Hokkaido in Eco-tourism Page 2

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

A nature guide will guide you deep into the pristine nature of Shiretoko. By walking with a nature guide, you can see the mechanisms of nature that you have never noticed before and get closer to the heart of the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko. Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a Shiretoko guided tour? We offer free binoculars rentals for everyone on our guided tours. This is a nature experience guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that live in Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally cannot see, such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, Ezo squirrels and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko with a guided tour that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and any group. [Guidance time] The tour ends 3 hours after the guided tour starts. (The tour time is 3 hours.) *Due to the limited time slots and number of guides for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, if we cannot accommodate your request, we will guide you to a nearby time. We will inform you of the details in our reply, so be sure to check the details in your email. *Please note that the number of participants is limited, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Walk flow: If the tour starts at 9:00] 8:45 Please gather at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. ↓ 9:00 Take a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House and start the guided tour. ↓ Walk around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes (about 3 km) ↓ 12:00 Return to the Shiretoko Goko Lakes parking lot The guided tour ends and the tour ends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*If the total number of participants in the activity experience at the time of application for a tour other than the brown bear activity season (May 10th to July 31st) is 1 person, an additional 2,300 yen will be charged. In that case, if the total number of customers participating in the activity experience on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more people, we will refund 2,300 yen.

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

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

It is a canoeing experience of about 8 km on the Kushiro River, which flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, Toya Station. This is the most downstream course starting from Hosooka Canoe Port and going down to Iwahogi Floodgate. This area retains the original appearance of the marshland with few trees and many open landscapes. The meandering of the Kushiro River is also the most frequent course. Of course, the guide will ride with you, so please leave the operation of the canoe to us. We also have a Kushiro Wetland long course of about 17 km that combines the forest course and the wilderness course! 〜Experience Flow〜 (For the 8:00 course) Meet at 8:00 JR Senmo Line Toya Station Please be at Toya Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please let me know.) When we meet, we will park your car at Toya Station and move to Hosooka Station in my car. (Reception will be done inside the train) 8:15 Arrive at JR Senmo Line Hosooka Station When you arrive at Hosooka Station, after using the toilet, move to the starting point, Hosooka Canoe Port. 8:35 Canoe preparation, safety talk When you arrive at the Hosooka canoe port, prepare for canoeing and give a safety explanation for canoeing. 8:45 Departure! When you're ready, let's go! If you wish, we will also take a commemorative photo here during the experience. 10:05 Arrive at Iwahogi Floodgate! About 1 hour and 20 minutes canoeing experience. While the canoe is being put away, I will ask you to look at the marsh from a little higher ground. 10:30 Move from Iwahogi Water Gate to Toya Station and disband.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 96
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

A new private canoe tour course from 2010, where you can enjoy the powerful wetland nature and meanders. Kayanuma - Sugawara Entry from the Kushiro River meander restoration area. Down the meandering Kushiro River to Sugawara. This is a course where you can feel the beginning of the marsh (uppermost part). Yezo deer, kingfishers, and red-crowned cranes may come to greet you.

• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Take a relaxing two-seater kayak down the Tokachi River, a large river that flows slowly for about 6 km. You are in charge of rowing yourself! The guide will support you in a separate kayak. Let's go on a river trip together ^^ If you're lucky, you might encounter rare wild birds such as the red-crowned crane or the white-tailed eagle, or even observe the willow tree, which has a very small habitat in Japan! We also recommend looking out over the majestic Hidaka Mountains from the river for a beautiful view. On the way, in Nakasu, you can collect obsidian (Tokachi stone) that can only be found here and take it home as a souvenir! ! It looks like a stone on the riverbank, but inside it's actually beautiful black glass. You'll feel like you're looking for a little gem. It's on until November! *In November, only morning tours are available. *During busy periods such as July and August, the tour may start at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. In that case, we will contact you by email or phone the day before.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 14:00

Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a guided tour of Shiretoko? We offer free binoculars rentals for all of our guided tours. This is a guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that inhabit Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally can't see, such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, Ezo squirrels and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko with a guided tour that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and any group. [Guidance time] The tour ends 3 hours after the start time. Note: If the start time is 14:00, the tour ends at 17:00. *There are limited time slots for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, so if we cannot accommodate your request, we will guide you to the closest tour start time. For details, please be sure to check your email as we will reply to you. *Please note that there is a limit to the number of participants, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Walk flow] *Starts at 14:00, 13:45 Please gather at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House. ↓14:00 Start the tour with a lecture at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House. ↓ Stroll around the Shiretoko Five Lakes (approximately 3 km) ↓17:00 Return to the Shiretoko Five Lakes parking lot The tour ends and the tour is dismissed. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊※If a brown bear is spotted, the trail may be closed. If the trail is closed before the walk, the tour may be canceled or the walking location may be changed. If the trail is closed during the walk, the tour may turn back halfway. After that, we will consult with you about the cancellation or change. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------※If the total number of participants in the activity experience at the time of application for a tour other than the brown bear activity season (May 10th to July 31st) is 1 person, an additional 2,300 yen will be charged. In that case, if the total number of customers participating in the activity experience on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more people, we will refund 2,300 yen.

