Private tour

You work with the guide to customize your itinerary.

Shiretoko 5 Lakes half-day trekking tour

There are 5 lakes situated in a primeval forest in Shiretoko. The guide will take you on a 3km short trekking tour.

Night animal watching tour

You can observe the night habitats of wild animals from the vehicle using lights. You can sometimes spot Blackiston Fish Owl ( the largest owl in the world )

Brown bear watching cruise

You can enjoy dramatic views of the Shiretoko peninsula. Bears are sighted more than 80% of the time.

Whale watching cruise

Orcas are sighted more than 30% of the time in spring, ( 58% in June 2016. )

Sperm whales can be seen more than 50% of the time in summer.

In winter, the sea of Shiretoko is often covered with drift ice. This is considered the best season to observe birds such as the Steller’s sea eagle and white-tailed sea eagle. There are tours for drift ice and snow shoe trekking.

Drift ice walking tour

You will be able to walk around the drift ice wearing a dry suit. You can join the tour if you are over 130cm tall and weigh less than 100kg.

Shiretoko 5 lakes tour

You will walk around the Shiretoko 5 lakes using snow shoes. You can sometimes walk on the frozen lakes themselves.

Night Hiking Tour

Because of the reflected light of the snow, you can walk in Shiretoko at night without the aid of lights. If there are no clouds, you will be able to observe the beautiful stars.

Bird watching cruise

Observe birds such as the Steller’s sea eagle and white-tailed sea eagle from the boat.