heritage registration★Example of course: Lake Akan → Akan Sightseeing Boat → Lake Akan Eco Museum Center → Onneto → Lake Mashu → Mount Iou → Lake Saroma → Lake Saroma Observation Deck → Abashiri Prison Museum → Mount Tento Observation Deck/Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum → Oshinkoshin Falls → Shiretoko Five Lakes → Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat Oro

[Hokkaido Akan River] Raft down a strong current river [Standard course]

This is the river that flows through Akan Town, the home of red-crowned cranes. You will go down the river with a strong current that a canoe cannot go down on a rafting boat. There are many ranches in the surrounding area, so you will occasionally see cows coming into the river, and red-crowned cranes flying in the mornings and evenings. Be sure to enjoy rafting on a hot summer day. *This is the standard course.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro] A tour of Akan National Park by sightseeing taxi "Lake Mashu and Lake Kussharo Course"

Mysterious Lake MashuThis is a course where you can see Lake Mashu, Mt. Iou, and Lake Kussharo. Mysterious Lake Mashu is definitely worth a visit. Lake Mashu is famous for its misty scenery (as the song goes), but on a clear day, the blue sky is reflected on the lake's surface, creating a spectacular view. During the winter, only the Mashu First Observatory is open. On the way to Lake Mashu, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the horizon from Tawadaira, where you can also get a sense of the vastness of Hokkaido.

Free and easy chartered taxi plan [Eastern Hokkaido]

This plan allows you to freely charter a taxi for those who have a little free time, half a day, or a whole day. We will propose a course that suits your preferences, from 1 hour to 10 hours. For example, if you want to see Lake Mashu, go to the Kushiro Marsh, see the red-crowned cranes, eat oysters, etc.

[Hokkaido, Lake Kussharo] SUP cruising & hot spring egg experience tour! Boiled egg SUP tour in the spring water from Lake Kussharo! | Photos from the tour included

Enjoy a spectacular panoramic SUP cruise on Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake! You can experience the hot spring egg-making experience in the spring at the tip of the peninsula. Looking into the water from the SUP, you can see the lake bottom and the fish, and enjoy the natural topography and scenery. You may also encounter small animals such as Hokkaido squirrels while cruising along the lakeshore.

[Hokkaido, Lake Kussharo] Group Discount | Group SUP & Hot Spring Egg Experience Tour! Boiled Egg SUP Tour in the Spring Water of Lake Kussharo! | Tour Photos Included

Enjoy a spectacular panoramic SUP cruise on Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake! You can experience the hot spring egg-making experience in the spring at the tip of the peninsula. Looking into the water from the SUP, you can see the lake bottom and the fish, and enjoy the natural topography and scenery. You may also encounter small animals such as Hokkaido squirrels while cruising along the lakeshore.

[Hokkaido, Lake Kussharo] "Parent-Child Discount Plan" Parent-Child Tandem SUP Cruising with Spectacular Panoramic Views! | Beginners Welcome | Tour Photos Included

Enjoy a spectacular panoramic SUP cruise on Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake! Looking into the water from the SUP, you can see the lake bottom and the fish, and enjoy the natural terrain and scenery. You may also encounter small animals such as Hokkaido squirrels while cruising along the lake shore! Surrounded by nature with a 360° view, you will feel at home in nature.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro River Wetlands] Paddle a canoe along the wide, calm river, feeling the wind blowing through the marshland [Short Course]

This course runs through the Kushiro Marshland, and you'll start from Hosooka Station and paddle leisurely along the wide, calm river to Iwaboki Water Gate, feeling the breeze blowing through the marsh. You won't get wet, so just wear comfortable clothing that suits the weather. *This is a short course.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro River Wetlands] Paddle a canoe to the water gate while feeling the wind blowing through the marsh [Standard Course]

This course runs through the Kushiro Marshland, and you can leisurely paddle a canoe along the wide, calm river starting from Lake Toro to Hosooka Station, feeling the breeze blowing through the marshland. You won't get wet, so just wear comfortable clothing that suits the weather. If you're short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwaboki Water Gate. *This is the standard course.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro] Canoe Touring | Kushiro Wetlands | Enjoy the charm of nature ♪ | Participation for 2-3 people

This is a 90-minute Canadian canoe trip down the downstream area of ​​the Kushiro Wetlands.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro] Let's go to see one of the world's three greatest sunsets! Discover Kushiro! Sunset Cruise

This sunset cruise takes you on a sightseeing boat around Kushiro Port, where the "Kushiro Sunset," one of the world's three most beautiful sunsets, sinks, while listening to a guide. On board, you will be guided by a dedicated guide who will carefully explain a wealth of information about Kushiro, the port, the sea, the sunset, and the Kushiro Wetlands. Along the way, you can get up close and personal with seagulls and other seabirds.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro] Kushiro Marsh "Course A: View of the Kushiro Marsh from the West" 1 hour 30 minutes by regular taxi (up to 4 passengers)

