The virgin forest, which is difficult to reach without a guide, and the powerful scenery that makes you say, "This is Shiretoko!"
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08:30 A.M ~ Start plan
13:00 P.M.~ Start plan
The Highlight
The characteristic scenery of the west coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Enjoy the atmosphere of an untouched forest.
A snowshoeing tour where you can witness the primeval nature of Shiretoko.
The Experience
"Unexplored Shiretoko" where untouched nature remains. Above all, this tour is the one where you can fully enjoy the depth of the virgin forest because it is not a place that is maintained as a course.
A dense forest that has endured many winds and snows and continues to grow in the gentle sunlight. You can feel the great power of nature that no human power can compete with.
The footprints of animals that live powerfully in the harshness of winter, and the shadows of birds and trees reflected in the snow.
The winter forest has a different flavor than the summer. In addition, from the open snowfield of the highlight, you can see the cliffs leading to the cape, the sea of Okhotsk covered with drift ice during the drift ice berthing season, and the overwhelming panorama of the pure white Shiretoko mountain range.
What is Snowshoes? Snowshoes are magical tools that aid walking on snow. In order to efficiently walk on the snow, it is designed to have a wider contact area than "Kanjiki". The snowshoe is attached to the boot, but the total weight of the left and right is about 1.5 - 1.8kg. No special skills are required for both wearing and walking, and even beginners can quickly get used to it.
【For customers who make hotel reservations after tour reservations】 *KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort Closed from December 9 to December 19.
*KIKI SHIRETOKO NATURAL RESORT Closed from November 4 to December 26. January 5 to January 16. January 19 to January 24. March 9 to April 25.
Please check again if you have selected this as your meeting place.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- Japanese
Itinerary
- The tour starts at 12:30（12/1～1/19), 13:30（1/20～3/31）
- Snowshoe hiking time
- You may encounter the wild animals!
- The tour will finish at 15:30(12/1～1/19), 16:30(1/20～3/31).
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
※The minimum amount of running staff is 2 people. ※Persons who is 7 years old or more can join this tour.
・The guide will talk about dangers and precautions. For your own safety, please listen carefully and do not take photos or videos of nature or animals while the guide is speaking. ・We recommend that you purchase your own accident insurance ・No restrooms are available during the walk（Portable toilets are available for use during the walk.）Please be sure to complete before the meeting. ・If you are late for the meeting place and time on the day of the tour, you may not be able to join the tour. ・In the middle of winter, the sensible temperature can drop to -20°C. Please prepare your clothes well in advance. ・It is an outdoor activity.Please be in good physical condition to participate. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well.
Please refer to the What to Bring illustrations and dress appropriately for the activities. Body： Waterproof jacket (thick ski wear is acceptable), fleece, sweater It is better to prepare long-sleeved thin to thick innerwear according to the temperature. Leg： Waterproof type overpants (or skiwear). It is essential to wear layers such as jeans, thick pants, and tights. Shoes： High-cut snow boots (wear snowshoes) Other:Gloves (thick, waterproof), drinks
Important Booking Information
The guide will talk about dangers and precautions. For your own safety, please listen carefully and do not take photos or videos of nature or animals while the guide is speaking. We recommend that you purchase your own accident insurance
- The tour might be cancelled or discontinued because of the bad weather condition or unexpected accidents.
- You will walk about 3 hours and half in snowing forest. Please wear warm clothes. Long pants, a sweater, fleece jacket, and waterproofjacket and pants on top. Woolen gloves, woollen cap, neck warmer, thick socksand sunglasses or goggles to keep you from cold.
- Please refrain from consuming alcohol immediately before the tour, and refrain from consuming alcohol, smoking during the tour.
- Pregnant women may not join this tour.
- Please refrain from using cell phones during the walk. 6.Participants will be picked up from their hotel 10 to 15 minutes prior to the tour. Pick-up service is handled by SHINRA.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 7 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 3 ~ 6 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)