{"product_id":"shiretoko-bear-watching-cruise","title":"Shiretoko Peninsula Bear-Watching Cruise","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shiretoko Peninsula is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the wildest places in Japan. From the water, the coastline reveals itself as a wall of forested cliffs broken by waterfalls and rocky coves where Hokkaido brown bears come to fish, forage and raise their cubs. A cruise from Utoro along this coast is the best — and often only — way to see Shiretoko’s most remote stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExperience highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐻 Watch brown bears from a safe distance as they fish for salmon and forage along the rocky shoreline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏔️ See waterfalls cascading from clifftops directly into the Sea of Okhotsk — some over 100m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🦅 Look for Steller’s sea eagles, white-tailed eagles, harbour seals and occasionally dolphins and whales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌊 Cruise past sea stacks, volcanic rock formations and dense forest accessible only from the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📸 The combination of wildlife, geology and untouched wilderness makes this a world-class photography experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExperience details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cruise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boats depart from Utoro harbour and head northeast along the peninsula. Shorter cruises (1.5 hours) cover the western bays; longer cruises (3 hours) reach Kamuiwakka Falls and the tip of the peninsula. Smaller boats can get closer to shore and are often preferred for wildlife viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBear sightings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown bears are most active along the coast from June through September, fishing for salmon and eating coastal plants. Sightings are common but not guaranteed — operators know the best coves and timing. Bears are viewed from a respectful distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther wildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steller’s sea eagles are resident year-round. Harbour seals rest on rocks near the cape. In season, dolphins and even sperm whales may be seen offshore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dress warmly even in summer — it’s cooler on the water. Bring binoculars. Cruises run weather-dependent; afternoon sailings are sometimes calmer. Book ahead in July and August.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"With-a-camper","offers":[{"title":"Per experience","offer_id":56609453670744,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/with-a-camper.com\/nl\/products\/shiretoko-bear-watching-cruise","provider":"With-a-camper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}