"Exploding in popularity! Searching for snow fairies, long-tailed tits, and winter wildlife in Hokkaido for 3 days"
(Additional information) Guided by Koichi Yamamoto, the "Evangelist of the Long-tailed Tits"! Over the past two years, this tour has had a 100% sighting rate! (*Please note that you may not be able to see them as they are wild animals.)
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- 109,900yen ~129,900yen
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Highlights
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Searching for the snow fairy, the long-tailed tit★゜・*:.。.
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Every year, many customers are satisfied with our service.
Rapidly growing in popularity[Long-tailed Tit]What is that?
in JapanOnly found in HokkaidoIt is a type of long-tailed tit.
The fluffy body and cute eyes are adorable.
A little idol of the Wild Bird Society, known as the "Snow Fairy"!
Not only are they cute, but their familiar and robust habits are also part of their popularity.
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A preacher of the long-tailed tit who has appeared on many popular TV shows,
Nature photographer Koichi Yamamoto will be accompanying you as a special guide!
To increase the rate of sightingsAllow plenty of time for walkingDid!
*The search for long-tailed tits may be canceled at short notice due to the guide's physical condition or other unforeseen circumstances.
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There have been sightings over the past two years, so you can rest assured!
100% sighting rateon past tours!
I was able to see it throughout the entire event!
What's more, our customer satisfaction rate is94.7%!
(Percentage of satisfied/mostly satisfied on a 5-point scale in customer surveys from 2023 to 2024 / 78 respondents)
<Last year's tour>
Everyone was well prepared for the cold and brought along cameras with telephoto lenses.
The exploration will take a long time, so please dress warmly!
(Last year's tour)
"The evangelist of the long-tailed tit" Koichi Yamamoto
Fascinated by the nature of Hokkaido, he moved from Kyoto to Lake Akan.
While immersing myself in the Akan forest to photograph wild animals,
For the past dozen years, he has made photographing the long-tailed tit his life's work.
Appearing on many popular TV shows!
In other words, he is a man who knows everything about the Japanese tit...!
★゜・*:.。Accommodation at two secret hot spring inns★゜・*:.。 .
[1st night]
Kawayu Onsen - Kinkiyu Inn
A hot spring river flows through the hot spring town,
Kawayu Onsen is a highly acidic hot spring with a pH of 1.7.
From a medical perspective, it is one of the few precious hot springs in Japan.
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Of course, all the hot water is 100% natural spring water.
You can enjoy the hot, stimulating spring water.
The spring water is drinkable. It has a fruity taste similar to lemon juice and is delicious!
The hot spring is so acidic that if you soak a nail in it, it will dissolve away within a week!
Information on dinner options for the first night
At the Kinkiyu Inn Annex "Suikazura"
Sugarcane Buffet "haspo"
7,000 yen per person
Comes with a great all-you-can-drink option! (Alcohol included)
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The menu features handmade dishes, mainly steamed dishes Image Mt. Iwo.
We serve seasonal ingredients from Eastern Hokkaido in our open kitchen.
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In the main steamed food corner, we offer seasonal ingredients.
In addition, the live kitchen serves teppanyaki made with Shibecha's brand of beef, "Hoshizora no Kuroushi."
There's no need to go searching for a store in the cold.
Why not treat yourself to a little luxury?
*If you wish to apply, please register on the option selection screen.
[Second night]
Rausu Onsen・Livemax Shiretoko Seafront
Rausu is known as a castle town of fish.
Seafood caught in the sea off Rausu
You can enjoy hearty fisherman's cuisine.
(Example of dinner *Menu may change depending on availability)
The hot spring is a natural cold mineral spring at about 20 degrees that we dug ourselves.
It faces the sea, so if the weather is good,
Enjoy the sunrise over Kunashiri Island.
There is also a low-temperature sauna.
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FAQ
Q. What is the probability of seeing a Japanese long-tailed tit?
A. According to our guide, Mr. Yamamoto,
It is said that the shrine visits about 20 times a day between 6am and 12noon from Dec. through Mar..
They have set up perches and other facilities to create an environment that is easy for them to come to,
This is an animal that is extremely difficult to spot, so be sure to take your time searching!
Q. Is it cold when searching for Japanese tits?
A. This will be an outdoor walk in the middle of winter, so please take thorough measures to protect yourself from the cold and cover your skin!
Q. I live in Tokyo. Can I join from Haneda Airport?
A. We are very sorry, but because this is a group ticket arrangement,
We are unable to accommodate individual en-route boarding.
To participate, you will need to either give up your flight or come to Kansai.
You will need to board a plane again from Kansai (including the return flight).
Comment from the planner
It has become extremely popular on social media and in the media.
"I want a tour to see the long-tailed tit!"
We have received feedback from many customers.
