Tours

Wildlife Guide to Shiretoko-HokkaidoWildlife Guide to Shiretoko-Hokkaido

Wildlife Tours

GROUP / pre-organized

Hokkaido

Rare seabirds, Wildlife & Summer Landscapes Photography Tour with Paul Whitton

Teuri Island, A World-Renowned Seabird Sanctuary, and The “Roof of Hokkaido” Mt. Daisetsu National Park.
  • Price
  • JPY 450,000
  • Duration
  • 6nights 7days
  • Dates
  • 23rd June, 2026
GROUP / pre-organized

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Summer Wildlife & Landscape Photography Tour & Workshop with Marco Ronconi

Teuri island, Mt. Daisetsu and Shiretoko National Park in summer.
  • Price
  • JPY 590,000
  • Duration
  • 8nights 9days
  • Dates
  • June 16th, 2026
GROUP / pre-organized

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Summer Nature and Wildlife Tour with Paul Whitton

Experience the rich wildlife of Shiretoko National Park and eastern Hokkaido in summer.
  • Price
  • JPY 560,000
  • Duration
  • 7nights 8days
  • Dates
  • June 13th, 2026
    July 1st, 2026
GROUP / pre-organized

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Winter Wildlife Photography with Paul Whitton

You’ll experience some of the most amazing winter wildlife in the world up close
  • Price
  • JPY 580,000
  • Duration
  • 7nights 8days
  • Dates
  • Feb 7th, 2026 Fully booked
    Feb 16th, 2026 Fully booked
GROUP / pre-organized

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Winter Wildlife Photography Tour & Workshop with Marco Ronconi

Small group photography tour & workshop accompanied by Marco Ronconi, wildlife & nature photographer
  • Price
  • JPY 580,000
  • Duration
  • 7nights 8days
  • Date
  • Feb 10th, 2026 Fully booked
GROUP / pre-organized

Nagano

Winter Nagano, Snow Monkey Tour

A unique experience to photograph and observe the wild Japanese macaques up close.
  • Price
  • JPY 145,000
  • Duration
  • 2nights 3days
  • Season
  • Feb 4th, 2026
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Eastern Hokkaido Winter Wildlife Photography Tour

Encounter the elegant Red-Crowned Cranes, the majestic Steller’s sea eagle, and the endangered Blakiston’s fish owl across Eastern Hokkaido, including the Shiretoko Peninsula
  • Price
  • from JPY 380,000
  • Duration
  • 5nights 6days
  • Season
  • End of January to
    Beginning of March
  
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Encounter Brown Bears in Shiretoko and Whale Watching in the Nemuro Strait

Hokkaido’s Wildlife in Early Autumn
  • Price
  • from JPY 320,000
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • End of August to Beginning of October
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Brown Bear Photography Tour in Shiretoko National Park

Focused on Capturing Shiretoko's Brown Bears and Wildlife
  • Price
  • from JPY 340,000
  • Duration
  • 5nights 6days
  • Season
  • September to Early October
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Early Summer in Shiretoko Experience the Nemuro Strait with Shearwaters and Orcas - Killer Whale

Orcas - Killer Whales Watching and Wildlife Encounters in Eastern Hokkaido
  • Price
  • JPY 290,000
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • May to mid July
PRIVATE / customized

Saga / Nagasaki / Kumamoto / Izumi/ Kagoshima

Winter Birding in Izumi and Kyushu – from the Ariake Sea to Izumi, Sanctuary of Japan’s Wintering Cranes

Explore a charming Japanese city that attracts over 10,000-12,000 cranes in winter
  • Price
  • JPY 225,000~
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • November to February
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Cute and fluffy: pika and other small animals on photography tour in autumn Hokkaido

Autumn is the most active season for wildlife, and this wildlife photography tour to capture cute small animals while they stock on food before long Hokkaido winter.
  • Price
  • JPY 230,000~
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Dates
  • End of Sep to Mid Oct 2024
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Teuri Island – Sanctuary of Rare Seabirds

