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Initially, we thought it would be better not to venture into Shiretoko on our own since we were unfamiliar with the area, so we decided to book a tour. Ultimately, it was not only safe, but we were also able to visit places we wouldn't have been able to go to by ourselves, and we learned many things that we wouldn't have noticed if we had just wandered around. It was a very meaningful experience.

Additionally, the guide was extremely courteous. We received a notification the day before that the ground walking paths might be closed due to strong winds, but on the day of the tour, it was somehow able to proceed, and there were only the two of us participating. In the morning, we explored the Five Lakes, and in the afternoon, we toured the primeval forest of Shiretoko, learning about its history and future aspirations, which was a very luxurious time.

The ground walking path at the Five Lakes was almost like a private tour, allowing us to learn more than usual. There was a radio call about a sighting of a brown bear, and entry was prohibited from that point until the afternoon, but we were lucky enough to complete our tour.

In the primeval forest, we asked various questions about the vegetation and animals. Due to the strong winds, we couldn't see any animals, but it was fascinating to learn about their traces. Also, the strong winds brought sea foam flying in like snow, which was beautiful in its own way.

Next time, I would like to try again at a time with better conditions.

最初は知床に不慣れな自分たちだけで立ち入らないほうが良いだろう、という考えからツアーを申し込みました。結果的には安全はもちろん、自分たちだけではいけなかった場所に行けたり、いろいろ教えて頂いて単純に回っていたら気づかなかったことに気づけたり、非常に有意義な体験でした。
また、ガイドの方の対応も非常に丁寧でした。
前日に強風の影響で地上遊歩道の閉鎖が懸念されるという連絡を頂きましたが、当日は何とか開催でき、参加者は私たち夫妻だけ。午前は五湖、午後は知床の原生林を回り、歴史や将来目指す姿などいろいろ教えて頂き、非常に贅沢な時間でした。
五湖の地上遊歩道はほぼ貸し切りのような状態で回ることができ、通常よりいろいろ教えて頂けたかと思います。ヒグマが目撃されたという無線が入って途中から午後まで入場禁止になりましたが、私たちは運よく回り切れました。
原生林は植生についてや動物についていろいろ伺いました。強風は条件が悪いということで動物自体を見ることはできませんでしたが、痕跡を教えて頂いたり興味深かったです。また、強風で海から波の花が雪のように飛んできて、これはこれできれいでした。
今度は条件の良いタイミングでリベンジしたいと思います。

【Tour Flow】
1. Gather 5 minutes before
2. Prepare
You can rent "rain gear," "rubber boots or Crocs," and a "floating vest" for free at this time.
3. Walk to Chitose River (about 5 minutes)
During the walk, the guide introduced the area around Lake Shikotsu.
4. Lecture on how to operate the kayak
5. Kayak operation

【Impressions】
I thought the experience named "Lake Shikotsu Kayak Experience" would take place on Lake Shikotsu, but it was actually a kayaking experience on Chitose River.
I was worried about being able to operate the kayak, but as I got used to it, I was able to steer it in the direction I wanted, which was fun. (The lecture was thorough, so I felt at ease.)
Since the experience started at 15:30, kayaking while watching the sunset was the best.

【ツアーの流れ】
１．5分前に集合
２．身支度
　　このときに「カッパ上下」「長靴 or クロックス」「フローティングベスト」を無料レンタルしてくれます
３．千歳川まで徒歩移動（約5分程度）
　　移動中はガイドの方が支笏湖周辺に関しての紹介をしてくれました
４．操船方法のレクチャー
５．カヤック操船


【感想】
「支笏湖カヤック体験」の名称なので、支笏湖でカヤックをやるかと思っていましたが、千歳川でのカヤック体験でした。
操船できるか心配でしたが、慣れてくると思った方向に動かせるようになって楽しかったです。（レクチャーも丁寧なので安心でした）
15：30からの体験だったので、夕日を見ながらのカヤック体験は最高でした。

　

The foreign captain's guide at Kanahide Marine was filled with puns that made me laugh. The special service the captain mentioned and the way he handled the boat were incredibly fun.