This time, with the cooperation of Koichi Yamamoto, a Shimaenaga evangelist,
This tour is now on sale!
Because they are wild animals, you may not be able to see them.
You will have about 3 hours to explore.
Anyone interested in Japanese tits is welcome to join us.
Itinerary
- Day 1
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Itami (Departures 8:00-10:30)Haneda or New ChitoseMemanbetsuBihoro Pass Observatory (A large panoramic view of Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake)Lake Kussharo Sand BathKawayu Onsen (overnight stay)
*100% of the water flows directly from the source, and is a strong acidic sulfur spring with a pH of 1.7. Enjoy this rare spring quality, which is rare even in Japan.
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Kinkiyu Inn [B]
- Day 2
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Kawayu Hot SpringsTeshikaga (Searching for wild birds including the Japanese long-tailed tit with Koichi Yamamoto as a guide)Lake Furen (a mecca for wild birds where over 300 species can be observed throughout the year)Notsuke Peninsula (watch wild animals such as Ezo deer and Ezo red foxes)Rausu Onsen (overnight stay)
*Enjoy a hearty fisherman's meal using sashimi caught in Rausu and a hot spring with natural hot spring water facing the sea. After dinner, you will be guided to the Blakiston's Fish Owl Observatory. Observe wild Blakiston's Fish Owls.
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Livemax Resort Shiretoko Seafront [B]
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Rausu Hot SpringsRausu Shrine (a shrine that's trending on social media where you can buy killer whale charms)Lake Tofutsu (where swans come from)Kitahama Station (the station closest to Sea of Okhotsk in Japan)MemanbetsuHaneda or New ChitoseItami (Arrival 18:00-20:55)
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Additional Information・Important notes
- Additional Information・Important notes ※Please read carefully.
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[About the tour]
■If 3 to 4 people share a room, an extra bed (sofa bed) may be provided or the rooms may be divided.
■Please note that you may not be able to see animals such as the Japanese long-tailed tit as they are wild animals.
■The order of the itinerary may be changed.
■We may not be able to provide the ingredients listed due to climate change, a significant decline in fish catches, etc. In that case, we will provide alternative ingredients.
■The original schedule may change significantly due to weather or other force majeure, such as delays to your flight or takeoff/landing at other airports.
[Dinner on Day 1]
On the first night, we will offer an optional dinner (buffet + all-you-can-drink alcoholic drinks) at the Suikazura Villa in Kawayu Onsen Kinkiyu for 7,000 yen per person. If you do not wish to have this option, you can eat at a restaurant in the hot spring town.
[Request for participation in the aircraft course]
Regarding participant registration: When registering participants, you will need to register ① the participant's name, ② age, and ③ gender.
[Changes to participants]
Since your name will be printed on the aircraft ticket, you will not be able to cancel or change your course after the cancellation fee is incurred, nor will you be able to change your name. For name changes after the cancellation fee is incurred, please contact our call center.
[Regarding boarding and disembarking at transit points]
Boarding or disembarking en route from Haneda Airport or New Chitose is not possible.
If you wish to do so, please come to the departure airport or you will have to forfeit your AIR.
*Please note that for tours departing from and arriving at Kansai, there will be no refunds even if you cancel your AIR.If you apply online, this course will only be accepted by credit card payment and no documents will be sent.
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[About the service]
At the application stage, the flight is not confirmed, so a final itinerary indicating the flight number and Accommodation will be sent separately approximately 5 days before the departure date. Please note that since the tour is handled as a group and arrangements are made in bulk, depending on the number of participants, the aircraft used, and the seat allocation situation of the airline, seats may be divided into front and back seats, or you may be asked to share a seat with other customers. Please be aware of this in advance.
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Regarding travel fees for children aged 3 to 5Children ratesPlease click here. The price will be displayed when you make a reservation. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone.
[For customers applying for insurance less than one week before departure]
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Equivalent to Abashiri Bus
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Japan Airlines, ANA, AIRDO
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1st night: Kinkiyu, Kawayu Onsen [B].
Rooms: Japanese-style room or Western-style room (single, twin or triple) with bath and toilet
2nd night: Rausu Onsen, Ribmax Resort Shiretoko Sea Front [B].
Rooms: Japanese-style room or Western-style room (single, twin or triple) or Japanese/Western-style room
/ No bath, with toilet
Rooms may have a shower room or a bathroom.
<Accommodation About the rank of the facility
Accommodation Accommodation Based on our own surveys and customer tour questionnaires, we have created standards for our facilities and categorized them as [S, A, B, C] (S is the best).
For details, please refer to our website.
*The ranks [S], [A], [B], and [C] in the itinerary are also shown in the same way, but Accommodation facilities with less than the specified number of surveys are excluded from the rank display.
The ranks listed above are the ranks as of today.
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