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SUNRISE TOURS JTB

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PLAN

【Hokkaido】1-Day World Natural Heritage Shiretoko Adventure Tour

  • Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora

  • Hiking at Shiretoko Goko Lakes (Elevated Wooden Path Course)

  • Utoro Shirietoku Roadside Station

  • Oshinkoshin Waterfall

  • Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora

  • Tour Details
1. Enjoy seeing an abundance of flora and fauna at the Shiretoko Mountain Range and Shiretoko Goko Lakes. The English-speaking guide will explain rules to follow in natural areas on this tour that lets customers gain a deeper understanding and peace of mind.
2. On a 90-minute cruise aboard the Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship Aurora, relish Mother Nature to the fullest, taking in the sight of cliffs, sea caves, the Shiretoko Mountain Range, and refreshing waterfalls.
3. Take a leisurely tour around the great nature of Shiretoko using a hired car accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
4. Bookings start from 2 customers. (Max. 10 customers in 1 tour)
5. This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. 
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
6. Adventure Tourism: This is a Sunrise Tours Adventure Tourism product featuring three elements: activity, nature, and cultural experience.
 
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
2guest(s)
Departs
Hokkaido
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
9:20 Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort Front Desk
Included
Hired car fare during the tour; National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee; Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship boarding fare
Not Included
Meal charges
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company:JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
 Address:2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
 Registration No.:Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]
At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 30 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- 1 tour consists of 2 to 10 customers.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 30 days prior to the tour.

- If the tour is canceled, customers will be notified by the conducting company or their travel agent.

- The itinerary displayed on the booking screen is the final itinerary. A copy of the final itinerary will not be sent to participants.

- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour.

- The tour may be canceled in case inclement weather (poor visibility due to strong winds, etc.) is in the forecast.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- The times noted in the itinerary are estimates only, and may vary depending on circumstances.

- If making plans for before or after the tour on the same day, and for those joining from outside Hokkaido, please leave enough time in your schedule.

Please adhere to the following etiquette in Shiretoko Goko Lakes:

1. Do not feed wild animals.

2. Take your trash back with you. Do not litter.

3. Do not cook or eat in the area.

4. Do not smoke.

5. To avoid trampling on the marsh and plant life, stay on the boardwalk and do not take breaks partway.

6. Do not bring animals or plants into the area. (Bringing in pets is not allowed.)

7. Do not fly drones.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- Please participate wearing clothes and shoes which are easily to move around in. Using a backpack, sling bag, or other bags that keep the hands free is recommended.

- Please avoid bringing food as well as drinks with a sweet smell or sugar content as they may attract brown bears and bees. Water and tea are allowed.

- The tour will proceed in case of light rain. Please bring rain wear just in case.

- As there may be a lot of mosquitoes in June to August, bringing an insect repellent is recommended.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Meet at Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort Front Desk / 9:20

Access to Hotel: 5 min on foot from Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal (approx. 1 hour by route bus from Shiretoko-Shari Station)　

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- On Day 2, customers will have their own lunch (meal charges not included in the tour). Enjoy lunch at the Utoro Shirietoku Roadside Station, located adjacent to the fishing port boasting Japan's largest catch of salmon.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Vehicle]

*Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a hired car (passenger vehicle, van, minivan), a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus), or a taxi.

One of the following:

Shari Hire, Abashiri Hire
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Tour Recommendations]

Before participating on this tour, joining the Asahidake & Biei Tour is recommended (Tour Code: HG001S).

Transfer Example (Day after Asahidake/Biei Tour): 8:31 Dep. Asahikawa Station (JR Limited Express Okhotsk No. 1) ー 12:12 Arr. Abashiri Station ー 15:10 Dep. Abashiri Station (JR Senmo Main Line) ー 15:54 Arr. Shiretoko-Shari Station ー 16:00 Dep. Shari Bus Terminal (Shiretoko Line Shari Bus bound for Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal via Shari Chugakko) ー 16:50 Arr. Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal ー 5 min walk to Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort

After participating on this tour, joining the Lake Akan & Kushiro Tour is recommended (Tour Code: HG003S).

Transfer Example (Day after Shiretoko Tour): 9:30 Dep. Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal (Shiretoko Line Shari Bus bound for Shari Onsen Bus Terminal via Shari Chugakko) ー 10:40 Arr. Shari Bus Terminal ー 11:11 Dep. Shiretoko-Shari Station (JR Rapid Shiretoko-Mashu) ー 13:34 Arr. Kushiro Station ー 14:50 Dep. Kushiro Ekimae Bus Terminal (Akan Line Akan Bus bound for Lake Akan Bus Center) ー 16:50 Arr. Lake Akan Bus Center ー 15 min walk to Yuku no Sato Tsuruga

*The above departure and arrival times are subject to change depending on timetable revisions. Please be sure to check the most up-to-date timetables prior to travel.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

Young children up to 5 years old may join free of charge, but hired car seats will not be provided. Children requiring seats must be booked under the child rate. If there are more than 2 young children not booked under the child rate for each adult or child customer, hired car seats are required for the 3rd child onward. Please book them under the child rate.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Booking

