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BIRDWATCHING HOKKAIDO

07:Wild Hokkaido Bird Quest 5days 4nights

07:Wild Hokkaido Bird Quest 5days 4nights

Travel Period
Room allocation
capacity: 6
Regular price ¥428,000 JPY
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Per person and Tax included.

Conditions

Travel Days
5 Days and 4 Nights
Meeting point
Haneda Airport departure lobbyGoogle Map
Meeting time
6:30
Conductor
Tour guide accompany
Transportation
Private car
Min-participants
2 people
Capacity
5 people
Hotel
Hotel Nemuro Kaiyoutei,Yuyado Daiichi, Hotel Route-Inn Abashiri
Single room ex-charge
Meals
3 / 1 / 2(breakfast / lunch / dinner)
What the tour includes and excludes
  • The following expenses are included in the itinerary:3 nights accommodation with 3 breakfasts, 0 lunch 3 dinners , Private car rental fee, driver included. English guide fee, facility admission fee and VAT.

Tour Point

・Only 5 days to see endangered species, likely Red-crowned Crane and Blakiston’s Fish-Owl, exclusive to Hokkaido.

・Spot the East Asian endemics, such as Spectacled Guillemot and Long-tailed Rosefinch to Japan and East Asia.

・Observe whales, seals, and diverse Hokkaido wildlife.

 

Program Overview

Experience the pristine wilderness of Hokkaido while observing some of the world’s rarest and narrowly distributed bird species. 

On this exclusive 5-day tour, encounter iconic birds like the narrowly distributed Red-crowned Crane and the critically endangered Blakiston’s Fish-Owl, both of which are almost impossible to see outside Japan. With the guidance of experienced, English-speaking birding experts, you’ll explore untouched landscapes and discover a wide variety of wildlife, from whales to red foxes. 

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts to witness the beauty of Hokkaido’s fragile ecosystems.

Schedule

Date Schedule
Day 1

Haneda Airport, Kushiro Airport, Kiritappu Marsh, Shunkunitai, Nemuro (Hokkaido Prefecture)

◇6:30 Meet at Haneda Airport departure lobby.
◇7:40 – 9:20 Transfer to Kushiro Airport.
◇9:30 – 11:00 Transfer to Kiritappu Marsh.
◇11:00 – 13:00 Birdwatching at Kiritappu Marsh.
◇13:00 – 14:30 Transfer to Shunkunitai, lunch on the way.
◇14:30 – 17:00 Bird watching at Shunkunitai.
◇17:00  Transfer to Nemuro City.


Accomodation: Hotel Nemuro Kaiyoutei
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Day 2

Nemuro, Ochiishi, Notsuke Peninsula, Yoro-ushi Onsen

◇ 5:30 – 9:30 Birdwatching in Nemuro City and Shunkunitai.
◇ 9:30 - 10:30 Transfer to Ochiishi Port.
◇ 11:00 - 13:00 Birdwatching on Ochiishi Nature Cruise.
◇ 13:00 - 14:30 Transfer to Notsuke Peninsula.
◇ 14:30 - 16:00 Birdwatching at Notsuke Peninsula.
◇ 16:00 - 17:00 Transfer to Yoro-ushi Onsen.
◇ 17:00 Arrive at Yoro-ushi Onsen.


Accomodation: Yuyado Daiichi
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Day 3

 Yoro-ushi Onsen(hot spring), Notsuke Peninsula, Rausu

◇5:30 - 6:30 Transfer to Notsuke Peninsula
◇6:30 - 10:00 Birdwatching on Notsuke Peninsula
◇10:00 - 13:00 Transfer to Rausu Port, lunch on the way.
◇13:00 - 15:30 Birdwatching on the Shiretoko Peninsula by cruise ship
◊16:00 Transfer to Yoro-ushi Onsen (Hot Springs)
◇17:00 Arrival at Yoro-ushi Onsen. 


Accomodation: Yuyado Daiichi
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Day 4

 Yoro-ushi Onsen, Shiretoko Mountain Pass, Koshimizu genseikaen primeval flower garden, Lake Abashiri, Abashiri

◇ 5:30 – 7:15 Transfer to Shiretoko Mountain Pass
◇7:30 - 9:30 Birdwatching at Shiretoko Mountain Pass
◇9:30 - 10:30 Transfer to Koshimizu genseikaen primeval flower garden.
◇10:30 - 12:00 Birdwatching at Koshimizu genseikaen primeval flower garden.
◇12:00 - 14:00 Transfer to Lake Abashiri, lunch on the way.
◇14:00 - 16:30 Birdwatching at Lake Abashiri.
◇16:30 - 17:00 Transfer to Abashiri City
◇17:00 Arrive in Abashiri

Accomodation: Hotel Route-Inn Abashiri
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Day 5

 Abashiri, Wakka genseikaen primeval flower garden, Lake Kussharo, Memanbetsu Airport

◇5:30 - 6:30 Transfer to Wakka genseikaen primeval flower garden.
◇6:30 - 9:00 Birdwatching at Wakka genseikaen primeval flower garden.
◇9:00 - 11:00 Transfer to Lake Kussharo
◇11:00 - 13:00 Birdwatching at Lake Kussharo
◇13:00 - 14:00 Transfer to Memanbetsu Airport, lunch on the way.
◇15:05 - 17:00 Fly from Memanbetsu Airport to Haneda Airport
◇17:30 Dismissal

BF:○  Lunch:× Dinner:×

 

Instructor and Guide

GuideKoji Tagi

Studied Wildlife Management in Australia and had worked in nature conservation field over 20 years. Over 40 years birding experience in more than 25 countries in the world. Over 5 years experiences as a birding guide for both Japanese and non-Japanese. Very knowledgeable about Japanese birds and speaks English fluently. Contributed lots to various field guide books.
He started birdwatching at the age of 14, when his father took him out to a pond in Hyogo Prefecture and he saw a flock of ducks, which attracted him to their beauty. He became fascinated by birdwatching overseas. To date, he has observed more than 2,500 bird species in about 25 countries.
He dreams establishing sustainable birding tourism in Japan for both nature conservation and local economy.
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Cancellation fees

If the tour does not reach the minimum number of participants, or if public transportation is canceled due to natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, or earthquakes, the tour will be canceled and the full tour fee will be refunded. In the event of cancellation due to other reasons, a cancellation fee will be charged as follows:

Classification

Cancellation Fee

In cases where the Contract is canceled on or after the 20th day (the 10th day in the case of a day trip) from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the Tour 20% of the Tour Price
In cases where the Contract is canceled on or after the 7th day from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the Tour. 30% of the Tour Price
In cases where the Contract is canceled on the day immediately before the starting day of the Tour.  40% of the Tour Price
In cases where the Contract is canceled on the starting day of the Tour 50% of the Tour Price
In cases where the Contract is canceled after the start of the Tour or the traveler does not participate in the Tour without notice (no show).  100% of the Tour Price


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