Sail along the coast and spot Hokkaido's largest land predators
Explore the coast of Shiretoko by boat for views of its coastal formations and the chance to observe brown bears along the shore. The tour takes you around the peninsula in a small boat, getting you as close to the shore as possible to see brown bears coming down to the water's edge to feed. The tour typically takes you all the way to the mouth of the Rusha River in the Utoro area, but the route depends on the frequency of bear sightings and the time needed for photos.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Available | Spring (Mar to May), Summer (Jun to Aug), Autumn (Sep to Nov) |
| Duration | 3.5-4 hr |
| Cost | Adults 10,000 yen; Children (ages 6 to 12) 5,000 yen |
| Foreign Languages | English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, and Thai with advance notice |
| Contact | Shiretoko Cruise Hidetomaru |
| Address | 324-1 Rebuncho, Rausu, Menashi District, Hokkaido |
| Phone | (+81) 0153-87-3779 |
| turiwa-hidetomaru@wing.ocn.ne.jp | |
| Website | http://hidetomaru.com |