  • January
    2024
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
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children (6-11)
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Infants (0-5)
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Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants
Payment in Advance Total
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  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:209:30 Meet at Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort Front DeskThe guide will be waiting for customers. Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
9:20 Meet-up
- Please participate on the day wearing clothes and shoes which are easily to move around in.
- Please avoid bringing food as well as drinks with a sweet smell or sugar content as they may attract brown bears and bees. Water and tea are allowed.
Access to Hotel: 5 min on foot from Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal (approx. 1 hour by route bus from Shiretoko-Shari Station)
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring].		  
19:3010:0030Transfer Hired car 
110:0011:3090Hiking at Shiretoko Goko Lakes
(Elevated Wooden Path Course)		Lake Ichiko can be reached using the elevated wooden path, which has a total length of about 800 m. It is safe as there is a surrounding electric fence (7,000 V).
Enjoy admiring magnificent nature.
Please adhere to the following etiquette in Shiretoko Goko Lakes:
1. Do not feed wild animals.
2. Take your trash back with you. Do not litter.
3. Do not cook or eat in the area.
4. Do not smoke.
5. To avoid trampling on the marsh and plant life, stay on the boardwalk and do not take breaks partway.
6. Do not bring animals or plants into the area. (Bringing in pets is not allowed.)
7. Do not fly drones.		  
111:3012:0030Transfer Hired car 
112:0013:1575Utoro Shirietoku Roadside StationParticipants are free to have their own lunch (lunch not included in the tour).
Located next to a fishing port boasting Japan's largest catch of salmon, this place has many shops offering plenty of local specialties.        		  
113:1513:3015    
113:3014:0030Oshinkoshin WaterfallWith a drop of about 80 meters, this is Shiretoko's largest waterfall. The Okhotsk Sea and Shiretoko Mountain Range can be seen from the observation deck at the top of the falls.  
114:0014:1515Transfer   
114:4516:1590Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship AuroraTake in the breathtaking sight of cliffs, sea caves, and the Shiretoko Mountain Range while heading towards Kamuiwakka Hot Falls.  
116:1516:2510Transfer   
1 16:25 Tour Ends at Utoro Bus TerminalTransfer Example to Shiretoko-Shari Station:
17:00 Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal (Shiretoko Line Shari Bus bound for Shari Bus Terminal via Shari Chugakko) ー 17:54 Arr. Shiretoko-Shari Station
*The above departure and arrival times are subject to change depending on timetable revisions. Please be sure to check the most up-to-date timetables prior to travel.

For those planning to stay in an accommodation, hotels in the Shiretoko Port area are recommended.		  
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:209:30 Meet at Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort Front DeskThe guide will be waiting for customers. Please be at the meeting location at least 10 minutes before departure.
9:20 Meet-up
- Please participate on the day wearing clothes and shoes which are easily to move around in.
- Please avoid bringing food as well as drinks with a sweet smell or sugar content as they may attract brown bears and bees. Water and tea are allowed.
Access to Hotel: 5 min on foot from Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal (approx. 1 hour by route bus from Shiretoko-Shari Station)
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring].		  
19:3010:0030Transfer Hired car 
110:0011:3090Hiking at Shiretoko Goko Lakes
(Elevated Wooden Path Course)		Lake Ichiko can be reached using the elevated wooden path, which has a total length of about 800 m. It is safe as there is a surrounding electric fence (7,000 V).
Enjoy admiring magnificent nature.
Please adhere to the following etiquette in Shiretoko Goko Lakes:
1. Do not feed wild animals.
2. Take your trash back with you. Do not litter.
3. Do not cook or eat in the area.
4. Do not smoke.
5. To avoid trampling on the marsh and plant life, stay on the boardwalk and do not take breaks partway.
6. Do not bring animals or plants into the area. (Bringing in pets is not allowed.)
7. Do not fly drones.		  
111:3012:0030Transfer Hired car 
112:0013:1575Utoro Shirietoku Roadside StationParticipants are free to have their own lunch (lunch not included in the tour).
Located next to a fishing port boasting Japan's largest catch of salmon, this place has many shops offering plenty of local specialties.        		  
113:1513:3015    
113:3014:0030Oshinkoshin WaterfallWith a drop of about 80 meters, this is Shiretoko's largest waterfall. The Okhotsk Sea and Shiretoko Mountain Range can be seen from the observation deck at the top of the falls.  
114:0014:1515Transfer   
114:4516:1590Shiretoko Sightseeing Ship AuroraTake in the breathtaking sight of cliffs, sea caves, and the Shiretoko Mountain Range while heading towards Kamuiwakka Hot Falls.  
116:1516:2510Transfer   
1 16:25 Tour Ends at Utoro Bus TerminalTransfer Example to Shiretoko-Shari Station:
17:00 Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal (Shiretoko Line Shari Bus bound for Shari Bus Terminal via Shari Chugakko) ー 17:54 Arr. Shiretoko-Shari Station
*The above departure and arrival times are subject to change depending on timetable revisions. Please be sure to check the most up-to-date timetables prior to travel.

For those planning to stay in an accommodation, hotels in the Shiretoko Port area are recommended.		  

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