Shiretoko was designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site due to its highly valued interconnected ecosystems of sea and land.
To fully experience the richness of nature in Shiretoko, we have created a combination tour. Explore both the sea and the land to immerse yourself in the beauty and abundance of the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Also, to ensure your safety while enjoying the cruise, the cruise ship are equipped with top-notch safety features. Additionally, for an extra layer of security, we provide the “Yobimori” service, an SOS device that allows you to request rescue assistance from nearby ships or other users in case of an emergency.
*Participants must be 6 years or older
Types of Combination Tours and How to Choose
There are four ways to combine tour contents.
You will choose one of two options of Goziraiwa Sightseeing’s Cruisings for the morning and one of two options of Picchio Shiretoko’s Trekkings for the afternoon.
Please refer to the following diagram for the selection process.
[MORNING] Choose either Option 1 or Option 2 for the Cruising.
[AFTERNOON] Choose either Option 3 or Option 4 for the Trekking.
***You can add a “Night Safari Tour” to each combination as an option (＋4200yen with a 100yen discount）
If you wish to add this option, please select it when making a reservation on the website.
Tour Details
Once you have determined which combination, A to D, matches your preferance, please choose the corresponding tab below to review the details of the tour and the reservation process.
- A. Bear & Primeval Forest
- B. Bear & Five Lakes
- C. Whale & Primeval Forest
- D. Whele & Five Lakes
- Benefits
＜Attention＞
Note 1: Regarding Transportation: Transportation is provided only for the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko. For the cruising location, please note that you will need to arrange your own transportation to the site.
Note 2: Regarding Payment: This package tour allows you to reserve both the cruising organized by Goziraiwa Sightseeing and the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko together, but please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities
[Tour Overview]
This is a combination package including cruising to the Rusha Bay departing from Utoro and the Primeval Forest Trekking. The Rusha Bay Cruising offers a high chance to spot wild brown bears, with an astonishing sighting rate of 80%! The Shiretoko Peninsula, viewed from the sea, is rich with attractions such as numerous waterfalls and peculiar rock formations.
In the Primeval Forest Trekking, you will traverse special trails accessible only with guides, venturing through untouched areas and aiming to witness the magnificent views of the Sea of Okhotsk. It is a popular tour known for its high encounter rate with wildlife.
[Tour Dates]
April 29, 2025, to September 24, 2025
※Reservation for 2025 is not open yet but we can accept your reservation in advance.
Please feel free to email us(info-shiretoko@m.picchio.co.jp) or What's App us(+81-80-9280-7128）!
[Tour Times & Meeting Locations]
Morning: [Gozira Sightseeing] Rusha Bay Cruising
- Meeting Point: Goziraiwa Sightseeing Utoro Office
*** No transportation provided for cruising. Please arrange your own transportation to the site. - Meeting Time: By 9:30 AM
- Departure Time: 10:00 AM
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Afternoon: [Picchio Shiretoko] Primeval Forest Trekking
For detailed tour information, please refer here.
- Start Time: 1:30 PM
- Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours (including round-trip transportation)
- Meeting Point:
** For guests staying in Utoro: Accommodation Lobby
** For day-trippers or guests staying outside Utoro: Road Side Station "Utoro Shirietoku"
** "Shiretoko Nature Center" - Meet on-site - Meeting Time: Meeting times vary depending on the meeting point. Please refer to the confirmation email upon reservation.
[Fitness Level]
Walking distance for the Primeval Forest Trekking: Approximately 4 kilometers round trip
[Fees]
Adult (Junior high school age and above) – ¥12,200 ¥11,300 (900 yen discount from the regular price)
Child (Ages 6-12) – ¥6,700 ¥6,150 (550 yen discount from the regular price)
※ The aboves amounts are totals. Please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities.
[Participation]
Ages 6 and above
[Capacity]
Maximum 9 participants per guide for each session.
[Reservation]
<WEB Reservation>: Available 24 hours by 3:00 PM the day before
<Telephone Reservation>: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
※ Please note that our office may be closed during tour operation hours. In such cases, please leave a message with your name and number, and we will get back to you in order after returning from the tour.
＜Attention＞
Note 1: Regarding Transportation:Transportation is provided only for the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko. For the cruising location, please note that you will need to arrange your own transportation to the site.
Note 2: Regarding Payment: This package tour allows you to reserve both the cruising organized by Goziraiwa Sightseeing and the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko together, but please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities
[Tour Overview]
This is a combination package including cruising to the Rusha Bay departing from Utoro and the Shiretoko Five Lakes Trekking. The Rusha Bay Cruising offers a high chance to spot wild brown bears, with an astonishing sighting rate of 80%! The Shiretoko Peninsula, viewed from the sea, is rich with attractions such as numerous waterfalls and peculiar rock formations.