Witness the spectacle of a million seabirds breeding on a remote island.
  • Price
  • JPY 180,000~
  • Duration
  • 3nights 4days
  • Season
  • May to early July
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Blakiston's Fish Owl Observatory Lodge in Rausu, Eastern Hokkaido

Meet the endangered Blakiston's fish owl, the world's largest owl, which feed on river fish around the Shiretoko Peninsula.
  • Price
  • JPY19,800
  • Season
  • Anytime
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Shiretoko in Summer:
Incredible Nature and Wildlife Encounters

Experience rich nature of Shiretoko National Park & two boat cruises for marine wildlife in Nemuro strait
  • Price
  • JPY 165,000~
  • Duration
  • 3nights 4days
  • Season
  • May to September
PRIVATE / customized

Gifu

Japanese Giant Salamander and Dancing Fireflies

Appreciating Japan's Unique "Living Fossils": The World's Largest Amphibian and The Japanese Fireflies.
  • Price
  • JPY 100,000~
  • Duration
  • 2nights 3days
  • Season
  • May to September
PRIVATE / customized

Nagano / Tokyo / Hokkaido

Japan Winter Photography Expedition ~Wildlife~

This spectacular winter trip focuses on observing Japan’s most famed wildlife
  • Price
  • Please contact us
  • Duration
  • 10nights 11days
  • Season
  • January to March
PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Eastern Hokkaido Winter Wildlife Photography Special

A Small Group Photo Tour for Birds and Wildlife. Capture The Wildlife With Most Spectacular Scenery Of The Year on the Shiretoko Peninsula.
  • Price
  • Please contact us
  • Duration
  • 7nights 8days
  • Season
  • End of January to
    Beginning of March

Cultural Tours

GROUP / pre-organized

Yamanashi / Nagano / Gifu / Hiroshima / Kyoto / Nara

Discover Japan’s Hidden Treasures in Cherry Blossom Season

Explore Japan’s spring with time to unwind. Cherry Blossoms & Timeless Trails: Japan’s Landmarks and Lesser-Known Wonders.
  • Price
  • JPY 890,000
  • Duration
  • 12nights 13days
  • Season
  • March 29th, 2026
PRIVATE / customized

Kagawa / Tokushima

Naoshima Art Island & Hidden Gems of Shikoku Island

Exploring the Artistic Island of Naoshima and the Lesser-Known Culture and Landscapes of Shikoku.
  • Price
  • from JPY 160,000
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • All year around
PRIVATE / customized

Kyoto

Kyoto Trail Hiking: A Journey Through Nature and History in Japan’s Ancient Capital

Explore the Kyoto Trail with guide and discover the deeper charm of the ancient capital
  • Price
  • from JPY 160,000
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • March to December
PRIVATE / customized

Gifu / Nagano / Aichi

Hiking the Nakasendo Trail: Discover the Old Japanese Post Towns of Kiso Valley

Enjoy the scenic landscape as you follow the old route of Nakasendo.
  • Price
  • from JPY 230,000
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • March to November
PRIVATE / customized

Gifu / Nagano / Yamanashi / Shizuoka

The Fuji Five Lakes and Nakasendo Trail Hike

Hike through the Nakasendo Trail and explore the Fuji Five Lakes with majestic views of Mt. Fuji
  • Price
  • from JPY 340,000
  • Duration
  • 6nights 7days
  • Season
  • March to November
PRIVATE / customized

Yamagata

The places of Mountain Faith, Three mountains of Dewa and Zao in Yamagata

This trip is all tied to the theme of "Faith in Mountains and Forests”in Tohoku region. The three mountains of Dewa have been the site of Shugendo since ancient times.
  • Price
  • JPY 210,000~
  • Duration
  • 3nights 4days
  • Season
  • March to October
PRIVATE / customized

Kyoto / Nara / Mt. Koya / Iya Valley / Hiroshima

Hidden Treasures of Western Japan

Immerse yourself in Japan's ancient past and contrasting present. The perfect tour for those in search of a richer travel experience.
  • Price
  • JPY 420,000~
  • Duration
  • 8nights 9days
  • Season
  • All year
PRIVATE / customized

