Enjoy an exclusive wintertime boat tour around the Shiretoko Peninsula
Cruise through ice floes in search of animals like the Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles wintering around the Shiretoko Peninsula. This experience is available in several different configurations, including some that are geared specifically for those who want to do wildlife photography. The tour guides will announce any wildlife sightings and share information about the local ecology and animal behavior. You'll also be able to get a close-up look at the winter fishing boats that are active here starting in January.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Available | Winter (Dec to Feb) |
| Duration | Photography Course about 2 h 30 minutes; Sightseeing Course about 1 hour |
| Cost | [Photography Tour] Adults with DSLR camera: 12,000 yen Adults without DSLR camera: 9,000 yen Elementary school students: 4,500 yen; Preschool children: free [Sightseeing Tour] Adults: 5,000 yen; Elementary school students: 2,500 yen; Preschool children: free *The above prices will be revised starting January 2026 |
| Foreign Languages | English |
| Contact | hiretoko Nature Cruise |
| Address | 27-1 Hon-cho, Rausu Town, Menashi District, Hokkaido |
| Phone | (+81)153-87-4001 |
| captain.h4001@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://www.e-shiretoko.com/ |