■Period
＜Bear Active Period＞
From May 10 to July 31, 2025
＜Vegetation Protected Period＞
From April 20 to May 9 and from August 1 to November 8, 2025

■Time
Vegetation Protection Periods: April 20 – May 9, August 1 – November 8

Morning Tour: Starts at 9:00 AM (Approx. 3.5 hours)
*Lecture begins around 9:00 AM

Afternoon Tour: Starts at 2:00 PM (Approx. 3.5 hours)
*Lecture begins around 2:00 PM

■Note:

From September 25 to October 31, the tour starts around 1:30 PM (Approx. 3.5 hours)
*Lecture begins around 1:30 PM

From November 1 to November 8, the tour starts around 1:00 PM (Approx. 3.5 hours)
*Lecture begins around 1:00 PM

The above durations include travel time. Actual walking time is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours (about 3 km walking distance).

During the bear active season, tour start times may be significantly adjusted in
accordance with the Shiretoko Goko Lakes usage system.
Meeting and pick-up times may also vary.
If this applies, we will contact you by phone or What's App before finalizing your reservation.

■Price
Adults (13 years or older) – 6,000 JPY
Children (6 to 12 years old) – 3,500 JPY

■Payment options
Cash or card (On-site Payment required)

■Requirement
6 years or older

■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 also pick you up at the Road Station Utoro Shirietoku.
Also you can meet us at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House 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/
About 50min 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/
About 45min before the starting time of the tour

*Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel& Resort
About 40min before the starting time of the tour

*Hotel Kifuu club Shiretoko
About 35min before the starting time of the tour

-People who chose "Drive Resting Area, Utoro-Shirietoku"-
About 45min before the starting time of the tour

[Shiretoko Goko (Five Lakes) Field House]

Please wait outside near the main entrance of the “Shiretoko Goko Field House”
20 minutes before the lecture starts (at 8:50 AM or 1:50 PM;
Note: From September 25 onward, the afternoon meeting time will be 1:20 PM).

■During the Brown Bear Active Season (May 10 – July 31)
Please note that during the brown bear active season,
tour starting time may be subject to significant changes due to the
Shiretoko Five Lake's usage regulation.
According to this system, meeting time and pick-up time may also vary.
If this applies to your tour, we will contact you
at least the day before your reservation.

Please be aware that if you arrive late,
your participation may be canceled to avoid inconvenience to other guests.

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 vie the links below (24/7 reception)

Book Morning
Book Afternoon ~24th Sep.
Book Afternoon 25th Sep. ~ 31st Oct.
Book Afternoon 1st Nov. ~8th Nov.

＜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
＜May to September＞
Cap or hat
＜October to November＞
Woolen hat

Tops
＜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 sleeves to prevent ticks and bug bites.)
＜October to November>
Thick fabric long sleeves and warm outer (fleece jacket, sweater or down jacket).

Bottoms
Long trousers must be worn to prevent minor injuries and tick bites.
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

• 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”.