カナヒデマリンの外人船長のガイドがダジャレまじりで笑ってしまいました。
船長がいうスペシャルサービス、船の操縦さばきが最高に楽しかったです。

It was rainy, but I still had a great time.

雨でしたが
それでも楽しかった

The scenery was beautiful. The guide was very kind and taught us about the habits of the animals and plants living in the primeval forest while we were walking, which was very educational.

景色が綺麗でした。
ガイドさんはとても親切でした。原始林に生息してる動物や植物の習性について、散策しながら教えて頂き、勉強になりました。

It was different from what I initially thought, and I realized it was a 25-minute walk away. Feeling a bit desperate, I contacted them to say I might be late, and they kindly reassured me that it was okay. I gathered myself and managed to board the ship. Sitting in the co-captain's seat, it was an attraction like no other! The captain's talk was enjoyable, and the charm of the scenery was doubled!

最初思ってた場所と違って、徒歩25分も離れたところとわかり、絶望的な気分になりながら、遅れるかもと連絡したら、とてもあったかい感じで大丈夫ですよーと言って頂き、気を取り直してなんとか乗船。副船長の席で、もう経験したことのないアトラクションでした！船長のトークも楽しくて、景色の魅力も倍増しました！

You can hear various explanations about the nature of Shiretoko from the guide. I think it would be enjoyable to walk while taking in the scenery without explanations if the weather is nice, but when I visited, the weather was not great and the scenery was also lacking. However, it was good to be able to walk while listening to various explanations. In the afternoon, I believe you couldn't enter the Shiretoko primeval forest without a guide, but the weather improved, and I was able to see the wonderful Okhotsk Blue scenery.

ガイドさんから知床の自然に関する説明が色々聞けます。お天気が良ければ、説明なしに景色を見ながら歩いても楽しいとおもいが、私が訪れた時はイマイチなお天気で景色もイマイチでしたが、色々な説明聞きながら歩けたので良かったです。
午後の知床原生林は、ガイドさんなしでは入れなかったとおもいし、お天気も快復して、素晴らしいオホーツクブルーの景色を観ることができました。

I was wondering how the start would go since we couldn't begin the reception until the scheduled time. Also, I was quite concerned about the water clarity due to the heavy rain the day before. However, once we started, I forgot all about that and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the pleasant experience!

時間まで受付開始出来なかったのでスタートはどうなることかなと思いました。
また前日雨が多く降っていたこともあり水の透明度もとても不安でした。
ただスタートしたらそんなこと忘れるような綺麗さ、気持ちよさで楽しめました！

I signed up for the two-hour course despite being a beginner. I thought that if I chose the half course, it would end just when I was getting used to it. In the end, the two hours flew by, and it was so much fun that it ended before I knew it. Since I wanted to enjoy the canoe experience, I prepared by watching YouTube videos on how to paddle at Bibigawa before going, and I received compliments from the guide for being skilled. The tour description mentioned swans, but it seems to depend on the season; we were able to see a kingfisher, which was a beautiful blue. Although the water wasn't crystal clear, the presence of the kingfisher suggests that the water must be clean. The guide also mentioned there were wild grapes, and when I expressed my desire to try them, he picked some for me. They were incredibly sour and had a lot of seeds, but it was a great experience. The sky was beautiful, and when I handed my smartphone to the guide, he took some pictures for me.

