Top Hokkaido Wildlife Encounters

Join our one of the most popular tour, renowned for its high chance of wildlife encounters! Traverse the animal tracks winding through the primeval forest, a journey made accessible with our expert guidance. You will also see majestic view of cliff, standing tall at over 100 m with beautiful waterfall. With complimentary rental rainwear, rubber boots, and binoculars provided, there's no need for special gear to delve into this deep and untouched wilderness.

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.

This isn’t just a snowshoe tour. It’s the Hokkaido you imagined. Most tours stay near town, on packed trails. We take you deep into Daisetsuzan National Park Japan’s largest where 2 meters of untouched snow await. You’ll walk through a silent forest, follow fox tracks, and take in views no road leads to. And at the end? A soak in a 100% natural hot spring, hidden in the mountains. Why Choose This Tour? *Deep snow in a hidden forest — not near a ski resort *Small group (max 5) / Solo travelers welcome *Local guide, English support with translator *Relax in a 100% natural hot spring at the end! (Hakuginso Onsen, ¥700 extra) What to Expect? Morning Tour *Discover a White Wonderland *Walk through breathtaking snow-covered hills *Spot wildlife tracks and experience untouched nature *Jump into soft, fluffy powder snow! Night Tour * Enchanting Nighttime Adventure *Explore a silent forest lit by headlamps *Experience the serene magic of a winter night

Discover Hokkaido’s adorable Ezo flying squirrels — tiny, round, and gliding silently through the forest at dawn and dusk. This private photography tour takes you into peaceful coniferous woods near Obihiro, where these nocturnal animals peek out from their nests before sunrise and after sunset. Observe and photograph them in natural light while learning about their unique ecology — their nesting behavior, favorite foods, and how they survive the long northern winter. Your guide provides gentle photography support, helping you work quietly and effectively in low light to capture authentic moments in the wild. Between sessions, enjoy the calm rhythm of the forest and seasonal wildlife such as owls, foxes, and long-tailed tits. Rather than chasing animals, this tour is about patience, presence, and quiet connection — a chance to feel the stillness of Hokkaido’s winter and photograph one of Japan’s most endearing forest creatures.

1.Guided by a local bird expert Learn about the ecosystem from a professional bird guide and experience the wonder of untouched nature. The explanations suit both beginners and advanced birdwatchers, with tips on using binoculars and cameras. 2.Canoeing in a hidden area of Akan–Mashu National Park Paddle along a special route to the source of the Kushiro River—normally off-limits to the public—led by an experienced local canoe guide. Feel the breath of the wild in a tranquil, untouched paradise. 3.Encounter wild birds of Eastern Hokkaido Meet woodpeckers, kingfishers, and other native species as you drift gently through the serene river landscape.

“Furepe Waterfall” is one of the attraction spots that represents the rich nature of the Shiretoko area. While walking along a kilometre track one way, we will observe the wildlife living there. It is an easy and entry level tour of the Shiretoko area that anyone from children to elderly people can enjoy.