Guide fee, trail camera usage fee, insurance fee, consumption tax

Transportation to the site, lunch (please bring your own)

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.；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.

Age requirement: 9-60 years old；Clothing and items to bring: Comfortable clothing (long sleeves and long pants recommended), hat, comfortable walking shoes (hiking boots or trekking shoes preferred), at least 500ml of water (1L recommended), work gloves, rain gear, and a towel (if you plan to use the rock bath after the experience).；Duration: 360 minutes；Minimum participants: 6 people

[Kanagawa, Fujino] Satoyama Exploration Team: Tracking Wildlife! Nest Box Building & Trail Camera Setup Experience

Name: [Kanagawa, Fujino] Satoyama Exploration Team: Tracking Wildlife! Nest Box Building & Trail Camera Setup Experience
Uploaded: 2026-10-02
Description: [Kanagawa, Fujino] Satoyama Exploration Team: Tracking Wildlife! Nest Box Building & Trail Camera Setup Experience

Japan-Kanagawa , Sagamihara

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:6 hour(s)

Guided language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

Accompanied by professional hunters & wildlife photographers
Footage shared online later
Supported by the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center's 'Children's Dream Fund'

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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This experience allows you to set up a handmade nest box and a trail camera, often used for wildlife research, deep in the forest. It takes place in the Fujino area of Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, just about an hour from the city center. This is perfect for those who want to feel the real presence of wild animals like deer, raccoon dogs, and wild boars, or for parents and children who want to enjoy a nature detective game together. First, you will build a nest box while imagining the creatures you hope will move in. Once finished, you will take your nest box and trail camera to the forest via an agricultural monorail. Accompanied by a guide who is a hunter and a wildlife photography expert, you will observe signs such as animal trails, droppings, and feeding marks, and decide on the installation spot by putting yourself in the animals' shoes. (Safety Information) Even if you are new to nature observation, you can participate with peace of mind as our guide will carefully teach you how to spot animal signs. The experience is conducted in groups during the day near hiking trails and local roads, so the possibility of encountering or being harmed by wild animals is extremely low. To further minimize risks, we operate with the utmost caution, including setting off firecrackers before entering the forest, carrying bear spray, not bringing strong-smelling food into the forest, and monitoring animal activity with trail cameras. Staff will collect the cameras after about 2 weeks, and the footage will be shared online later, along with staff commentary on the animals captured. Why not feel closer to the forest creatures you rarely think about? - Experience Schedule - 10:00 Meeting and orientation A mini-lecture on how trail cameras work and the creatures of the forest. 10:30 Nest box building Build a nest box for wild birds and small animals. Think about the size and orientation of the entrance to make it comfortable for the creatures. 13:00 Move to the forest (including lunch and break) After lunch and a break, ride an agricultural monorail to the forest while learning about the terrain and local life of the Satoyama area. 13:30 Searching for signs & installing the nest box and camera Walk through the forest while observing animal trails, droppings, and feeding marks to consider and decide on the installation spots for your nest box and trail camera. 15:30 Descend, review, and dismiss After descending, we will have a review and Q&A session, and dismiss at 16:00. About 2 weeks later: Staff will collect the footage, share it online, and provide commentary.
Accompanied by a hunter & wildlife photography professional
You will be guided by staff who are hunters and wildlife photography experts, dealing with mountain animals daily. They will carefully explain how to identify suitable shooting locations and how to install cameras and nest boxes, sharing tips based on their experience.
Footage shared online later
Staff will collect the cameras about 2 weeks after installation. The footage will be shared online, and staff will provide commentary on the animals and behaviors captured, as well as answer any questions. The nest boxes will be left in place for a long period, and we will notify you with photos or videos once animals start using them!
National Institution for Youth Education (NIYE) grant-funded activity
This experience is provided at a special price with a grant from the National Institution for Youth Education (NIYE).

Accompanied by professional hunters & wildlife photographers

Highly creative nest box building

Ride an agricultural monorail through scenic yuzu orchards into the forest!

Held in a safe field environment

Footage shared online after approx. 2 weeks

Full support for nest box observation

Refresh your fatigue in a rock bath!

Creating a digital map of forest wildlife

Purchase Notice

Questions at the time of booking:

Question 1: [Consent regarding the use of photos/videos, etc. (Required)] This project is supported by the Children's Dream Fund. Photos, videos, and works created by staff during the activity may be published in reports, publications, websites, social media, etc. Do you agree and consent to the use of these materials for the purposes mentioned above? *If you request the deletion of photos, etc., published on the Internet, we will respond promptly.
Question 2: Please let us know if there is anything we should be aware of regarding your health.
Question 3: If you are participating with children, please let us know their grade level.
Question 4: Pickups from Fujino Station are available. Please consult us in advance.

Cancellation of the event:

If severe weather is expected, the event will be postponed for safety reasons.

Notes for course participants:

- This program is for children from 3rd grade of elementary school to 3rd grade of high school and their guardians. Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult. - You will be walking on mountain paths with an elevation difference of about 150m or through forests without trails, so please wear comfortable shoes. - The content may be changed or canceled depending on the weather.

Other special notes:

This experience is offered at a special price with support from the Children's Dream Fund. Additionally, photos and videos taken by staff during the activity may be used in reports, websites (including social media), etc. *Consent regarding the use of photos/videos, etc., is required at the time of application.

Reminders

Age requirement: 9-60 years old
Clothing and items to bring: Comfortable clothing (long sleeves and long pants recommended), hat, comfortable walking shoes (hiking boots or trekking shoes preferred), at least 500ml of water (1L recommended), work gloves, rain gear, and a towel (if you plan to use the rock bath after the experience).
Duration: 360 minutes
Minimum participants: 6 people

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.

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