Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami in Nature observation / Creature observation

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00

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.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

Shiretoko is a treasure trove of wildlife. On this tour, you will travel by car into the national park at night, and after a lecture, you will search for wildlife while riding in the car. The excitement of spotting the glowing eyes of an animal hiding in the darkness at the end of your light will surely become an irreplaceable memory. Enjoy the rich nature of Shiretoko through this tour, which has the highest rate of wildlife encounters of any of our tours. *There will be no walking tours.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00

This is a popular tour with a high chance of encountering wild animals. You can walk through the animal trails of a special virgin forest area that you cannot walk on without a guide, and enjoy the majestic scenery of cliffs with a drop of over 100m and the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. This is a recommended tour where you can experience the overwhelming natural beauty that is unique to Shiretoko.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

The Shiretoko Five Lakes are a representative tourist spot in Shiretoko and are a must-see. A certified guide will slowly guide you along a course of about 3 km with little elevation change. You can see the traces of animals and enjoy the rich nature of Shiretoko while walking. The lake surrounded by virgin forest is a very quiet and attractive field. ***Guided tour flow***◆For those who wish to take the tour from May 10th to July 31st, please choose from the following start times: ①Around 8:30-9:30 ②Around 10:00-10:30 ③Around 13:00-14:30 ④Around 15:00-15:30. Please feel free to consult us about the departure and arrival times of planes and cruisers. Please fill out the reservation application form (free entry field) in detail with your preference. ◆April 27th to May 9th, August 1st to November 4th (excluding August 11th-17th) Please choose from the following start times: ①Around 9:00 ②Around 10:00-10:30 ③Around 13:00-14:00 During Golden Week and Obon holidays, the tour will start only at 8:40 to avoid traffic jams. Meet your guide at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. [15 minutes before the start] *Depending on the guide schedule, we can also pick you up from the Utoro area [40 minutes before the start] ↓●Please wait in the field house after preparing for the toilet, etc. After receiving a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House, we will depart. [Tour starts] ↓●Walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes [Approx. 3 km, 3 hours] ↓●Walk ends and disbands [Tour ends] *Depending on the guide schedule, we can also pick you up from the Utoro area *If a brown bear is spotted, the walking trail may be closed. (It may be closed before the meeting or during the lecture.) In that case, we will cancel the tour or suggest an alternative plan depending on the guide schedule.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00 / 20:30 / 22:00

In addition to observing the starry sky with the naked eye, astronomical observations using a Newton-type reflective telescope with a focal length of 800 mm and a diameter of 200 mm are also performed. What you see, such as stars, moons, and comets will change depending on the conditions of the day. If the weather is good, shooting stars can be seen frequently. Even if you are empty-handed, you can participate with your camera and your own telescope!

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 10:00

A nature guide will take you deep into the pristine wilderness of Shiretoko. By exploring with a guide, you will discover previously unseen natural mechanisms and the heart of the Shiretoko World Heritage Site. Why not spend a luxurious time surrounded by nature on a Shiretoko guided tour? Our guided tours offer free binocular rentals. This nature experience guided tour allows you to closely observe the wildlife, birds, plants, and flowers that inhabit the Shiretoko World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek into the lives of rare wildlife, such as Hokkaido deer, Ezo red foxes, Hokkaido squirrels, and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko on a guided tour that is enjoyable for families, couples, and any group. [Guided Time] The tour ends three hours after the start of the guided tour. (The tour lasts three hours.) *Due to limited time slots and the number of guides available for the Shiretoko Five Lakes walking lecture, if your desired time cannot be accommodated, we will reschedule your tour at a nearby time. We will reply with more details, so please be sure to check your email for details. *Please note that the number of participants is limited, and depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Tour Schedule: 9:00 AM Start] 8:45 AM Meet at the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House. ↓ 9:00 AM Lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House and the guided tour begins. ↓ Stroll around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes (approximately 3 km) ↓ 12:00 PM Return to the Shiretoko Goko Lakes parking lot. The tour concludes and disbands. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*For tours outside of the brown bear activity season (May 10th - July 31st), if the total number of participants in the activity experience at the time of booking is two, the guide fee will be ¥8,000 per person. However, if the total number of participants on the day of the activity experience is three or more, we will refund the difference of ¥2,500 per person, minus ¥5,500, from the ¥8,000 per person you paid. *If the total number of participants on the day of the activity is less than three, the guide fee will be the same for adults, children, and infants.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

