Things to do in Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami

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

Walk through the primeval forest with Snowshoes and watch the cliffs that reach Cape Shiretoko. You can see waterfalls and huge icicles flowing in the Sea of Okhotsk, and drift ice in some periods. You can mainly observe sika deer and wild birds. You may also see natural monuments such as eagle, woodpecker and momonga.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Walk in Shiretoko National Park, a World Natural Heritage Site, with snowshoes during the snowy season. If there is no snow, walk without snowshoes. As you walk through the natural forest, you can see waterfalls and huge icicles flowing in the Sea of Okhotsk, and drift ice depending on the season. You can mainly observe Yezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are natural monuments.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30 / 13:00

The greatest feature of this tour is that you can enjoy the untouched nature of Shiretoko on snowshoes in areas that do not have well-maintained walking trails and still retain their pristine nature. During the tour, you can stop at a viewpoint with a spectacular view of the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, where you can see the hidden waterfalls that flow from the cliffs, frozen by the freezing cold. During the drift ice season, you will be amazed by the overwhelming beauty of the Okhotsk Sea covered in drift ice, and the silvery white Shiretoko Mountains towering behind the cliffs. On this tour, you will have a high chance of encountering wild animals such as Ezo deer and Ezo red foxes, so you can enjoy the winter nature of Shiretoko to the fullest. *Due to the lack of sufficient snowfall from early to late December and late March, there is a high possibility that you will be guided in boots instead of snowshoes. In that case, we will guide you to the same area tour in the snow-free season, "Shiretoko Primeval Forest & Spectacular Cliffs Trekking" (Adults: 5,100 yen, Children: 2,600 yen). Thank you for your understanding.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 74
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 15:00

In the harsh winter, the sea of Shiretoko is covered with ice. You can walk on the ice wearing dry suits that are excellent at keeping you warm and waterproof. Drift ice is essential for the creatures living in Shiretoko. One step on the ice and you are in the world of wild animals. By putting on a special suit, you can step into the world of creatures that live with the ice. Drift ice walk is an activity that can only be experienced in the Utoro area of the Shiretoko Peninsula for only one and a half months. Why not experience the lives of creatures woven by the drift ice? You will surely be captivated by the sights you never imagined before participating.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A seasonal feature of winter in Hokkaido! Enjoy ice fishing on a frozen lake (ice smelt fishing). Located 10 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the skies of Okhotsk, Lake Memanbetsu is a place where you can enjoy smelt fishing every year by drilling a hole in the frozen lake surface. Our professional outdoor guides will take you to the fishing spot while taking you to and from the hotel or airport. This is the most popular winter activity, as you can eat the smelt you catch as tempura on the spot. We will provide you with the equipment, so you can participate empty-handed! ♪ A guide will accompany you, so even first-time fishers can feel at ease. 1. Smelt fishing experience: Experience the thrilling and fun ice smelt fishing that is unique to Hokkaido in winter. You can drill a hole in the ice and feel a sense of accomplishment in catching the fish yourself. Of course, since you are dealing with nature, there may be few hits. 2. Support for beginners: The guide will provide friendly support so that even beginners can participate with confidence. They will carefully teach you how to use the equipment and how to attach bait. 3. Drilling holes using an ice drill: This experience includes drilling holes in the ice yourself using an ice drill, so you can actively participate even in the cold. 4. Lake Abashiri is one of the most famous places in Japan as a sacred place for smelt fishing, and anglers come from all over the country. We will guide you to Lake Abashiri, one of Hokkaido's leading smelt fishing spots. You can enjoy fishing on the lake, catch as many as you want to eat, and enjoy the fresh smelt as freshly fried tempura. 5. Peace of mind in a warm tent: A tent is set up to protect you from the cold, and the freshly caught smelt is fried on the spot and made into tempura. We offer a special time in a warm tent with fresh flavors.

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• For Groups

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

While driving along the coastline, look for the natural monuments White-tailed Eagle and Steller's Sea Eagle. If you find it, you can observe it with a 25x fieldscope and binoculars, and take pictures freely. In addition, you can see sika deer and wild birds with high probability. In order to prevent infection, all information is provided outdoors. If you are traveling by car, Rental car car, etc., and observe it outdoors.

• World Heritage
• For Groups

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

You can experience silent Shiretoko here even in the crowds of summer vacation and autumn consecutive holidays. It is a course to go through the pioneering site and the forest and go to see the groundwater falls pouring into the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. If it is fine, you can see the 200 m high cliff walls leading to Shiretoko Cape. It is a course that goes to see the falls of the cliffs like "Falls Falls", but there is no boardwalk, and overcoming logs, it is a somewhat wild place.