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

• Age 6～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 05:00 / 12:00

It is a canoeing experience of about 17 kilometers on the Kushiro River, which flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, Toya Station. It is a long course to enjoy the marshlands from Lake Toro to Hosooka Canoe Port to Iwahogi Floodgate. The first half is a forest course with many trees even in the wetlands. In the second half, there are few trees in the marshland, and the original appearance of the marshland remains with many open landscapes. There is also a toilet break at Hosooka Canoe Port on the way. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the wetlands for a long time. Of course, the guide will ride with you, so please leave it to those who are not confident in the operation and physical strength of the canoe. 〜Experience Flow〜 (For the 5:00 course) Meet at 5:00 JR Senmo Line Toya Station Please be at Toya Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please let me know.) When we meet, we will park the customer's car at Toya Station and move to Toro Station in my car. (Reception will be done inside the train) 5:30 Arrive at JR Senmo Line Toro Station When you arrive at Toro Station, go to the toilet and move to the starting point, Lake Toro. 5:50 Canoe preparation, safety talk When you arrive at Lake Toro, prepare for canoeing and give a safety explanation for canoeing. 6:00 Departure! When you're ready, let's go! First half, about 9 km. From Lake Toro to Hosooka Canoe Port. If you wish, we will also take a commemorative photo here during the experience. 7:30 Arrive at Hosooka Canoe Port! The first half is a canoe experience of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Since Hosooka Station is nearby, we will take a restroom break here. 8:00 Second half start! The second half is about 8 km. From Hosooka Canoe Port to Iwahogi Water Gate. 9:20 Arrive at Iwahogi Water Gate! While the canoe is being put away, I will have you look at the marsh from a little higher ground. 10:00 Move from Iwahogi Water Gate to Toya Station and disband.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 92
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

Full-fledged river watching tour. A wetland guide will guide you from the Kushiro River. We will use a drift boat, so you can stop the boat on the river and enjoy bird watching, crayfish fishing, and more. A charter tour for up to 6 people, inviting not only children but also grandpa and grandma to the Kushiro Marsh. Let's enjoy Kushiro Marsh with the whole family.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Explore the Wakoto Peninsula of Lake Kussharo by canoe! Rocking along on the clear emerald green water, you will feel an indescribable sense of oneness with nature. On a calm day, you can explore the tip of the peninsula and head for Oyakotsu Jigoku, a hidden hot spring that can only be reached by water!

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 07:30

Departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station! This is a one-day hiking tour that takes you to Niseko Annupuri, the main peak of the Niseko Mountain Range, which is counted as one of Japan's 300 famous mountains. First, we will climb through the Betula birch forest. The view opens up from Cairn 930. The view from the top of the mountain is outstanding! In front of you is Mt. Yotei. You can see beautifully from the Niseko Mountain Range to the Sea of ​​Japan. After descending the mountain, it's time to take a hot spring in the neighborhood. A professional guide will give you a lecture on the key points of mountain walking and explain about flowers. It took about 2 hours to climb. 1.5 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to take a relaxing hike in nature. You can enjoy it from early summer to late autumn. The best time to see autumn leaves is from late September to early October.

• Pickup Service

• 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 14～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

From the summit of the highest peak in the Kussharo Caldera, at an elevation of 999.99m, you can look down on four national parks: Akan Mashu, Shiretoko, Kushiro Marshland, and Daisetsuzan. If you put in a little effort and get up early, you may be able to see the miraculous view of the sunrise rising from the sea of ​​clouds. Why not go and see a spectacular view that will change your life? ~Schedule for the day~8:30 Meet at Highland Koshimizu The first 30 minutes are a continuous climb, but after that you can enjoy a pleasant ridge walk♪10:30 Arrive at the peak Have a relaxing coffee break at the viewpoint10:45 Start descending11:30 Finish descending Thank you for your hard work! We will provide you with local information such as recommended restaurants and hot springs nearby!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

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

Take a walk with a nature guide through the Utasaibunabayashi, which is designated as a national natural monument. Why don't you enjoy the healing time by walking in the beech forest in each season? Let's go to the end of the walking path on the long course!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Take a walk through the Utasai beech forest, which is designated as a national natural monument, with a nature guide. Take a walk with your guide to the national natural monument "Utasaibunabayashi" that has survived the two logging crises. In spring, take a walk while watching the pretty spring ephemeral flowers and the young shoots of fresh green beech. In summer, you can feel the natural energy in the dark green. In autumn, you can meet the golden beech forest.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00

Departing and arriving from Sapporo Station! This flower trekking tour walks through Susoaidaira, a hidden flower spot near Mt. Asahidake. You can enjoy a field of flowers at Susoaidaira, a habitat for a colony of Aleutiana. Instead of climbing Mt. Asahidake, you move sideways from Sugatami Station to Susoaidaira. There is no strenuous climb, and the main focus is on viewing the flowers. Unlike the area around Mt. Asahidake, there are not many climbers, so you can enjoy a quiet mountain walk. After descending, you can enjoy a soak in the hot springs at Asahidake Onsen. A professional guide will give you a lecture on the key points of mountain walking and explain about the nature. The climb takes about 2 hours at a leisurely pace. The descent takes about 1.5 hours. This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy a leisurely hike in the great outdoors.

• Pickup Service