Everyone wants to visit Hokkaido in the summer. We will take you on a leisurely one-day tour of the naturally rich "Okhotsk" in Hokkaido. The theme of the Shiretoko area is "Enjoy nature to the fullest". In the morning, we will take you on a guided walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, walking through the representative fields of Shiretoko. We will take you to a restaurant in Utoro for lunch. The other half of the day will be trekking through the virgin forest. We will take you along animal trails to a place with spectacular views of cliffs and waterfalls. You will be able to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko through encounters with wild animals and dynamic scenery. *In the event that the Shiretoko Five Lakes are completely closed due to brown bears or snowfall, the morning and afternoon tours may be switched, a different course may be introduced, or the tour may end in half a day (refunds will be given in this case). We ask for your understanding in advance.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 69
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 09:50 / 10:50

This trekking tour covers the entire Shiretoko Five Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a special protected area of Shiretoko National Park, including the elevated boardwalk. This groundbreaking forest adventure experience is the first of its kind in Japan, and is led by a licensed guide through areas inhabited by brown bears. You can observe not only the lakes, but also wildlife, wild birds, alpine plants, autumn leaves, and other seasonal changes in nature. Because no animals are fed, all the creatures you encounter are genuine wild animals.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Why not spend a luxurious time surrounded by nature on a guided tour of Shiretoko? We offer free binocular rentals for all participants. This nature experience guided tour allows you to closely observe the wildlife, birds, plants, and flowers that inhabit the Shiretoko World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek into the lives of rare animals, such as Hokkaido deer, Ezo red foxes, Hokkaido squirrels, and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko with a guided tour that is enjoyable for families, couples, and any group. [Guided Time] The tour ends three hours after the start time. Note: For tours starting at 2:00 PM, the tour will end at 5:00 PM. *Due to limited time slots for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, if we are unable to accommodate your requested time, we will reschedule your tour to the nearest start time. Please be sure to check your email for details. *Please note that due to limited capacity, we may not be able to accept your request depending on the timing of your application. [Walk Schedule] *For guided tours starting at 2:00 PM, please gather at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House at 1:45 PM. ↓14:00 The tour begins with a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. ↓ Stroll around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes (approximately 3 km). ↓17:00 Return to the Shiretoko Goko Lakes parking lot. The tour ends and the tour disbands. **** ... In this case, if the total number of participants on the day of the activity is three or more, we will refund the remaining ¥2,500 per person, minus ¥5,500 from the ¥8,000 per person you paid. *If the total number of participants on the day of the activity is less than three, the guide fee for adults, children, and infants will be the same.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 13:20 / 14:30 / 15:10

This trekking tour covers all of the Shiretoko Five Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a special protected area of Shiretoko National Park, including the elevated boardwalk. This is the first groundbreaking forest adventure experience in Japan, where licensed guides guide you through areas where brown bears live. You can observe not only the lakes, but also the seasonal changes in nature, such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, wild birds, alpine plants, and autumn leaves. Since the animals are not fed, all the creatures you encounter are real wild animals. Roads and trails may be closed due to brown bears, snowfall, storms, etc. If we know of a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile device and offer you cancellation (free of charge) or alternative courses (same price), or alternative dates and times, if you wish. If the course is closed after meeting at the site, we will offer you alternative courses (same price) that are available for the remaining time. We may be able to accommodate times that are not listed in the selection column, so please contact us.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Explore Lake Two and Lake One of the Shiretoko Five Lakes on a ground walkway, then return via an elevated boardwalk. As you walk along the walkway, you can observe the nature that changes with the seasons. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. Roads and walkways may be closed due to brown bear sightings, snowfall, storms, etc. If we know of a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone and offer you the option to cancel (free of charge) or an alternative course (same price), or a different date and time, if you wish. If the course 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 Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 13:30

