Period
From April 1 to November 30, 2024

Time
Morning: 9:00 am - 11:00 am (-2h)
Afternoon: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (-2h)

Price
Adults (13 years or older) – 3,100 JPY
Children (4 to 12 years old) – 2,000 JPY
*Free for 3 years or younger

Payment options
Cash or card

Requirement
None

Meeting place
We will pick you up at the lobby of your accommodation (Utoro area only).
If you are staying outside Utoro area or day tripping to Utoro, we can pick you up at the Road Station Utoro Shirietoku.
Also you can meet us at the Shiretoko Nature Center if it is convenient for you.

Pick up time
The meeting time is different depends on the meeting place you requested.
For detailed meeting time, please confirm below.

Detailed Meeting Time

-People who chose "Your Accommodation"-

*Yuhino Ataru Ie ONSEN HOSTEL/KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort/Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel/Hotel Shiretoko/
20min before the starting time of the tour

*Shiretoko Village/Shiretoko Hostel Hanare/ Bon's Home/ Shiretoko Pereke/ Kiraku / Shiretoko Lantern/ Ishiyama/ Iruka Hotel/ Shiretoko Noble Hotel/ Shyutyo no Ie/
15min before the starting time of the tour

*Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
10min before the starting time of the tour

*Hotel Kifuu club Shiretoko
5min before the starting time of the tour

-People who chose "Drive Resting Area, Utoro-Shirietoku"-
15min before the starting time of the tour
We may not be able to make the agreed pick-up time due to other guests’ situations

Booking
＜Online Booking＞
Please book by 2 hours before the tour starts from the links below (24/7 reception)
Book Morning
Book Afternoon

＜Telephone Booking＞
Or you can book on phone call (Operation hour: 9 am to 6 pm)
*Please leave a message when we are not available due to tour operation so that we can contact you later

Head
＜April to September＞
Cap or hat
＜October to November＞
Woolen hat

Tops
＜April to May＞
Long sleeve shirts and warm outer (fleece jacket or windproof jacket)
＜June to September＞
Thin fabric long sleeves
(It is recommended to wear long sleeve shirts as protection from ticks and bug bites.)
＜October to November>
Thick fabric long sleeves and warm outer (down jacket).

Bottoms
Long trousers
It is strongly recommended to wear long trousers to prevent minor injuries.
Skirts are not allowed.

Shoes
Either of sport shoes, trekking shoes, or rubber boots
No heels are allowed.

Others
Rain wear (Free rental available, see below), bottle of water/tea, towel and small backpack.

Free rental items
■Rain wear (jackets and trousers) Men's :M/L/XL, Women's: S/M/L
■Rubber boots (17-30 CM)
*These items are available on a first come, first serve basis. You can reserve items in advance if necessary.

Notice

• Please note that encounters with wildlife are not 100% guaranteed.
• If the supposed walking track is temporarily closed due to bear sightings, we may have to change the route we walk.
• Please come to the agreed place on time. If you are late on the day, we might cancel you so that the other guests can go on tour.
• Depending on natural conditions, the end time may vary slightly. Please join our tours with time to spare.
• The tour will be conducted in case of light rain. Please prepare rain wear. If the tour is cancelled due to sever weather, we will let you know 1 hour before the supposed starting time.
• There is no restroom available in the field. Please keep this in mind before starting the tour.
• Cancellation is free up to 2 days before the tour. After 2 days a cancellation fee of 20 % of the tour cost will be charged if you cancel 2 days before the tour, 50 % if you cancel the day before and the full tour cost if you cancel on the day of the tour.

For more information please refer to “Frequently Asked Questions”.