Things to do in Eastern Hokkaido Page 2

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

When you think of Kushiro, many people will immediately think of red-crowned cranes. The sight of red-crowned cranes in winter is truly spectacular. There is no doubt that the beauty of the cranes against the snowy fields will impress anyone. There are places near Kushiro where you can see red-crowned cranes even in summer. Near Kushiro Airport are the Red-crowned Crane Nature Park and Kushiro City Zoo. You can learn a lot about red-crowned cranes and see them all year round. If you are lucky, you may find a zookeeper there who will call you close to them. Kushiro City Zoo is also home to the Red-crowned Crane Conservation and Breeding Center. - Example - Kushiro Airport ⇒ Red-crowned Crane Nature Park ⇒ Kushiro Marsh Observation Deck ⇒ Kushiro City

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

This course takes you all around the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park established and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with the largest horizontal extent. View the Kushiro Marsh from the eastern (western) observation deck, then walk along an unpaved road to the western (eastern) observation deck. If you are confident in your time and stamina, there are also some places you can walk (or climb?) to see, such as the Kottaro Marsh Observation Deck, Sarubo Observation Deck, and Yumegaoka Observation Deck. Along the way, you might encounter red-crowned cranes, Ezo deer, or Ezo red foxes (which appear irregularly).

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

From Hosooka Observatory (east side), you can see the Kushiro Marsh and the meandering Kushiro River in the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with a horizontal spread. The view from Hosooka Observatory, also known as the "Great View," is spectacular, and on a clear day you can see the Akan Mountains. Watching the sunset from Hosooka Observatory has also become popular recently. The untouched Hosooka Observatory is an observation deck that cannot be reached by large tourist buses. There is also a course that combines the Norokko train ride, where you can ride one way through the marsh from Kushiro city to Hosooka Observatory to Kushiro city, and then take a taxi back to see the Kushiro Marsh from a different angle.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00

You will take a 90-minute (8km) Canadian canoe trip down the downstream area of ​​the Kushiro Marsh. *In the event of strong winds, you will be guided to the upstream area of ​​the marsh, which is less affected by the wind.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

This is a sunset cruise where you can ride a sightseeing boat and listen to a guide as you cruise through Kushiro Port, where one of the world's three greatest sunsets, the Kushiro Sunset, sets. Onboard the ship, you will be guided by a dedicated guide who will carefully explain a wealth of information about Kushiro, the port, the sea, the sunset, and the Kushiro Marshes. Along the way, there will be a mogumo time with seabirds where you can get up close to seagulls, a sunset time where you can quietly watch the sunset, a countdown to the sunset time, and at the end, live music such as saxophone performed by the sailors on board. Masu. When you return to the Kushiro River one hour after sunset, the night lights of the Nushimai Bridge will shine, and the boat will blend into the night view of the Kushiro River. If the weather is good, you can see the magic hour when the sky appears magically colored, the eye-catching blue moment, and even the green flash when part of the outline of the sun emits green light at the moment the sun sets. You can see. Occasionally, you may encounter wild animals such as dolphins, seals, and white-tailed eagles, which are designated as natural monuments. All-you-can-drink alcohol and soft drinks on board! ~ Experience flow ~ ① We will gather at the reception desk and prepare for boarding, including wearing life jackets. ② Departure Depart from the Kushiro River and tour around Kushiro Port while your guide explains about Kushiro, the sea, the sunset, etc. ③ Mogu Mogu Time This is a popular attraction that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. You will be surprised by the number of seabirds in Kushiro Port! ④By the time you return to the boat dock, the fishing boats and city lights are lit up, giving you a completely different impression of the Kushiro River than when you set sail.

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• For Family

• 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.

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• 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.

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• Age 15～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

Let's go down the Tokachi River with a trendy stand-up paddle! !! The river activity, commonly known as SUP, is currently gaining popularity. Applications are increasing year by year at the Tokachi Nature Center. With such a sap, go down the Tokachi River, a major river that represents Hokkaido! It is an activity where you can enjoy plenty of river play by rowing yourself, crossing the waves, making a big curve, and sometimes entering the water. Of course, it's not always the purpose to ride the stream (advanced riders can also ride the fast waves), and just paddling leisurely on a streamless river is enough to enjoy. Even those who are not confident in exercising can "walk on the water" immediately from the first day. Dry suits in spring and autumn Wet suits are rented in summer.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

A BBQ pack where you can taste Tokachi River Rafting, sika deer meat and Genghis Khan! In the morning, you can enjoy thrilling Rafting on the water-rich Tokachi River even in the middle of summer. Rafting, surround the charcoal fire with the base of TOM, Juju and Yakiniku lunch! Meat is produced by local `` Ueda Butcher Shop '' with confidence, such as Ezo venison and Genghis Khan, Only soft and very delicious meat. In addition to meat, grilled vegetables, onigiri, tea, etc. are set so I think that you can fully satisfy both weight.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 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

This is a full-scale MTB tour that starts from the top of the caldera's outer rim of Lake Mashu and gently descends to Kaminoko Pond filled with emerald green water! First, we will climb from Kaminoko Pond to Uramashu Observatory by eMTB, but since it is equipped with an electric assist, let's climb while enjoying the scenery at a leisurely pace. It is a single track from Uramashu Observatory! There are some technical sections along the way, but the slope is gentle, so even beginners can enjoy it!

