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Shiraoi Omotenashi Guide Center

Introducing our Activities

Shiraoi is blessed with much charm. The Shiraoi Omotenashi (hospitality) Guide Center is managed by seventeen members who gathered to create this facility which opened in April, 2021. The concept of the facility is based on the members’ desire to provide a venue where visitors can come and learn about the culture and history of the Ainu, the rich nature in the area, and to provide information on sightseeing and hotsprings. The goal is to create in each visitor a “desire to visit Shiraoi again.”

Main Guided Tours

Forest of Poroto Natural Recreational Forest Hike

In Ainu “poroto” means “large pond (lake).” The Forest of Poroto is a thick, undulating old-growth forest which encircles Lake Poroto. The visitor center situated in the center of the natural recreational forest is the starting point for the hike which takes hikers along the footpath that follows the the Utsunai River, which pours into Lake Poroto, and across Izanai Bridge (floating bridge for viewing vegetation).

Open season: year-round

Trail distance: approx. 1.4km

Difference in elevation: approx. 20m (some gentle slopes)

Duration: takes about 1 hr and 30 min

Salmon Watching

Clear waters, shadows on the riverbed, and salmon kicking up sand. You just might be “witness” to an amazing scene.

Open season: September 15 – November 30

Trail distance: approx. 1.5km

Difference in elevation: approx. 5m

Duration: takes about 1 hr and 30 min

Yokosuto Wetlands Hike

Yokosuto Wetlands lie along Hwy 36, with the Pacific Ocean spread in front, and the sacred Mt. Tarumae in the back. How about taking a walk into this wildlife habitat and stopover site for migratory birds?

Open season: year-round

Trail distance: approx. 1.5km

Duration: takes about 1 hr and 30 min

Guided Town Tour

There is Ainu culture, Shiraoi beef, mountains, the ocean, lakes, hot springs, historical sites to tour, meals, breaktime and more! We are here to help you discover your very own “favorite.”

Open season: year-round

Trail distance: approx. 1.5km

Duration: takes about 2 hrs

Price List

The number of guides will be determined according to the size of each party.

1 – 10 people 11 – 20 people 21 – 40 people
Up to 2 hours Guide 1 person (3500 yen) Guide 2 people (3500 yen ×2) Guide 3 people (3500 yen ×3)
（3,500yen） （3,500yen×2） （3,500yen×3）
2 hours or more / Half day Guide 1 person (3500 yen) Guide 2 people (3500 yen ×2) Guide 3 people (3500 yen ×3)
（5,000yen） （5,000yen×2） （5,000yen×3）
1 day (8 hours) Guide 1 person (3500 yen) Guide 2 people (3500 yen ×2) Guide 3 people (3500 yen ×3)
（8,000yen） （8,000yen×2） （8,000yen×3）

*The number of guides may increase to ensure the safety of each party.
*A separate charge may be applied to guided tours other than the above mentioned.
*Guide fees will not apply if personnel is there only for support.

Application / Inquiry

Shiraoi Tourist Association

(Shiraoi Station North Tourist Information Center)

〒059-0902　1-21, Wakakusa-cho 1chome, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoigun, Hokkaido

TEL：0144-82-2216　FAX：0144-82-4517　Hours : 8:00 – 18:00　Closed: New Years Holiday (December 29 – January 3)

*Please apply at least 7 days in advance.

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