☆ Shiretoko World Natural Heritage Site ☆ Furepe Falls and Shiretoko Development History Tour ☆ 2km walk (approximately 2 hours) ☆ Easy course that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to seniors
- This is an easy course that is also used for elementary school field trips.
- Wildlife viewing
- You can see the history of development and the state of forest regeneration.
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Product Info
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- This is a 2km walk to see Furepe Falls, a rare waterfall that falls directly into the sea from a gap in the cliffs. On clear days, the Shiretoko Mountain Range is a beautiful sight. You can also observe the restoration of forests from former development sites as part of the Shiretoko 100 Square Meter Initiative. It's a place where you can often see Ezo deer and wild birds. The trail may be closed due to brown bear sightings, snowfall, storms, etc. If we are informed of a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone and offer cancellation (free of charge) or alternative courses (same price), or alternative dates and times, if desired. If the trail is closed after you meet at the site, we will offer an alternative course (same price) that fits the remaining time.
- This is an easy course that is also used for elementary school field trips.
- This is the easiest of the Shiretoko trekking courses. It is not a paved road suitable for wheelchairs, but it has been maintained to some extent so that even small children and the elderly can walk on it.
- Wildlife viewing
- You may encounter a variety of animals, including Ezo deer and wild birds. Specialized staff patrol the area, and the area will be closed if a brown bear is spotted.
- You can see the history of development and the state of forest regeneration.
- You can see how the areas that became farmland during the development of Shiretoko, which began in 1914, are being restored to forest. There is also an exhibition facility with materials.
Frepe Falls, where groundwater flows through cracks in the rocks.
On a clear day, you can see the Shiretoko mountain range beautifully!
You might encounter animals in nature!
We're heading for Frepe Falls!
A medium-sized woodpecker, the Grey-headed Woodpecker
Purchase Notice
Regarding cancellation of the event:
- Please note that the tour may be canceled due to weather, natural disasters, or the appearance of wild animals on the day. We will not compensate for travel expenses or other expenses if the tour is canceled after arriving at the site.
Please note the following when participating in this course:
- The road is bumpy so strollers and other wheels cannot be used.
Reminders
Participant age: 0 to 100 years old
What to wear and bring: Please wear shoes suitable for outdoor activities, such as trekking shoes. We recommend bringing a rain suit in case of sudden rain.
Regarding rental equipment: If you let us know your size at least two days in advance, we can provide you with rain boots (sizes 13-28cm) for rainy days.
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
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.
- Debido a las diferencias horarias, la fecha de cancelación confirmada se basa en la hora local del proveedor. Espere de 2 a 5 días hábiles para procesar su solicitud de cancelación, tras lo cual se cobrará la tarifa de cancelación según la política del producto. Una vez confirmada la cancelación, recibirá su reembolso en un plazo de 14 días hábiles.
