Hokkaido in Nature observation / Creature observation Page 3

• Age 2～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00

"Akaigawa, a village in the sea of clouds." Come and see the spectacular view of the caldera basin village covered in a sea of clouds! Have the view from the paragliding takeoff point all to yourself! We will guide you to our private view.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

Easy access with Sapporo Station departure and arrival. We will guide you to two recommended observation spots around Lake Utonai, a treasure trove of wild birds. This tour is for birdwatching beginners. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with seasonal birds while walking through the lakeside wetlands and forest edges! We will give you a gentle lecture on how to use binoculars, how to find birds, and how to take photos while walking through the field. Even beginners can participate with confidence. The path is basically well-maintained, so even small children (5 years old and over) can participate. There will be a lunch break along the way. This tour is recommended for those who want to start birdwatching and want to observe at a different spot every once in a while. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 0～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:10 / 10:50 / 13:50

During the snowy season, you will walk through Shiretoko National Park, a World Heritage Site, on snowshoes. If there is no snow, you will walk without snowshoes. You will walk through natural forests and see waterfalls and giant icicles flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, and depending on the season, drift 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 the event of a blizzard or other bad weather, we will contact your mobile device and, depending on your preference, we will cancel the tour or reschedule the tour after the weather has improved.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Departing from Asahikawa Station! This is a snowshoe hiking tour that takes you around Mt. Asahidake from Daisetsuzan Ropeway Sugatami Station. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. This tour is recommended for those who want to make their snowshoeing debut. After arriving at Sugatami Station using the ropeway, put on your snowshoes and take a walk through the vast, pure white snowfield. If the weather is good, you can see the snow-covered Mt. Asahidake. After descending the mountain, you can stop at a hot spring if you wish. Please note that the ropeway fee and bathing fee must be paid by each participant. *In the event of bad weather, the route may be changed to ensure safety. Thank you for your understanding. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Mt. Asari Tengu in Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountaineering or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A spectacular 360 degree panoramic view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo is counted as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. Wear snowshoes or snow spikes and go to the mountains at night for the perfect night view spot. Climbing the mountain at night with headlights on is an extraordinary feeling! It is a recommended course where you can see the night view while climbing. It is a plan that includes night view & snow hiking! Night hiking and snowshoeing are OK even for the first time. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will provide support and lectures.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the hidden spots of Shirokane Onsen, which is surrounded by white birch forests in the depths of Biei. We will aim for the ``Blue River,'' the Biei River that has the same cobalt blue color as the Blue Pond. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. We provide free transportation to and from Asahikawa Station and Biei Station. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. . After descending the mountain, we will stop at Shirahige Falls. You can also visit a nearby hot spring if you wish.

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• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the hidden spots of Lake Shikotsu, the northernmost frozen lake in Japan near Sapporo. We provide free transportation to and from Sapporo Station. Walk along the waterfront of Lake Shikotsu, which can only be walked in winter, and enter the winter forest. Aim for the moss corridor. You can fully feel the mystical space of the winter forest and the green corridor covered with moss all over the walls. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A professional guide will give lectures on various points of interest in the winter forest. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a 2km walk to see the unusual "Furepe Falls", a waterfall that falls directly into the sea from a cliff gap. On clear days, the Shiretoko mountain range is beautiful here. You can also see how the Shiretoko 100 Square Meter Movement is restoring the former development site to forest. It is often possible to see Ezo deer and wild birds here. The trail may be closed due to brown bears, snowfall, storms, etc. If we know of a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone and offer you cancellation (free of charge) or an alternative course (same price), or a different date and time, if you wish. If the trail is closed after you meet at the site, we will offer you an alternative course (same price) that is available for the remaining time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00

This is a limited-time tour only available in autumn. You can observe the creatures in the river where Okhotsk salmon and autumn salmon naturally spawn. You can see salmon, of course, but also other creatures such as creatures that target fish and birds that steal eggs. Sometimes you can observe them close enough to take photos with your smartphone. The guide will prepare a filter that allows you to take beautiful photos of the fish without shining the river surface. On the morning of the day of fishing, you can also observe the fish being landed at the "Utoro Salmon Terrace". Please choose a tour at 7 or 8 o'clock on a weekday. (Fishing is suspended on Sundays and in bad weather.) The salmon return situation changes depending on natural conditions. If there are no salmon nearby, you will move by car, so we recommend that you participate by rental car. In the event of bad weather, we will contact you to cancel (or postpone if you wish).

