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Wild Japanese Flying Squirrel Watching Tour in Nagano
Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$35.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
During this tour, guests will have the opportunity to observe the Japanese giant flying squirrel, an endemic species of Japan and one of the largest flying squirrel species in the world, as it opens its cloak-like body and glides into the forest at sunset. The chance of sighting this amazing creature is more than 90% as a result of our in-depth knowledge of the squirrel’s ecology and flight route. The Japanese giant flying squirrel’s dynamic flight will be sure to make you gasp in wonder.
*Children under 4 years old cannot join this tour.
Please note that accompanying infants are also not allowed.
*This tour is guided in Japanese and basic English. English ability may vary depending on the guide.
*Children under 4 years old cannot join this tour.
Please note that accompanying infants are also not allowed.
*This tour is guided in Japanese and basic English. English ability may vary depending on the guide.
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2025
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Use of Binoculars
Meeting point
Check-in starts 30 minutes before the tour at the Picchio Visitor Center.
Please complete check-in at least 15 minutes before departure.
Return details
Check-in starts 30 minutes before the tour at the Picchio Visitor Center.
Please complete check-in at least 15 minutes before departure.
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Introduction of this tour. A professional nature guide will talk about the ecology of Japanese giant flying squirrels (diet, size, flying distance, etc.) at the Picchio Visitor Center.
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Karuizawa Hoshino AreaObservation. After the lecture, we will walk outside and experience the silence of flying squirrels' glide broken only by the excited gasps of the audience.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Wild Japanese Flying Squirrel Watching Tour in Nagano
Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$35.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!