素人にも関わらず2時間コースに申込。
ハーフだと慣れた頃に終わるのはやだなと思ったからです。
結果は2時間でもあっと言う間で楽しい楽しいのあいだに終わっちやいました。
カヌー体験に申し込んたからには楽しみたいと家に居る時からYou Tubeで美々川（びびがわ）カヌーで漕ぎ方を予習して臨み、ガイドさんから上手だとお褒めの言葉をいただきました。
ツアー説明に白鳥と書いてありましたが時期にもよるみたいです、私達はカワセミを見ることができました、きれいなブルーでした、水は澄んでいるわけではなかったけどカワセミが住んてるということはきれいな水なんでしょうね。
あとガイドが山葡萄がある言うので食べたいというと採ってくれました、めちゃめちゃ酸っぱいし種が多いけどいい経験ができました。
空もきれいでガイドさんにスマホを渡すと写真も撮ってもらえます。

It was a day with on-and-off rain, but during our experience, the rain stopped and we were able to enjoy it. Although there were waves at Lake Shikotsu, we were able to enter the water a little while being mindful of safety. The highlight was the Chitose River. The water was clear, and we could see blooming plants and decaying trees. Thanks to our guide's careful instructions, I was able to paddle well even though it was my first time kayaking. It was fun to talk about the guide's love for Lake Shikotsu and various gourmet foods in Hokkaido.

This became one of my enjoyable memories from summer vacation. I'm glad I made a reservation with Ocean Days. Thank you!

雨が降ったり止んだりの日でしたが、体験時間帯は雨が止んで楽しむことができました。支笏湖は波が立っていたのですが、安全に配慮しながら少しだけ入ることができました。メインは千歳川。水がクリアで花が咲いている植物や朽ちない木などを見ることができました。ガイドさんが丁寧に教えてくれたおかげでカヤック初体験でも上手に漕ぐことができました。ガイドさんの支笏湖愛や北海道のグルメなど色々お話できて楽しかったです。
夏休みの楽しい思い出のひとつになりました。
オーシャンデイズさんで予約して良かったなと思いました。ありがとうございました。

The weather was nice, and the lake was clear and much more beautiful than I imagined. I was very satisfied to see fish in the river! The only regret I have is forgetting to put sunscreen on my legs. I would like to participate in the winter as well!

天気も良く、湖は透き通っていて想像より遥かに綺麗でした。
川では魚も見れて、大満足です！
足に日焼け止め塗り忘れたことだけ後悔しています。。
冬にも参加してみたいです♪

The captain was a foreigner, but his Japanese was really good! Moreover, his talk was interesting, making it the best cruise ever. It felt like being on an attraction while he skillfully navigated the waves. The staff at the reception (also foreign) were very beautiful and fluent in Japanese. It's a tour that makes you want to repeat it!

外国人の船長さんでしたが、めっちゃ日本語もお上手‼️しかも、トークが面白く最高のクルーズでした♪まるで、船でのアトラクションに乗っているように波をを操りながらの運転は、迫力満点受付のスタッフの方(外国人)も、とてもお綺麗で日本語堪能。リピートしたくなるツアーです。

I was worried about the weather and made a reservation the day before, but it was fully booked and I couldn't get a reservation for my desired time, so I recommend making a reservation as early as possible. It was a cloudy day, but the blue was very beautiful. The captain encouraged us to switch seats in turns, which allowed us to take great photos. It was a wonderful experience!

天候が心配で、前日に予約しましたが満席で希望時間の予約が取れなかったので、なるべく早い予約がおすすめです。
曇り空の日でしたがとてもキレイなブルーでした。船長さんが、交代での席交換を促してくれたので良い写真を撮ることができました。とても良い経験になりました！

The guide helped us find many animals. We saw deer, of course, and we also spotted a pair of red-crowned cranes twice, as well as a white-tailed eagle, which is usually very hard to find. The children had an excellent experience, and we are very grateful. Thanks to the guide's kind assistance, we had a comfortable canoeing experience. Thank you!