This is a guided tour of Kushiro Marsh National Park. This course will take you from the west side of Kushiro Marsh, a naturally rich low-lying marsh that boasts the largest horizontal extent in Japan and was established as the 28th national park. At the Kushiro Marsh Observatory, which is based on the motif of the "Yachibouzu," you can see the marsh in all four seasons and live footage, and learn about the history and present of the marsh.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro] Tour by sightseeing taxi "Kushiro Wetlands Course B: Viewing the Kushiro Wetlands from the east side"

From Hosooka Observatory (east side), you can see the Kushiro Marsh, a naturally rich low-lying marshland that boasts the largest horizontal extent in Japan and was established as the 28th national park, as well as the meandering Kushiro River. The view from Hosooka Observatory, also known as "Great Viewing," is spectacular, and on clear days you can even see the Akan Mountain Range. Recently, it has become popular to watch the sunset from Hosooka Observatory.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro] Kushiro Marsh "Course A: Viewing the Kushiro Marsh from the West" 1 hour 30 minutes Regular Jumbo Sea (up to 9 guests)

This is a guided tour of Kushiro Marsh National Park. This course will take you from the west side of Kushiro Marsh, a naturally rich low-lying marsh that boasts the largest horizontal extent in Japan and was established as the 28th national park. At the Kushiro Marsh Observatory, which is based on the motif of the "Yachibouzu," you can see the marsh in all four seasons and live footage, and learn about the history and present of the marsh.

[Hokkaido, Tokachi, Hot Air Balloon] Rise into the clear early morning sky! Take a walk in the air in a hot air balloon with the Hidaka Mountains in the background ♪

This tethered flight rises to about 30m, so anyone can easily experience it! On a clear day, you can enjoy a vast panorama below, including the Tokachi Plain, the Daisetsu Mountains, and the Hidaka Mountains. In the season of fresh greenery, you can even see a patchwork pattern of fields! This is a special experience that can only be experienced in the early mornings when the wind is relatively stable. Held every morning from April to September!

[Hokkaido Tokachi River] Family Rafting Half-Day Course (W Rafting ♪)

This is a safe course where you can avoid high waves and hitting rocks. This is recommended for those who are scared of rafting for the first time, and for families with children.

[Hokkaido Tokachi River] Rafting Half-Day Course (W Rafting)

This is a challenging course where you paddle down towards large rocks and powerful waves. If you want a thrilling rafting experience, this is the place for you.

[Hokkaido / Tokachi] Canadian canoe experience (2 hours)

After receiving a lecture on basic Canadian canoe paddling techniques and safety, you will set out onto the lake.

[Hokkaido, Tokachi] A leisurely river ride down the majestic Tokachi River, enjoying the wild birds and scenery, on a nature guided tour!

The gentle current makes it suitable for children from 3 years old! Enjoy nature as you leisurely float down the Tokachi River. If you're lucky, you might even spot a red-crowned crane or a white-tailed eagle, both designated as a national treasure. *As this is an experience in the middle of nature, there is no 100% guarantee. There are also plenty of other attractions, such as fossil beds that spread across the stratum, a colony of sand swiftlets, and the lignite bed that is the source of the Moor Hot Springs.

[Hokkaido, Tokachi] Beginners can feel safe! View the North Pacific from the sky! Paragliding experience (tandem flight)

The tandem sightseeing flights offered by Paragliding Tokachi are based in Tokachi, facing the North Pacific Ocean. The most thrilling experience possible with a tandem flight. The overwhelming sense of scale that can only be felt in Tokachi. The confidence that can only be felt with Paragliding Tokachi. With 27 years of experience as an outdoor guide, we have been able to provide the most thrilling experience with "Paragliding Tandem."

[Hokkaido, Tokachi] Ride through Tokachi's forest roads and country roads on a fat bike!

This is a 10km tour that runs from forest roads around Tokachi-ga-oka to the hot spring town. You can enjoy the variety of Tokachi, from forest roads covered in forests to roads that run beside fields and roads along the river. You can take photos and have tea time while the guide shows you around. Above all, it is a bicycle tour that you are used to riding on, so it is perfect for people who say, "I'm not good at exercise" or "I've been doing a lot of desk work lately."

