Animal trail walking
This tour takes you on a walking tour along an "Animal trail", which was created by the trampling of wild animals such as antelopes, hares, foxes and wild boars. While walking along the roadless path, we will observe the remains of food, feces, and markings on trees caused by rubbing/sharpening of horns and antlers. By straying from the "human path," we can see the world of wildlife, which exists like a parallel universe. This interesting experience will take you into a world that you have never seen before. The world before you will look completely different.
Price
Animal trail walking
1 person
| Adults・Children same amount | 5000Yen |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2023/12/1(Fri)～2024/4/7(Sun) |
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| Excluded days | 10 to 12 and 15 to 19 January , 4 to 5 March |
| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Guide fee ・accident insurance premium ・Binoculars rental fee |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 1 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 1 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 7 person/people |
| Operating Company | Picchio |
| Tour Conductor | Yes |
| Start Time | 13：00pm departure |
| Tour Time | about 3 hours |
| Reservation Deadline | Until 10:00 a.m. |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard    
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- Tour itinerary -
Picchio Visitor Center … Animal trail walking (about 3 hours)… finished
- Meeting Place -
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Picchio visitor center
- Important Points -
- We provide free rental service rain wear, trekking shoes (snow shoes), You can reserve items in advance if necessary.
- Gloves and knit caps are not available for rent. If you need them, you can purchase them at the reception desk. Gloves: 300 yen Knit cap: 500 yen
- Please note that the tour will not be cancelled in light rainy weather. However, it would be cancelled in the event of a storm (We will contact the person who had made the reservation by 11:30 on the day of the tour.)
- Cancellation Fee -
20% (48 hours prior to tour departure), 50% (24 hours prior to tour departure), 100% (on the day of the tour)
| 48 hours prior to tour departure | 24 hours prior to tour departure | on the day of the tour |
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| 20% | 50% | 100% |
- Plan Provider Company -
Picchio
Hoshino, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture 389-0194
Sales Manager：Otsuka
Contact Phone Number：+81(0)267-45-7777
Application
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Plan Contents
During the snowy season
Winter is the easiest season of the year to look for animals and their tracks because the leaves have fallen off the trees and visibility is good. During the snowless season, you can see various tracks accumulated during the summer and autumn seasons. During the snowy season, it is fun to deduce the behavior of animals based on the footprints left clearly in the snow.
The air is thick with the presence of animals
The forest, where the tour takes place, is usually closed to people and frequented by wild animals. You will find traces of animals digging holes, eating buds, drinking water, and rubbing their bodies against the bark of trees. Here and there, you can also find droppings that have different characteristics for each animal. The air is thick with the presence of animals.