All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

I went kayaking for the first time. The weather was great that day, with clear skies, and the lake was so transparent that I could see all the way to the bottom. I had never seen such a clear and beautiful lake before, and it was a wonderful memory as I was able to feel the nature around me.

初めてカヤックをしました。
行った日は、とても天気が良く快晴で湖の下まで透き通って見えました。
こんなに透き通って綺麗な湖は見たことがなかったし、自然を感じられてとても良い思い出になりました。

I visited at the end of my trip to Hokkaido. I was blessed with good weather and had a great time. The transparency was incredible. When you place your phone on the clear bottom of the kayak to take a video, it turns out beautifully. Thank you to all the staff!

北海道旅行の最後にいきました。天気に恵まれ楽しめました。透明度ヤバいくらいみえました。カヤックの透明な底に携帯置いて動画撮るときれいにとれますよ〜。スタッフの皆さんありがとうございました。

It was a very good tour. I'm glad I participated.
I was a bit nervous since it was the bear activity season, but with the guidance of the experienced guide, I was able to proceed with peace of mind.

The stories about Shiretoko and the flora and fauna were very interesting. We discovered various things, including deer, insects, small animals, bear tracks, and claw marks, and I enjoyed learning about them. I don't think I would have noticed them on my own.

とてもよいツアーでした。参加してよかったです。
熊の活動期とのことで、少し緊張していましたがベテランのガイドさんの引率で安心して進むことができました。

知床や動植物に関しての話がとても興味深く、鹿をはじめ昆虫や小動物、クマの足跡や爪痕など色々なものも発見されて、教えていただき楽しめました。一人では気付けなかったと思います。

We participated in a 2-hour canoe tour in the Kushiro Wetlands. I joined with my mother, who is over 80 years old, and she was very happy. I was a bit worried because some other tours had an age limit of 80, but this one had chairs with backrests and we didn't have to paddle, so we could participate with peace of mind. We also saw a lot of animals, so we were very satisfied!

釧路湿原の2時間のカヌーを2人で参加させて頂きました。80歳を超える母と参加させて頂きましたが、母もとても喜んでいました。他の主催のツアーでは年齢制限が80歳の所があったので、少し心配していましたが、背もたれ付きの椅子でしたり、漕がなくて良かったり、安心して参加させて貰いました。動物もたくさん見られたので、大満足です！

There were nine of us in the group, many of whom were solo participants, but our guide answered each of our questions thoroughly. Along the way, we were fortunate to see a flying black woodpecker, which was truly a wonderful experience! The day before, I was worried about the closure of Shiretoko Five Lakes due to the appearance of brown bears, but on the day of the tour, I felt the guide's high level of crisis management skills, which allowed me to participate with peace of mind. The nature tour offers free rental of rubber boots regardless of the weather. Since there was a possibility of ticks and many sharp branches, the rental of boots was very helpful. It turned out to be an amazing experience that makes me want to participate many times in various seasons!

私を含めひとり参加が多い9名のグループでしたが、ガイドさんはそれぞれの質問に丁寧に答えて下さいました。
途中、運良く飛び立つクマゲラを見ることができて本当に良い経験になりました！
前日はヒグマ出現により知床五湖の封鎖があり心配していましたが、ツアー当日はガイドさんの危機管理能力の高さを感じられ、安心して参加することが出来たので良かったです。
原生林ツアーでは天気に関わらず長靴の無料貸出があります。
ダニがいる可能性や尖った枝木が多かったので長靴の貸出は助かりました。
様々な季節に何度も参加したいと思える最高の体験になりました！

At the beginning of June, I participated in the afternoon course. Since it was a weekday, there were few other people canoeing, allowing for a relaxed experience. Even without the early morning course, I encountered many animals and was very satisfied with canoeing under the clear blue sky. I felt like I was "hogging the breathtaking views!" and kept taking photos. During my first trip to Hokkaido, I was unsure which area to choose, but knowing that I could canoe in Kushiro, I made the perfect choice. The lucky sighting of a fluffy little fox was incredibly cute!