☆ Shiretoko World Heritage Site ☆ Snow trekking 3-hour course View of the virgin forest and cliffs stretching to Cape Shiretoko

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Walk through the virgin forest on snowshoes and view the cliffs that stretch all the way to Cape Shiretoko. You can see waterfalls flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, huge icicles, and depending on the season, drifting ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also be able to see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are designated as natural monuments. In the event of bad weather such as a snowstorm, we will contact you via your mobile device and, if you wish,

[Hokkaido, Kushiro] Winter Canoe & Bird Watching Tour | Kushiro Wetlands | Enjoy the Charm of Nature ♪

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This winter canoeing experience is only available in the Kushiro Marshlands. This is a special tour where you can canoe along the Arekinai River, which does not freeze even in sub-zero temperatures, and observe red-crowned cranes and owls. First, you will take a 60-70 minute round trip on the Arekinai River, an ice-free river in the Toro area of Kushiro Marshland National Park. After the canoeing tour, you will move to Tsurui Village to see the owls and red-crowned cranes. *Meeting and leaving

[Hokkaido, Tokachi] Experience smelt fishing near Obihiro! Pick-up from Obihiro Station & tempura included ♪ (Adults 7,700 yen / Children 5,500 yen)

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● Did you know there is a Hokkaido within Hokkaido?! Experience the popular smelt fishing at Sasadanuma, which looks like Hokkaido when seen from above! ● A guide will explain the process, so even beginners and children can enjoy it! Smelt fishing is very simple. The fishing rod is smaller and easier to handle than a regular one. ◎ "I've been interested in fishing, but I've never had the chance to try it until now."

☆Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site☆ Easy 2-hour snow trekking☆ A 2km round trip course that takes you through virgin forests, cliff waterfalls, and animal hunting☆

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During the snowy season, you can walk through Shiretoko National Park, a World Heritage Site, on snowshoes. If there is no snow, you can walk without snowshoes. You can walk through natural forests and see waterfalls flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, huge icicles, and depending on the season, drifting ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are designated as natural monuments. In bad weather such as blizzards,

[Shiretoko, Hokkaido] Drift Ice SUP - An experience that can only be experienced in Shiretoko, Japan -

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Why not try playing in the winter sea of Shiretoko? After a basic lesson, you will slowly enter the sea of drift ice on a SUP (stand-up paddleboard)! SUP is the easiest and easiest paddle sport to start, but there are many ways to enjoy it. You will wear a dry suit, so you can enjoy the sea of drift ice with peace of mind. Of course, you can also enjoy drift ice walking.

[Hokkaido, Tokachi] Snowmobile forest road touring!

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This is a long touring tour of about 20km on forest roads in the Tokachigawa Onsen area. At the starting point, you will receive a lecture on riding techniques and safety, and then depart deep into the forest road. It feels great to ride along the forest road surrounded by trees while feeling the wind. Once you reach the depths, you can have tea time in the sunlight filtering through the trees. After a long ride, you will return to the starting point.

[Hokkaido, Tokachi] Smelt fishing experience near Obihiro! Meet at the location & enjoy tempura! (Adults ¥7,500 / Children ¥5,300)

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● Did you know there is a Hokkaido within Hokkaido?! Experience the popular smelt fishing at Sasadanuma, which looks like Hokkaido when seen from above! ● A guide will explain the process, so even beginners and children can enjoy it! Smelt fishing is very simple. The fishing rod is smaller and easier to handle than a regular one. ◎ "I've been interested in fishing, but I've never had the chance to try it until now."

[Shiretoko, Hokkaido] Virgin Forest Snowshoe Tour: Snowshoeing through the World Heritage Site in midwinter and wildlife watching tour (free rental of ski wear, etc.)

The greatest feature of this tour is that you can enjoy snowshoeing in an area of untouched nature in Shiretoko, where no walking trails have been developed and where the pristine nature remains. Along the way, you can stop at a viewpoint with a spectacular view of the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, and see the hidden famous waterfall that flows from the cliffs and turns into an icefall in the freezing cold.

[Hokkaido, Kushiro Wetlands] A relaxing Canadian canoe experience on the "Alekinai River," a tributary of the Kushiro River, in the winter fantasy world

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Enjoy a relaxing Canadian canoeing experience on the Alexinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, a winter fantasy world. We will take you on a leisurely round trip in a Canadian canoe about 3km up the Alexinai River, a tributary that flows from Lake Toro, located on the east side of the Kushiro Wetlands, to the Kushiro River. A guide will accompany you on the canoe, so even first-timers can participate with peace of mind.

[Hokkaido, Tokachi] Ice art! Jewelry ice! Pick-up and drop-off from Obihiro Station included ♪

A winter miracle! Let's go see the transparent ice gems "Jewelry Ice"! ●Go to "Jewelry Ice" that sparkles in the morning sun! See "Jewelry Ice", a transparent and sparkling block of ice created by nature, on Otsu Coast! Photos of "Jewelry Ice" are perfect for special memories of your trip ◎ ●Enjoy the fantastic scenery in the early morning! We'll show you the best time to see Jewelry Ice!