Step into the untouched wilderness of Shiretoko, where no paths are made and nature stays as it has always been.
In winter, the Sea of Okhotsk turns pure white with drift ice, and the snow-covered mountains rise quietly behind the cliffs.
You may meet Ezo deer or, if you’re lucky, catch a glimpse of a squirrel among the trees.
Feel the deep silence and beauty of Shiretoko’s winter on this snowshoe adventure.

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 Ezo sika deer, Ezo red fox, White tailed eagles, Steller’s sea eagles and other native wildlife.

In winter, Shiretoko’s famous Furepe Waterfall turns into a curtain of blue ice.
The mist from the falls, blown by the northern wind, creates mysterious shapes of frozen art.
Behind it rise the snow-covered Shiretoko mountains, and during the drift ice season from late January to early March, the vast white ice field spreads out below.
Thanks to the snow and snowshoes, you can walk into places that are hard to reach in other seasons, discovering a new side of Shiretoko.
Enjoy this beautiful winter landscape and the quiet joy of snowshoeing.