6月頭、お昼からのコースで参加しました。
平日だった事もあり他にカヌーをされている方も少なく、ゆったりと体験する事が出来ました。
早朝コースでなくとも沢山の動物に出会え、快晴の中のカヌーに大満足です。
「絶景を独り占め！」と言う感じでひたすら写真を撮っていました。
初めての北海道旅行でどのエリアにしようかなと悩む中、釧路でカヌーが出来ると知り釧路を選択して大正解。
運よく見る事が出来たコギツネがふわふわでとても可愛かったです！

I was very lucky to see deer, white-tailed eagles, cranes, and even baby red foxes! The canoeing was also pleasant and fun.

シカやオジロワシ、タンチョウ、さらにはキタキツネの子供まで見れてとてもラッキーでした！カヌーも気持ちよくて楽しかったです

I was surprised at how much it has changed and how well it is managed since it became a World Heritage site! In the past, you could enter freely, and there were no guided tours. This time, there were four of us: two foreigners and my wife! Our guide, Ayano, explained everything in both English and Japanese, which I think was quite challenging. However, her explanations were easy to understand and very good. It also brought back memories from 40 years ago. Thank you very much.

I was also helped by the fact that they lent us rubber boots for free. If you apply on-site that day, it costs 6,000 yen. You should definitely book through Veltra. If you go to Shiretoko, it's a must-visit!

世界遺産になったら、こんなに変わって管理が行き届いていてビックリしました！
昔、入りたい放題で、ガイドツアーも無かったです。
今回、メンバーが、外国人二人と私の妻の四人でした！ガイドの綾野さんは、英語と日本語で説明されていて、大変だったと思います。でも、説明も解りやすくて大変良かったです。40年前の事も思い出しました。ありがとうございました
長靴も無料で貸して頂き、助かりました。
現地で当日申込みすると、6,000円でした。ベルトラで申し込んで行くべきですよ。知床に行ったら、絶対に行くべきです。

I apologize for the private booking situation. The guide from Russia was very accommodating. I had a great time.

貸切状態でしたので申し訳なかった。
ロシア出身のガイドさん、たいへん良く対応していただいた。楽しかったです。

The weather wasn't great, but the guide was very knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. It had been 44 years since my last visit to Shiretoko, and I had previously traveled by boat from Rausu to Shari, so this was my first visit to the Five Lakes. I think if I visit on a sunny day next time, I'll encounter a different side of it.

天気は今一つでしたが、ガイドさんがとても博識で、大変勉強になりました。知床は、44年ぶりで、前回は羅臼から船で斜里まで渡ったので、五胡は初めての訪問でした。
次は、晴れた日に訪問すると、また違った顔に出会えると思います。

The weather was nice, the waves were calm, and we were able to enjoy the vibrant blue of the Blue Cave. The round-trip boat cruise was an attraction in itself, and the captain's unique commentary mixed with puns made for an entertaining tour that was quite addictive.

お天気も良く、波も穏やかで、青の洞窟の鮮やかなブルーを鑑賞する事が出来ました。往復のボートクルーズがアトラクションになっていて、船長のダジャレ混じりのユニークなアテンドがクセになる面白ツアーでした。

You can visit the boardwalk without a reservation, but the scenery is different, and the guide provides a wealth of information, so I recommend the ground tour. The day before, a brown bear appeared on the course, causing the tour to be canceled, but on this day, we completed it without any issues. Suddenly, we spotted a black woodpecker flying by, heard the call of a cuckoo, and just when I thought we could see Rausu-dake beautifully in the clear weather, when we arrived at the second lake, mist rolled in, creating a fantastical scene with the island shrouded in fog, making it feel like the season was changing.

