Day 1 Welcome to Shireto
Afternoon: Arrive at Memanbetsu Airport, private transfer to Lantern, settle in and enjoy the sea views.
Evening — Welcome to the Northern Table: A visiting chef prepares a seasonal Hokkaido dinner, introduces the ingredients, and shares the stories behind regional cuisine.
Dinner concept: Seasonal seafood and vegetables
Day 2 The Five Lakes & Primeval Forest
Morning: Guided exploration of Shiretoko-Goko Lakes Field House and the surrounding forest. Learn about bears, deer, vegetation, and Shiretoko’s ecosystem.
Afternoon: Relax at Lantern, enjoy the sauna, or take a gentle coastal walk.
Evening — Forest & Mountain Cuisine: A chef presents a menu inspired by Hokkaido’s forest, farms, and seasonal harvest.
Dinner concept: Local mushrooms, vegetables, mountain-inspired dishes, prepared using appropriately sourced ingredients
Day 3 Across the Peninsula to Rausu
Morning: Cross Shiretoko Pass and take a marine wildlife cruise with a licensed operator, potentially Shiretoko Nature Cruise.
Afternoon: Lunch in Rausu, a fishing-harbor visit, and return to Utoro before evening.
Evening — The Sea of Rausu: A seafood-focused dinner showcasing seasonal local fish, scallops, and Rausu kombu, depending on availability.
Dinner concept: The relationship between the sea, fishing communities, and cuisine
DAY 4 · COOKING A Day in the Northern Kitchen
Morning: Relaxed breakfast, optional short walk or local ingredient shopping.
Afternoon: A hands-on cooking class at Lantern with a visiting chef. Guests prepare selected dishes using Hokkaido ingredients.
Evening — Cook Together, Dine Together: Enjoy the food prepared during the workshop, complemented by additional dishes from the chef.
Dinner concept: Dashi, rice, seafood, local vegetables, and the techniques behind Japanese cooking
DAY 5 · Coastlines & Outdoor Discovery
Morning: Choose a professionally guided activity, such as sea kayaking where conditions and fitness permit, or the easier walk to Furepe Falls Observation Deck.
Afternoon: Free time for photography, sauna, rest, or an optional local activity.
Evening — Hokkaido Comfort Food: A relaxed dinner prepared by a chef, focusing on approachable, comforting regional dishes.
Dinner concept: Grilled fish, rice, soups, seasonal vegetables
DAY 6 · The Northern Table Gathering
Morning: Flexible nature excursion, potentially a guided primeval-forest walk or a replacement wildlife activity if weather affected an earlier day.
Afternoon: Rest, conversation, and opportunities for retreat photography and guest feedback.
Evening — The Signature Dinner: A special multi-course meal celebrating Hokkaido’s sea, land, and seasons, prepared by a guest chef.
Dinner concept: A farewell tasting menu with stories behind each course
DAY 7 Until We Meet Again
Shared breakfast, final photographs, check-out, and private transfer to Memanbetsu Airport.
Leave with new discoveries, friendships, and a deeper appreciation of Hokkaido.
All meals, chef appearances, and activities are proposed, not yet confirmed with individual providers. Wildlife sightings and marine departures cannot be guaranteed. Shiretoko Five Lakes trail access and guide requirements depend on season.
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