Starhours Shiretoko Nature Experience
All programs will be held outdoors to prevent the spread of infection.
Shuttle/shared transportation is currently unavailable.
We appreciate your understanding.
Snow Trekking
During the snowy season, we use snowshoes to visit a cliff-top waterfall where groundwater flows directly into the sea. There is a convenient 2-hour course, and a 3-hour course that offers views all the way to Cape Shiretoko on clear days.
You may have the chance to see deer and wild birds.
February and March are the best months to potentially spot black woodpeckers and Siberian flying squirrels.
Dates: December to March 它不是知床五湖
Participants are aged between 7 and 69.
It's a tough path for those who use walking sticks.
3 hours 9:10～ 10:50～ 12:50～ etc.
Tour Fee: Adult 12~69 JPY 5,000 Child 7~11 JPY 3,000
2 hours 9:10～ 13:50～
Tour Fee: Adult 12~69 JPY 4,000 Child 7~11 JPY 2,000
Meeting Place: Shiretoko Nature Center (10 minutes from Utoro by car) Map
↑2 hours Snow trekking
Participants are aged between 7 and 69.
This activity is aimed at people in good physical condition who do not require walking sticks or poles.
For safety reasons, individuals who have consumed alcohol are not permitted to participate in the tour.
←3 hours Snow trekking
which gives you a view of Cape Shiretoko the frozen waterfall, and enjoy the most beautiful scenery in Shiretoko.
Stargazing
Take advantage of the beautiful night sky using a 200mm diameter with 800mm focal distance telescope.
Participants are aged between 7 and 69.
For safety reasons, individuals who have consumed alcohol are not permitted to participate in the tour.
Tour Fee: 1 hour JPY 4,000 Adult and Child
20:30~ 22:00~ all season
(17:00~ only winter)
Meeting Place: Cape Puyuni on Route 334 (5 minutes by car, east from Utoro)
Free parking.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but to ensure the safety of all participants and prevent the spread of infection, all programs will be held outdoors.
Please note that we are also unable to provide shared transportation (shuttle services).
You need your car for Stargazing.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Eagle watching
Steller's sea eagle and a white tailed sea eagle may be seen using binocular and field scope.
Dates: October to March
8:30
Tour Fee: 1 hour Adult JPY 3,000 Child (11 and under) JPY 2,000
2 hours Adult JPY 4,000 Child (11 and under) JPY 3,000
Meeting Place: Utoro
We apologize for any inconvenience, but to ensure the safety of all participants and prevent the spread of infection, all programs will be held outdoors.
Please note that we are also unable to provide shared transportation (shuttle services).
You need your car for Eagle watching.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Forest and cliff trekking
We can see underground waterfalls into the sea from the cliff.
3 km round trip, taking about 3 hours.
Tour Fee: Adult
JPY 6,000
Child (11 and under) JPY 3,000
Dates: April to November.
8:10、9:30、13:30、14:30 etc.
Participants are aged between 7 and 69.
It's a tough path for those who use walking sticks.
Meeting Place: Shiretoko Nature Center (10 minutes from Utoro by car)
Free parking Photo movie
For safety reasons, individuals who have consumed alcohol are not permitted to participate in the tour.
Shiretoko-Goko Five Lakes Hiking.
Dates: May to November.
This is a 3 km loop course around the five lakes; taking about 3 hours on average.
8:30 9:50 13:20 14:30 15:10 etc.
The track includes hiking along an elevated wooden path.
Tour Fee: Adult JPY
6,000
Child(11 and under) JPY 3,000
Meeting Place: Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House (25 min by car from Utoro)
Participants are aged between 7 and 69.
It's a tough path for those who need walking sticks.
For safety reasons, individuals who have consumed alcohol are not permitted to participate in the tour.
Two Lakes Hiking
Dates: August to November.(until the traffic road is closed)
This is a 1.6 km loop course around two of the five lakes; taking about 1.5 hours on average. The track includes hiking along an elevated wooden path.
8:35 10:55 13:55
Tour Fee: Adult ( 12 - 69 ) JPY 4,000
Child ( 7 - 11 ) JPY 2,500
Participants are aged between 7 and 69.
It's a tough path for those who use walking sticks.
For safety reasons, individuals who have consumed alcohol are not permitted to participate in the tour.
Meeting Place: Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House (25 min by car from Utoro)
Furepe Waterfall Hiking
Dates: April to November
This is a 2 km round trip, taking about 2 hours on average.
8:30 9:30 13:00 15:00 etc.
Tour Fee: Adult
JPY 4,000
Child (11 and under) JPY 2,000
Meeting Place: Shiretoko Nature Center (10 minutes from Utoro by car)
Free parking.
Participants are aged between 7 and 69.
It's a tough path for those who use walking sticks.
For safety reasons, individuals who have consumed alcohol are not permitted to participate in the tour.
For safety reasons, individuals who have consumed alcohol are not permitted to participate in the tour.
Private tour
We can guide private tour.
If you want to
・walk only in families.
・there is no age limit.
・use not a normal course.
・continue waiting to take a photograph of aurora fall.
・take some movie of the TV program.
・relax at the place without the person.
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If you would like to make a booking, please get in touch with me by email telling me.
・ which course you are interested in
・ the date and time you would like to book
・ the number of people (adults and children) in your party
・ the kind of transport you are using (car/bus)
・ any additional question you may have
Please send E-mail. To: [email protected]
Thank you
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy Please inform us by email as early as possible if you wish to cancel your booking.
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Cancellations made before 5:00 PM on the day prior to the tour: Free
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Late cancellations (after 5:00 PM the day prior): 100% charge
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No-shows or failure to arrive on time: 100% charge
To ensure availability for all guests, please do not make multiple reservations for different dates and times on the assumption of cancelling later.