1. In SHIRETOKO GOKO rule, The ground pathway route is one-way. Except a brown bear encounter, You cannot retrace it.

Walk 3 km in about 3 hours. Due to brown bear safety measures, you cannot walk fast or slow.

You cannot go to the toilet for about 3 hours during the tour. Please participate in perfect physical condition.

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2. It may be canceled before the start or during the tour due to bad weather etc.

 

3. The pathway will be closed for safety if a bear appears in the area.

4. We do the guide tour rain or shine. Please bring rain wear for just in case.(there is no rental boots and wear.)

Please wear clothes and shoes suitable for hiking.

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5. Walking locations may change depending on the appearance of brown bears, snowfall, etc.

6. The sweet fragrance induces a bee and a brown bear. Please don't bring any food. You can bring only water and non-sweet tea.

Please prepare enough drinking water for each person to stay hydrated.

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7. Insect repellent spray (avoid shorts, trekking tights, and clothing that exposes your ankles as there are many mosquitoes)

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

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9. Pregnant women may not join this tour.

 

10. Please refrain from using cell phones during the walk.

 

11. About morning tour. Accommodation for the night prior to this tour must be a hotel in the Utoro area. Participants will be picked up from their hotel 10 to 15 minutes prior to the tour. Pick-up service is handled by SHINRA.

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12. The itinerary may change.
for example,
・The order is changed.
・You may not be able to go to Shiretoko Pass until May and after October due to road closures.
・The end time may be early. (It varies depending on the start time of Shiretoko Five Lakes. After October, it will be earlier due to the sunset.)