Wild Bird Sanctuary Forest Guided Tour in Nagano

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About this activity

Picchio's nature watching tour takes advantage of the abundant nature surrounding Karuizawa, immersing guests in a tranquil forest environment to enjoy nature as it is. There is the opportunity to see wildlife including Japanese squirrels, montane brown frogs, and many bird species. Our expert guides share their knowledge and passion, hoping to inspire people to love and engage with Japanese nature.

*Guided in Japanese and basic English (English ability varies by guide).

■ Important Notes

・Rain: Held in rain (bring rainwear). Cancelled only in severe weather.

・Trail: Approx. 2km unpaved. No strollers or wheelchairs.

・Infants (0-3): Free, but please bring a baby carrier as they may get tired.

・Bring: Water bottle (refills available at reception) & bug spray/long clothes in summer.

・Parking: Use Hoshino Area P1 (next to Sonmin Shokudo, 5-min walk). Extra parking in peak seasons.

・Cancellation: 100% fee applies for no-shows or if you arrive too late to join.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Picchio Wildlife Research Center

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Binoculars can be rented for the duration of the tour for an extra 300 yen.

Itinerary

Stop 1

2 hours

A naturalist guide will lead guests on a leisurely stroll through the Karuizawa National Wild Bird Sanctuary Forest in search of a variety of woodland wildlife, explaining the inner workings of the forest ecosystems as they go.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

https://www.wildlife-picchio.com/area/karuizawa/

Check-in starts 15 minutes before the tour at the Picchio Visitor Center.

Please complete check-in at least 15 minutes before departure.

End point

https://www.wildlife-picchio.com/area/karuizawa/

Check-in starts 15 minutes before the tour at the Picchio Visitor Center.

Please complete check-in at least 15 minutes before departure.