Things to do in Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami

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

Walk through the virgin forest on snowshoes and 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, drift ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are protected species of birds. In the event of a blizzard or other bad weather, we will contact you via your mobile device and, depending on your preference, we will cancel the tour or reschedule the tour after the weather improves.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• 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 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
• 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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).

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

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.

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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