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 08:30 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

While driving along the coastline, we will search for the natural monuments, the White-tailed Eagle and the Steller's sea eagle. If you find them, you can observe them with a 25x field scope and 8x binoculars and take photos freely. You may also see Ezo deer and wild birds. To prevent infection, all tours are conducted outdoors. Please follow the guide's car in a rental car or other vehicle, and observations will be conducted outdoors. In rare cases, roads may be closed due to storms or other reasons. If we find out about a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone to cancel (or postpone if you wish).

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

Tsurui Village, located in Eastern Hokkaido, is one of the best places to observe the majestic red-crowned cranes, designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan.Join our experienced guides from Picchio Shiretoko to witness the breathtaking sight of these cranes in their natural habitat. Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive through the Kushiro Marsh, where you may also encounter deer, eagles, and other wildlife and birds.

• Age 5～Age 76
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

Departing and arriving from Sapporo Station! We will take you to two recommended bird watching spots in the winter forest around Chitose River. This tour is for bird watching beginners. There will be a lunch break along the way. We will start with how to use binoculars, and give a lecture on how to find birds and take good photos as we go around the field. The path is basically well-maintained, so even small children (from 5 years old) can participate. This tour is recommended for those who want to start bird watching and want to observe at different spots every once in a while. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 9～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

"Unusual experience activity" Chitose Lake Shikotsu / Night SUP A SUP experience tour of about 1.5 hours. [It's sure to look great on Instagram!] The SUP magic hour equipped with LED lighting from sunset to dark and SUP on the sparkling lake surface at night are very fantastic! It is a night cruise to enjoy. Night SUP with a starry sky. The guide will take photos and provide you with an album. The guide guides more than 200 tours a year, so you can participate with peace of mind. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Meet on site, check in, preparation ② Schedule explanation, tour start ③ Experience starts SUP experience starts, everyone let's SUP Lake Shikotsu blue ④ Stand up! ⑤ Tour ends

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 79
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

Jozankei Onsen is called the back parlor of Sapporo. Jozankei is blessed with a rich natural environment and has beautiful scenery. A nature guide will lead you through the winter forest of Jozankei wearing Western snowshoes called snowshoes. The winter forest is full of fun elements such as fluffy powder snow, the sound of animal footsteps, bird watching, and snow slides. With snowshoes, you can walk anywhere you want, even in places where the snow is so deep that you would normally not be able to go into them. No experience or skill required. It can be easily enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. During the tour, we pitched a simple tent and took a break along the river. Enjoy the atmosphere of the quiet Jozankei valley! After the experience, we will stop by a hot spring. We provide free transportation to and from Sapporo Station. This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy both snowshoeing and hot springs in Hokkaido in winter.

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• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Departing from Asahikawa Station! This is a snowshoe hiking tour that uses the Daisetsuzan Kurodake Ropeway to walk around Mt. Kurodake and Kamuy Forest. The Daisetsuzan Mountain Range is a place with plenty of snow even at the end of April! A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter hiking. This tour is recommended for those who want to make their snowshoeing debut. Use the ropeway and chairlift to strap on your snowshoes and explore the snow-covered winter forest. If the weather is good, you can see snow-covered Mt. Kurodake and Mt. Niseikausuppe. You can also enjoy super long snow slides. After descending the mountain, you can stop by Sounkyo Onsen if you wish. Please note that the ropeway/lift fee and bathing fee must be paid by each participant. *In the event of bad weather, the route may be changed to ensure safety. Thank you for your understanding.

