The Shiretoko Five Lakes is a special place of silence in the winter, where only a limited number of people can enter. It is only during this season that we are able to walk upon the frozen, snow-covered surfaces of the lakes using snowshoes.
Booking (Morning)
Booking (Afternoon 1/22~2/9)
Booking (Afternoon 2/10~3/22)
Even if the tours are fully booked, don’t be discouraged! We recommend our Primeval Forest Snowshoe Tour, where you might even spot some wildlife. Learn more here!
Period Time Price Requirement Meeting place Pick up time Detailed Meeting Time -People who chose "Your Accommodation"- *Yuhino Ataru Ie ONSEN HOSTEL/KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort/Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel/Hotel Shiretoko/ *Shiretoko Village/Shiretoko Hostel Hanare/ Bon's Home/ Shiretoko Pereke/ Kiraku / Shiretoko Lantern/ Ishiyama/ Iruka Hotel/ Shiretoko Noble Hotel/ Shyutyo no Ie/ *Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel& Resort *Hotel Kifuu club Shiretoko -People who chose "Drive Resting Area, Utoro-Shirietoku"- *We might be late due to other guests' situations. Booking Booking (Morning) Head Tops Bottoms Shoes Others Free rental items For more information please refer to “Frequently Asked Questions”.
From Late January to Mid March, 2026.
*Reservations will open once the Five Lakes' winter schedule is announced. Thank you for your patience.
Morning 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (-4.5h)
Afternoon 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm (-4.5h)(January 23 to February 9)
Afternoon 1:00 pm -5:30 pm (-4.5h)(February 10 to March 23)
Adults (13 years old or older) 7,000 JPY ~
*Prices change depending on the date. For details, please refer to the reservation calendar.
13 years or older.
We will pick you up at the lobby of your accommodation or the road station Utoro Shirietoku. (Utoro area only)
The meeting time is different depends on the meeting place you requested.
For detailed meeting time, please confirm below.
25-20min before the starting time of the tour
20-15min before the starting time of the tour
15-10min before the starting time of the tour
10-5min before the starting time of the tour
10-5min before the starting time of the tour
*Please come to the agreed place on time. If late, you might be cancelled.
Please book by 6:00 pm of the day before of the tour day.
Booking (Afternoon 1/22~2/9)
Booking (Afternoon 2/10~3/22)
Woolen hat, neck-warmer
Waterproof jacket (or ski jacket), fleece jacket, sweater and long sleeve shirts.
Waterproof overtrousers (or ski trousers). It is strongly recommended to wear thick fabric trousers or tights underneath.
Warm winter boots
Gloves
Sunglasses or goggles are useful.
Bottle of water
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.