ガイドの方がたくさん動物を見つけてくれました。鹿はもちろんのこと、丹頂の親子連れともう一回は夫婦の2回、あと普通は絶対見つけられないようなオジロワシも見ることができました。子供たちは非常に良い体験ができ、感謝しております。ガイドの方の親切な対応で快適なカヌー体験ができました。ありがとうございます。

I was nervous about canoeing for the first time, but since the instructor chose a guided course, I was able to take videos and photos along the way. I wanted to paddle, but when I got too focused on paddling, I didn't have any time to look around or take pictures. So, I strongly recommend having the instructor with you for the first time! You can see kingfishers along the way, which is quite rare. The sound of the paddle slicing through the water is also very soothing. Definitely enjoy the full course with the instructor!

初めてのカヌーでドキドキでしたが、先生が同乗コースを選んだので、途中動画や写真を撮ることが出来ました。
カヌーをこぎたい気持ちはありましたが、こぐことに夢中になったり必死になると、ゆっくり周りをみたり写真をとる余裕が全くないです。
なので1回目は先生同乗をつよくお勧めします！！
途中カワセミが見られるんですよ
なかなかカワセミみれることはないですよね
パドルで水をかく音もとても癒されます。
ぜひフルコースを先生と一緒に楽しんでください

The guide's stories were interesting, and I had a lot of fun exploring. I also got to see a mother deer and her fawn, which was very cute. I definitely want to come back again.

ガイドさんの話もおもしろくとても楽しく回らせていただきました。鹿の親子もみれてとても可愛かったです。また是非来たいと思います。

When I went to Lake Shikotsu before, I watched people kayaking from a bridge and thought, "I definitely want to do that next time!" This time, I fulfilled that wish.

Riding on the kayak while feeling the wind on the emerald green lake was an amazing experience. I'm glad I participated; it became a wonderful memory. If I could wish for anything, it would have been even better if I could have gone on a longer course.

前に支笏湖に行った時に橋の上からカヤックをする人達を眺めて是非次回はやるぞーと思っていたカヤック！今回念願果たしました。
とにかくエメラルドグリーンに染まった湖をカヤックに乗りながら風を感じられて最高の気分でした。参加して良い思い出になりました。
欲を言えばもう少し長いコースを行けたらもっと良かったかな？

It was a tour where I could fully enjoy the beauty of Lake Shikotsu. The staff were kind and taught us various interesting things about Lake Shikotsu. I would love to participate again.

支笏湖の美しさを満喫できるツアーでした。スタッフさんも親切で、支笏湖のことについて、いろいろ楽しく教えてくれました。また参加したいです。

The forecast definitely predicted rain. While moving from Lake Toya to Lake Shikotsu, the weather was a mix of rain and clear skies.

I arrived a little before the meeting time, so I took a stroll near the lake, but due to strong winds, activities like sightseeing boats and other lake leisure were canceled. I wondered if we could do clear SUP in that situation.

We ended up experiencing the Chitose River section, and although it was windy and looked cold, they lent us wetsuits and guided us enjoyably even in the cloudy weather, allowing us to fully enjoy the Chitose River. Finally, we crossed the red iron bridge and dipped a little into Lake Shikotsu.

The waves were high, so it was just a brief experience, but we couldn't fight the weather, and safety comes first, so it couldn't be helped. Just before we finished, the rain that had been holding back finally poured down heavily. We ended by jumping into the Chitose River and walked back to the shop while enjoying a rain shower. Experiencing Lake Shikotsu in the rain was also a great experience.

I would love to come back when the weather is beautifully clear.

予報では確実に雨。洞爺湖から支笏湖への移動中も降ったり止んだりの天気でした。
集合時間より少し前に到着したので、湖の近くまで散策すると、強い風のため遊覧船、ボートなどの湖面レジャーは中止に、、、
クリアSUPやれるのか？という状況でした。
千歳川部分での体験となりましたが、風が強く寒そうなのでウエットスーツを貸してもらったり曇りのなかでも楽しく案内していただき、千歳川を満喫。最後に赤鉄橋を越えて、ちょっとだけ支笏湖に入りました。
波が高かったので、ちょっとだけ体験でしたが、天気には逆らえず、安全第一なのでしゃぁない。
終了間際に、今まで我慢していた雨がこらえきれずにどしゃ降りに。最後に千歳川にドボンして、雨シャワーを浴びながらショップまで歩きました。雨の支笏湖もいい体験。
また、きれいに晴れているときに来たいです。

The Blue Cave is certainly beautiful, but just cruising on the beautiful sea lifts your travel spirit. Hokkaido is full of nature.

