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in Hokkaido, Japan
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Without city lights, you will get a beautiful look at the outdoor sky
Maybe we will spot a cute fox
Your guide will show you so many things on this tour
The mysterious pond at night
A rare owl in Shiretoko
The mountain range of Shiretoko lit by the moon
What kind of animals might we encounter on this tour?!
The night sky of Shiretoko
Private night tour in Shiretoko- photo data and transportation included!
- Location
Shiretoko
- Available Period
Late April~ Early November
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a memorable night in Shiretoko by viewing the night skies- a natural planetarium and wildlife!
- This tour includes all transportation.
- Private tour
This is a private night tour limited to one group per day! Be picked up at your accommodation in Utoro or Kiyosato, then proceed through the unlit Shiretoko forest while watching wild animals from the car window.
When you arrive at each special point, get out of the car and enjoy the beautiful sky and night atmosphere unique to Shiretoko.
Aommemorative photo of you with the starry sky of Shiretoko and photo data is included as a gift! Also, be sure to enjoy the starry sky tea time (depending on the weather).
[Utoro Course]
- For guests staying at Utoro Onsen
- Utoro Onsen pick-up → Shiretoko Pass → Shiretoko Five Lakes Entrance → Iwaobetsu → Utoro Onsen drop-off
[Kiyosato Course]
- For guests coming to Kiyosato or staying in Kiyosato
- Kiyosato pick-up→ Kaminoko Pond → Uramashu Observatory → Star Observatory → Kiyosato drop-off
- 2-6 participants
- Please consult us if you are a solo traveler
Meeting Location
Guide will meet you at your hotel or other desired location in Utoro or Kiyosato
What to Bring & Wear
- Outwear in case of chilly weather
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Early November
- Duration
~2 hours, 20:00~22:00
- Fee
Per group: 27,150yen
- What's Included
- Guide
- Insurance
- Consumption tax
- Pick-Up Service
We provide free pick-up service from the Utoro Onsen and Kiyosato area. Please write your pickup location in the reservation form.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- If the tour cannot proceed due to brown bear sightings, heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- Please come to the agreed place on time. If you are late on the day of the tour you may be unable to participate.
- To avoid attracting brown bears, please drink water or tea during the tour
- Guests who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate.
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 event
Reviews(4)
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Join the Shirietoku Night Tour
I learned a lot from the explanations about the nocturnal ecology of animals, the lives of pioneers, the starry sky, and other information that only locals know. As someone who usually lives in a crowded place, I was impressed by the fresh scent of the natural world, such as the plants and flowers of Shiretoko. The only disappointing thing was that the moon was close to full, so the starry sky where the Milky Way should be visible was not clearly visible. I would like to try again when there is not a full moon. If it wasn't for this condition, I would rate it a 5. The guide was also kind, and I am grateful for the heartwarming emails from the staff before and after the tour. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was fun.
I participated with two friends. We couldn't see any stars, and we couldn't see any bears either...lol But we saw foxes, deer, and owls. The guide's explanations were interesting and educational, and we were impressed by the beauty of Shiretoko. (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Shiretoko
- Available Period
Late April~ Early November
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
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It was a great experience
These are two couples who participated in the night tour on October 7, 2021. Thank you very much to Kanno Mata and Shimanuki for your help. On the day, the stars were not visible due to the clouds, so the main focus was on finding animals. I felt that it was luck to find animals, but they managed to find a bear with its cubs, a spotted owl, a Hokkaido deer, and a red fox. I was impressed that they were able to find them in such a situation, but since this was our first day in Hokkaido, we were wondering if this is not uncommon in Shiretoko. However, during our stay, they asked us, "Wow! Did you see a spotted owl?" and "Wow, did you see a bear with its cubs?" Each time, it was a trip that reaffirmed how amazing the two of them are. The explanations during the trip were also very interesting, so we were able to have a very enjoyable time without getting sleepy even during the car ride after dinner. Furthermore, they later sent us photos taken during the tour, so it was a truly all-inclusive tour. I would definitely like to participate in other tours next time. Thank you so much. (These are photos of the spotted owl and bear family that they sent me.) (This review has been machine translated) -
Join the Shirietoku Night Tour
I learned a lot from the explanations about the nocturnal ecology of animals, the lives of pioneers, the starry sky, and other information that only locals know. As someone who usually lives in a crowded place, I was impressed by the fresh scent of the natural world, such as the plants and flowers of Shiretoko. The only disappointing thing was that the moon was close to full, so the starry sky where the Milky Way should be visible was not clearly visible. I would like to try again when there is not a full moon. If it wasn't for this condition, I would rate it a 5. The guide was also kind, and I am grateful for the heartwarming emails from the staff before and after the tour. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was fun.
I participated with two friends. We couldn't see any stars, and we couldn't see any bears either...lol But we saw foxes, deer, and owls. The guide's explanations were interesting and educational, and we were impressed by the beauty of Shiretoko. (This review has been machine translated) -
I was very satisfied with the starry sky.
I wanted to show my wife and daughter Shiretoko, where I traveled alone 25 years ago, so I went on a 4-night, 5-day trip to Eastern Hokkaido during Golden Week. My daughter's favorite thing to do was stargazing on this tour. The guide had told us beforehand that it might be difficult to see the stars because it was cloudy, so I was worried, but my daughter was very satisfied to see the starry sky and shooting stars. The guide said that the visibility tonight was about 70%, but if it was 70%, how wonderful would the sky be if it was 100%? We were also able to see some animals, such as red foxes and Ezo deer. From the guide's story, I learned how difficult it is to coexist with animals as a tourist destination while keeping a certain distance and following the rules that "do not tame animals and do not feed them." We were blessed with good weather, and the views of Shiretoko Pass and the Shiretoko Five Lakes that we visited during the day were wonderful, and the views of Lake Mashu were also amazing, so my wife and daughter were very satisfied with this trip to Eastern Hokkaido. (This review has been machine translated)
It was a great experience