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This tour is a reserved tour recommended for those who have special requirements such as a family with small children, people who are worried about physical fitness or a group of people who would like to spend a special time with close friends only. Or if you would like to focus on searching for wildlife without any time restrictions or be taken to special places where you would not normally go on our other tours, please let us know and we will plan an original tour for you to match with your requests.

This tour is a reserved tour recommended for those who have special requirements such as a family with small children, people who are worried about physical fitness or a group of people who would like to spend a special time with close friends only. Or if you would like to focus on searching for wildlife without any time restrictions or be taken to special places where you would not normally go on our other tours, please let us know and we will plan an original tour for you to match with your requests.

Tsurui Village, located in Eastern Hokkaido, is one of the best places to observe the majestic red-crowned cranes, designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan. Join our experienced guides from Picchio Shiretoko to witness the breathtaking sight of these cranes in their natural habitat. Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive through the Kushiro Marsh, where you may also encounter Yezo sika deer, Ezo red fox, White tailed eagles, Steller’s sea eagles and other native wildlife.
This tour includes full transportation with pick-up and drop-off from the Kushiro city, as well as a tea break at a charming, local Japanese wood-lodge style café.
This tour is mainly for overseas guests and provided in English.

Join our special "Red-crowned Crane and Wildlife Watching" tour in a private setting exclusively for your group.
This tour is ideal for families with young children under six, or for those who prefer to enjoy the experience in a private group. We are also happy to customized tour just for you.

This tour explores the symbolic wildlife of Shiretoko’s winter such as the Steller’s Sea Eagle and White-tailed Eagle. You will never forget the spectacular moment of seeing such a massive eagle with over a meter body length and two-meter wingspan as it soars overhead. You may also see other majestic wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer, Ezo Red Foxes and Seals on the ice if you are lucky.

This tour explores the symbolic wildlife of Shiretoko’s winter such as the Steller’s Sea Eagle and White-tailed Eagle. You will never forget the spectacular moment of seeing such a massive eagle with over a meter body length and two-meter wingspan as it soars overhead. You may also see other majestic wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer, Ezo Red Foxes and Seals on the ice if you are lucky.

This tour explores the symbolic wildlife of Shiretoko’s winter such as the Steller’s Sea Eagle and White-tailed Eagle. You will never forget the spectacular moment of seeing such a massive eagle with over a meter body length and two-meter wingspan as it soars overhead. You may also see other majestic wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer, Ezo Red Foxes and Seals on the ice if you are lucky.

This tour explores the primeval forests of Shiretoko using snowshoes, and takes you beyond the usual paths. We will guide you to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”, which freezes in winter. When the sea ice arrives at the coast, a vast field of ice appears covering the Sea of Okhotsk and creates a breathtaking landscape along with the Shiretoko Mountains tapped by silver-white snows. This tour often sees wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer and Ezo Red Foxes.

This tour explores the primeval forests of Shiretoko using snowshoes, and takes you beyond the usual paths. We will guide you to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”, which freezes in winter. When the sea ice arrives at the coast, a vast field of ice appears covering the Sea of Okhotsk and creates a breathtaking landscape along with the Shiretoko Mountains tapped by silver-white snows. This tour often sees wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer and Ezo Red Foxes.

This tour explores the primeval forests of Shiretoko using snowshoes, and takes you beyond the usual paths. We will guide you to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”, which freezes in winter. When the sea ice arrives at the coast, a vast field of ice appears covering the Sea of Okhotsk and creates a breathtaking landscape along with the Shiretoko Mountains tapped by silver-white snows. This tour often sees wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer and Ezo Red Foxes.

This tour guides you through forest to one of Shiretoko’s main attraction spots, Frepe Waterfall, using snowshoes. The winter cold transforms the waterfall into mysterious-shaped aqua-blue ice pillars. The Shiretoko Mountains standing behind the waterfall and the vast field of ice appearing underneath, when the sea ice from the north arrives at the coast make for an incredible sight. Thanks to the snow and shoes, we are able to access to some places which are difficult to reach in the other seasons, giving us a unique experience and the chance to see something different.

This tour guides you through forest to one of Shiretoko’s main attraction spots, Frepe Waterfall, using snowshoes. The winter cold transforms the waterfall into mysterious-shaped aqua-blue ice pillars. The Shiretoko Mountains standing behind the waterfall and the vast field of ice appearing underneath, when the sea ice from the north arrives at the coast make for an incredible sight. Thanks to the snow and shoes, we are able to access to some places which are difficult to reach in the other seasons, giving us a unique experience and the chance to see something different.

This tour guides you through forest to one of Shiretoko’s main attraction spots, Frepe Waterfall, using snowshoes. The winter cold transforms the waterfall into mysterious-shaped aqua-blue ice pillars. The Shiretoko Mountains standing behind the waterfall and the vast field of ice appearing underneath, when the sea ice from the north arrives at the coast make for an incredible sight. Thanks to the snow and shoes, we are able to access to some places which are difficult to reach in the other seasons, giving us a unique experience and the chance to see something different.

Midwinter season. The seas of Shiretoko are covered in ice.
We will take a walk on this sea of ice wearing winter dry suits, excellent for cold and wet environments.
Drift ice is indispensable for the wildlife living in Shiretoko. Stepping onto this ice means stepping into the icy world of these animals.