• For Groups

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

While driving along the coastline, look for the natural monuments White-tailed Eagle and Steller's Sea Eagle. If you find it, you can observe it with a 25x fieldscope and 8x binoculars, and take pictures freely. You may also see sika deer and wild birds. In order to prevent infection, all information is provided outdoors. You will be asked Rental car car, etc., and the observation will be done outdoors.

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• For Groups

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

Summer in Hokkaido is something that everyone wants to visit at least once. We will guide you through "Okhotsk", which is rich in nature even in Hokkaido, for a leisurely day. The theme of the Shiretoko area is "to fully enjoy nature". In the morning, a guided walk around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes takes you through the representative fields of Shiretoko. We will pick you up at a restaurant in Utoro for lunch. The remaining half day is trekking in the primeval forest. We will take you to a place with a superb view of cliffs and waterfalls by walking along the animal trail. You can immerse yourself in the charm of the world natural heritage Shiretoko through encounters with wild animals and dynamic scenery. *If the Shiretoko Five Lakes are closed due to brown bear appearances, snowfall, etc., there may be cases where the morning and afternoon tours are replaced, another course is offered, and the tour ends in half a day (in that case, a refund will be given). Please forgive me in advance. ◆This facility is registered as a nationwide travel support store that handles regional coupons. "Regional Coupons" can only be used for local payments.

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• 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.

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• 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 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.

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• 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 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

And Mount Shari is a beautiful independent peak called On'nemoshiri (big mountain) in the Ainu language. Course is the view from the top wealth to change great. Under eyes spread a vast field, such as the cross-cut of the eyes in, it is endlessly spreads out the Sea of ​​Okhotsk in the beyond. In other is as unique landscape can not be seen.

• World Heritage
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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).

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

In winter, Shiretoko's famous waterfall, Furepe Falls, turns into blue icicles, and the spray of the falls, blown by the north wind, creates a mysterious shape. Behind Furepe Falls, the silvery Shiretoko mountain range stands, and during the drift ice season from late January to early March, a majestic drift ice field spreads out below. To reach Furepe Falls, you will put on snowshoes (Western snow shoes) and walk freely through the forest, searching for forest creatures and their traces. Places that are difficult to access from spring to autumn become walkable thanks to snow and snowshoes, so this tour is characterized by many new discoveries. Enjoy the spectacular scenery that is typical of Shiretoko and the snowshoeing experience together. *Due to the lack of sufficient snowfall from early to late December and late March, there is a high possibility that you will be guided in boots instead of snowshoes. In that case, we will guide you to the "Furepe Falls Nature Walk" tour in the same area during the snow-free season (adults: 3,100 yen, children: 2,000 yen). Thank you for your understanding.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

This special tour, only available in winter, involves walking through the forest at night on snowshoes. As you get used to the darkness and walk relying as much as possible only on your own eyes, the light of the snow, and the light of the stars, you will have a strange feeling as if a primitive power that had been sleeping inside you has returned. The sound of your feet crunching on the snow echoes through the silent forest at night, creating a tense atmosphere that is unique to this tour. If there is no moonlight and no clouds, countless stars will twinkle in the sky and you can enjoy stargazing. On the other hand, during a full moon, you can appreciate the beauty and brightness of the moon anew. Why not spend a fantastic night in Shiretoko on this tour?

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

In this course, you can enjoy a climbing while enjoying the natural male Akan. Vast Kushiro, of coniferous forest Jukai, primitiveness rich mountains, lakes group is like to feel like coming to a foreign country.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Eastern areas where have deployed the most Hokkaido seems landscape. Vast Kushiro, of coniferous forest Jukai, primitiveness rich mountains, lakes group is like to feel like coming to a foreign country. In this course, you can enjoy a climbing while enjoy nature of Iozan.

• World Heritage
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Eastern areas where have deployed the most Hokkaido seems landscape. Vast Kushiro, of coniferous forest Jukai, primitiveness rich mountains, lakes group is like to feel like coming to a foreign country. In this course, you can enjoy a climbing while enjoy nature of Rausu.

• World Heritage
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Eastern Hokkaido is area, which has the most spectacular scenery of Hokkaido. The vast Kushiro Wetlands, coniferous forests, primitive mountains and lakes make you feel like you are in a foreign country. After climbing, enjoy the famous Iwao-betsu at Hot spring

• World Heritage
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

"Furepe Falls" is a spot where you can easily enjoy the richness of Shiretoko's nature. Take a leisurely walk along the 1km one-way promenade and observe the wild animals and birds that live in the area. This is an easy, introductory tour of Shiretoko that can be enjoyed by everyone, from small children to the elderly.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

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• For Rainy Days

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

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.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30

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.

