Things to do in Eastern Hokkaido Page 1

• 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 90
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00 / 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a canoeing experience on the Arekinai River, a tributary that flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, in front of Toro Station. The course starts from a lake called Lake Toro, goes to the Arekinai River, goes to the main stream of the Kushiro River, goes up the Arekinai River by canoe, and returns to Lake Toro. Because it is a calm river, you can go up the river, and even those who are new to canoeing can experience it with peace of mind. The river does not freeze even in winter, so you can experience canoeing throughout the year. The scenery that changes according to the season, and the Yezo deer, white-tailed eagles, and red-crowned cranes that you can meet if your timing and luck are good are also highlights. Of course, the guide will ride with you, so please leave the operation of the canoe to us. You can also do a half-day course combined with an observation deck tour! 〜Flow of the experience〜 (For the 7:00 course) 7:00 Meet in front of JR Senmo Line Toro Station Please be at Toro Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please contact us.) After meeting, go to the toilet at Toro Station and move to the starting point, Lake Toro. 7:10 Reception at Lake Toro, luggage guidance, safety talk reception, luggage guidance, safety explanation for canoeing. 7:30 Departure! When you're ready, let's go! If you wish, we will also take a commemorative photo here during the experience. 8:30 Goal! Since it is a round trip, the goal is Lake Toro, which is the same as the starting point. Once you get off the canoe, you will be disbanded after taking pictures.

• For Rainy Days

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

It takes about 90 minutes (8km) to slowly descend the area downstream from the middle stream in Kushiro Marsh. * In the case of strong winds, it will guide you to the upper reaches of the marsh, which is less affected by the wind.

• Pickup Service

• 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.

• Pickup Service
• 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.

• Pickup Service
• 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 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Recommended for those who are confident in their physical strength, this course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Lake Toro and leisurely descending down the wide, calm river to Iwahoki Sluice while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. For those who are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwahogi Water Gate. *This is a long course.

• For Groups

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

The cleanest part of the river, 113 km in length, is the headwater course that descends from Lake Kussharo. If you take a break between the flowing mirrors of the spring or go through the trees, you will be considerably healed. ※ This is a long course.

• 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?

• Pickup Service
• 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.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:30

■Course Murata Park, Hokuto Ruins, Sarbo Sarurun Observation Deck, Nihonmatsu Hill - Course changes depending on experience.・The course may change depending on the amount of snowfall.・You can also do a tour that combines a canoe tour and a red-crowned crane tour. Please inquire when making a reservation. ■Contents From beginners to experienced snowshoeers, this is a snowshoeing experience tailored to each person's physical strength.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 14～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This is a snowmobile touring tour along the Tokachi River in the Tokachigawa Onsen area. The tour begins after a lecture on how to ride and safety, and a run-in at the starting point square. It feels good to run along the river. Once you're deep inside, let's have tea time. By the time you return to your starting point after a long run, you will feel a great sense of accomplishment.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

When you think of river rafting, you think of summer, but Tokachi River can be enjoyed in winter as well. In early winter, you have a chance to see white-tailed eagles and Steller's sea eagles. The expression standing on the tree is very dignified and cool. The appearance of flying is elegant itself. There is no doubt that even adults will get excited. In addition to eagles, you can also see red-crowned cranes, whooper swans, and ducks. Also, in the midwinter, the rime and rime on cold days are very beautiful. The luxury of being alone in the cold and quiet river is exceptional. Let's enjoy the cold weather perfectly! By all means, please join us with your family, friends, couples, etc. to make memories of Tokachi, Hokkaido! ! *Since it is an experience in nature, we do not guarantee 100% encounters with wild birds. However, there are many opportunities to meet. *Please note that the event may not be held depending on weather conditions and snow conditions.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 92
• 5～6 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00

Impressed! Kushiro Marsh in winter! After all, let's enjoy the Kushiro Marsh in winter in Hokkaido to your heart's content! Great satisfaction course Free transfer included ・ Winter wetland river descent ・ Snowshoe tour ・ Dutch oven lunch ・ Smelt fishing, please choose 3 tours

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Information on Kushiro Marsh National Park. This is a course that guides you from the west side of Kushiro Wetland, which was born as the 28th national park, a low-rise marsh with abundant nature that shows Japan's largest "horizontal expanse". At the Kushiro Marsh Observatory with the motif of "Yachibozu", you can see the marshes of the four seasons and live images, and you can see the history and present of the marshes. There is also a shop and a rest house on the 1st floor of the facility. There is also a 2.5km promenade starting from the Kushiro Marsh Observatory. It is a course where you can see the Kushiro Marsh without worrying about the weather.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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 16～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This is a 20km long touring tour of the forest road in the Tokachigawa Onsen area. At the starting point, we will give a lecture on how to ride and safety, and depart to the back of the forest road. It feels good to drive on a forest road surrounded by trees while cutting the wind. If you go all the way to the back, let's have a tea time in the sunlight through the trees. By the time you run a lot and come back to the starting point, you will feel a sense of accomplishment.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The Tokachi River flows leisurely. Amazing scenery and encounters with precious wild birds await in the bitter cold of winter. Let's enjoy a nature walk while going down the river! ! White-tailed eagles and Steller's sea eagles come from the vicinity of northern Russia to the Tokachi River, which is rich in nature. In addition, many birds such as red-crowned cranes and whooper swans gather at the Tokachi River. Also, this is the only place where you can see such natural wild birds in only 30 minutes by car from the city of Obihiro! Come on, let's put on our clothes and go see the paradise of wild birds! ! *(Because it is an experience in nature, we cannot guarantee 100% encounters with wild birds. However, there are many opportunities to meet them.) By all means, make memories of Tokachi, Hokkaido with your family, friends, and couples. Please join us! ! *Please contact us if you would like to participate outside the event period.

• 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).

• Pickup Service
• 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 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.

• Pickup Service

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

It is the river that flows through the monotony of village Akan-cho. Down the river stronger flow not Kudare a canoe in the rafting boat. Around or came cattle from time to time the river because the ranch is large, morning and evening will or not flying cranes. Please enjoy all means rafting on a hot summer day. ※ This is a long course.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 15:00

This course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, and starts from Hosooka Station on a wide, calm river, all the way to Iwahoki Sluice Gate, where you can feel the wind blowing through the wetlands as you leisurely descend. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. *This is a short course.

• For Groups