木道は予約なしでも行けますが景色が違うのと、ガイドさんの解説が豊富なので地上ツアーがおすすめです。
前日はヒグマがコース上に現れてツアー中止になったそうですが、この日は無事完走。
いきなりクマゲラが飛ぶのを見かけ、ツツドリの鳴き声、晴れて羅臼岳がきれいに見えたと思ったら、二湖に来たときには霧が出て中の島が霧に烟る幻想的な景色となったりと季節が変わるかのようなツアーを楽しめました。

The instructors are interesting and kind. I want to go again. The dry suit is not cold at all, and it keeps you safe even when floating in the icy sea.

インストラクターも面白く親切です。もう一度行きたいくらい。ドライスーツは、全く寒くも無くぷかぷか浮いて極寒の海の入っても安全です。

【Overall Review】
I had an experience that exceeded my expectations, learning about the vegetation and wildlife of Shiretoko that I wouldn't have understood just by exploring on my own.

【Advantages】
- Transportation to and from Utoro Bus Terminal (and sometimes to nearby dining locations) saves on travel costs and time.
- Free rental of rain gear (which I didn't need this time) means there are no items you need to purchase.
- The guide answered all participants' questions clearly and engagingly.
- There was a refreshing lack of commercial pressure, allowing for open and comfortable discussions.

【Infection Control Measures】
- The guide wore a mask, but participants could choose whether or not to wear one. In this instance, none of the participants wore masks.

【総評】
個人で回るだけではわからない知床の植生・動物についてお話し頂き、お値段以上の体験ができました。

【メリット】
・ウトロバスターミナルまで送迎(場合により周辺の食事場所まで)の為、交通費と時間を節約できる
・(今回は不要だったが)レインウェアも無料貸出のため購入すべきアイテムがない
・参加者の質問にも全てわかりやすく・面白く答えてくれた
・いい意味で商売っ気がない。安心して色々な話を聞ける

【感染対策】
・ガイドさんはマスクをしていましたが、一般参加者は各々の意思で着用・不着用を選択。今回の参加者では着用者なし

The captain entertained us with both the navigation of the ship and conversation! The caves were also very beautiful! If I have the opportunity to go to Hokkaido again, I would definitely like to use this service.

船長が船の操縦でも話しでもどちらでも楽しませてくれた！洞窟もとてもきれいだった！
また北海道に行く機会があればぜひ利用したい

The sightseeing and guides along the cliffs leading up to the cave were great. Depending on the weather and time, it seems like there are different views to experience, and if I have the chance again, I would like to go back.

洞窟に近づくまでの崖の観光やガイドもよかったです。
天気や時間によってまた違った見え方がありそうで、またの機会があったら、また行きたいです。

This was my first time participating.
Cruising on the boat was thrilling with high speeds.
On the open deck, it was difficult to stabilize my body due to the intense rocking, but two chairs were provided, allowing me to comfortably enjoy the scenery for a long time.
The Blue Cave was incredibly beautiful and left me in awe.
I was also given information about various hidden gems, making for a fulfilling 80 minutes.
If I have the chance, I would like to participate again.

今回、初めて参加させていただきました。
ボートでのクルージングは、スピードがでて、スリル満点でした。
オープンデッキでは、激しい揺れで身体を安定するのが困難ですが
２台の椅子が用意され、長時間快適に景色を楽しむことができます。
青の洞窟は、とっても綺麗で感激しました。
他にも、いろいろ穴場を教えていただき充実した８０分でした。
また機会があれば、参加したいと思います。

Amazing! It's not cold at all! The photos are cute! I recommend it!

最高！ぜんぜん寒くない！写真もかわいい！おすすめ！最高！ぜんぜん寒くない！写真もかわいい！おすすめ！最高！ぜんぜん寒くない！写真もかわいい！おすすめ！

I participated with a friend. There was one more woman in the tour, and together with the female guide, we explored as a group of four.

Since there was a risk of bear encounters, we had a briefing at the beginning before setting off. Just after passing through the departure gate, we were surprised to see a rat snake cross our path.

The guide explained bear tracks, trees and plants, and the sounds of birds, and we took photos with the Shiretoko mountain range reflected in the lake as a backdrop.