Sperm whales that raise fumaroles and bounce off their tails with great force, dolphins and killer whales that show brilliant swimming, hordes of water puppets, and the background of the majestic Shiretoko mountain range and the northern territories of the northern territories Kunishima Island. While looking for whales and birds with staff and everybody Cruising is. Enjoy a journey of about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:10 / 09:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Even during busy periods such as summer vacation and autumn holidays, you can experience the tranquility of Shiretoko here. This course passes through old development sites and forests to see the groundwater waterfalls that flow into the Sea of Okhotsk. On clear days, you can see the 200m high cliffs that stretch all the way to Cape Shiretoko. Like "Furepe Falls," this is a course to see cliff waterfalls, but this one is a bit wilder, with no walking trails and requiring climbing over logs. If it becomes dangerous due to a storm or other reasons, we will contact you by mobile phone and, if you wish, we will cancel (free of charge) or introduce you to an available tour the next day or later (same price).

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Shiretoko is a peninsula surrounded by the sea. Experience the natural beauty of the mountains and the sea with this beautiful walk. This afternoon's virgin forest walk offers a private, almost completely private experience. This is recommended for those who prefer not to walk the same areas as other guided tours and prefer a unique, unique experience. Depending on the season, you may even have to push your way through tall vegetation. In the morning, explore the popular Shiretoko Five Lakes. Enjoy a leisurely three-hour walk. A nature guide will guide you through the approximately three-kilometer course with minimal ups and downs, providing a fun and easy-to-understand explanation of Shiretoko's ecosystem. Experience the dynamic nature of Shiretoko while glimpsing wildlife. The lake, nestled quietly within the virgin forest, is a fascinating environment. In the afternoon, enjoy a virgin forest trek. After a stroll through the forest, you'll head to the Sea of Okhotsk. Enjoy breathtaking views from the sheer cliffs of the coastline. A stroll while encountering numerous wild animals offers a different kind of thrill than the Shiretoko Five Lakes. A nature guide with expert knowledge of Shiretoko will take you to some of the most spectacular views. This highly recommended Shiretoko guided tour allows you to see, feel, and experience the natural beauty of Shiretoko from the animals' perspective. For guests staying at hotels in Utoro, we will pick you up from your hotel. Why not enjoy this World Heritage Site with transportation included? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*From May 10th to July 31st, the price is 14,430 yen for adults and 13,630 yen for children. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*The start time of the guided tour may change depending on the number of reservations for the Shiretoko Five Lakes lecture. The tour usually starts between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. *Please note that due to limited capacity, we may not be able to accept your application depending on the timing of your application due to full capacity. Please note that if the Shiretoko Five Lakes Ground Path is closed on the day of the guided tour due to a brown bear sighting or other reason, regardless of weather, we will reschedule your tour to include the Shiretoko Five Lakes Elevated Boardwalk + another course outside the Shiretoko Five Lakes, or another course outside the Shiretoko Five Lakes. Please be aware of the above before applying.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Why do not you go see the sky in Shiretoko with no artificial light?

• Nightlife
• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00 / 13:30

Shiretoko Goko is a tourist destination that represents Shiretoko. The five lakes scattered in the primeval forest show different expressions depending on the weather and season. On a calm day, you can see the beautiful scenery of the Shiretoko mountain range reflected on the rugged lake surface. Walk while talking about the trees in the forest and looking for traces of animals. * From 5/10 to 7/31, as brown bears are actively active, you can go around Shiretoko Five Lakes only if you accompany an accredited guide with brown bear countermeasures The walk may be canceled or changed.) * The start time may differ by about 30 minutes before and after 8:30 and 13:30.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 69
• 2～3 hours
• 09:10 / 10:50 / 12:50

Walk through the virgin forest on snowshoes to view the cliffs that stretch all the way to Cape Shiretoko. You can see waterfalls flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, giant icicles, and, depending on the season, drifting ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also spot eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are designated as natural monuments. In the event of a blizzard or other bad weather, we will contact you via your mobile device and, if you wish, we will cancel the tour or reschedule it for a later date when the weather improves. This tour is intended for people between the ages of 7 and 69 who do not require walking sticks or poles.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Use the lights to find wild animals in your car. Observe the scenery of the night, which is different from the daytime, and the state of wild animals.

