Hokkaido
Find 3 pelagic birdwatching trips in Hokkaido, Japan, departing from ports including Ochiishi, Hokkaido, Rausu, Shiretoko, Hokkaido, Sapporo, Hokkaido (tour start); ferry to Teuri Island from Haboro.
Ochiishi Nature Cruise
Ochiishi Nature Cruise Council
- Ochiishi, Hokkaido
- Summer season June–August; Winter season January–March; advance booking required
- JPY 8000–12000 per person
Rausu Drift Ice & Bird Watching Cruise
Shiretoko Nature Cruise
- Rausu, Shiretoko, Hokkaido
- Late January to mid-March; multiple daily departures (sunrise, 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
- JPY 5000–12000 per person
Teuri Island Seabird Tour
Saiyu Travel
- Sapporo, Hokkaido (tour start); ferry to Teuri Island from Haboro
- May to early July; 3-night/4-day packages
- JPY 180000–260000 per person (3–4 person group)
Further Reading
When to Go Pelagic Birding in Japan
A seasonal guide to Japan's pelagic birding calendar: the spring-only Torishima albatross cruise, Hokkaido's January–March drift ice window, and when the Rhinoceros Auklet colony at Teuri Island peaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pelagic birding trips are there in Hokkaido, Japan?
Hokkaido has 3 pelagic birding trips listed in the directory.
Where do pelagic trips depart from in Hokkaido?
Pelagic trips in Hokkaido depart from Ochiishi, Hokkaido, Rausu, Shiretoko, Hokkaido, and Sapporo, Hokkaido (tour start); ferry to Teuri Island from Haboro.
Which operators run pelagic trips in Hokkaido?
Ochiishi Nature Cruise Council, Saiyu Travel, and Shiretoko Nature Cruise operate pelagic birding trips in Hokkaido.