WINTER SEASON December to March



Full-day small group tour
of people | Price (tax included) | per person |
1 person | 28,000JPY | 28,000JPY |
2 people | 32,000JPY | 16,000JPY |
3 people | 36,000JPY | 12,000JPY |
4 people | 44,000JPY | 11,000JPY |
5 people | 50,000JPY | 10,000JPY |
6 people | 57,000JPY | 9,500JPY |
If you would like a private tour with no other guests, please feel free to contact us.
Half-day small group tour
of people | Price (tax included) | per person |
1 person | 14,000JPY | 14,000JPY |
2 people | 16,000JPY | 8,000JPY |
3 people | 18,000JPY | 6,000JPY |
4 people | 22,000JPY | 5,500JPY |
5 people | 25,000JPY | 5,000JPY |
6 people | 28,500JPY | 4,750JPY |
If you would like a private tour with no other guests, please feel free to contact us.
Winter Tour
ALKU virgin forest and cliffs, spectacular snowshoeing

Overview | This tour takes you through virgin forests on snowshoes, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent views from the cliffs and snow fields. When drift ice covers the Sea of Okhotsk, the silvery beauty of the Shiretoko Mountains stands out even more. (Short and long courses are also available.) |
Fitness level | ★★★ ☆☆ |
Walking distance | About 3.0km |
Required Time | About 3 time |
Remarks | Depending on the snow conditions, snowshoes may not be used. |
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 |
Required Time | about 7-9 hours |
Remarks | Ski wear, gloves, hats, snow boots, and lunch are required. Only morning departures on days with stable weather. Snowshoes will be provided. An additional 1 yen will be charged per person. |

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 7rd to Sunday, March 1rd, 23. For further information, please read "this" |
Fitness level | ★★★★ ☆ |
Walking distance | About 3.0km |
Required Time | About 4.5 time |
Remarks | The gates to the Shiretoko Five Lakes are only open for a limited time. Meet at around 7:50am or 12:30pm. Please be punctual to the meeting time. An additional 1 yen (Winter Shiretoko Five Lakes Use Cooperation Fee) will be charged per person. Junior high school students and older, and under 1,500 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 |
Required Time | About 2 time |
Remarks | Depending on the snow conditions, snowshoes may not be used. |

Enjoy the day with a guide




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 |
Required 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 do a night tour. I want to go to places that are not on regular tours. We will respond flexibly to such requests. There may be cases where we cannot meet your requests. Thank you for your understanding. |
ALKU Drift Ice Tour
Overview | This is an experience tour only available in winter. Walk on the drift ice of the frozen Sea of Okhotsk. Enjoy a special moment walking slowly with the breath of nature in a fantastical world. |
Fitness level | ★★★ ☆☆ |
Walking distance | About 1.0km |
Required Time | Approximately 2 hours |
Remarks | Since dry suits are required, the height and weight of all participants are required when making a reservation. This tour is for people 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 you inform us of your size. There is an additional dry suit rental fee of 1,500 yen per person. Junior high school students and older and under 70 years old. |

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.
Month | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Day |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 04 October, 5AM Vacancy for 4 people in virgin forest / PM Vacancy 4 | |||
05 October, 5AM Virgin Forest 4 spaces available 5 | 6 | 07 October, 5AM Vacancies available 7 | 08 October, 5AM Vacancies available 8 | 09 October, 5Reservations not accepted 9 | 10 October, 5AM Ponhoro Swamp Vacancies 10 | 11 October, 5PM available 11 |
12 October, 5AM Vacancies available 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 October, 5AM Vacancies available 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 20 | 21 October, 5AM Vacancies available 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 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.
About the dress code for the tour
・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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