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• Age 7～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station! This is a light hiking tour where you can observe salmon swimming upstream on the Uyoro River that flows through Shiraoi Town. Salmon migrate up the river to spawn from September to November every year. The Uyoro River is a little-known spot where you can watch salmon swimming up close. At its peak, it filled the river! It's worth a look. The Uyoro River walking path is an easy-to-walk course with gentle ups and downs. If you time it right, you might even spot a white-tailed eagle hunting for salmon. A professional guide will give point lectures and explain about nature. The total journey takes about 3 hours. It's okay even if you are not confident in your physical strength. After finishing your walk, you can also stop at a hot spring. This tour is recommended for those who want to take a relaxing walk in nature.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 06:30 / 12:30

We will observe red-crowned cranes at feeding stations in Tsurui Village. In addition, we will introduce you to Tsurui Village and other wonderful winter scenery tailored to your time. While on the move, you can spend a relaxing time enjoying the scenery typical of eastern Hokkaido. You can also combine canoe tours and snowshoe tours. Please inquire when making a reservation.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Arashiyama near Asahikawa. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? You can also enjoy the snow slide! A spectacular view unique to winter awaits you at the observation deck at the top of the mountain! If you have the right timing, you might even be able to meet some animals that live in the forest. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter hiking. We provide free transportation to and from Asahikawa Station. There are two half-day tours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The trial time is about 3 hours, so you can easily participate. This tour is recommended for those who want to snowshoe hike in the northern land. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

Otaru is a tourist destination that represents Hokkaido. If you move a little away from the center, you will find a vast expanse of snowy nature. A nature guide will lead you through the Otaru forest in winter wearing Western snowshoes called snowshoes. The winter forest is full of fun elements such as fluffy powder snow, the sound of animal footsteps, bird watching, and snow slides. With snowshoes, you can walk anywhere you want, even in places where the snow is so deep that you would normally not be able to go into them. No experience or skill required. It can be easily enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. During the tour, we set up a simple tent and had tea time! Drinking hot drinks in the midst of nature has a special taste. We provide free transportation to and from Otaru Station. There are two half-day tours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This tour is recommended for those who want to experience snowshoeing in Hokkaido. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 13～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

The inner parlor of Sapporo, the Jozankei area. Mt. Horai, a mountain at Nakayama Pass a little further back. Thanks to the altitude gained by car, you can enjoy a mountainous hike from the starting point. Due to the high altitude, there is still a lot of snow even in early winter and during the remaining snow season. The best times to visit are before the cold of early winter sets in and early spring when the weather is getting warmer. It's cold in the snowy mountains, so this tour is recommended for those who want to climb a snowy mountain and want to make their snowshoe debut. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of winter mountain walking. After descending the mountain, you can also drop in at Jozankei Onsen as an option!

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• Age 13～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:30

Arrival and departure from Sapporo Station! This is a one-day autumn leaves hiking tour around the swamps and ponds scattered at the foot of Daisetsuzan Takanegahara. The beauty of the marsh reflected in the red and yellow autumn leaves is first-class! After descending the mountain, it's hot spring time at Sounkyo. A professional guide will give a lecture on mountain walking points and explain nature. It takes about 4 hours to go around the swamp by walking slowly. This tour is recommended for those who want to take a leisurely hike in the great outdoors. *This course passes through brown bear habitat. Depending on the appearance of brown bears, the itinerary may change. Please be forewarned. *Tours departing from and arriving at Asahikawa Station are also available. Please refer to the URL below. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/48788

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• Age 7～Age 79
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! This is a one-day walking tour of the footpath course in full bloom of rape blossoms at Ebeotsu Hill in Takikawa. We aim for Maruka Kogen while looking at the rape field that boasts the best in Japan. Stroll along the idyllic roads across the meadows. After walking, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. This tour is recommended for those who want to move in the nature during the warmer months.