• 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.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

Up in the car until the Shiretoko Pass at an altitude of 740m, it is an active tour that down by bicycle. Because physical strength is not required, you can enjoy the women and nature of easily Shiretoko in children. If you add a trekking and hiking in the option, you can still enjoy a rich and beautiful Hokkaido wilderness. Let's enjoy the downhill while taking photos.

• 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 8～Age 80
• 1～2 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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

From Utoro to Oshinkosin's waterfall, it is a plan that cyclists cyclically on a flat coastline. Even those without physical fitness can enjoy cycling at ease. A wide sidewalk is being maintained in all sections, even beginners can safely travel. There are plenty of places to see, such as turtle rock, parent rock, three-stage waterfall, so please expect to meet wild birds and wild animals.

• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00

This is an eco-friendly one-day tour of Shiretoko's most famous scenic spots: the Shiretoko Five Lakes, Furepe Falls, and Shiretoko Pass. The tour is conducted on e-bikes due to the many ups and downs, but it still requires some physical strength, so it is recommended for those who normally enjoy long cycling trips. The tour includes 3km and 3 hours of trekking at the Shiretoko Five Lakes and 2km and 1 hour of trekking at Furepe Falls. Lunch at the Shiretoko Five Lakes is included in the price.

• Age 9～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 12:00 / 15:00

Spectacular panoramic SUP cruising at Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake! When you look into the water from the top of the SUP, you can see the lake bottom and the fish, and enjoy the natural topography and scenery. Also, while cruising along the lake shore, you may encounter small animals such as Ezo squirrels! Surrounded by nature with a 360° view, you are sure to enjoy SUP while feeling a sense of unity with nature! Take this opportunity to have an extraordinary experience with SUP! The supported languages ​​are Japanese and English. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Reception/Change of clothes After receiving the reception, you will change your clothes. If you arrive after changing your clothes, you will be able to enter the tour smoothly. ②We will explain the flow of the tour, including safety explanations, lecture notes, and course information. The instructor will teach you how to ride and row a SUP. We will explain what to do if you fall off the board and important information to protect your own safety. ③ Tour Start On land, we will explain the equipment and the basics of paddling. After that, we started with a lecture on paddling while sitting on the board (or kneeling). Once you get used to it, stand on the board and row. ④ End of tour - Change of clothes You will be asked to return the equipment and change your clothes. The tour ends by handing over the photo data (free of charge) taken during the tour.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Summer river play enjoyment plan! "River hunting kappa tour"! 1DAY menu with lunch! Spend the hot summer cool while enjoying various activities in the riverbank. First of all, after listening to the explanation about safety in the river, experience "rafting" down the main stream of the Tokachi River by a rubber boat. After that, you can spend the day playing in the waterfall, swimming in the river, observing the water with box glasses, fishing, playing in a small inflatable raft, and so on. For lunch, the participants cooperate to cook rice using a bonfire and make curry rice etc. so that everyone can enjoy it. Of course, you can also bake the fish you catch on a bonfire and eat it. There is no doubt that it will be a fun memory of summer vacation!

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

We will guide you through one of three themes: "Fields," "Cows (Dairy Farming)," or "Horses." You will be involved in the "farming work" that farmers actually do at that time on that day. Experience the forefront of food and learn how the food you eat every day is produced.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 14:00

TAC's most popular tour! You can experience aggressive rafting on the Tokachi River and leisurely canoeing on the lake in half a day! !! Furthermore, all applicants are very satisfied with the hot spring bathing ticket "Kutari Onsen Bathing Ticket", which is a 1-minute drive from TAC! !!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 14:00

It is a sport that goes down a torrent on a large special rubber boat. Each participant holds a paddle and paddles together while going down the torrent section of the upper Tokachi River! One of the attractions of playing in the river is that you can play even if it rains! !! Furthermore, all applicants are very satisfied with the hot spring bathing ticket "Kutari Onsen Bathing Ticket", which is a 1-minute drive from TAC! !!

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 04:00

The optimum harvesting period for corn is only three days. Corn is most delicious just before sunrise. We will sneak into the site of harvesting the most delicious corn of the day as selected by the farmers, and join in the work. Experience the "ultimate season" through an eating experience that includes the "taste check" that the farmers do every morning and the difference in taste between out-of-season corn and in-season corn.

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