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【Hokkaido/Shiretoko】Explore the Entire Shiretoko Goko Lakes Core Zone of the World Natural Heritage Site in 3 Hours! Guided Morning Trekking (Up to 10 People)
Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering
Duration:3 hour(s)
Guided language: English / Japanese
Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date
- ☆A tranquil tour walking through a special protected area with limited capacity☆彡
- ☆The price includes admission fees, lecture fees, consumption tax, and rubber boot rental☆彡
- ☆Guided tour by a licensed Shiretoko Goko Lakes registered guide☆彡
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- This is a trekking tour that covers the entire Shiretoko Goko Lakes, including the elevated wooden paths, located in the special protected area of Shiretoko National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. This is a groundbreaking forest adventure experience in Japan, where you are guided by a licensed registered guide through an area inhabited by brown bears. Beyond the lakes, you can observe nature that changes with the seasons, including wild animals, wild birds, alpine plants, and autumn foliage. Since no feeding is allowed, all the creatures you encounter are authentic wild animals.
- ☆A tranquil tour walking through a special protected area with limited capacity☆彡
- Due to the Natural Parks Act, there is a limit of up to 10 people per tour from 5/10 to 7/31, allowing you to experience the quiet forest and lakes. We walk 3km slowly over 2 hours and 40 minutes, so there is plenty of time to take photos.
- ☆The price includes admission fees, lecture fees, consumption tax, and rubber boot rental☆彡
- This is not a complex pricing system with various additional charges after booking; the price includes admission fees, lecture fees, and consumption tax. The guide will also handle complex entry procedures on your behalf. If you let us know your size in advance, we can provide free rental rubber boots for rainy days.
- ☆Guided tour by a licensed Shiretoko Goko Lakes registered guide☆彡
- You will be guided by a Shiretoko Goko Lakes registered guide who has passed various exams, including first aid and how to deal with brown bear encounters. Walking trails may be closed due to brown bear sightings, snow accumulation, or storms. If a closure is known in advance, we will contact you via your mobile device and offer a cancellation (free of charge), an alternative course (same price), or a different date and time upon your request. If the trail closes after you have gathered at the site, we will provide an alternative course (same price) possible within the remaining time.
Narcissus Flycatcher
Wild red foxes inhabit the area.
Shiretoko Mountain Range and Lake One
Purchase Notice
Questions regarding reservations:
- Question 1: We will be applying for entry into the special protected area, so please provide the names, genders, and ages of the participants.
Regarding the cancellation of the event:
- Roads and trails may be closed due to bear sightings, heavy snowfall, storms, etc. If we know in advance that a closure is imminent, we will contact you by mobile phone and offer you the option of cancellation (refund), an alternative course, or a different date and time, if you prefer. If a closure occurs after you have met at the location, we will offer you an alternative course (at the same price) that is possible with the remaining time. We cannot compensate for travel expenses or other costs in the event of cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.
Important notes regarding course participation:
- This tour is for people aged 7 to 69. The hike covers approximately 3 km of mountain trail, including stone steps, and is scheduled to take 2 hours and 40 minutes. There is a time limit, so you cannot walk at a leisurely pace. This is a challenging course and may not be suitable for those who cannot climb or descend stairs, or those who require walking sticks or poles. If anyone is unable to complete the course within the time limit, the tour will be stopped and rescue will be requested for safety reasons. Healthy participants are required to exit the trail with everyone else; we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Bringing food is not permitted. Water is permitted. Those requiring blood sugar control should take note. There are no restrooms along the route. The use of portable toilets or adult diapers is permitted. Individuals with exceptional physical fitness, such as those who have been athletes since their youth, may be able to participate even if they are over 70 years old. Please inquire in such cases.
Reminders
Participant age: 7 to 69 years old
What to wear and bring: Please wear shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activities. If it rains, we recommend a rain suit rather than an umbrella.
Rental equipment: If you let us know your size by the day before, we can rent you boots for free, sizes 14-28cm.
Notes on required time: The basic tour time is 3 hours, but the final elevated boardwalk is an area you can walk on at any time, so if you are in a hurry due to a bus stop or something, you can leave the tour and return about 20 minutes earlier.
Minimum number of participants: 2
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
