Pledge for the use of forest roads on the Taushubetsu River Bridge.
1.

Keys to the forest road gate to the Taushubetsu River Bridge (hereinafter referred to as "the key") will be handedout only between 9:00 and 14:00 on the day of use to customers who have made a reservation in advance at theRoadside Station Kamishihoro Information Center.
If you are late for your reservation, please contact Roadside Station Kamishihoro(01564-7-7722) at least 30
minutes before the reserved time. If you are late for your reservation without notifying us, or if you contact us
more than 30 minutes before your reservation time, we will treat your reservation as cancelled.
Keys will not be rented out after 14:00, even if a reservation has been made.
Keys must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on the day of use, even if you use the room on consecutive days.
If the key is returned after 4:30 p.m., an additional 1,000 yen (tax included)/person will be charged as an afterhours fee.

2.

2,000 yen (tax included) per person will be requested for a cooperation fee when the key is handed over.
The cooperation fee will be used to help with the maintenance of the Taushubetsu Observation Deck and otheractivities to visit the Taushubetsu River Bridge.

3.

If the customer loses the key, the customer is required to pay 10,000 yen (including tax) for the loss of the key.
The customer is also responsible for the bank transfer fee.

4.

The area around the Taushubetsu River Bridge is inhabited by wild animals such as brown bears. To ensure yoursafety, please refrain from the following
Passage by foot or bicycle on forest roads
Use with pets
Giving food to wild animals, etc.

5.

Please note that there are many areas in and around forest roads where there is no cell phone service.

6.

The forest road is very narrow and there are no guardrails or other facilities. Please be careful of accidents suchas slipping and falling when passing through.
Please pass each other on the forest roads.
In addition, in order to protect the lives and property of our guests, passenger cars (limited to 10 people or less,
5m in length and 1.8m in width) and motorcycles (large motorcycles or smaller) are permitted.
One key is required per vehicle to enter the forest road. However, up to three motorcycles are allowed per key.

7.

Please note that forest roads may become unavailable at short notice due to national forest operations or inclement
weather. As soon as we know the date and time when the forest road will be closed, we will inform you in advancevia the SNS of karch, Inc.
In the event that a forest road is suddenly unavailable, such as on the day of use, we will inform you directly by
telephone or other means.

8.

Please read the attached "Rules and Regulations for Entering the Forest" as you will be passing through the national
forest during your visit to the Taushubetsu Bridge.

9.

Reservations can be cancelled up to 3 days prior to the desired date of use on the web. For cancellations from 2days prior to the desired date of use to the day of use, please contact Roadside Station Kamishihoro by phone(01564-7-7722).
If no notice of cancellation is received by 9:30 a.m. on the day of use (no-show cancellation), all reservations
made under the same name on that day and thereafter will be canceled, and future reservations will not be accepted.
We ask for your understanding in advance.

10. In the event of an accident, please contact the police or other authorities to handle the accident yourself.
Also, please be sure to contact "Roadside Station Kamishihoro (01564-7-7722)".

11. (Roadside Station Kamishihoro) may provide your personal information to the police or other government
agencies only in the event that your life or property is in danger or is presumed to be in danger.

12. I pledge to strictly observe the above-mentioned rules and regulations.
…and upwards

Compliance with the Forestry Laws
Tokachi West Forest Office Taisetsu Branch
In recent years, there have been a number of collisions and off-road deviations on forest roads.
National forest roads are for business use only and are not public roads. We ask that all visitors to theforest please be aware of the following points, and cooperate in safe driving while observing goodmanners.

record1.

In principle, the forest entrant is responsible for any accidents, etc.

2.

Please make sure to lock the door when entering and exiting the forest road.

3.

The speed limit on forest roads is 30 km/h. Please slow down and drive safely.

4.

The road surface is gravel and slippery. Sudden braking or steering should be avoided.

5.

The shoulder of the road may be soft, so please drive on the center of the forest road.

6.

When passing oncoming traffic, please use a wide area such as a shelter.

7.

Please drive slowly on forest roads, as there may be unexpectedly sunken or fallen trees inplaces.

8.

Drive safely by turning on the lights and using the horn on curves, even in daytime.

9.

Parking is prohibited on forest roads. When parking, please park at a shelter or turning area so
as not to block other vehicles.

10.

Please refrain from entering the forest in bad weather or at night, as it increases the risk of slips
and falls.

11.

Please help us protect the animals.

12.

Throwing away cigarettes can cause wildfires. Please do not do this.

13.

The area is a special national park area. Please do not damage trees, collect plants and animals,or leave trash in the area. There are severe penalties for illegal dumping.

14.

Please understand that we are not responsible for any accidents or disasters that may occur.