This tour explores the symbolic wildlife of Shiretoko’s winter such as the Steller’s Sea Eagle and White-tailed Eagle. You will never forget the spectacular moment of seeing such a massive eagle with over a metre in body length and two-metre wingspan as it soars overhead. You may also see other majestic wildlife such as Ezo sika deer, Ezo red foxes and seals on the ice if you are lucky.
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We have already received many reservations for weekends and holidays.
We kindly ask you to consider making a weekday reservation.
Period
From December 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
We have already received many reservations for weekends and holidays.
We kindly ask you to consider making a weekday reservation.
*Eagles may be more difficult to see in early December and mid-late March.
Time
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (-2h) (December 1 to January 31)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm (-2h) (February 1 to March 31)
Price
Adults (13 years old or older) – 3,500 JPY
Children (4 to 12 years old) – 2,600 JPY
*We only accept cash payment at the start of the tour.
If you are staying at any of the Kitakobushi group hotels, you can pay at when you check-out.
Requirement
4 years or older.
Meeting place
We will pick you up at the lobby of your accommodation. (Utoro area only)
Pick up time
The meeting time is different depending on the meeting place requested.
Please confirm below, which meeting time is relevant to your hotel:
-People who chose "Your Accommodation"-
*Yuhino Ataru Ie ONSEN HOSTEL/KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort/Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel/Hotel Shiretoko/
meeting time is 20 min 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/
meeting time is 15 min before the starting time of the tour
*Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
meeting time is 10 min 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"-
meeting time is 15 min before the starting time of the tour
*We might be delayed due to other guests' situations or road conditions.
*Please come to the agreed place on time. We won't be able to wait for you if you are late.
Booking
Please book by 12:00 noon of the tour day.
Head
Woolen hat, neck-warmer
Tops
Waterproof jacket (or ski jacket), fleece jacket, sweater and long sleeve shirts.
Bottoms
Waterproof overtrousers (or ski trousers). It is strongly recommended to wear thick fabric trousers or tights underneath.
Shoes
Warm winter boots
Others
Gloves
Sunglasses or goggles are useful.
Bottle of water
Free rental items
Waterproof gloves, woolen hat, neck-warmer, rain boots, ski wear (jackets and trousers).
*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.
- Depending on natural conditions, the end time may vary slightly. Please join our tours with time to spare.
- There is no restroom available in the field. Please keep this in mind before starting the tour.
- We watch wildlife from the inside of our vehicles; however, we sometimes get out of the vehicles to observe them. Please prepare comfortable and warm clothing.
- Please come to the agreed place on time. If you are late on the day, we will consider you a no show and might give your spot to someone else. Please contact us if you think you might be delayed.
- In late March, the eagles begin to migrate further north so it is not as easy to find them.
- Cancellation is free up to 2 days before the tour. If you cancel 2 days before the start of the tour, you will be charged a cancellation fee of 20%, if you cancel the day before the tour then a 50 % cancellation fee will apply and if you cancel on the day of the tour, then the full tour price will be asked for.
For more information please refer to “Frequently Asked Questions”.
