3 hours Snowshoe hike to "Furepe fall" and Wildlife Watching

5.00

5.0(9 reviews)

3 hours

Japanese, English

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Despite being a beginner-friendly course, this activity leads you to the absolutely stunning scenery at the end. During winter, you can see frozen waterfalls from above, and if you shift your gaze toward the sea, you will be met with the vast and majestic Sea of Okhotsk. From February to March, you will also get the chance to see the sea covered with drift ice. If you are lucky, you could even encounter wild animals like deer along the way.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Shiretoko's famous Furepe Fall turns into blue icicles in winter, and the spray from the falls, blown by the north wind, creates mysterious shapes. The silvery white Shiretoko mountain range rises behind Furepe Fall, and during the drift ice season, a magnificent drift ice field spreads out below.

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3 hours Snowshoe hike to "Furepe fall" and Wildlife Watching

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Ski wears; Mens M,L,XL,XXL / Womens S,M,L,XL (Please reply us with your sizes.)

Woolen hat and Water proof groves(Please tell us in advance if you need.)

Rubber boots (22cm~30cm)(Please tell us with your shoe sizes if you need.)

Pickup points

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

One of the highlights of our trip!
GirlenMarie M,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
They will lend you the appropriate gear for walking in deep snow. Our guide was very accommodating and the pace was good even for beginners. We saw some deers even during a blizzard. They kept us safe and we had so much fun. We had a chance to play in the snow as well with some guidance from our guide so as not to disturb nature. Overall, the experience was so worth it! We booked this because we were too early for drift ice but it turns out this activity was a whole different type of fun in itself.
Perfect experience
tsaowesley,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark-San is a wonderful tour guide, carefully taught us on all the animals knowledge and took us great pictures
Deer are less alert.
Fearless19315648499,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so cold I was worried if there were animals, but I respect the fact that the guide spotted the distant owl with his naked eye. I was able to see Yezo Deer up close and the waterfall is very nice with a great view
Mr. 325 is great
yenhsiangc2025,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mr. 325 who is responsible for the tour is very careful and responsible, in addition to introducing many natural ecological knowledge, we also let us listen to the sounds of nature, the English guide is fluent, so that people do not understand Japanese and no problem, very recommended
Incredible experience!
jwta2022,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the highlight of my trip! Guide Ikkun was phenomenal - very kind and knowledgeable, and very invested in making sure everyone had an excellent time. Breathtaking views, and I learned a lot about the surrounding nature and wildlife. Highly recommended!
Amazing Furepe Fall
shzeeet,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
amazing views .. great experience attempting snowshoe hiking .. friendly and awesome guides .. thank you very much for a very memorable and enjoyable trip ..
Great first taste of Shiretoko’s stunning nature
vvvivianyong,Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great. Our guide Kohei-san was professional and caring. He knew the landscape and the wildlife there very well. Throughout the trip he kept spotting eagles and deers in the forrest, explaining the footprints of different mammals, while paying attention to everyone in the tour. We will certainly come back and join other Picchio tours.
Furepe frozen waterfall snowshoe tour.
JenelleSilvy,Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic interpretive guiding tour through the National park to the unique Furepe frozen waterfall. Our guides Yuusuke and Keigo ensured we were appropriately dressed for the cold weather before heading out on the snow shoe walk and instructions in using the shoes were clear. Yuusuke was able to point out animal footprints in the snow and identified fox, sable, deer and mouse tracks. He also pointed out woodpecker holes in the trees and a couple of bird species. During the walk we encountered a large group of deer and there was plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Highly recommend this tour.
Winter Wonderland
cindydK4285CY,Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience! Breathtaking scene of deer grazing at the foot of snow mountains, and the frozen waterfalls formed by underground water were simply stunning! The guide was patient and very friendly, especially with the kids in our group. Highly recommend!