• Pickup Service

• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! It is a one-day hiking tour to walk Mt. Date Monbetsu, which is located in the east of Date City. After passing through the gentle forest and reaching the ridgeline, the view opens up. From there, walk along the ridgeline with a nice view! If you can see from the top, you can see the eruption bay below. You can see Mt. Usu, Mt. Yotei, and Mt. Komagatake. After descending the mountain, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of mountain walking. It takes about two and a half hours to climb. 2 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to hike or want to hike for the first time when it is getting warmer.

• Pickup Service

• Age 7～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Arrival and departure from Sapporo Station and Asahikawa Station! This is a relaxing flower hiking tour where you can climb Mt. The large colonies of dogtooth violet and Ezo Corydalis on Mt. Tensen are worth seeing! A professional guide will give lectures on flower explanations and mountain walking points. After descending the mountain, it's hot spring time in the neighborhood. It is an easy mountain with a total course of about 2 hours. This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy hiking while relaxing and enjoying the flowers.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the famous ice waterfall spots of Lake Shikotsu, the northernmost frozen lake in Japan near Sapporo. We provide free transportation to and from Sapporo Station. Put on your snowshoes and head into the winter forest. Would you like to join us to see the impressive icefall that can only be seen during a limited time? This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A professional guide will give lectures on various points of interest in the winter forest. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 14～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo is counted as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. Wear snowshoes or snow spikes, climb up from the bottom, and see the night view from the top of the mountain! The night view that you can see by climbing on your own feet is more satisfying than the easy access by gondola! You will be in the forest on the way up, but a spectacular night view awaits you at the top of the mountain! Night hiking and snowshoeing are OK even for the first time. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will provide support and lectures.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

While driving along the coastline, we will search for the natural monuments, the White-tailed Eagle and the Steller's sea eagle. If you find them, you can observe them with a 25x field scope and binoculars and take photos freely. There is a high probability that you will also see Ezo deer and wild birds. To prevent infection, all tours are conducted outdoors. If you are traveling by car, you will follow the guide's car in a rental car or similar vehicle, and observations will be conducted outdoors. In rare cases, roads may be closed due to storms or other reasons. If we find out about a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone to cancel (or postpone if you wish).

• World Heritage
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Lake Kussharo, the world's largest caldera lake, is a huge depression created by volcanic eruptions that has become a beautiful lake and is a rich field where many wild animals live. Even now, the hot springs bubbling along the lake make you feel the power of the earth. On a day with stable winds, we head to Oyakotsu Jigoku, the tip of the Wakoto Peninsula, to make hot spring eggs! Experience the feeling of being one with nature, rocked by the water, blown by the wind, and warmed by the hot springs. Why not explore the watery world of Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake created by volcanic eruption, on a SUP? The appeal of SUP is that you are close to the water and it is easy to feel one with nature. We hope you will feel the transparency of the water of Lake Kussharo, the strength of the volcano, and the comfort of the breeze! ~Schedule for the day~ 9:00 Meet at Lake Kussharo Wakoto Peninsula After filling out the participation consent form, we will introduce the field. We will give a lecture on how to operate the SUP and how to use the equipment safely. 9:20 Let's go! First, you will experience a menu to get used to SUP near the shore. Once you get used to it, you will explore around Wakoto Peninsula with a guide! 11:30 We will disband at the Wakoto Peninsula parking lot. Thank you for your hard work! I recommend the soft ice cream and potato mochi from the shop "Miyazaki" on Wakoto Peninsula! I can't get enough of something sweet after exercising!

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:20 / 13:20

For those who are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and refresh their mind and body. Why not take a breather and release your daily fatigue and stress through nature on a "healing" guided walk through a beech forest? Our experienced guides, who are well acquainted with the local nature of Kuromatsunai, will provide you with a special experience that uses all five senses. The greatest attraction of this guided walk is that it is a "once in a lifetime" tour, with the content changing depending on the season, time of day, weather, and guide. We will flexibly accommodate your requests, so you can enjoy your own "healing" time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups