1. We do the guide tour rain or shine.

 

2. The tour might be cancelled or discontinued because of the very bad weather condition.

 

3. Please do not feed wild animals. When these rules are not adhered to, offenders are subject to punishment under the Natural Parks Law.

 

4. Please refrain from consuming alcohol immediately before the tour, and refrain from consuming alcohol, smoking during the tour.

 

5. Pregnant women may not join this tour.

 

6. Please refrain from using cell phones during the tour.

 

7. Participants will be picked up from their hotel in UTORO area 15 minutes prior to the tour. Pick-up service is handled by SHINRA.

Please make sure to use the restroom and other preparations before the meeting time and wait at the meeting place.
(The shuttle bus will stop at different meeting points approximately every 5 minutes, so if you are late, you may not be able to participate.)

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8. The tour departs from and returns to the Utoro area, and there are no toilets available from departure until return. Due to safety concerns, it is difficult to relieve yourself outside the vehicle, so please refrain from participating if you are feeling unwell. Also, the route involves many curves, so please refrain from participating if you are prone to motion sickness.

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9. This tour involves traveling primarily by vehicle. Seat assignments are not available. Please bring an outer layer, as there may be times when you step outside the vehicle depending on weather conditions. To prevent insect bites, please refrain from wearing shorts or sandals.

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10. Shiretoko is home to brown bears, so for safety reasons, walking in the dark is not permitted. You will search for wildlife while traveling by vehicle on public roads, and if weather conditions are favorable, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy stargazing.​