【Pick-up & Drop-off】 Things to do in Eastern Hokkaido

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Mysterious Lake MashuThis is a course where you can see Lake Mashu, Mt. Iou, and Lake Kussharo. Mysterious Lake Mashu is worth a visit. Misty Lake Mashu is also famous (as a song says), but on a clear day the blue of the sky is reflected on the lake's surface, creating a spectacular view. Only Mashu No. 1 Observation Deck is available during the winter. On the way to Lake Mashu, you can also get a feel for the vastness of Hokkaido at Tawadaira, where you can see the horizon in a large panorama. You can eat Genghis Khan at Tawadaira. Kushiro City - Hosooka Observation Deck - Tawadaira - Lake Mashu - Mt. Iou - Sunayu, Kotan Onsen (Lake Kussharo) - Kushiro CityThere is also a route where you can see Kaminokoike Pond, which has recently been included in Akan Mashu National Park.

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• 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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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

It is a challenge course where you row down towards big rocks and powerful waves. If you want thrilling rafting, this is recommended

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• 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.

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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 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.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

★ Area of ​​attention from overseas by world heritage registration ★ Course example Akan Lake → Akan Sightseeing Steamer → Akan Lake Eco Museum Center → Onetto → Lake Mashuu → Iwozan → Lake Saroma → Lake Saroma Observatory → Museum Abashiri Prison → Tenriyama Observation Deck · Okhotsk Drift Hall → Waterfall of Oshokoshin → Shiretoko Goko → Shiretoko Sightseeing boat Morocco / Mirror 2 (Shiretoko Sightseeing Steamer icebreaker ice and oar rider 2) → Shiretoko nature center McArth cave

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

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!

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• Age 20～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

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 6～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 06:30 / 12:30

We will observe red-crowned cranes at feeding stations in Tsurui Village. In addition, we will introduce you to Tsurui Village and other wonderful winter scenery tailored to your time. While on the move, you can spend a relaxing time enjoying the scenery typical of eastern Hokkaido. You can also combine canoe tours and snowshoe tours. Please inquire when making a reservation.

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• 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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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Recommended menu for those who do not have enough time or who want to experience only Rafting. The usual Rafting half-day course will challenge the Tokachigawa Rafting course (about 2.5㎞) twice, This plan is an experience menu that goes down the Rafting course only once. half-day If you want to play with it, we recommend the regular "Tokachigawa Rafting" or "Family Rafting".

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

It is safe course down rowing to avoid the collision, such as to the high waves and rocks. If you are the first time I feel scared I wonder - and in rafting, here is recommended for families with children.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

After receiving a lecture on basic rowing and safety of Canadian canoeing, we will row to the lake.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

This is a challenging course where you paddle down against large rocks and powerful waves. If you want to try thrilling rafting, this is the course for you. * [Spring Special Plan Benefits] (Period: April 21st to May 31st) 10% off the experience fee & a DVD with all the pictures from the tour will be given to each participating group!

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• 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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• 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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• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Nubinai River rafting where you can enjoy Hokkaido's great nature! A clear stream where you can be healed by the scenery created by nature and the surrounding flora and fauna! Enjoy rafting on the Nubinai River, which is packed with the beautiful greenery and charm of Hokkaido! A safe plan with a guide◎A full-scale rafting experience on the Nubinai River, one of Hokkaido's most famous rivers! You can enjoy the majestic scenery of the Hidaka Mountains while feeling the flow of the river with your whole body. At AZriver, we provide all equipment (dry suits, life jackets, helmets, river shoes, etc.). In addition, guides who have been trained and experienced both in Japan and overseas will guide you. We can also speak not only Japanese but also English. We are ready to ensure that our customers can enjoy a special experience on the Nubinai River with peace of mind. ■Experience fee Adults ¥11,000 per person *Minors cannot participate alone. Please be sure to participate with a guardian or adult. ■Location: Taiki Town, Rekifune River, tributary, Nubinai River ■Meeting place: Oda Children's Center, 458 Oda, Taiki Town, Hiroo District, Hokkaido 089-2261 ◇Access: Pick-up available from JR Obihiro Station (reservation required) About 30 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport About 1 hour by car from around Obihiro Station

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• Age 2～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

★★Children from 2 years old can participate! Safe and fun with a guide! Rekibune River Family Rafting! ★★A clear stream with excellent transparency, chosen as the best in Japan! Enjoy playing in the river at Rekibune River, where Hokkaido's beautiful nature and charm are all gathered together! A safe plan with a guide who has overseas experience◎A very satisfying tour where you can enjoy rafting and playing in the river with your family, with the majestic Hidaka Mountains as a backdrop★Not only rafting, but also floating down the river and jumping in with force! Use a boat to experience the clear water slide! Enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido with your whole body◎AZriver provides all the equipment (dry suits, life jackets, helmets, river shoes, etc.). In addition, guides who have been trained and experienced both in Japan and overseas will guide you. We can also speak not only Japanese but also English. We are ready so that our customers can enjoy the special experience of Rekibune River with peace of mind. ■Experience fee (for 2 or more people) Adults ¥6,600 per person Children ¥4,400 per person (ages 3-9) ●Children from 2 years old can participate. *Please contact us as this is due to the size of rental equipment. *Minors cannot participate alone. Please be sure to participate with an adult. ■Experience location: Rekifune River tributary, Taiki Town ■Meeting place: Oda Children's Center, 458 Oda, Taiki Town, Hiroo District, Hokkaido 089-2261 ◇Access: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport Approximately 60 minutes by car from around Obihiro Station Pick-up and drop-off is also available from JR Obihiro Station! (Reservation required)

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• 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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• 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.

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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

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• 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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• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 06:30

Starting from the outlet of Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Wetlands, we will make a 60-minute round trip across the Arekinai River, which connects to the Kushiro River. After the canoe tour, we will move to a place where there are wild birds such as owls and do 60 minutes of bird watching. *We will provide transportation to and from the meeting/dissolution location. ~Tour flow~ 6:30 Pick up from hotel in the city 7:10 Arrival at Kushiro Wetlands and Toro area Go to Toro Station Change clothes and go to canoe port 7:30 Start of canoe tour with the morning sun behind 8:40 Goal →Clean up/hot coffee (service) 9:00 Move to see owls 9:15 Search for owls, cranes, Steller's sea eagles, white-tailed eagles, and long-tailed tits *Binoculars free rental 10:15 End → Transfer to Kushiro city 11:00 AM Kushiro city Arrival *It is not guaranteed that you will be able to see wild birds.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

While riding a canoe, we will fish using bait for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Approximately 38 species of fish that inhabit the Kushiro River, such as Ezoiwana, Japanese dace, and carp. Enjoy what you can catch with your family, couples and friends.

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• 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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