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3hours Nature Guided Tour in Shiretoko Five Lakes

Hokkaido, Japanby Picchio Shiretoko

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

Embark on a captivating 3-hour hiking journey through the breathtaking Shiretoko Five Lakes area. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll explore one of the most picturesque trails within Shiretoko National Park. With multiple trails to choose from, this tour will lead you along the extended route that encompasses all five lakes. In the end, we will get to the 800 meters elevated Wooden path and treating you to a magnificent vista of mountains, ocean, and lakes—a truly stunning spectacle not to be missed.

What's included

  • Rubber boots (17-30 CM)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Rain wear (jackets and trousers) Men's :M/L/XL, Women's: S/M/L
  • If you need to rent rental items, please let us know about your size of rain wears and rain boots.
  • Binoculars will be provided.

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Stop 1

      4 hours

      “Shiretoko Five Lakes” are one of the iconic spots of Shiretoko. This tour takes you on a walk along the ground path and elevated wooden path around the five mysterious lakes surrounded by primeval forests. While walking through the forest, where ancient trees grow undisturbed and wildlife flourishes, you will feel the closeness of the Shiretoko’s magnificent nature.

    Meeting and pickup

    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"- *Onsen Guesthouse The SUNSET SHIRETOKO(formerly 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/Rembrandt Resort Shiretoko (formerly 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 tour 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.

    Good to know

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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