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The Shiretoko Five Lakes are beautiful and representative of Shiretoko!
The Shiretoko Five Lakes show different faces depending on the season.
Sometimes you can come across such a cute sight.
We offer free binoculars rentals except when it is raining or foggy.
We are a husband and wife guide team.
We are a husband and wife guide team.
Guided walk of the Shiretoko Five Lakes- explore a World Heritage Site!
- Location
Shiretoko
- Available Period
Late April~ Early November
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
Tour Highlights
- One of the famous areas of Shiretoko
- Experience the beauty of the forest, lakes, and the grandeur of the mountains
- Free binocular rentals available!
The Shiretoko Five Lakes are one of the most famous sights of Shiretoko and one of our top recommendations! During the summer season, you can only explore the Five Lakes area with a registered guide who is trained in dealing with brown bears. Come along on this walk with us!
Enjoy a quiet forest atmosphere while looking for animals and feeling the depths of the Shiretoko forest. You will be guided by an experienced guide with over 15 years of experience.
- Participants: elementary school students to 75 years old
- Participants must be able to walk 3km or more
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If you have a severe medical history involving the circulatory, respiratory, or nervous system, please be sure to declare the name of your illness and the names of any medications you are taking in advance. Please be sure to bring your medication with you on the day.
Meeting Location
Shiretoko Field House
- We provide free pick-up service from the Utoro area. If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
Meeting Address
Utoro, Shari District, Hokkaido
What to Bring & Wear
- Clothes that are easy to move in
- Sneakers or other easy-to-walk-in shoes
- Rainwear in case of bad weather
- Sunglasses and hat
- Drinks
- Food and drinks with sugar are not allowed, as they may attract bears
Reviews（5）
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Early November
- Duration
~3-4 hours
1) 8:30-9:30
2) 9:30-10:30
3) 13:00-14:00
4) 14:30-15:30 *From May 10th to July 31st- Please inquire for other starting times.
- The above course times are approximate. Please note that they may change depending on the weather and bear sightings.
- Fee
Adult(13+ years): 5,500yen
Children: 3,300yen
- What's Included
- Guide fees
- Insurance
- Equipment rentals
- Pick-Up Service
- We provide free pick-up service from the Utoro area. If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- If the tour cannot proceed due to bear sightings, heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 3 days or less before the start of the event
- A cancellation fee of 20% is charged if cancelled 7 day or less before the event
Reviews(5)
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Time well spent
I participated with my boyfriend. It was my first time to go trekking with a guide (Umebayashi-san). The guide's explanation of the mysterious scenery of the Shiretoko Five Lakes and the great outdoors, sharpening our five senses that we don't usually use, and reading information about nature from the slightest clues, was easy to understand and at times full of humor (one of us got caught up in a joke about the difference between a circle and a circle black border pattern. lol). Thanks to him, the three hours passed by in an instant, and we were able to spend a meaningful time on our last day in Hokkaido. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
Thank you for a fun time.
We participated in this tour on our honeymoon. We traveled around Hokkaido from Shiretoko to Hakodate, and thanks to you we were able to get off to a great start to our trip. We came to the Shiretoko Five Lakes without any knowledge of plants or birds, but it was very easy to understand and we were able to enjoy nature as if we were children again. The long 3 hours didn't feel long at all, and we wanted to walk further. If we have the opportunity to come to Hokkaido again, we will definitely visit the Shiretoko Five Lakes. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Shiretoko
- Available Period
Late April~ Early November
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
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Shiretoko Guided Walk
I went with my husband. I've been to Shiretoko several times and have even been to the Five Lakes where I could see them without a guide, but this was my first time participating in a guided walk. We were blessed with good weather, and were able to learn carefully about the flora and fauna and the history of Shiretoko, which was a very refreshing and enjoyable experience. We walked for three hours, but didn't feel too tired after all. (This review has been machine translated) -
Time well spent
I participated with my boyfriend. It was my first time to go trekking with a guide (Umebayashi-san). The guide's explanation of the mysterious scenery of the Shiretoko Five Lakes and the great outdoors, sharpening our five senses that we don't usually use, and reading information about nature from the slightest clues, was easy to understand and at times full of humor (one of us got caught up in a joke about the difference between a circle and a circle black border pattern. lol). Thanks to him, the three hours passed by in an instant, and we were able to spend a meaningful time on our last day in Hokkaido. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
Thank you for a fun time.
We participated in this tour on our honeymoon. We traveled around Hokkaido from Shiretoko to Hakodate, and thanks to you we were able to get off to a great start to our trip. We came to the Shiretoko Five Lakes without any knowledge of plants or birds, but it was very easy to understand and we were able to enjoy nature as if we were children again. The long 3 hours didn't feel long at all, and we wanted to walk further. If we have the opportunity to come to Hokkaido again, we will definitely visit the Shiretoko Five Lakes. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
Learn about Bear's Forest
I participated in this guided walk and remembered the fun of observing nature. I participated thinking it was a tour to walk around the beautiful Shiretoko Five Lakes, but it was more fun than I expected, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn about nature! I hadn't realized until I became an adult that you can imagine things from small traces in nature and discover things by using your five senses to the fullest. The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and the group came together through quizzes and other activities, and the tour ended in a flash. I wish we had had more time to relax on the elevated boardwalk after the tour ended. (Because they took me to and from the hotel...) I also felt very reassured that they not only emailed me after the reservation and the day before, but also called me to confirm. I hope to visit again if I have the opportunity. (This review has been machine translated) -
thank you very much!!!
It was a beautiful day, and wherever I looked, the views were breathtaking. Meanwhile, I was soothed by the gentle tone of our guide, Umebayashi, and the time flew by as I walked and listened to his fun stories. I'm really glad I asked Umebayashi to be my guide (^^♪ Thank you for the relaxing time on the last day of the trip!!! Next time, I'd like to plan a trip to Abashiri in the winter♪ P.S. The ramen restaurant you introduced was delicious and I was very satisfied! (This review has been machine translated)
Shiretoko Guided Walk