Plan introduction (Tokachi River Eagle Watching Cruise)
This plan is an eagle watching cruise to get a closer look at the Steller’s sea eagles and white-tailed sea eagles that live near the Tokachi River!
The Tokachi area, where you can experience this plan, is rich in nature, and you can enjoy the endless horizon, cattle and horse grazing, and other peaceful scenery that is typical of Hokkaido.
The Tokachi River, which flows through Tokachi, is known for its rich variety of fish, but it is also home to Steller’s sea eagles, white-tailed sea eagles, and other Natural Monument birds!
This cruise plan is a special tour where you can meet these eagles in the wild.
Since eagles are natural creatures, there is no guarantee that you will be able to see them 100% by participating in this tour.
However, this tour has been held for over 10 years, and the odds of seeing eagles are so high that there has never been a time when we haven’t seen them!
During the tour, there is also a possibility that you will see the red-crowned crane and whooper swan, which, like the eagles, are special natural treasures that come to the Tokachi River to feed on the abundant food.
You can also take photos on the boat.
Please join the eagle watching cruise to make a wonderful memory of your trip to Tokachi!
Tour details
Estimated timetables
| Time | Details |
| 10:00 am | Reception |
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After you have changed, equipment (life jacket) and footwear changed, we will head to the starting point by our car. Arrive at the starting point. Our guide will give you a briefing on how to paddle the boat and give you safety guides |
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| 10:30 am | Tokachi River Eagle Watching Cruise! |
| 12:00 pm | Done |
*Schedules may change depending on the weather.
Where you’ll be
| Meeting Place |
Tokachi Nature Center |
| Notes |
[If you are coming by car] About 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Station |
Adult (13+): 5,500 yen
Child (6+): 3,850 yen
Rental fee
Guide fee
Please wear warm, comfortable clothes that can get dirty.
Knit hat, gloves, warm snow shoes (your feet and hands will get cold).
*Boots rental is available but please prepare socks by yourself. We provide guests a pocket warmer to put on your feet during the experience.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Please note that the start and end dates may vary due to lack of snow cover, rainfall, snow melt, etc.
*If you are coming from a warmer area, you may want to prepare for the cold weather. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
*During the severe winter season, the temperature may drop below -10 degrees Celsius even during the daytime.
*The tour will be cancelled in case of inclement weather such as snowfall or wind speed over 8m/s.
*Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in this tour.