Nara / Wakayama

Explore deep Nara and Kumano,Wakayama by private vehicle

Visit the deepest part of Nara and Wakayama including Totsukawa and Kumano, where old landscapes of Japan till remain.
  • Price
  • JPY 260,000~
  • Duration
  • 5nights 6days
  • Season
  • March to November

Photography Tours

PRIVATE / customized

Nagano / Yamanashi

Snow Monkey & Diamond Mt. Fuji Photography Tour

See the only wild monkeys in the world to bath in the hot springs and enjoy catching a sight of Mt. Fuji that can only be see in the wintertime.
  • Price
  • Please contact us
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • December to February
PRIVATE / customized

Tokyo / Yamanashi / Nagano / Gifu / Ishikawa / Kyoto

Japan Winter Photography Expedition
~Nature and Culture~

This spectacular winter trip will focus on spectacular views of Japan’s most famed landscapes and architecture.
  • Price
  • JPY 330,000~
  • Duration
  • 9nights 10days
  • Season
  • December to February
PRIVATE / customized

Osaka / Kyoto / Nara / Wakayama

Japan Cultural 8DAY Photography Sample Tour

This sample photo tour has full of highlights as we make the way from Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Koyasan, with many stops along the way during the journey.
  • Price
  • Please contact us
  • Duration
  • 7nights 8days
  • Season
  • Anytime
GROUP / pre-organized

Hokkaido

Winter Miracles: Biei Snowshoe Tour and Okhotsk's Impressive Drift Ice Landscape

Experience the Otherworldly Drift Ice Walk and Spectacular Biei Hills Snowshoe Stroll
  • Price
  • JPY 288,000~
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Date
  • To be resumed in next season

Nature & Hiking Tours

PRIVATE / customized

Hokkaido

Adventure in summer Hokkaido by private vehicle

Mt.Daisetsu hiking, Otaru Blue Cave and Kayaking in clear water Lake Shikotsu
  • Price
  • JPY260,000
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • June to August
PRIVATE / customized

Yamanashi

Climb Mt. Fuji

Enjoy the full climb from the 1st station to the Summit of Mt. Fuji.
  • Price
  • Please contact us
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • July to September
PRIVATE / customized

Nagano

The Northern Japan Alps – The Panorama Ginza Trail –

The perfect tour for hikers looking for a stunning introduction to four-day trekking course in Japan.
  • Price
  • JPY 210,000~
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • July to October
PRIVATE / customized

Kagoshima

Caving and Snorkeling in Okinoerabu Island

The discovery of one of Japan's quietest undiscovered getaways
  • Price
  • JPY 258,000
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • Anytime
PRIVATE / customized

Kagoshima

Yakushima & Amami Oshima ~Nature Experience~

Yakushima is a nature lover's paradise of untouched ancient cedar forests, including one of the oldest trees in the world.
  • Price
  • Please contact us
  • Duration
  • 4nights 5days
  • Season
  • Anytime

Water Activities

PRIVATE / customized

Tokyo(Ogasawara Islands)

Enjoy Ogasawara - BONIN ISLANDS

Experience the unique fauna and flora, stunning nature of Ogasawara islands .
  • Price
  • JPY 198,000~
  • Duration
  • 5nights 6days
  • Season
  • All year
PRIVATE / customized

Tokyo(Ogasawara Islands)

Diving in Ogasawara - BONIN ISLANDS

Enjoy diving into the natural beauty of this island chain, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
  • Price
  • JPY210,000~
  • Duration
  • 5nights 6days
  • Season
  • All year
PRIVATE / customized

Tokyo(Ogasawara Islands)

Ogasawara Islands - Humpback Whale Watching

Enjoy the thrill of watching humpback whales breaching and caring for their calves in Tokyo's hidden Islands
  • Price
  • JPY298,000~
  • Duration
  • 5nights 6days
  • Season
  • Between February and March

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