- Plan Overview
- Price
- Access
〈Highlights4〉Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk+Night Safari
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4.5 hours
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1 person(s) or more
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7 yrs or older
Plan Overview
Adventure in the Primeval Forest by Day, Night Safari by Night.
Experience Shiretoko the Way Only a Guided Tour Can.
A Recommended Combo Tour for Those Who Want to Walk Through Shiretoko's Untamed Forests and Enjoy Shiretoko's Nature Both Day and Night.
During the day, head to the Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk, and at night, head to the Night Safari Shiretoko. You visit fields that are unique to guided tours and experience Shiretoko's nature more deeply.
On the Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk, you head into the primeval forest where you could lose your way without a guide who knows the forest well. While following traces of wildlife activity, you head toward the drift-ice-shaped cliffs of the Shiretoko Peninsula, stretching all the way to its tip, as well as the breathtaking views of the Sea of Okhotsk.
There is a "Shiretoko" that can only be discovered by walking with a guide.
At night, head to the Night Safari Shiretoko. While traveling along roads without streetlights in a guide vehicle, you search for nocturnal wildlife and the starry sky. Even in the same Shiretoko, you experience different attractions by day and by night, making this a unique SHINRA combo tour.
Please note: Wildlife sightings and opportunities to see the starry sky depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.
Please also see the detailed tour pages below.
Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk
Night Safari Shiretoko
Tour Start Times
○Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi)
Apr. 20–Sep. 30: 14:00
Oct. 1–Nov. 30: 13:00
○Night Safari Shiretoko
Apr. 20–Sep. 30: 20:00
Oct. 1–Nov. 30: 19:30
- Start Time
- 13:00 / 14:00
- What to bring
- [Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk]
■ Items to Bring
- Drinks (water or tea)
- Backpack
- Rain gear (a two-piece rain suit is recommended)
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Warm knit hat and gloves (depending on the weather)
■ Clothing
*To help prevent insect bites, including tick bites, and contact with poison ivy, please wear clothing that covers your skin. However, temperatures can be high in summer, so please avoid wearing too many layers and take precautions against heat illness.
- Tops: Long-sleeved shirts are recommended, although short sleeves may be suitable on some days. Please also bring a warm layer, such as a lightweight fleece or inner down jacket, to wear when temperatures are low.
- Bottoms: Full-length trousers (Shorts and skirts are not permitted; leggings are not recommended.)
- Other: To help prevent attracting wasps, please avoid wearing perfume or strongly scented hair products.
[Night Safari Shiretoko]
■ Clothing
- Outer layer: Please bring a jacket, as the vehicle may be driven with the windows open and you may get out of the vehicle during the tour. To help prevent insect bites, please avoid wearing shorts or sandals. - Participation Requirements
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◯Ages 7–79
Able to walk 4 km+ on hilly or uneven terrain
Able to participate in group activities without difficulty - Min. Persons to Book
- From 1 person(s)
- Regarding the operating of the activity
- ●The tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants.
* If the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour will be canceled 7 days in advance. Your reservation will be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.
●The tour operates rain or shine.
●Please be sure to check the reminder email sent 2 days before the tour for the final meeting time and other details.
Price
Base Cost
Included in the base cost
Rubber Boot Rental (for Kemono-Michi Guided Walk)
Cancellation Policy
Please be aware that the following cancellation fees will apply if you cancel due to your own circumstances.
Please contact us immediately by phone (0152-22-5522) if you wish to cancel.
*Cancellations made after business hours (cancellations after 19:00) will be processed the following day.
7 to 4 days before the meeting: 30% of the fee
3 days to the day before: 50% of the fee
On the day of the tour: 100% of the fee
*Similarly, 100% of the tour fee will be charged for no-shows without prior notice.
No cancellation fee will be charged if you are unable to attend due to transportation disruptions or road closures caused by bad weather, or if the tour is cancelled before it begins due to typhoon or heavy rain/flood warnings.
No refunds will be given for tour cancellations after the start due to natural conditions such as bear sightings or severe weather. Please be aware of this in advance.
Payment Method
Online Payment: Any of the following credit cards or pay later services
Access
- Meeting Point
- Please choose from the designated locations below.
・【Kemono-Michi】Meet at the site 【Night Safari】Select pick-up location below
・KITAKOBUSHI SHIRETOKO Hotel & Resort
・KIKI SHIRETOKO NATURAL RESORT
・Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
・Hotel Shiretoko
・Onsen Guesthouse The SUNSET Shiretoko
・Hotel Kifuu Club Shiretoko
・SHIRETOKO VILLAGE
・Kokun Kekun
・PRIVATE COTTAGE Lantern SHIRETOKO
・Guest House TANPOPO
・REMBRANDT RESORT SHIRETOKO
・Guest House ISHIYAMA
・Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Rest Area) “Utoro/Shirietoku”
・Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal
- Parking
- 【Shiretoko National Park Nature Center】*Approximately 15 minutes by car from the Utoro area
■ Parking fee: Free - About Meeting Point
- ■ The meeting location for the [Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk] is at the site (participants must make their own way there).
* The pick-up/drop-off location entered when making your reservation is for the [Night Safari Shiretoko] transportation service.
(If you do not have transportation to the [Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk] meeting location and would like to request a pick-up service, please contact us in advance.)
■ Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk / Meet at the site (Shiretoko National Park Nature Center) : 0 minutes before the tour start time
■ Night Safari Shiretoko / Pick-up from designated accommodations: 0–15 minutes before the tour start time
■If your accommodation is not one of our designated pickup locations, please choose one of the following meeting points:
① Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Rest Area) “Utoro/Shirietoku”
② Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal *No parking available
Time Schedule
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◯Afternoon Itinerary
[Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk]
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◯Example
If the tour starts at 14:00
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◯14:00
Meet at the location (Shiretoko National Park Nature Center)
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◯14:00 - 17:00
Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk
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◯Night Itinerary
[Night Safari Shiretoko]
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◯19:45 - 20:00
Pick-up at each designated meeting point in sequence (at 5-minute intervals)
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◯20:00-21:30
Night Safari Shiretoko
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◯Around 21:40
Drop-off at each designated meeting point in sequence
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Please be sure to check the reminder email sent two days before the tour for the final start time, meeting time, and guide information.
Note
■ About Animal Trail (Kemono-Michi) Guided Walk
- The [Shiretoko National Park Nature Center], which is the meeting point for the tour, is operated by a separate organization and is not affiliated with our company.
■ About the Night Safari Shiretoko
- This tour is a vehicle-based tour departing from and returning to the Utoro area. There are no restroom facilities available from departure until the tour returns. Seats cannot be reserved or assigned in advance.
- Shiretoko is home to brown bears, so for safety reasons, walking in the dark is not permitted. You will search for wildlife while traveling by vehicle on public roads, and if weather conditions are favorable, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy stargazing.