The biggest feature of this tour is the high chance of seeing wild animals. The wildlife encounter rate over the past 3 years has been 99.5%.The guides at Picchio are familiar with the ecology of all the wildlife species. They will be able to guide you through the unique aspects of living creatures from an expert perspective, not only from observing the animals themselves but also from observing the surrounding natural environment and ecosystem as a whole.
*This tour is guided in Japanese and basic English. English ability may vary depending on the guide.
rasslands of Karuizawa searching for wildlife especially Sika deer. We will drive at low speeds in a car equipped with observation lights which will illuminate not only the front but also the left and right so you can search for animals with a wide field of view all from inside the car. In locations where it is safe to do so, we can disembark from the vehicle and get closer on foot, provided that this does not disturb the animals we are observing. Sika deer are the most likely to appear, but on some nights, we might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a hare, foxes, badger, raccoon dog or wild boar. The thrill as your eyes meet theirs in the dark is likely to be a memorable experience for all.
*The tour starts at Nature Kids Forest House, not at Picchio Visitor Center
For the best route to Nature Kids Morinoie: Please set your destination to "Karuizawa Prince Hotel East." > Searching for our facility name directly may lead to restricted roads within the hotel grounds.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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