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• Age 8～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

How about making a unique egg candle using real eggs? After decorating it as an interior, break the shell and light it in the same way as a boiled egg. Engrave on the shell and draw your own original world. Finally, arrange the bird's nest with dried flowers and you're done! (You will need to make two egg candles.) ①Make the first candle while listening to music. Poke a hole in the egg shell, fix the wick in place, add the color block, pour in the wax and wait for it to harden. In the meantime pour the wax into the second shell. ②Make a bird's nest until it cools and harden, and decorate it with dried flowers and bird feathers. ③After the candle has cooled down, use a handy router to freely carve the surface of the shell. ③Finally put it on the bird's nest and it's done. You can arrange candles for two eggs in a bird's nest and take them home.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

Would you like to spend some luxurious time in the midst of nature on a Shiretoko guided tour? We rent binoculars free of charge for 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 Natural Heritage site. Would you like to take a peek into the lives of Ezo deer, red foxes, Ezo squirrels, wild birds, and other wild animals that you can't usually get a peek at? Enjoy Shiretoko on 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 tour starts at 14:00, the tour will end at 17:00. *Due to limited time slots for the Shiretoko Goko Lakes walking lecture, if we are unable to accommodate your request, we will inform you of a closer tour start time. For more information, please be sure to check your email as we will reply to you. *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 because it is full. [Walking flow] *For guided tours starting at 14:00, please gather at Shiretoko Goko Field House at 13:45. ↓14:00 The tour begins with a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. ↓ Stroll around Shiretoko Goko Lakes (approximately 3km) ↓17:00 Return to Shiretoko Goko parking lot The tour will end and be dismissed. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊The promenade may be closed if a brown bear is sighted. If the area closes before your stroll, the tour may be canceled or the stroll location may be changed. If the road is closed during your walk, you may have to turn back halfway. After that, we will discuss cancellation or changes. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- *Brown bear activity period (May 10th) - July 31st), guided tour fees are: Adults: 5,300 yen, Children: 3,200 yen, Infants: 1,750 yen. The above amount will apply even if only one person participates. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- *Brown bear activity period (May 10th) - July 31st) If the total number of participants in the activity experience when applying for a tour is 1 person, the fee will be increased by ¥3,300. In that case, if the total number of participants on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more, we will refund ¥3,300.

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

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

A nature guide will take you deep into the primeval nature of Shiretoko. By taking a walk with a nature guide, you will be able to get to the heart of Shiretoko, a world heritage site, and discover the mechanisms of nature that you have never noticed before. Would you like to spend some luxurious time in the midst of nature on a Shiretoko guided tour? We rent binoculars free of charge for our guided tours. This is a nature experience guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, birds, plants, and flowers that live in Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage site. Would you like to take a peek into the lives of Ezo deer, red foxes, Ezo squirrels, wild birds, and other wild animals that you can't usually get a peek at? Enjoy Shiretoko on a guided tour that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and any group. [Guide time] The tour ends 3 hours after the guided tour start time. (Tour time will be 3 hours.) *Due to the limited time slots and number of guides for the Shiretoko Goko Lakes walking lecture, if we cannot accommodate your request, we will inform you of a time closer to your request. For more information, please be sure to check the email details as we will notify you by reply. *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 because it is full. [Walking process starts at 9:00] Please gather at Shiretoko Goko Field House at 8:45. ↓9:00 Attend a lecture at Shiretoko Goko Field House and start the guided tour. ↓ Stroll around Shiretoko Goko Lakes (approximately 3 km) ↓12:00 Return to Shiretoko Goko parking lot The guided tour will end and be dismissed. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- *Brown bear activity period (May 10th) - July 31st), guided tour fees are: Adults: 5,300 yen, Children: 3,200 yen, Infants: 1,750 yen. The above amount will apply even if only one person participates. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- *Brown bear activity period (May 10th) - July 31st) If the total number of participants in the activity experience is 1 person when applying for a tour other than July 31st, the fee will be increased by ¥2,300. In that case, if the total number of participants on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more, we will refund ¥2,300.

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

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

From Shiretoko Goko to Kamui Wacka Falls, there is a dirt road that passes through the primeval forest, and there are many encounters with wild animals. Hot spring water flowing from Mt. Iou, an active volcano, and the water temperature is about 30 ° C.

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

It is a 2km walk to see the rare waterfall "Furepe Falls" that falls directly into the sea through the gaps of the cliffs. It is a place where you can see the Shiretoko mountain range beautifully if it is sunny. You can also observe how the site of the settlement is being restored to the forest by the Shiretoko 100m2 movement. It is a place where you can often see sika deer and wild birds.

• For Groups
• For Family