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[Nagano/Karuizawa] Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Solo participant
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

1～20
Participating age

0Age ～ 100 Age
Duration

2～3 hours

Plan description

"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is Picchio's signature tour. While walking through "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest", you can observe seasonal creatures. The walking distance is just under 2 kilometers. Anyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly.

Picchio's most indulgent tour featuring flowers, insects and birds

The tour takes place in the Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest. But it's not just birds that live there. In the forest, flowers bloom with the seasons, insects visit, wild birds chirp, and squirrels and foxes wander about. It's a variety box tour where you can observe the "most interesting creatures" that are unique to each day and time.

Things that were invisible become visible

The footprints of a chamois left on an animal trail. A walnut shell nibbled by a squirrel. The faint sound of a small bird walking on fallen leaves. Picchio's staff immediately notices the signs and traces of creatures that would normally go unnoticed. The forest is brimming with the presence of creatures. If you walk with us, you will see things you have never seen before.

It's important to ask "why?" and "how?"

On Picchio's tours, you won't just learn the names of animals and plants. You'll also learn about the mysterious ecology hidden in the appearance and behavior of living creatures. "What is that bird doing?" "Why is it this color?" Feel free to ask the staff any questions you find piqued by your curiosity.

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Selectable starting time： 10:00 13:30

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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. Cancellation 2 days before: 20% Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without notice: 100%
About event termination	Will be held in rain. Cancelled only in case of severe weather.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～20
About duration	2～3 hours 120 minutes
Operating period	Held every day 13:30 departure held from 3/16 to 11/30
Assembly time	Please arrive 30 minutes before your reservation time.
Booking deadline	until 16:59 2 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	<Basic clothing> Clothing that exposes minimal skin and is easy to move in. Pants are recommended over skirts. <Shoes> Sneakers or trekking shoes are best. Low-heeled, easy-to-walk shoes. To prevent injury, it is preferable to wear shoes that do not expose skin. In winter, wear cold-resistant and waterproof clothing such as snow boots. Snow boots are available for rental in limited numbers (free for participants/compatible sizes 20cm-28cm). <Cold protection> From October to April, wear clothing that is suitable for midwinter in Tokyo. Gloves and scarves are also included. For details, please see the weather and clothing page. (https://picchio.co.jp/climate/) Please bring rainwear in case of rain. Please bring a drink. If you have your own bottle, we will refill it with tap water, so please ask the reception staff.
About rental items	Snow boots (free of charge / sizes 20cm to 28cm / limited number available)

Dress code - Must bring items

<Basic clothing> Clothing that exposes minimal skin and is easy to move in. Pants are recommended over skirts. <Shoes> Sneakers or trekking shoes are best. Low-heeled, easy-to-walk shoes. To prevent injury, it is preferable to wear shoes that do not expose skin. In winter, wear cold-resistant and waterproof clothing such as snow boots. Snow boots are available for rental in limited numbers (free for participants/compatible sizes 20cm-28cm). <Cold protection> From October to April, wear clothing that is suitable for midwinter in Tokyo. Gloves and scarves are also included. For details, please see the weather and clothing page. (https://picchio.co.jp/climate/) *Please bring rainwear in case of rain. *Please bring a drink. If you have your own bottle, we will refill it with tap water, so please ask the reception staff.

About rental items

Snow boots (free of charge / sizes 20cm to 28cm / limited number available)

Matters require attention	Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. The walking distance is approximately 2 km. As the course is unpaved, strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used. Children under 3 years old can accompany the child (free of charge), but many children are carried on the way.

Access - Map

Hoshino, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture, 389-0194

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Assembly point

Picchio

If you arrive by car

Approximately 25 minutes from the Usui Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway Approximately 25 minutes from the Komoro IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway via the Asama Sun Line Karuizawa's roads are very congested during Golden Week, summer, autumn weekends, etc. Please allow yourself plenty of time when visiting. Set your car navigation system to "2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture." Picchio does not have its own parking lot. Please use the paid parking lots in the Hoshino area. The nearest parking lot is the Hoshino Area P1 Parking Lot next to the Sonmin Shokudo, and it is about a 5-minute walk from Picchio. Parking: 250 cars, large buses: not allowed

If you arrive by train

Get off at Nakakaruizawa Station (one stop, about 4 minutes from Karuizawa Station) and walk for about 30 minutes.

If you arrive by other means of transportation

From Karuizawa Station, take the bus bound for Manza Bus Terminal or Karuizawa Office, get off at the "Hoshino Onsen Tombo no Yu" bus stop, and walk for 13 minutes.

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森のいきもの案内人ピッキオ

: Nagano Karuizawa/Saku/Komoro

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

Selling points regarding safety

・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 30 per guide and strive to hold safe tours. ・Guides who have accumulated experience and training and meet company regulations and are approved by the head guide will accompany the tour and strive to ensure the safety of customers.