The five lakes offer beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and wilderness, making it easy for visitors to experience the pristine nature of Shiretoko.
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The Highlight
- Experience the nature of Hokkaido
- Accompanied by a friendly guide（Japanese-speaking/ English-speaking not frequent ）
- You can see all 5 beautiful lakes
The Experience
【Language Information】 Our guides are Japanese, and we provide tours in both Japanese and English. We ask for your understanding as English is not their native language. Even if you don't speak Japanese or English, that is completely fine! The guide will use a translator at key spots to make sure you don't miss the highlights. Above all, you will be amazed by the breathtaking forest scenery. We are confident this will be an unforgettable forest walk for you. 【Regarding Pick-up and Drop-off Services】 This itinerary offers pick-up and drop-off at various designated locations. All locations presented for selection at the time of booking are eligible for this service. Please note that we do not currently provide transfer services for locations outside of this list. 【About start time】 Please note that there will be a slight change in the tour start times between October 1st and November 8th. Please check the details below:
Morning tour start time: 9:00 AM Afternoon tour start time: 1:20 PM (13:20)
The mountains and virgin forest reflected on the mirror-like surface of the lake are truly breathtakingly beautiful.
Enjoy a walk through the native bush with an unparalleled wildlife density. In the forests of the Five Lakes, which support the lives of wild animals, there are many traces of life such as the horn sharpening marks of Yezo deer and the claw marks of brown bears.
Enjoy the 3-kilometer journey with a tour guide.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Language in Printed Materials (Booklet)
- Japanese
Itinerary
- About 1 hour before the tour start time, staffs will pick up the guests at Utoro area
- ★Morning Tour★
- Start of the Tour 8:30(20th April - 30th September) 9:00(1st October - 8th November)
- End of the Tour 11:30(20th April - 30th September) 12:00(1st October - 8th November)
- ★Afternoon Tour★
- Start of the Tour 13:30(20th April - 30th September) 13:20(1st October - 8th November)
- End of the Tour 16:30(20th April - 30th September) 16:20(1st October - 8th November)
- Drop off at Utoro area within about 1 hour after the tour finishes.
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Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
Due to admission restrictions, the tour starting time might be changed. The hotel pick-up time is scheduled to be 1 hour before the tour start time, but please check the email from the tour operator SHINRA for details, which is sent by 1-2 days before the tour date.
This tour is confirmed to run on all scheduled dates. It is guaranteed to run for even one person.
【Spring / Summer / Autumn Tour】
・We recommend that you take out personal accident insurance.
・There is no toilet during the tour.
・When you are late for the meeting place and time on the day, you may not be able to participate in the tour.
・Please refrain from using mobile phones during the tour.
・Please refrain from using perfumes and hair styling products as they may induce bee attacks and please refrain from wearing black clothes.
・Mosquitoes may occur during May to August, so please wear clothes and shoes that do not expose your skin.
・From July to August, there are days when the temperature exceeds 30℃, so please be carefully about the heat stroke.
・This tour is an outdoor activity.Please participate in good physical condition.If you feel no good, please refrain from participating.
・We will operate tour even if it rains.Please prepare rain jacket and pants.However, if the organizer decides that the tour can not be safety,it will be cancelled.
・Bears Active Season (10th May to 31st July)
・Due to the strict restrictions on admission to the pathways, you will not be able to join the tour if you are late for the meeting time.
【Important notice for local gathering】 ・Shiretoko five lakes is a 25-minutes drive from Utoro area. If you come by yourself, please set "Shiretoko five lakes (Mapcode : 757 730 727) as your destination. ・Operation by SHINRA
Important Booking Information
【What to bring】We recommend clothing that is suitable for exercise different layers to adjust for changes in weather and temperature：Short & Long sleeve shirts、Comfortable pants for nature walking、A windbreaker (thin wind proof jacket) Apr-Jun & Sep-Nov、Fleece Jacket Apr-Jun & Sep-Nov、Sunshade Hat、Comfortable shoes for nature walking、Rain Jacket & Pants (packable into a bag)、Drink.※Water or unsweetened tea. other drink are prohibited which bears are attracted.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 7 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel during 3 ~ 6 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)