LANTOKO Shiretoko eco tour
Discover the World Heritage Shiretoko peninsula with your trilingual tour guide.
About
Hi, I’m Lan. I was born and raised in Taiwan. After moving to Shiretoko in 2015, I fell in love with its pristine natural scenery and the care I received from the local people. In 2020, I married a local fisherman. I’m now a guide for the Shiretoko Five Lakes and Drift Ice Walking tours with my company, “LANTOKO.” I also share the beauty of Hokkaido and my life in Shiretoko on my SNS account, “It’s Hokkaido.” I hope the travelers who visit will fall in love with this land just as I did.
Certificate: Hokkaido Outdoor Guide License, Shiretoko Registered Guides License, Advanced Life Support Course Certificate, WAFA.
News
Drift ice walking tour during Feb.~Mar.: check here
Summer tours: Our tour will only guide in Mandarin in 2025.
★Recommend English guide: Buen camino!、Mother nature’s son 、ALKU shiretoko 、guide list in shiretoko
An introduction to our tours
A: Shiretoko Five Lakes Lakes Tour
The ‘Shiretoko must-do!
Shiretoko Five Lakes are the most iconic sites in World Heritage Shiretoko, as well as the ‘must-visit’ for visitors who visit Shiretoko for the first time. Accompanied by a well-trained registered tour guide, you will visit this natural reserve area where wild brown bears live. You can also discover the stories behind Old-growth forests and lakes.
Season: May – October | Distance: 3 Km |
| Duration: 3 hours | Stamina required: ★★☆ |
| Fee: ¥7,700 (3 years old~75 years old) | |
Meeting point: The Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House and Park Service Centre (※Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.) | |
B: Forest and Cliff Hiking tour
This tour is the best option for those who have already visited Shiretoko and seek the hidden attractions which are not noted in guidebooks. To unveil the secrets of Shiretoko, you will follow the animal trails, walk along the forest road, track every clue left by nature and immerse yourself in the great view of the Sea of Okhotsk and Cape Shiretoko.
| Season: May – October | Distance: 3 Km |
| Duration: 3 hours | Stamina required: ★★☆ |
| Fee: ¥7,700 (6 years old~75 years old) | |
Meeting point: Shiretoko National Park Nature Center (※Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.) | |
C. Discover everything about salmon with the Fisherman’s wife
A unique tour in Autumn!
Learn about the salmon lifecycle in Shiretoko – which holds the title of ‘best quality salmon in Japan’. Take this opportunity to get to know the fisherman’s daily life, the different species of salmon, and how salmon swim upstream.
| Season: 9/15 – 10/31. 8:00~ | Distance: 1 Km |
| Duration: 3 hours | Stamina required: ★☆☆ |
| Fee: ¥8,800 | |
Meeting point: Roadside Rest Area “Utoro-Shirietoku (※Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.) | |
D. Shiretoko 1st&2nd Lakes Tour
This tour is specifically designed for those who are concerned about their stamina or have limited travel time.
Different from the 3 km natural trail, the elevated Boardwalk allows visitors easy access to the views of the lake, the Sea of Okhotsk and the surrounding mountains in the areas of the first and second lake.
| Season: August – October | Distance: 1.6 Km |
| Duration: 1.5 hours | Stamina required: ★☆☆ |
| Fee: ¥3,500 | |
Meeting point: The Shiretoko Goko Lakes Field House and Park Service Centre (※Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.) | |
Notice
Meeting time: Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early. Lantoko provides free pickup at bus stops and hotels in the Utoro area. Please contact Lantoko for the service in advance.
- Payment: credit card when booking
- Toilets: There is no toilet during the tours. Please use the toilet before meeting your guide.
- Risk management: For your safety, please follow the tour guide’s advice, wear the appropriate outfit and belongings, and be responsible for any behaviours. In addition, in the natural environment, some unexpected situations might happen. We are not responsible for any unexpected accident that occurs due to personal behaviours.
- Beware of the bear: If the paths are closed due to a bear before the tour starts, you can either reschedule the tour or get a refund. However, if the tour has already started and is yet to return, we are not able to process the refund.
*Please note that the purpose of tours is not to seek brown bears, but to complete the tour without disturbing the brown bears. - Weather: The tour will be rearranged if the weather conditions are not suitable for tours, such as strong wind, heavy rain or snow.
- Consent form: Every participant is required to complete the consent form. The consent form is also available online.
- Cancellation:
After you have signed up, if you cancel for any reason or simply don’t show up, the following rules will be applied.
Canceling any time before 24 hours of the tour: After a handling fee of 5% is deducted by the platform, the remainder is refunded.
Canceling in 24 hours of the tour ~ on the day of the tour: No refund.If you are unable to take part in the tour due to suspensions in transportation services or road closures caused by poor weather, or the tour is suspended before it begins due to the government issuing strong wind or typhoon warnings, then you will receive a refund after a handling fee (5% of the total cost) is deducted by the platform.
(We issue the refund in five days. However, it may take 7 to 10 working days for it to appear in your accounts, or a maximum of 60 days if you used a dedit card, depending on each bank. If you have any questions about the use of your card, please contact the issuer of your card.)- If the tour has to be suspended after it starts due to natural causes such as strong wind or bears, fees are not refunded.
Outfit recommendations
Head and sunhat
Please avoid wearing perfume or any scented hair setting product or a black outfit as it will attract bees.
Bag
As Shiretoko's five lakes are the Habitat of brown bears, visitors are only allowed to bring water or tea without sugar. Any kind of food and sports drinks are prohibited.
Shoes
Please wear hiking shoes, trainers, or tall boots. high heels and sandals are prohibited.
Top and coat
Due to the large day-night temperature difference, a windproof jacket or coat is recommended. Before the travel day, please check the forecast again and align the outfit with the weather.
Trousers
Please wear comfortable trousers that are easy to move in. Please do not wear a skirt and avoid Leggings.
Others
It is recommended a raincoat, insect repellent, sunglasses, camera, telescope, and gloves.
Rental service
Rain Boots (size 23 - 28) - free
Telescope - ¥500
Nonreusable one-piece raincoat - ¥500
Reservations
Select tour and date
Please view the tour availabilities on the booking site below.
book Lantoko
Please fill the booking site below.
Confirmation before the tour
Please check our page’s News before the date after 19:00 for the final confirmation.
The travel day
Please be prepared and arrive on time as some sites might require a specific entry time.
Business Hours
- Mon - Fri 8:00 - 18:00
- Sat - Sun Closed
- Nov.~Jan.& Apr. Closed
Mobile
+81-80-5135-7698
LINE
@237rpnez
lantoko
lantoko2021@gmail.com