The Shiretoko Five Lakes is a special place of silence in the winter, where only a limited number of people can enter. It is only during this season that we are able to walk upon the frozen, snow-covered surfaces of the lakes using snowshoes. Nowhere else can you see the magnificent Shiretoko mountain range shining silver against the blue winter sky, as the drift ice stretches all the way to the horizon. This truly is an unforgettable experience of midwinter in Shiretoko.

The Shiretoko Five Lakes is a special place of silence in the winter, where only a limited number of people can enter. It is only during this season that we are able to walk upon the frozen, snow-covered surfaces of the lakes using snowshoes. Nowhere else can you see the magnificent Shiretoko mountain range shining silver against the blue winter sky, as the drift ice stretches all the way to the horizon. This truly is an unforgettable experience of midwinter in Shiretoko.

The Shiretoko Five Lakes is a special place of silence in the winter, where only a limited number of people can enter. It is only during this season that we are able to walk upon the frozen, snow-covered surfaces of the lakes using snowshoes. Nowhere else can you see the magnificent Shiretoko mountain range shining silver against the blue winter sky, as the drift ice stretches all the way to the horizon. This truly is an unforgettable experience of midwinter in Shiretoko.

This tour is one of our most popular tours and encounter wildlife with a high probability.
You will walk on animal tracks through the primeval forest area, which is difficult by yourself, and be guided to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”. You will see the stunning cliff and waterfall which drops more than 100 meters as well as the spectacular views of the Sea of Okhotsk.

This tour is one of our most popular tours and encounter wildlife with a high probability.
You will walk on animal tracks through the primeval forest area, which is difficult by yourself, and be guided to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”. You will see the stunning cliff and waterfall which drops more than 100 meters as well as the spectacular views of the Sea of Okhotsk.

This tour is one of our most popular tours and encounter wildlife with a high probability.
You will walk on animal tracks through the primeval forest area, which is difficult by yourself, and be guided to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”. You will see the stunning cliff and waterfall which drops more than 100 meters as well as the spectacular views of the Sea of Okhotsk.

This tour is one of our most popular tours and encounter wildlife with a high probability.
You will walk on animal tracks through the primeval forest area, which is difficult by yourself, and be guided to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”. You will see the stunning cliff and waterfall which drops more than 100 meters as well as the spectacular views of the Sea of Okhotsk.

“Furepe Waterfall” is one of the attraction spots that represents the rich nature of the Shiretoko area. While walking along a kilometre track one way, we will observe the wildlife living there. It is an easy and entry level tour of Shiretoko area that anyone from children to elderly people can enjoy.

“Furepe Waterfall” is one of the attraction spots that represents the rich nature of the Shiretoko area. While walking along a kilometre track one way, we will observe the wildlife living there. It is an easy and entry level tour of Shiretoko area that anyone from children to elderly people can enjoy.

Shiretoko area is one of the best locations to see wildlife. After a lecture about wildlife that the guide will give you, we will get in a vehicle and start searching for wildlife of the night-time forest. It will be an unforgettable experience when you find the creature’s glowing eyes in the dark ahead of your light.

Join our popular "Night Safari Tour" in a private setting exclusively for your group.
Recommended for families with children aged 3 and under or those who prefer a private tour.

“Shiretoko goko Lakes(Shiretoko Five Lakes)” are one of the iconic spots of Shiretoko. This tour takes you on a walk along the ground path and elevated wooden path around the five mysterious lakes surrounded by the primeval forest. While walking through the forest, where ancient trees grow undisturbed and wildlife flourishes, you will feel the closeness of the Shiretoko’s magnificent nature.
Depending on the season, we have a private (one group only) guide option for you.

“Shiretoko goko Lakes(Shiretoko Five Lakes)” are one of the iconic spots of Shiretoko. This tour takes you on a walk along the ground path and elevated wooden path around the five mysterious lakes surrounded by the primeval forest. While walking through the forest, where ancient trees grow undisturbed and wildlife flourishes, you will feel the closeness of the Shiretoko’s magnificent nature.
Depending on the season, we have a private (one group only) guide option for you.

“Shiretoko goko Lakes(Shiretoko Five Lakes)” are one of the iconic spots of Shiretoko. This tour takes you on a walk along the ground path and elevated wooden path around the five mysterious lakes surrounded by the primeval forest. While walking through the forest, where ancient trees grow undisturbed and wildlife flourishes, you will feel the closeness of the Shiretoko’s magnificent nature.
Depending on the season, we have a private (one group only) guide option for you.

“Shiretoko goko Lakes(Shiretoko Five Lakes)” are one of the iconic spots of Shiretoko. This tour takes you on a walk along the ground path and elevated wooden path around the five mysterious lakes surrounded by the primeval forest. While walking through the forest, where ancient trees grow undisturbed and wildlife flourishes, you will feel the closeness of the Shiretoko’s magnificent nature.
Depending on the season, we have a private (one group only) guide option for you.

In autumn, salmon and trout come back to the rivers where they were born after spending years traversing the oceans of the northern hemisphere.
While walking and watching the fish as they swim upstream and sacrifice their lives to spawn, we will introduce you to the important roles they play in the natural world of Shiretoko.