WINTER SEASON December to March
Half-day charter tour(Limited to December, January, and March)
| of people | Price (tax included) | per person |
| 1 person | 15,000 yen | 15,000 yen |
| XNUMX people | 17,000 yen | 8,500 yen |
| 3 people | 24,000 yen | 8,000 yen |
| XNUMX people | 30,000 yen | 7,500 yen |
| XNUMX people | 35,000 yen | 7,000 yen |
| 6 people | 39,000 yen | 6,500 yen |
| Your very own Shiretoko experience will make your dreams come true. ALKU also offers private tours, limited to one group per guide. We will do our best to accommodate your requests regarding walking routes, departure times, and time allocation for photos. "I want to have a cup of coffee overlooking the cliffs." "I want to focus on taking commemorative photos." "I want to leave it all to you from early in the morning." Please feel free to contact us with any requests you may have. Full-day tours are also available (for the price of two half-day tours). The maximum number of people for transfer is 6. For groups of 7 or more, we will meet you at the location. |
| Depending on the schedule and content, we can also provide guided tours around Eastern Hokkaido and other parts of Hokkaido, starting from Shiretoko, upon request. If you have any requests, please feel free to contact us. We will make flexible suggestions to the extent possible. |
Winter Tour
ALKU virgin forest and cliffs, spectacular snowshoeing
| Overview | This is the No. 1 course recommended by guides! On this tour, you'll snowshoe through virgin forests, enjoying the magnificent views from the cliffs and snowy fields. When drift ice covers the Sea of Okhotsk, the silvery beauty of the Shiretoko Mountains becomes even more striking. (Short and long courses are also available.) |
| Fitness level | ★★★ ☆☆ |
| Walking distance | About 3.0km |
| Acitivity Time | Approx. 3 hour |
| Tour Fee | 7,500 yen |
| Remarks | Depending on the snow conditions, snowshoes may not be used. Tours require 2 or more people. |
ALKU Drift Ice Tour
| Overview | This winter-only experience tour involves walking on the frozen drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk. Enjoy a special moment walking slowly and feeling the breath of nature in a fantastical world. This tour is limited to small groups of up to 6 people. |
| Fitness level | ★★★ ☆☆ |
| Walking distance | About 1.0km |
| Acitivity Time | Approximately 2 hours |
| Tour Fee | 9,000 yen |
| Remarks | Since dry suits will be worn, all participants' height and weight information is required when booking. Participants must be between 150cm and 180cm tall. The number and size of dry suits are limited. We will only accept reservations if we can provide a dry suit after receiving your size information. For private tours, an additional dry suit rental fee of 1,500 yen per person will be charged. Ages 13+ and under 70. Meeting time is approximately 8:30am and 2:30pm. |
ALKU Shiretoko Five Lakes Snowshoeing
| Overview | Take a leisurely stroll around the five lakes amid the silent winter scenery. With the silver-white Shiretoko mountain range in the background, you will walk across the lake surface without a single footprint. At times, you may even see animals surviving the harsh cold, or the spectacular drift ice that spreads across the sea.From Thursday, January 8rd to Sunday, March 1rd, 22. For further information, please read "this". This is a small group tour, limited to 6 people. |
| Fitness level | ★★★★ ☆ |
| Walking distance | About 3.0km |
| Acitivity Time | Approx. 4.5 hour |
| Tour Fee | 8,500 yen |
| Remarks | The gates to the Shiretoko Five Lakes are only open for a limited time. Please gather at around 7:40am or 12:30pm. Please be punctual to the gathering time. Junior high school students and older, under 70 years old. |
ALKU Furepe Falls Snowshoeing
| Overview | In winter, the waterfall freezes blue, creating a magnificent formation. While walking through the winter-only virgin forest on snowshoes, you can search for signs of Ezo deer and flying squirrels, and enjoy the spectacular winter scenery of the Shiretoko mountain range and drift ice. |
| Fitness level | ★★★ ☆☆ |
| Walking distance | About 2.5km |
| Acitivity Time | Approx. 2,5 hour |
| Tour Fee | 7,500 yen |
| Remarks | Depending on the snow conditions, snowshoes may not be used. Tours require 2 or more people. |
Leave it to the guide to enjoy a private day
| Overview | Your guide will take you to recommended spots depending on the weather, your stamina, and your interests on that day. Examples by physical strength: ★★★★★ One-day snow mountain experience ★★★☆☆ AM: Spectacular forest PM: Walking drift ice tour ★★☆☆☆ AM Frepe PM Animal Hunt Drive |
| Fitness level | - Varies |
| Walking distance | - Varies |
| Acitivity Time | Approximately 8 to XNUMX hours |
| Remarks | I want to do activities early in the morning. I want to see the sunset. I want to take a night tour. I want to go to places that aren't on regular tours. We will respond flexibly to requests such as these. Please note that we may not be able to meet all your requests. This plan is available only in December, January, and March. |
ALKU Snowy Mountains Snowshoes
| Overview | If you're a little nervous about climbing a snowy mountain, this tour is perfect for you. This tour allows you to walk through the snowy mountains on snowshoes and enjoy the spectacular views of the Shiretoko mountain range and the Sea of Okhotsk. It's a winter adventure that even first-timers can join. |
| Fitness level | ★★★★★ Suitable for strong legs |
| Walking distance | About 15.0km |
| Acitivity Time | about 7-9 hours |
| Tour Fee | 16,000 yen |
| Remarks | Ski wear, gloves, hat, snow boots, and lunch are required. Morning departures only on stable days. Snowshoes are provided. This tour requires two or more people. This plan is available only in March. |
Other plans
We can also guide you to the cliffs of Poro Pinai, Ponhoro Swamp, wildlife watching, night tours, etc. Please contact us if you would like to experience snowy mountain climbing. *We do not rent special equipment. Tours are made after detailed consultations, so please cooperate by communicating by phone or email.
Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request.
Reservation status
・Your application has not yet been confirmed at the reservation inquiry stage.
(The confirmation email will be sent automatically.)
・Once you receive the confirmation email, your reservation is complete.
・Even if reservations are possible on the calendar, we may not be able to accommodate your desired date.
・Please note that we may not be able to respond to phone calls due to being out on tour.
・We may be slow to respond if we are away for several days.
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8 | 9 | 10 | 11 October, 12AM availability available, PM reservations not available 11 | 12 October, 12Reservations not accepted 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 October, 12Reservations not accepted 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 31 October, 12AM/PM virgin forest 4 spots available 31 |
About the tour
◇Payment is cash only.
◇The meeting point will be at your accommodation or on-site.
・Participation requirements for the Five Lakes and Drift Ice Tour are junior high school students and under 70 years of age.
・We cannot accept pregnant women as guides.
If there is a possibility of the weather worsening, we will contact you to cancel the tour.
・Please be sure to let us know if you are feeling unwell before the tour.
*If you have a chronic illness, please consult us in advance.
・Please be aware that there are risks such as animals, snow blindness, falls, and blizzards.
・To avoid accidents, please be sure to follow your guide's instructions.
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・Please be considerate when taking videos of the tour or recording other customers in your footage.
We are currently not accepting reservations over the phone.
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