Explore Picchio's Eco Tours

As part of our ethos to educate and spread awareness for conservation, Picchio runs an internship program between the months of April and October for overseas individuals who wish to learn more about Japanese wildlife and Japanese wildlife management systems.

About our Eco Tours

Eco Tour Highlights

  • Sustainable

    Participate in environmentally friendly tours.

  • Off the beaten path

    Discover rural Japan, where culture meets nature.

  • Save the environment

    Money spent on tours will go towards saving the bears.

Tours

Available

Iriomote Biodiversity Study Tour

IRIOMOTE · TBC

Available

Asiatic Black Bear Conservation Study Tour

KARUIZAWA · 34,000-57,000 *Depends on the number of participants

Exploration of icefall

KARUIZAWA · ¥5,000

Available

Animal trail walking

KARUIZAWA · ¥5,000

Furepe Waterfall Nature Walk

SHIRETOKO · ¥3,100

Primeval Forest & Stunning Views of Cliff Trekking Tour

SHIRETOKO · ¥5,100

Wildlife Night Drive in Shiretoko

SHIRETOKO · ¥3,500

Wildlife Night Drive in Winter

KARUIZAWA · ¥6,500

Available

Shiretoko Eagle and Wildlife Watching Tour

SHIRETOKO · ¥3,500

Shiretoko Autumn Wildlife Watching Tour

SHIRETOKO · ¥3,100

Rausu Whale Watching Cruise + Kumagoe Falls Trekking: Private Guide

SHIRETOKO ·

Rausu Brown Bear Watching Cruise + Kumagoe Falls Trekking: Private Guide

SHIRETOKO ·

Asiatic Black Bear Watching Tour

KARUIZAWA · ¥22,000

Private Tour

KARUIZAWA · Varies

Available

Stargazing Tour on the Ice Rink

KARUIZAWA · ¥3,100

Japanese Serow Watching Tour

KARUIZAWA · ¥18,000

Wildlife Night Drive

KARUIZAWA · ¥6,500

Nature Watching Tour

KARUIZAWA · ¥2,500

Flying Squirrel Watching Tour

KARUIZAWA · ¥3,400

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