3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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The most unique aspect of this tour is that it takes you off the beaten path. These paths are originally created by wild animals, and following them gives us a true sense of the wilderness. There is a high likelihood of encountering wild animals along the way. If there is enough snow, we will use snowshoes, allowing us to walk anywhere on the snow. Sometimes, you can even spot the footprints of animals on the surface of the snow.
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
Age requirement: 6years or older
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This tour explores the primeval forests of Shiretoko using snowshoes, and takes you beyond the usual paths. We will guide you to one of the hidden waterfalls, “Tears of Man”, which freezes in winter. When the sea ice arrives at the coast, a vast field of ice appears covering the Sea of Okhotsk and creates a breathtaking landscape along with the Shiretoko Mountains tapped by silver-white snows. This tour often sees wildlife such as Ezo Sika Deer and Ezo Red Foxes.
What‘s Included
Free rental woolen hat and water proof groves (If you want to rent, please let us know); Free size.
Free rental robber boots ( If you want to rent, please let us know with your size.); 22cm-28cm
Free rental Ski wears (If you want to rent, please let us know with your size.); Mens M,L,XL,XXL / Womens S,M,L,XL
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3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour
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Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It awakened the nature lover in me!
GirlenMarie M,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Please be ready early. Maybe 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time, it would be best if you were already ready and waiting to be picked up. We were part of a small group. The tour provider will pick up everybody from different (but nearby) hotels/pick up points. You get to meet new people which is very fun! Once everybody is gathered, they will brief you and lend some gear if you need it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and you could tell that he loves nature very much! We followed the sound of a woodpecker and were lucky enough to see it in action. The whole trip was very enjoyable, organized, and informative. We saw a group of deer, snow prints of various animals, birds, and the drift ice coming in from the sea. It was all very lovely!
Great experience!
Alex F,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw many wildlife! It was such a peaceful and beautiful experience. Sanigo was an excellent and knowledgeable guide! We highly recommend!
Perfect
Daiwen T,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks Yumi for guiding us in the forest today! She is very enthusiastic and we had a very great time. The scenery is very beautiful and it was fantastic to walk in the forest. We learnt a lot of the forest today, and luckily we saw a male deer and some footprints of bears.
Magical experience in Shiretoko national park
262paula7,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the private snowshoeing tour in Shiretoko National Park, and it turned out to be one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives. From the start, our guide Mako was warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local wildlife and surroundings—we learned so much while completely immersed in nature. The scenery was so serene. But what made this tour truly magical was that my fiancé proposed during the hike. It was a beautiful, intimate moment in the most beautiful setting. Our guide handled it with such grace, giving us space to enjoy the moment while also helping us capture a few photos we’ll cherish forever. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a meaningful adventure in nature!
First snowshoe hike
Mobile14751299087,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unfortunately, we didn't meet any rare wildlife, but we managed to capture some of the best videos ever. A foreigner came on the same tour and listened to the guide's easy-to-understand and concise English explanation and both me and my son studied. It was snowing a little bit, but I was very glad to participate. I think it's great to be able to borrow various things and go empty-handed. I was really lucky to find and book two days before the tour.
happy&lucky
qinz2025,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00so nice tour guide,warm,attentive,full laugh on the road,will never foget the guy"321",love it,😀hope have the chance to meet again,and join more activities again.You can choice the picchio,trust them,won't disappoint you.
A great winter experience
738jerry,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent all round staff and walk leader could not have been be better. I heartily recommend the walk to all levels of fitness
Must do Japan activity
F5094HXmarisar,Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trek was fantastic! Mark the tour guide was the best, so informative and very patient. The walk wasn’t too challenging. I definitely recommend making the trip up north and going on the tour!!
Do the tour!!!
jordanralph,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was an amazing guide. Very accommodating, knowledgeable and engaging, making the walk fun and informative. We're very glad we included this in our holiday!
Awesome!
conniehI2902DK,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view was amazing and our tour guide, Sannigo, was very knowledgeable and explained about the shireitoko ecosystem. We managed to see a lot of deers and had fun walking using the snow shoes.
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