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[Hokkaido, Tomakomai] Bird watching around Lake Utonai, a sacred place for wild birds with a professional guide

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Beginners welcome - First try
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

1～5
Participating age

5Age ～ 75 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

Departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station! We will introduce two recommended spots for bird watching in the winter forest around Lake Utonai. This is a tour for beginner birdwatchers. There is a lunch break along the way. We will start by explaining how to use binoculars, how to look for birds, and how to take good photos while walking around the field. Basically, the path is well-maintained, so small children (5 years old and up) can participate. This tour is recommended for those who want to start bird watching or who want to observe birds at different spots once in a while. This guided tour can be given in English.

Binoculars will be rented for free!

We rent binoculars necessary for observation free of charge. If you wish, please let us know at the time of application.

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station, with pick-up service

We will pick you up from Sapporo station for free. Pick-up and drop-off from accommodations around the station is also possible.

Perfect support for small group tours

The tour is a small group and provides personalized support. The number of groups is up to 2 and the capacity is up to 5 people. As a measure against coronavirus, alcohol disinfectants and disposable masks are installed in the shuttle car.

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Selectable starting time： 08:00

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 13 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation due to customer's convenience. 13-8 days ago: 30% of participation fee 7-2 days ago: 50% of participation fee The day before: 80% of participation fee On the day: 100% of participation fee
About event termination	The tour may be canceled before the tour departs due to weather conditions or other force majeure reasons. In that case, we will contact you as soon as it is decided. If the tour is canceled due to the above reasons, no cancellation fee will be charged. In addition, depending on the weather and other conditions, we may change the course or schedule to ensure the safety of our customers. Please note that we will not be able to refund the price including all costs even if the original purpose cannot be achieved.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～5
About duration	3～4 hours The entire journey takes about 8 hours. Experience time: 3.5 hours Lunch/break time: 1 hour Travel time (round trip): 3.5 hours
Operating period	2023/10/01〜2024/5/31
Assembly time	8:00
Booking deadline	until 16:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	What to bring: Backpack of around 10-20 liters, about 500 ml of drinking water Clothes: Comfortable shoes for walking, jackets and other things to wear, hat
About rental items	Binoculars will be rented free of charge. If you wish, please let us know at the time of application.

Matters require attention	While the guide will do his best to ensure safety during the action, there are various dangers such as falls, falling rocks, falling snow, and falling branches in outdoor activities. We ask our customers to be fully aware of the dangers associated with mountain travel before participating. Guides may not be held responsible for accidents during action.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 You may also meet the growing popularity of the long-tailed tit! ?? の画像

You may also meet the growing popularity of the long-tailed tit! ?? We will guide you to the spots where various wild birds visit according to the season. A wonderful encounter with wild birds is waiting for you.

プランの魅力 Professional guide commentary and lecture included の画像

Professional guide commentary and lecture included Lecture & support by a professional guide of wild bird enthusiasts certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association

Time schedule

08:00

time schedule 8:00 Reception at the meeting place. After completing the registration, we moved to the first experience location, Lake Utonai. Arrived at Lake Utonai at 9:45. Preparation 10:00~11:30 After the lecture on binoculars, bird watching at Lake Utonai 11:45~12:30 Lunch at Tomakomai (restaurant, pay by yourself) 13:00~14:30 At second spot Bird watching 16:00 Disband in front of Sapporo Station

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Assembly point

Free pick-up and drop-off in front of Sapporo station or local gathering in front of Sapporo station

If you arrive by car

Parking lot available for about 2 hours from central Sapporo (free)

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Guide Office Pika

: Central Hokkaido Toya/Noboribetsu/Tomakomai

: Mountain sports (mountain activities) Bird watching Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Nature observation / Creature observation Entertainment Guided tour Eco-tourism Guided tour

Selling points regarding safety

The guide is qualified for the Wilderness First Aid. We carry a first aid kit with us during the tour and strive to ensure a safe tour.

Insurance information	Mountain guide liability insurance Coverage: Physical compensation: 200 million yen per person Property compensation: 5 million yen per accident Dealer: Freude Underwriting Insurance Company Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd.
License and Qualifications	Japan Mountain Guide Association Climbing Guide Stage Ⅲ, Japan Mountain Guide Association Ski Guide Stage Ⅰ,
Member organizations and associations	Japan Mountain Guide Association, Hokkaido Mountain Guide Association
Number of staff	1 people