Although the tour would be canceled if a bear appeared, thankfully, none showed up, but we did spot two deer once.

We were allowed to catch a cicada with our bare hands and filmed the cuckoo singing right in front of us, allowing us to fully enjoy and have a great time in nature.

I hope to visit again someday.

友人と二人で参加しました。ツアーはもう１名女性の方がおり、
女性ガイドさんを含めて４名で散策しました。

熊出没の危険性があるので、始めにブリーフィングを行った後、
出発をしました。出発の門を通過した直後、いきなりアオダイショウが
横切っていき、びっくりしました。

ガイドさんには、熊の痕跡、木々や植物、鳥の鳴き声などを
説明していただき、湖に移った知床連山をバックに写真を撮って
もらったりもしました。

熊が出るとツアー中止になるとのことで、熊は出没しませんでしたが、
１度だけ２頭の鹿を目撃することが出来ました。

許可を得て素手でハルゼミを捕まえたり、目の前にいるホトトギスが
鳴くところの動画を撮ったりと、自然を満喫して大いに楽しむことが
出来ました。

またいつか訪れたいと思います。

I caught over 10 fish, but my friends and other groups only caught 2 or 3, which was a bit disappointing. The lecture is thorough, so even beginners in fishing will have no problem. For those who are not comfortable with insects, I think you can manage the baiting, but it's a good idea to bring something to wipe your hands. The tempura they fry on-site is delicious, but it's only available once towards the end, so any fish caught afterward will need to be released. It might be because the fishing location changed, but we ended up finishing about 40 to 50 minutes later than scheduled, which caused some of our plans to be canceled. I think it's better to make reservations with some extra time in mind.

自分は10匹以上釣れましたが、友達や他のグループの方は2,3匹しか釣れておらず、少し残念な結果になってしまいました。
レクチャーは丁寧なので、釣り初心者でも問題ないです。
虫などが苦手な人でも餌付けはなんとかできるとは思いますが、手を拭くものを用意しておくと良いと思います。
その場で揚げてくれる天ぷらは美味しいですが、終盤の一度だけなので、その後に釣った分はリリースになります。
釣り場所が変更になったためか、予定時間を40〜50分ほどオーバーしての終了だったので、その後の予定が少しキャンセルになりました。
予定に余裕を持って予約された方がいいかと思います。

Dreamy Ice Walk

When I woke up in the morning, I was worried about the event because the drift ice had drifted quite far offshore, but it went ahead as planned. Since the event was held in the bay, there was plenty of drift ice, and with temperatures just under 10 degrees, there were many cracks, making it easy to get immersed in the ice, which was great. The guide also took a lot of photos for us, which was nice.

If I had to mention something, I would have appreciated having a waterproof case for my smartphone available for rent (it would have been nice to have been informed in advance that a waterproof case would be beneficial), and it was a bit unfortunate that the breakwater showed up in the background of the photos in the bay.

However, I was very satisfied because I received many photos for free! Thank you very much!!

憧れの流氷ウォーク

朝起きると流氷がだいぶ沖に流れていたので開催を心配しましたが予定通りでした。
この日は湾内での開催だったので流氷もしっかりあり、気温が10度弱で亀裂も多く流氷にドボンと浸かりやすくてよかったです。
ガイドさんがたくさん写真撮ってくれたのもよかったです。

強いて言えば、レンタル品でスマホ防水ケースがあれば嬉しかった(事前に防水ケースがあったほうがいいよとお声がけいただけたら嬉しかった)のと、湾内だとどうしても写真後ろに防波堤が映り込むのが惜しかったです。

でも、無料でたくさん写真もらえたので大満足です！
ありがとうございました！！

I visited in early March!
The weather was great, and a breathtaking view spread out before me.
The tent sauna allows for temperature adjustments based on the löyly, so both beginners and advanced sauna enthusiasts can enjoy it!
Instead of a cold bath, Lake Shikotsu had a water temperature of about 2°C, making even a half-body soak last only a few seconds… haha.
Additionally, taking an outdoor bath in such vast nature was an unprecedented experience!
The staff were very kind, and I enjoyed chatting with them!
This time it was too cold to do much snorkeling, but I heard that in summer you can swim with fish, so I would love to visit again.

