[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] 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
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1~10
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Participating age6Age ~ 100 Age
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Duration3~4 hours
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 walkway and the elevated boardwalk. Walk through the forest where many wild animals and plants live and experience the majestic nature of Shiretoko up close.
You can walk around all five lakes on the ground walkway and the elevated boardwalk. (Walking distance: about 3 km, walking time: about 3 hours)
You can participate empty-handed. If you wish to participate, please let us know the size and number of people when making your reservation.
We also provide free transportation to accommodations in the Utoro area. Please let us know the accommodation you would like to be picked up from when making your reservation.
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in the case of cancellation due to customer convenience. 2 days before: 20% The day before: 50% On the day: 100% Cancellation without notice: 100% |
About event termination | ・If danger is expected due to bad weather, the tour may be canceled. ・If the trail is closed due to a brown bear sighting, we may change to another walking location. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~10 |
About duration |
3~4 hours
240 minutes (experience time 180 minutes)
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Operating period | 2025/4/20〜2025/11/08 *Depending on the snow conditions, it may not be possible to tour the entire Shiretoko Five Lakes from April 20th to May 9th. The tour course and time may change, so we will contact customers who have made reservations in advance. |
Assembly time | Please come at your reserved time. [Meet at the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House (no shuttle service)] <Brown bear activity period: May 10th to July 31st> Morning session: 8:30AM (4 hours) Afternoon session: 1:30PM (4 hours) <Vegetation protection period: April 20th to May 9th, August 1st to November 8th> Morning session: 8:30AM (4 hours) *Lecture starts at 9:00AM Afternoon session: 1:30PM (4 hours) *Lecture starts at 14:00PM *September 25th to October 31st: 1:00PM (4 hours) *Lecture starts at 13:30PM *November 1st to November 8th: 12:30PM (4 hours) *Lecture starts at 13:00PM |
Booking deadline | until 17:59 the day before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | [Head] <May-September> Hat to protect from the sun <October-November> Knit hat to protect against the cold [Jacket] <May> Long sleeves, cold weather clothing (fleece, windproof jacket, etc.) <June-September> Thin long sleeves ※Long sleeves are recommended to prevent insect bites <October-November> Thick long sleeves, cold weather clothing (down jacket, etc.) [Pants] Long pants (※Please be sure to bring long pants to prevent injuries and insect bites) [Footwear] Sports shoes, trekking shoes, or boots ※Heels are not allowed ※Only boots can be rented for free. Number and size are limited [Items to bring] Rainwear (Free rental available. Number and size are limited) Drinks (only water or tea) Towel Backpack, etc. ※As a general rule, food (including sweets such as candy and gum) and drinks containing sugar (juice, sports drinks, etc.) that attract wild animals are not allowed to be brought into the Shiretoko Five Lakes area. Please be careful. |
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About rental items | Free rental items: Rainwear (top and bottom separate type) Men: M, L, XL sizes, Women: S, M, L sizes. Rain boots 17cm to 30cm. *First come, first served, limited number available. If you would like to rent these items, please let us know when you make your reservation. |
Matters require attention | ・We cannot guarantee 100% that you will encounter wild animals. Please be aware of this in advance. ・If the walking trail is closed due to the appearance of a brown bear, we may change to another walking location. ・If you are late for the meeting place or time on the day of the tour, you may not be able to participate in the tour. ・In the event of light rain, the tour will proceed as usual. Please prepare rainwear. ・In the event of bad weather, we will contact you to cancel the tour approximately one hour before the start of the tour. ・There are generally no toilets during the tour. Please be sure to use the toilet before departing. ・If you are not feeling well, please be sure to consult with the staff. If we ask about your health condition and determine that it is difficult for you to participate in the tour, we may refuse your participation for safety reasons. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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Pick-up and meeting times vary depending on the location. Please see below for details. *Please note that all pick-up times are approximate. They may vary depending on the participation of other customers. Thank you for your understanding. [Accommodation in Utoro area] ・"Shiretoko Yuhi no Ataru House", "KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort", "Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel", "Hotel Shiretoko" 20 minutes before the tour time ・"Shiretoko Village Tsukudaso", "Shiretoko Hostel hanare", "Bones Home", "Minshuku Shiretoko Pereke", "Oyado Kiraku", "Shiretoko no Yado Lantern", "Minshuku Ishiyama", "Iruka Hotel", "Shiretoko Noble Hotel", "Ainu no Yado Shucho no Ie" 15 minutes before the tour time ・"Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort" 10 minutes before the tour time ・"Hotel Kifu Club Shiretoko" 5 minutes before the tour time [Roadside Station Utoro-Shirietoku] Please wait in front of the restroom on the left side of the main entrance of the building of "Roadside Station Utoro-Shirietoku" 15 minutes before the tour time. *If you are late, we may cancel your reservation as it will be a nuisance to other customers. Please be careful.
2 hours from Memanbetsu Airport (approx. 90 km), 20 minutes from Utoro, Shari Town (approx. 14 km) Parking: 100 cars, Large buses: allowed
About 40km from JR Senmo Main Line "Shiretoko Shari Station" Bus route available
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・Tours are held only when the guide judges that the tour can be held safely due to weather conditions. ・We pay attention to the safety of each customer and hold tours with a number of people who can provide support. We limit the number of customers to 10 per guide and strive to hold safe tours. ・Guides who have gained experience and training in the Shiretoko area meet our company regulations and are approved by the head guide accompany the tour to ensure the safety of our customers.
Insurance information | Sompo Japan Insurance Liability Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance Recreational Accident Insurance, JI Accident & Fire Insurance Ordinary Accident Insurance (Recreational Insurance) |
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Member organizations and associations | Japan Ecotourism Association, Karuizawa Tourism Association, Shiretoko Guide Council, Shiretoko Shari Town Tourism Association |
Number of staff | 6 people |
Number of instructors | 6 people |