Japan - Hokkaido Extension 2025

24 May 2025 - 28 May 2025 (5 days)

JPY355,000 - No Spaces Available

Wait List
client-img

Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

client-img

Tour Leader: Local Leader

Tour price (Per person): JPY355,000 * USD2,381 * GBP1,822 * EUR2,175 * AUD3,529

Single Supplement: JPY54,000 * USD362 * GBP277 * EUR331 * AUD537

Flight costs: JPY41,000 * USD275 * GBP210 * EUR251 * AUD408

Can be linked with:

Japan - Hokkaido Extension 2026

23 May 2026 - 27 May 2026 (5 days)

JPY383,400 - Spaces Available

Book Now

client-img

Tour Leader: Local Leader

client-img

Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*

Tour price (Per person): JPY383,400 * USD2,571 * GBP1,967 * EUR2,349 * AUD3,811

Can be linked with: Japan - Spring Highlights 2026

Japan’s northern-most island of Hokkaido probably ranks as the country’s most scenic and is certainly Japan’s most rugged and wilderness-rich island. Home to several of north-east Asia’s most iconic birds, we will explore the eastern side of the island in search of mouth-watering species such as the magnificent Red-crowned (Japanese) Crane, Hazel Grouse, Black Woodpecker, Ural Owl, Long-tailed Rosefinch, Middendorff’s and Sakhalin Grasshopper Warblers, Japanese Robin, Siberian Rubythroat, Grey Bunting and the regal Blakiston’s Fish Owl amongst a wealth of other great birds and wildlife.

Top Birds

Red-crowned (Japanese) Crane; Blakiston’s Fish Owl; Hazel Grouse; Black Woodpecker; Ural Owl; Long-tailed Rosefinch; Middendorff’s & Sakhalin Grasshopper Warblers; Japanese Robin; Siberian Rubythroat; Grey Bunting; Harlequin Duck; Rhinoceros Auklet; Spectacled Guillemot.

Habitats Covered

temperate broad-leaved and coniferous forest, lakes, coastline, wetlands and grasslands

Expected Climate

warm sunny days, can be a little cool in the evenings

Max Group Size

10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader

Tour Pace & Walking

comfortable

Accommodation

comfortable minshukus (guest houses) & hotels

Ease of Birding

easy

Photographic Opportunities

good to excellent

What our clients say about us

Erik Forsyth
MW, Japan 2018

This trip was quite an experience: Earthquakes, an erupting volcano, a major blizzard, raw fish and squid for breakfast, some incredible dining experiences, great scenery, and a wicked lot of fantastic birds! Erik Forsyth did a very good job with the tour. He was a bit more laid back than I am used to, but we really had good luck with the birds. A lot of that also had to do with Bryan Shirley, who is also an excellent guide. Erik and Bryan made a great team and appeared to really enjoy the trip, which was infectious for the rest of the group.

David Hoddinott
DD - Japan 2024

Outstanding trip with excellent leadership. Could not have asked for a better experience.

Erik Forsyth
BS, Japan 2023

Wonderful experience with Erik Forsyth and Bryan despite challenging weather conditions. The lodging was very comfortable. The birds were fantastic.

Glen Valentine
DB & PB, Japan

Glen, as usual, was the best. This is our third trip with him and would not hesitate to do many more.

Erik Forsyth
PS, Japan 2018

The birding and bird vocalisation skills of Erik Forsyth and local guide Bryan Shirley are simply outstanding. So far, I've probably met only 2 guides who were only just about as good as these two!

  • Your details

  • Hidden
  • Contact permission

    We would love to send you Newsletters (twice yearly).via Type a message, Promotions/Discounts (weekly), Blog Articles/Image of the Month (monthly) and other content that we think you would find interesting. If you are happy with this then please select your preferences below. If you would like to unsubscribe from previous subscriptions, or leave our mailing list entirely, then please do so by visiting the Preference Centre link at the bottom of these emails.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Route Map

Tour Route Map

English