Wildlife Night Drive in Nagano, Japan

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Karuizawa, Japan

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Use of Binoculars

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

*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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

On this tour, guests have the opportunity to explore the nighttime forests and grasslands 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.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 1. Meeting Place (Important!) The tour starts at Nature Kids Forest House, NOT at Picchio Visitor Center.
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Wildlife Watching
Small Group
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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