Local Tour
Sunrise Salmon Harvesting Tour
Shibetsu Town / September to October
The sounds of lively salmon echo through the harbor, along with the shouts of fishermen and local women, and the roar of boat engines. The sunrise viewed from the harbor in the early morning is truly special. This is one of the tours that you should experience while you're in Shibetsu.
Tour price: Adults 4,000 yen, Children 2,000 yen (tax included)
Tour details:
A stroll through Shibetsu's shopping streets and shrines, blending into a 10,000-year-old everyday life.
I sampled scallops at a local fish shop, chatted with shopkeepers in the shopping district, and drew a fortune slip at a shrine.
This guided tour will help you discover local charms that you won't find in guidebooks.
Step into the everyday life of Shibetsu, the "holy land of salmon." A journey to discover the true face of a town where 10,000 years of history breathes life into.
The Nemuro Strait coastal region has a long history of coexisting with salmon, spanning over 10,000 years.
Salmon have also contributed to the development of the town as an industrial resource.
This walking tour allows you to experience the historical background of the Nemuro Strait coastal region while immersing yourself in everyday life by shopping, enjoying delicious food, buying souvenirs, and visiting shrines.
The shops we visit each day will vary depending on our guests' preferences. Why not join us for a fun city walk with our guide?
Walking through the shopping street: We'll visit shops loved by locals, including fishmongers, confectionery stores, and food trucks. (The shops we visit will be adjusted to suit your interests and time.)
Connecting with the town: We act as guides, connecting shop owners with guests.
Experience the local lifestyle: Shop for souvenirs and dinner, enjoy street food, and visit Shibetsu Shrine. Enjoy every aspect of life in this town.
By the time the tour ends, you'll be a part of this city.
A deeper journey, beyond mere sightseeing, begins here.
schedule:
1. Meeting (The meeting place will be announced via email)
2. Travel to the starting point in the guide's vehicle.
3. Shibetsu Shrine
4. Head to the shopping street. Enjoy shopping, trying street food, and sampling scallops.
*If scallops are not available at this time of year, other seafood may be substituted.
6. Disband at the meeting place.
Tour Information
time
1.5 hours or more (start time can be arranged between 10:00 and 15:00 to suit your preference)
period
Year-round
Reservation period
Up to 3 days before the desired date of the experience
Meeting place
Within Shibetsu Town (We will send you an email with details)
clothing
The walk will take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Number of participants
1 to 6 people
others
Included:
Guide fee, insurance, and cost of scallops for tasting. Recommended items to bring:
【winter】
■Items to bring: Warm clothing / Drinks / Hat / Goshuincho (stamp book) (if you have one)
【summer】
■Items to bring: Drinks / Hat / Rain gear / Goshuincho (stamp book) (if you have one)
■If you wish, we can adjust the walking distance to suit your preferences, so please let us know your requirements.
■Regarding children's fares:
Child fares apply only when there are two or more adults. For example, if there is one adult and one child, both will be charged the adult fare.