3月上旬に訪問しました！
天候にも恵まれ、目の前には絶景が広がっていました。
テントサウナはロウリュウ次第で自由に温度調節してもらうことが出来るので、サウナ初心者の方も上級者の方も楽しめます！
水風呂の代わりに支笏湖は、水温が2℃くらいで半身浴でも十数秒が限界でした…笑
さらに、広大な自然の中で行う外気浴はこれまでにない経験でした！
スタッフの方もとても親切で、お話ししていて楽しかったです！
今回は寒すぎて、シュノーケリングはあまり出来ませんでしたが、夏は魚と泳ぐこともできるそうなので、また訪れたいです。

ツアーガイドはとても親切でした。私たちは旅行全体をとても楽しみました。とても思い出に残る体験をさせていただきました。

The tour guide is very nice. We enjoy the whole trip very much. It gave us a very memorable experience.

The guide shared a lot of interesting information about various animal tracks, their habits, and the nature conservation in Shiretoko, which was enjoyable.

ガイドさんは色々動物の足跡や生活習慣、知床の自然保護などたくさんの面白い情報を紹介してくれて、楽しかったです。

Initially, I planned to just take a boat from Abashiri to see the drift ice, but as I researched, I found out that I could walk on the drift ice with Veltour, and even go further in, so I decided to go to Shiretoko.

I had some worries like, "What if there’s no drift ice?" or "What if the weather prevents us from walking?" but I was really glad that we were blessed with good weather and could safely experience it.

I had thought that the drift ice was all separate and just floating, so when I first saw it from a distance, I thought, "This is just like walking on snow." However, as I walked on it, I encountered the floating drift ice, and when I thought it was solid, it would sway and I would stumble or get stuck, which made it really fun. It was truly enjoyable!

I love Hokkaido and have been there many times, but this was the most fun and memorable experience I've had! I definitely want to participate again next year.

Our guide, Imahi, was very friendly and was smiling the whole time, which made the experience even more enjoyable and warm-hearted.

Thank you so much!

最初は網走から船に乗って流氷を見るだけの計画を立てていましたが、調べる内にヴェルトラさんで流氷の上を歩くことができる、さらに入ることができると知り知床まで行くことにしました。
流氷が来ていなかったら、、
天候によって歩けなくなったら、、
などせっかく行くのに、と不安もありましたが、天候に恵まれ無事体験することができてほんとに良かったです。
流氷とは1つ1つ離れていて全てがプカプカ浮かんでいるものだと思っていたので、初め遠くから見ていると「これって雪の上歩くのと同じやん」と思っていました。
ですが歩いていくとプカプカした流氷にも出会えたし、固いと思ったらゆらゆらで転ける、ハマる、というようなおもしろさもあり、ほんとに楽しかったです。
北海道がだいすきでたくさん行きましたが今までで1番楽しい最高の思い出ができました！
ぜひまた来年も参加したいと思います。

ガイドのいまひさんの愛想もとてもよくて終始ニコニコしており、いまひさんのおかげでさらに楽しめたし温かい気持ちになりました。

本当にありがとうございました！

I participated in an ice floe walk for the first time. It was also my first time wearing a dry suit, but they taught me carefully, so I had no problems at all. I was grateful that they lent me a knit cap, which eased my worries about getting wet.

They took photos and uploaded them, so I didn't have to worry about bringing my smartphone and possibly dropping it, allowing me to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

This time, I participated in tours from both Picchio and Shinra, and it was hard to choose between the two.

If I had to say, Picchio is great for beginners and families because they provide thorough support, while Shinra moves at a quicker pace, catering to those who want to enjoy things on their own to some extent. The experience areas were the same for both companies when I participated, so I don't think there was a significant difference in the content of the experiences.