In the Shiretoko Five Lakes Trekking, you will explore five mystical lakes surrounded by primeval forests. Shiretoko Five Lakes offers the perfect blend of forests, sea, lakes, and the stunning Shiretoko mountain range, allowing you to enjoy breathtaking views all at once. If you are seeking a trek focused on scenery, this is the course you will not want to miss.
[Tour Dates]
April 29, 2025, to September 24, 2025
※Reservation for 2025 is not open yet but we can accept your reservation in advance.
Please feel free to email us(info-shiretoko@m.picchio.co.jp) or What's App us(+81-80-9280-7128）!
[Tour Times & Meeting Locations]
Morning: [Gozira Sightseeing] Rusha Bay Cruising
- Meeting Point: Goziraiwa Sightseeing Utoro Office
*** No transportation provided for cruising. Please arrange your own transportation to the site. - Meeting Time: By 9:30 AM
- Departure Time: 10:00 AM
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Afternoon: [Picchio Shiretoko] Shiretoko Five Lakes Trekking
For detailed tour information, please refer here.
- Start Time: 1:30 PM
During the bear activity season from May 10th to July 31st, there is a possibility that the tour start time may change significantly. In such cases, we will contact you before confirming your reservation. - Duration: Approximately 4 hours (including round-trip transportation)
- Meeting Point:
** For guests staying in Utoro: Accommodation Lobby
** For day-trippers or guests staying outside Utoro: Road Side Station "Utoro Shirietoku"
** "Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House" - Meet on-site (500 yen parking fee will be required) - Meeting Time: Meeting times vary depending on the meeting point. Please refer to the confirmation email upon reservation.
[Fitness Level]
Walking distance for the Five Lakes Trekking: Approximately 3 kilometers round trip
[Fees]
Adult (Junior high school age and above) – ¥12,200 ¥11,300 (900 yen discount from the regular price)
Child (Ages 6-12) – ¥7,100 ¥6,550 (550 yen discount from the regular price)
※ The aboves amounts are totals. Please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities.
[Participation]
Ages 6 and above
[Capacity]
Maximum 9 participants per guide for each session.
[Reservation]
<WEB Reservation>: Available 24 hours by 3:00 PM the day before
<Telephone Reservation>: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
※ Please note that our office may be closed during tour operation hours. In such cases, please leave a message with your name and number, and we will get back to you in order after returning from the tour.
＜Attention＞
Note 1: Regarding Transportation:Transportation is provided only for the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko. For the cruising location, please note that you will need to arrange your own transportation to the site. It takes approximately 50 minutes by car between Rausu and Utoro. The time between tours is therefore limited, so please be aware of this.
Note 2: Regarding Payment: This package tour allows you to reserve both the cruising organized by Goziraiwa Sightseeing and the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko together, but please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities
[Tour Overview]
This is a combination package including whale watching cruising departing from Rausu and the Primeval Forest Trekking. Rausu, located on the Shiretoko Peninsula, is a place where you can encounter large marine mammals such as whales, orcas, and dolphins up close. It provides an opportunity for unforgettable encounters with marine life.
In the Primeval Forest Trekking, you will traverse special trails accessible only with guides, venturing through untouched areas and aiming to witness the magnificent views of the Sea of Okhotsk. It is a popular tour known for its high encounter rate with wildlife.
[Tour Dates]
April 29, 2025, to September 24, 2025
※Reservation for 2025 is not open yet but we can accept your reservation in advance.
Please feel free to email us(info-shiretoko@m.picchio.co.jp) or What's App us(+81-80-9280-7128）!
[Tour Times & Meeting Locations]
Morning: [Gozira Sightseeing] Whale Watching Cruising in Rausu
- Meeting Point: Goziraiwa Sightseeing Rausu Office
*** No transportation provided for cruising. Please arrange your own transportation to the site. - Meeting Time: By 8:30 AM
- Departure Time: 9:00 AM
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Afternoon: [Picchio Shiretoko] Primeval Forest Trekking
For detailed tour information, please refer here.
- Start Time: 1:30 PM
It takes approximately 50 minutes by car between Rausu and Utoro. The time between tours is therefore limited, so please be aware of this. - Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours (including round-trip transportation)
- Meeting Point:
** For guests staying in Utoro: Accommodation Lobby
** For day-trippers or guests staying outside Utoro: Road Side Station "Utoro Shirietoku"
** "Shiretoko Nature Center" - Meet on-site - Meeting Time: Meeting times vary depending on the meeting point. Please refer to the confirmation email upon reservation.
