Itinerary

	City	Summary
1	Kushiro Tsurui	Gather at Kushiro Airport at 13:30 pm. Take a private car to Tsurui Village. Observe and shoot photos of the Japanese cranes returning to the roost at sunset. Tsurui Village: Overnight at Green Park Tsurui | Meal Included: Dinner
2	Tsurui Village	Early in the morning, head to Otowa Bridge where you can observe "Japanese cranes sleeping in the river." After that, we will visit various areas around Tsurui Village for photos and wildlife observation. You might even get to see the a Ural owl that lives in the forest. In the evening, observe and photograph where you can see Japanese cranes returning to the roost again in the sunset. Tsurui Village: Overnight at Green Park Tsurui | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
3	Tsurui Village Lake Furen	Early in the morning, have another "Japanese cranes sleeping in the river" experience. Then we will drive you to Lake Furen, a brackish water lake where the Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles gather during the winter. Lake Furen: Overnight at Lake Sunset
4	Lake Furen Notsuke Peninsula Rausu	enjoy the morning with the Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles gathering in Lake Furen. There may also a chance to observe the long-tailed tit. After lunch, head to Rausu. On the way, we will stop by Notsuke Peninsula to observe and photograph the Ezo sika deer and Ezo red foxes. After dinner, observe and photograph the endangered Blakiston's fish owl from the observation hut. Rausu: Overnight at the Fish Owl Observatory | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
5	Rausu Yoroushi	A morning drift ice cruise. Observe and photograph the drift ice, Steller's sea eagles, and white-tailed eagles. After that, drive to Yoroushi in a private car. At Yoroushi, enjoy a hot spring and dishes made with plenty of local ingredients. At night, observe and photograph the Blakiston's fish owl which appears in the hotel garden. There is a chance that sables may also appear. Yoroushi: Overnight at Hot Spring Lodge Daiichi | Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
6	Yoroushi Lake Kussharo Nakashibetsu	In the morning, observe Hokkaido squirrel, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Jay, etc. coming to the hotel garden. After that, we will head to Lake Kussharo where the lake surface is frozen. We will take you to areas where whooper swans gather in the areas melted by the heat of the hot springs. Head to Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport to end the tour. (Scheduled to arrive around 1PM at the airport) Meal Included: Breakfast

** We offer other tours within Japan and can accommodate customized packages and quotes in combination with this one. Please feel free to inquire for more information from our agent.

Price

Season: End of January to Beginning of March

	Price per person
Tour cost	Please contact us
Single room supplement	Please contact us

**Price is for reference only.Price will vary depending on the actual travel dates,hotels to be used,etc.Please contact us for a quote.
** This is a general guideline for the tour. We welcome any changes in the types of activities included, duration of the tour as well as upgrades in accommodations, as you request.
** Tour price listed is per person, based on sharing twin rooms; please inquire for price quotes if your group is more or less than the group size limit mentioned.

Including :

５ nights of Accommodation | English Speaking Guide and driver | Private Transportation in 10-seater Vehicle | Meals Included (Breakfast, Dinner) | Boat tour & observation mentioned in program |All entry fees

Exclusive of :

Transportation to/from Japan | Domestic flight in Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance (Mandatory) | Daily Lunches & Additional Snacks | Personal expenses (Souvenirs and Alcoholic Beverages, etc.)

Other

** The maximum temperature around 5 ℃, and the low on cold days is -10℃to -20 ℃. The temperature drops significantly during early morning observation/shooting and while on board the ship. You will need waterproof winter clothes (upper and lower), snow boots, warm gloves, scarf and warm hatexperience, it is best to use light hiking shoes that have a solid, non-slip sole. There are some activities where you can rent warmer clothes but be sure to prepare for various conditions.
** The accommodations on the above itinerary are suggestions only and are not guaranteed. Normally, most of the reservations for accommodations in Eastern Hokkaido during the winter high season are fully booked one year in advance, so please contact us early to apply. Rausu's Fish Owl Observatory is a private house, so the Japanese-style room has a futon, instead of a bed and the toilet and bathing areas are shared. For your stay in Rausu, you can opt to change to a Western-style room at "Shiretoko Sarai" or a hot spring hotel. In that case, we will provide transport from your accommodation to observe the Blakiston's fish owl.
** Lunch during the tour is not included. You can buy food from the local convenience stores or eat at the local eateries. Each person should prepare to pay for these individually.
** Due to a warm winter, even without the drift ice, we will still go out to observe eagles and water birds. However, if there is inclement weather or high waves that cancel the cruise, you will be refunded the price of the drift ice cruise after adjusting any additional charges.
** We will use a van-type car. Luggage must be carried by the customer. Also, there may not be much space in the car. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
** The purpose of this tour is to observe nature and for wildlife photography. According to weather reports and local information we will adjust your tour schedule as needed; based on recent sightings. However, these are wild animals and there is no guarantee of being able to see everything listed. In addition, Hokkaido sometimes has blizzards during this period, and if there is heavy snowfall, it may become impossible to move and the schedule may change significantly. In that case, we will do our best to respond flexibly to these changing conditions and ask for your understanding.
** For observing Blakiston's fish owls in Rausu, a special lighting device that has a low impact on the owls and enables full-scale photography is installed. Therefore, manual settings such as setting the shutter speed to 1/80 second is required. We recommend using a tripod for the best results. At Yoroushi's Hot Spring Lodge Daiichi photos are taken through the glass window and owls and wildlife can be observed at a short distance. However, some device or creative solutions may be needed to reduce reflection off the glass. We also recommend using a tripod to photograph the Steller's sea eagle and white-tailed eagle on Lake Furen.