A tour where you can enjoy the winter scenery of Furepe Falls and primeval forest by snowshoeing.
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09:00 A.M~ Start plan
The Highlight
⛄Furepe Waterfall, quietly frozen and sparkling on a magnificent cliff.
⛄A virgin forest where you can enjoy a walk only in winter, with enough snow to cover the shrubs.
⛄Enjoy snowshoeing on a course packed with the charms of Shiretoko in winter.
The Experience
In winter, the flowing water turns into blue icicles, and the splashes are blown up by the cold wind to create a distinctive shape resembling hoarfrost.Behind the waterfall is the snow-white Shiretoko mountain range, and during the drift ice berthing season, a magnificent drift ice field spreads below.
On the way to Furepe Falls, you can put on snowshoes and find traces of wild animals such as Ezo deer, Ezo squirrels, flying squirrels, etc. drawn on the snow of the forest. Focus on shaping.The snow cover and snowshoes allow visitors to explore areas that are inaccessible during the summer season, but the range of activities is expanded by the snow cover and the use of snowshoes.
This tour allows you to enjoy the spectacular scenery typical of Shiretoko, explore the virgin forest on snowshoes, and play in the snow all at the same time. Snowshoes are magical tools that aid in 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 - 1.8 kg.
No special skills are required for both wearing and walking, and even beginners can quickly get used to them. The route, which has a height difference of about 45m, has one uphill and downhill, and the others are gently sloping snowfields. This course is recommended for beginners.
【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.
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Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- Japanese
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
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.
Head： warm knit hat, neck warmer Sunglasses and goggles are useful. Body： Waterproof jacket ( or thick skiwear), 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) What to bring Gloves (thick, waterproof), drinks
Participant Restrictions
- 7 years old and up
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 canceled or discontinued because of the bad weather conditions or unexpected accidents.
- You will walk about 2 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.
- About morning tour. Accommodation for the night prior to this tour must be a hotel in the Utoro area. 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)