The captain is from Russia and provides guidance in fluent Japanese. Is that a beautiful daughter at the reception? The clarity of the sea is great, and you can see all the way to the bottom.

青の洞窟ももちろん綺麗だけど
綺麗な海をクルーズするだけで旅行気分上がります
北海道って自然がいっぱい

船長さんはロシアの方
流暢な日本語で案内してくれます
美人の娘さん？が受付
海の透明度が良くて底まで見えます

Not only did they share stories about the stars, but they also told us about the red foxes and various other tales. On the way back, they kindly illuminated our path with their car, showing their kindness throughout the experience.

星だけでなく、キタキツネや、色々なお話も聞かせてくださいました。
帰りは車で進路を照らしてくださるなど、終始親切にしていただきました。

I thought we would be on a cruise with someone rowing for us, but it turned out to be a couple's cruise where we had to coordinate our efforts. It was challenging until we got in sync, but our guide, who was from Nepal, was fluent in Japanese and led us efficiently and enjoyably, making for a fun time. The occasional encounters with dangerous narrow spots added a thrilling element to the experience.

誰かに漕いでもらっての遊覧と思いきや、まさかの夫婦で息を合わせてのクルーズ。息が合うまで大変でしたが、ネパールの方でしたが日本語が堪能で、テキパキ楽しく導いてくださり、楽しい時間でした。時々遭遇する危険な狭い場所もスリルがあり楽しい体験させていただきました。

I had a one-on-one tour with a guide who knows the nature of Shiretoko inside and out, so I was able to spend a truly luxurious time. The guide shared various knowledge tailored to my interests and concerns, which was very educational. Since it was an all-day tour, I also enjoyed the leisurely experience of immersing myself in nature.

For lunch, we were supposed to eat individually, but the guide recommended a local restaurant, which felt like a great deal. By the end of the day, it felt like the six hours had flown by. I think I was so absorbed in exploring the Shiretoko forest that time just slipped away.

知床の自然を知り尽くしているガイドさんとマンツーマンツアーだったので、とても贅沢な時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
私の興味や関心に沿って様々な知識を教えていただき、とても勉強になりました。終日ツアーということもあって、のんびりと自然を味わえたのもよかったです。
お昼ごはんは、各自で食べることになっていましたが、こちらも地元料理のおススメのお店を紹介していただいて、お得感がありました。
終日のツアーが終わった時にも、６時間があっという間に終わってしまったような感覚でした。それくらい自然散策に没頭して知床の森を楽しんでいたんだと思います。

The captain was very entertaining and introduced us to various points of interest! The service was also attentive, and I had a great time!

船長さんはとても面白くて、さまざまなポイントを回って紹介してくれました！！
接客も丁寧で非常に楽しめました！！

Although it was drizzling on and off, the clarity of the water remained unchanged, making for a very beautiful kayaking experience. Our family participated with our pet, and the guide assisted us with putting the life jacket on our dog and was attentive throughout the experience. However, due to the bad weather, we couldn't have the experience on Lake Shikotsu for safety reasons, but we still had plenty of fun on the Chitose River flowing out from Lake Shikotsu.

小雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、水のクリア度に変わりがなくとてもキレイなカヤック体験となりました。
我が家はペット同伴での参加でしたが、ワンコのライフジャケット装着からガイドさんがアシストしてくださり、体験中も終始気にかけてくださりました。
ただ、悪天候でしたので支笏湖での体験は安全上の理由から出来ませんでしたが、支笏湖から流れ出す千歳川での体験でも充分楽しめました。

The waiting area has benches and chairs where you can sit and wait until boarding. The interior goods there have a great sense of style, reflecting the captain's attention to detail. It seems the captain is quite skilled; I heard from the canal cruise staff that this is the first sightseeing boat in Otaru, which was moored in the North Canal. It used to be a café and souvenir shop but went out of business due to a lack of successors. It seems the captain purchased it.

The cruise itself was impressive, providing explanations about various spots until we reached the Blue Cave, ensuring that we were never bored. The Blue Cave was, of course, beautiful.

乗場にはベンチ、チェアなど乗船まで座って待てます。そこにあるインテリアグッズにセンスがあり船長のこだわりが伺えます。船長はやり手のようで、北運河に係留されている小樽最初の観光船、数年前までカフェとお土産ショップだったそうですが後継者なく廃業されたようですが、これを購入されたような話を運河クルーズの方から伺いました。
クルーズ自体も青の洞窟に向かうまでのスポットの解説もあり、退屈させないのがお見事です。
青の洞窟は言うまでもなく綺麗でした。

I had a great time with the captain's fun stories and playful driving techniques. This was the most exciting tour I've ever experienced, and I was truly moved. I was worried about the rain, but it was reassuring to have a roof over us. When we actually got on, it didn't rain at all, and we were blessed with sunny weather.

船長さんの楽しい話と、遊び心満載のドライブテクニックで非常に楽しめました。こんなにワクワクしたツアーは初めてだったので感動しました。雨が心配でしたが屋根付きだったので安心。実際に乗る時には全く雨は降らず晴れて天気にも恵まれました。

For my first visit to Shiretoko, I decided to go trekking at Shiretoko Five Lakes after reading reviews. We took our time exploring the 3-kilometer course over three hours. We only spotted deer from a distance and didn't see any brown bears, but our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had interesting stories to share, making it a great experience for both the children and adults in our group. The guide was very well-informed about the ecology of brown bears, claw marks left on trees, insects, mushrooms, and the various creatures and plants found at Shiretoko Five Lakes, and they answered every question we had right away. I was amazed by the depth of their knowledge. The family we were grouped with was also very friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

初めての知床観光、知床五湖のトレッキングをやりたい！と口コミを見て決めました。
3キロのコースを、3時間かけてゆっくり散策します。鹿は遠目のみ、ヒグマも観察できませんでしたが、ガイドさんがとても知識が豊富でお話が面白く、小中学生の子供たちにも、大人にもとても良い体験が出来ました。ヒグマの生態や、木に残る爪痕、昆虫達、キノコなど知床五湖で見られる生き物や植物にとても詳しく、何を聞いても即座に答えてくださいます。その知識の深さに驚きました。一緒のグループになったご家族もとてもフレンドリーで、和気あいあいと楽しめたのもよかったです。

On the day of the tour, I participated with a bit of disappointment due to the rain, but the detailed explanations from our guide, Ayano, were wonderful and made it very enjoyable. The rain stopped partway through, and the weather improved, so the scenery was fantastic, and I was very satisfied. I heard there will be a winter tour as well, so I would like to join that next time. Thank you very much.

当日は、雨で少し残念な気持ちでツアーに参加しましたがガイドの綾野さんの詳しい説明が素晴らしくてとても楽しかったです。
途中から雨も上がり、お天気も回復して来たので景色も素晴らしく大満足です。
冬のツアーもあるとの事なので、次は冬に参加したいです。
本当にありがとうございました。

I was able to take a private lecture and walk around, but there were many things I learned that I wouldn't have understood without the guide's explanations. It was a very educational half-day about bear ecology, the forest, and the mountains.

個人でレクチャーを受けて歩くことも出来ましたが、ガイドさんに説明を受けないと分からないことがたくさん知ることが出来ました。
クマの生態や森のこと山のこと、すごく勉強になった半日でした。