Animal trail walking
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Price
￥5,000~
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Duration
3 hours
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Hosted in
English and Japanese
Summary
This tour takes you on a walking tour along an animal trail, which was created by the trampling of wild animals such as Japanese Serow, hares, foxes, wild boars, and other animals. While walking along the roadless path, we will observe the remains of food, feces, and markings on trees caused by rubbing/sharpening of horns and antlers. By straying from the "human path," we can see the world of wild animals, which exists like a parallel universe. This interesting experience will take you into a world that you have never seen before. You are sure to see nature in a new light.
Highlights
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Winter is the easiest season of the year to look for animals and their tracks because the leaves have fallen off the trees and visibility is good. During the snowless season, you can see various tracks accumulated during the summer and autumn seasons and in the snowy season, it is fun to deduce the behavior of animals based on the footprints left in the snow.
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The forest, where the tour takes place, is usually closed to people but is frequented by wild animals. You will find traces of animals dug holes, eaten buds, drinking water, and places where animals have rubber their bodies against trees. Here and there, you can also find droppings that have different characteristics for each animal. The air is thick with the presence of animals.
Details
- Period
- From December 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2024
*Unavailable tour dates; January 10th to 12th and March 4th to 5th, 2024 - Times
- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Price
- Adults (13 years old and above) – 5,000 yen ~ per person
*Prices change depending on the date. For details, please refer to the reservation calendar. - Meeting Place
- Picchio visitor center
*Meeting time is 10 minutes before the tour(reception starts 30minutes before the tour)
- Reservation
- You can make a reservation online up until 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tour.
*Once capacity for the tour is reached, no more reservations will be accepted so we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
・Please come to the agreed place on time. If you are late on the day, we might give your spot on the tour to another guest. - Cancellation policy
- Cancellation is free up to 2 days before the tour.
・If you cancel 2 days before the tour, a cancellation fee of 20% of the tour cost will be charged.
・If you cancel the day before the tour, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
・If you cancel on the day of the tour then the full cost of the tour will be charged.
In case we have to cancel the tour due to unexpected reasons (weather, observation conditions, etc.), we will contact you at least 90 minutes before the tour is scheduled to start. Please check your email or phone frequently on the day of the tour.
- Top
- Warm jacket
- Bottoms
- Long warm pants
- Shoes
- Suitable winter boots
- Free rental items
- We provide free rental rain wear and trekking shoes (or snow shoes depending on the level of snowfall). *these items are of limited quantity and rental thereof is subject to availability. If required, it is advised that you reserve the necessary items in advance.
We do not currently rent gloves or hats, but should you require them, they are available to purchase and keep – just ask at the reception desk. Gloves: 300 yen and beanie: 500 yen
- Notice
- Please note that the tour will not be cancelled in light rainy weather. However, in the event of a storm, the tour will be cancelled and you reserved guests will be informed as such by 12:00 p.m. on the day of tour.
