Eastern Hokkaido | Hiking Shiretoko Five Lakes
Eastern Hokkaido | Hiking Shiretoko Five Lakes
[Group Experience]
$120 USD per person
Available from May to November
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance.
All attendees of the experience should pay the participant fee. If there are any special requests, please feel free to let us know via email at info@deeperjapan.com
Hiking on the Northern Edge: Guided Nature Tour in Shiretoko, Hokkaido
Details
Group experience
Location: Shari, Shiretoko, Hokkaido
3.0 hours
10 people max.
Offered in Japanese and some English
Unfold the five lakes
“Shiretoko” means the “Edge of the Earth” in Ainu. “Ainu'' is an East Asian ethnic group indigenous to Hokkaido. This national park located on the Shiretoko peninsula has been registered as a World Heritage. Gorgeous landscapes unfold around the five lakes, which play a pivotal role in the biodiverse environment. You can observe unique oaks and pines, indigenous deer roaming...oh, we should stop explaining too much here! We will let Yuji, a professional nature guide who has been working in the field more than 40 years, guide you through this beautiful land. Yuji is a great storyteller, communicates well in English. The hike is mild without big slopes, the duration about 3 hours long. You will walk around the five lakes of Shiretoko; every season offers something different to see and feel. You may feel as if you are inside Hayao Miyazaki’s fantasy world. The tour is offered from May through November.
What you’ll do
20 min briefing and checking equipment
2 hr 20 min Hiking Shietoko five lakes"
What to wear/bring
Water or tea is allowed (Not allowed to bring any food in walking trail.)
Please don’t use any perfumes (Some fragrance will attract wasps or hornets.)
Clothes
Comfortable long-sleeved shirt and pants (can get dirty)
Separated rainwear
Fleece wear (thick outerwear)
Trekking shoes or sneaker (waterproof/Goatex is preferable, heals are not allowed)
Hat/cap with brimmed (Be careful not to fly away by the wind)
Backpack, gloves
What else you should know
The tours rarely will be cancelled or changed due to bear activity or bad weather.
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Everyday, from May to November
Session 1 (08:20 - 11:30)
Session 2 (09:30 - 12:40)
Session 3 (13:00 - 16:10)
Session 4 (14:00 - 17:10)
Session 5 (15:00 - 18:10)
Access
30 min taxi ride from the central town of Utoro,
60 min taxi ride from Shiretoko Shari station
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