[Fitness Level]
Walking distance for the Primeval Forest Trekking: Approximately 4 kilometers round trip
[Fees]
Adult (Junior high school age and above) – ¥15,200 ¥13,800 (1200 yen discount from the regular price)
Child (Ages 6-12) – ¥8,100 ¥7,400 (700 yen discount from the regular price)
※ The aboves amounts are totals. Please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities.
[Participation]
Ages 6 and above
[Capacity]
Maximum 9 participants per guide for each session.
[Reservation]
<WEB Reservation>: Available 24 hours by 3:00 PM the day before
<Telephone Reservation>: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
※ Please note that our office may be closed during tour operation hours. In such cases, please leave a message with your name and number, and we will get back to you in order after returning from the tour.
＜Attention＞
Note 1: Regarding Transportation: Transportation is provided only for the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko. For the cruising location, please note that you will need to arrange your own transportation to the site. It takes approximately 50 minutes by car between Rausu and Utoro. The time between tours is therefore limited, so please be aware of this.
Note 2: Regarding Payment: This package tour allows you to reserve both the cruising organized by Goziraiwa Sightseeing and the trekking organized by Picchio Shiretoko together, but please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities.
[Tour Overview]
This is a combination package including whale watching cruising departing from Rausu and the Primeval Forest Trekking. Rausu, located on the Shiretoko Peninsula, is a place where you can encounter large marine mammals such as whales, orcas, and dolphins up close. It provides an opportunity for unforgettable encounters with marine life.
In the Shiretoko Five Lakes Trekking, you will explore five mystical lakes surrounded by primeval forests. Shiretoko Five Lakes offers the perfect blend of forests, sea, lakes, and the stunning Shiretoko mountain range, allowing you to enjoy breathtaking views all at once. If you are seeking a trek focused on scenery, this is the course you will not want to miss.
[Tour Dates]
April 29, 2025, to September 24, 2025
※Reservation for 2025 is not open yet but we can accept your reservation in advance.
Please feel free to email us(info-shiretoko@m.picchio.co.jp) or What's App us(+81-80-9280-7128）!
[Tour Times & Meeting Locations]
Morning: [Gozira Sightseeing] Whale Watching Cruising in Rausu
- Meeting Point: Goziraiwa Sightseeing Rausu Office
*** No transportation provided for cruising. Please arrange your own transportation to the site. - Meeting Time: By 8:30 AM
- Departure Time: 9:00 AM
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Afternoon: [Picchio Shiretoko] Shiretoko Five Lakes Trekking
For detailed tour information, please refer here.
- Start Time: 1:30 PM
During the bear activity season from May 10th to July 31st, there is a possibility that the tour start time may change significantly. In such cases, we will contact you before confirming your reservation. - Duration: Approximately 4 hours (including round-trip transportation)
- Meeting Point:
** For guests staying in Utoro: Accommodation Lobby
** For day-trippers or guests staying outside Utoro: Road Side Station "Utoro Shirietoku"
** "Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House" - Meet on-site (500 yen parking fee will be required) - Meeting Time: Meeting times vary depending on the meeting point. Please refer to the confirmation email upon reservation.
[Fitness Level]
Walking distance for the Five Lakes Trekking: Approximately 3 kilometers round trip
[Fees]
Adult (Junior high school age and above) – ¥15,000 ¥13,800 (1200 yen discount from the regular price)
Child (Ages 6-12) – ¥8,500 ¥7,800 (700 yen discount from the regular price)
※ The aboves amounts are totals. Please pay the participation fee separately to each company for the cruising and trekking activities.
[Participation]
Ages 6 and above
[Capacity]
Maximum 9 participants per guide for each session.
[Reservation]
<WEB Reservation>: Available 24 hours by 3:00 PM the day before
<Telephone Reservation>: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
※ Please note that our office may be closed during tour operation hours. In such cases, please leave a message with your name and number, and we will get back to you in order after returning from the tour.
As a special offer, all participants in this set plan will receive a complimentary "Sea Handbook (valued at 300 yen)" available at Goziraiwa Sightseeing!
For participants in either the "A. Bear & Primeval Forest Set" or "B. Bear & Shiretoko Five Lakes Set," you will receive the "Shiretoko-Utoro Sea Handbook."
For participants in either the "C. Whale & Primeval Forest Set" or "D. Whale & Shiretoko Five Lakes Set," you will receive the "Shiretoko-Rausu Sea Handbook."
◆SOS Device "Yobimori" for Maritime Emergencies Included◆
To ensure your safety while enjoying the cruise, the cruise ship are equipped with top-notch safety features. Additionally, for an extra layer of security, we provide the "Yobimori" service, an SOS device that allows you to request rescue assistance from nearby ships or other users in case of an emergency.