初めて流氷ウォークに参加しました。
ドライスーツを着るのも初めてでしたが、丁寧に教えてくださるので、何も問題ありませんでした。
ニット帽を貸してくれるのも、濡れるのが気にならなずありがたかったです。

写真を撮ってアップしてくださるので、自分でスマホを持ち込んで落としてしまうかも、といった不安に感じることもなく、安心して楽しめました。

今回、ピッキオさんとシンラさんの両方のツアーに参加したのですが、どちらも甲乙つけ難かったです。

強いて言えば、
ピッキオさんは丁寧にフォローしてくださるのでビギナーや子ども連れ向け
シンラさんはサクサク進めてくださるので、ある程度自分で楽しみたい方向け
といった感じでしょうか。
体験のエリアは、自分が参加した時はどちらの会社さんも同じところでしたので、体験内容に大きな差は無いと思います。

I went out to play with my 4-year-old and 9-year-old children. There are many places where young children can't play due to age restrictions, but there were plenty of activities suitable for each age, and we were very satisfied! Since it was New Year's, there were free events for families, and it was a huge hit! The prizes were so extravagant that the adults were more excited than the kids! It's about a 15-minute ride from New Chitose Airport by free shuttle bus, so we could play all day without any downtime and enjoyed ourselves from the very first day!

4歳と9歳の子供と遊びに行きました。幼児だと年齢制限で遊べないところが多い中、それぞれの年齢に合ったアクティビティがたくさんあり大満足でした！お正月だったこともあり、家族で参加できる無料イベントが開催されており大盛り上がり！景品も豪華すぎてどの家族も子供たちより大人が張り切ってしまうくらい‼︎‼︎新千歳空港から無料送迎バスで15分くらいのところにあるのでロスタイムもなく1日中遊べて初日から満喫できました！

It was truly a new world.
I can't believe I could walk on the flowing ice.
It was such a wonderful and fun time.
The guide was kind with the photo opportunities, and I got to see a beautiful sunset at dusk.
I feel like I want to come back here every year.

本当に新世界だった。
流れる流氷の上を歩くことができるなんて…
あまりにも不思議で、楽しかった時間だった。
ガイド分の写真撮影も親切で、日没時の素敵な夕焼けも見られた。
毎年またここを探しているようだ。

I thought ice fishing for wakasagi was a must on my first trip to Hokkaido, so I signed up for the tour. I was a bit anxious about participating, but thanks to Jiro's gentle demeanor and his consideration for young children, I was able to relax and enjoy myself! I'm grateful for that ^^ If I go ice fishing for wakasagi again next time, I would love to join again. *We caught a lot of wakasagi! Thank you very much!

初の北海道旅行でワカサギ釣りはマストと思い、申し込みました
ツアー参加は不安でしたが、ジローさんの物腰の柔らかさや幼い子に対しての気配りをいただき、安心して過ごすことができました！感謝です^^
次回、ワカサギ釣りに行くことがあれば、またお願いします
※ワカサギ大漁でした！ありがとうござました

From the confirmation contact the day before, I received polite guidance and hospitality. Walking on the snow with snowshoes and sticks was very enjoyable. I found animal tracks and learned about the vegetation and the formation of rime ice, which was extremely interesting, providing an experience akin to cross-country skiing. I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful snowy scenery and felt a luxurious sense of having the silver world all to myself, and the tea time there was also a wonderful moment. Equipment such as ski wear and shoes were available for rent, making it easy to participate.

前日の確認連絡時から、丁寧なご案内とおもてなしを頂戴いたしました。
スノーシューとスティクで、雪上を歩くのはとても楽しかったです。
動物の足跡を見つけたり、植生について、樹氷の成り立ちなど、たいへん興味深く、まるでクロスカントリーのような体験ができました。
素晴らしい雪景色を満喫し、白銀の世界をひとりじめしたかのような贅沢な気分を味わえ、そこでのティータイムもまた素晴らしいひと時でした。
用具もスキーウェアや靴もお借りでき、お手軽に参加することができます。