Shiretoko is said to have the highest brown bear population density in the world. Encounters with brown bears occur not only while hiking but also frequently while cycling. Amid a succession of bear attacks across Japan, an incident in which a mountain climber was attacked by a brown bear also occurred in Shiretoko in 2025.
We have launched a service for those passing through Shiretoko while touring, or those planning to cycle around Shiretoko on their own bikes, in response to requests such as “I would like a guide to accompany me for safety.”This is a private (chartered) tour in which you decide the route to ride, and a guide accompanies you by bicycle while managing safety. We can accommodate groups of up to 6 people.
The assigned guide has received training in brown bear response and conducts guided tours in Shiretoko while encountering brown bears 20–30 times a year, so they are well accustomed to handling brown bear situations. While it is not possible to prevent brown bear attacks with 100% certainty, the risk can be significantly reduced.
Tour fee: Half-day(<4hours) 20,000yen, Full-day(<8hours)30,000yen
[Example 1] Crossing Shiretoko Pass to Rausu. ⇒ Half-day
[Example 2] The round trip from Utoro to Kamuiwakka Falls. ⇒ Full-day
※ If you rent a bicycle, a separate bicycle rental fee will apply.
※ If the starting point or finishing point is far from the shop, the time required for the guide to travel from the shop to the starting point and to return to the shop after the finish is also included in the tour time.
※ If you go trekking during the cycling tour, the guide can accompany you; however, separate admission fees are required for Shiretoko Five Lakes and Kamuiwakka Falls.