• Pickup Service

• 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 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 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 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 85
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

I will explore a 1 km one-way walk from Shiretoko Nature Center to the coastline. Walking through the secondary forest affected by the exploitation, you can see the majestic Shiretoko mountain from the natural grasslands, and from the observation deck you can see the Flepe waterfall flowing down from the cliff. Wild birds that can be observed for each environment, such as forested wild birds such as yellowfish, grassland birds such as white-faced red wild birds, sea birds such as sea bass, are different during walks. It is a short boardwalk, but the characteristic of Shiretoko is a promising walkway.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

This is a half-day guided tour departing from JR Bihoro Station! Enjoy the spectacular view from Bihoro Pass, snowshoeing on fluffy powder snow, and encounters with wild animals! Our guides, who know the area inside and out, will teach you about the fascinating depths of Eastern Hokkaido!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 14:30

This tour will take you on a drive to search for creatures that represent Shiretoko in winter. The main focus will be on large birds of prey, such as Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, which are designated as natural monuments and visit Shiretoko in winter. You can use binoculars and telescopes to observe their fearless faces as they stare intently at the sea and rivers, searching for prey, and you may even see them diving into the sea to hunt fish. The excitement of finding a large eagle with a body length of 1m and a wingspan of over 2m will be an unforgettable memory. During this tour, you may also encounter Ezo deer and red foxes. *The number of eagles seen will decrease from mid- to late March. *The tour will mainly be by car, but we will occasionally get off the car to observe. Please wear shoes that can walk on snow (snow boots, ankle-length boots, boots, etc.). *Binoculars are available for free rental (no application required).

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

In Hokkaido, there are about 350 species of wild birds that show us the beautiful sparkle of life. This tour was created with the hope that you could experience a sense of connection with forests, lakes, grasslands, and nature through wild birds. The guide will do his best to meet your requests, such as: ・I want to see this kind of wild bird ・I want to see this kind of scenery ・I want to spend time in nature

• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

This is the first tour in Japan where you can do SUP with drift ice in the background. Drift ice can be seen floating in the Sea of Okhotsk, which is located in the northeastern part of Japan, every year. Drift ice season is from January to March, and drift ice SUP peak is from late February to the end of March. The drift ice SUP tour will be held in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Abashiri area. Hokkaido is the southernmost spot in the northern hemisphere where drift ice appears. If you're lucky, you might see animals from the Arctic waters, such as Steller's sea eagles and harbor seals. By all means, let's enjoy the extraordinary! It will surely be a wonderful memory.

• Pickup Service

• Age 0～
• 2～3 hours

Year between 300 kinds more in town, Koshimizu-cho, to travel with the birds of the bird is observed, let's enjoy bird watching. You can meet different birds depending on the season, everywhere you go, such as the water bird paradise, Tofutsuko, which is registered in the Ramsar Convention Wetlands, and the village of Okhotsk, which has a rich natural forest.

• Pickup Service
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

In late April, the snow melts, the buds of the trees loosen, and Shiretoko springs. However, the alpine belt is still a winter scene with snow. The trail leading to Lake Rausu is covered with deep snow, and the lake is about to begin to thaw. The pure white snow field and Mt. Rausu that you can see on a sunny day are truly beautiful. Thawed lakes can show a unique and beautiful shade. Landscape different from summer scenery, seasonal gap with flat land, Let's walk while enjoying the spacious scenery unique to this time! ★ Eat lunch on site. Have a lunch break while watching the beautiful scenery. You will be picked up about 10 to 20 minutes earlier than the guidance time, and you will stop by the convenience store to purchase lunch. (※ Lunch is not included in the guide fee)

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days