Karuizawa

Wild Japanese Flying Squirrel Watching Tour in Nagano

Karuizawa, Japan
Flying Squirrel Watching Tour

From $22.35

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the wild Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel during this guided nature tour. Professional nature guides who're familiar with the squirrel's lifestyle and gliding patterns will help you see them in their natural habitat. Native to Japan, learn about where they live and why, as well as their diet and behaviors while visiting the Picchio Visitor Center. Afterwards, bask in the silence and admire the sight of the squirrels at play.
  • Observe the elegant Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel in the wild
  • A guide knows the best areas to look for the squirrels
  • Learn about the squirrels diet and lifestyle at the visitors centre
  • Use of binoculars is included for convenience

What's Included

  • Use of Binoculars

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Karuizawa Wild Bird Sanctuary
      2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0111, Japan

      Picchio is located in Hoshino Area. You can use public transportations (Shinano railway, Seibu Kanko bus and Taxi) from Karuizawa station or Naka-Karuizawa station to come to Hoshino Area. Shinano railway: Get off the train at Naka-Karuizawa station, which is one station from Karuizawa station (approximately 4 minutes). From there, it is a 17-minute walk or 5 minutes by taxi. Train fare is ¥230 one-way. Seibu Kanko Bus:Departs from the North Exit of Karuizawa station. Get on the bus bound for “Karuizawa Eigyosho / Kusatsu Onsen” and get off at the “Hoshino Onsen Tombo-no-yu” bus station. 5-minute walk from the bus station. Bus fare is ¥460 one-way. Taxi: Masuya Kotsu 0267-45-5223 Karuizawa Kanko Taxi 0267-45-5408 Asama Kanko Taxi 0267-45-5264

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • We cannot refund you any travel costs or other costs that may arise in case we have to cancel the tour due to unexpected reasons (weather, absence of flying squirrels, etc.)
    • Some of our guides do not speak English that much but you can enjoy the tour as our lecture slides have English subtitles.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Musasabi Tour
    Amber_B, Apr 2024
    We met at the Karuizawa Wild Life Sanctuary where our tour guide (I cannot place his name at the moment but was absolutely lovely) walked us through the ecology of the Musasabi (Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel) before taking the group out to actually see them. We were all provided binoculars and he set up a monitor where we were able to see the Musasabi’s in their little nestling homes. It was truly an amazing experience and one I’d highly recommend to anyone! We saw them 7 times! Wow!

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