KUSHIRO

Enjoy a holiday in Kushiro,  East Hokkaido and get the chance to meet the Japanese crane.

The Japanese crane is recognized as one of the countries natural national treasures. With its elegant appearance and magnificent white wings watch it use the sky as it's stage, marveling onlookers with its grace and beauty.
To Kushiro famous as a habitat of the crown, in winter, many tourists visit, including bird watchers and photo enthusiasts.

~~Wild cranes observation spot~~

OBSERVATION SPOT 01

I can not go back without looking at this place. Representative of Tancho observation site.

01TsuruiIto Crane Sanctuary

Tsurui Ito Crane Sanctuary

In 1987, the facility established by the Japan Wild Bird Society to protect the crane and its habitat. It has been named after the name of Mr. Yoshitaka Ito who has supported the crane crane protection for many years and also provided most of the area here.
The season feeds for overwinter feeding from November to March. As many as 300 banged crane flying. You can observe the appearance of snowy fields, the crying songs, and the elegant dancing of the sky.
In addition, the Nature Center opens from October to March. Specialist staff (ranger) is stationed and we provide information such as the situation of arrival.

ACCESS
  • About 50 minutes by car from Nakasuki Minami Kushiro Station in Akan-gun About 1 hour by bus (Tsurui Village office, get off in front, 10 minutes on foot)

Opening: from October to March 9: 00-16: 30 (closing day Tuesday Wednesday)
Observation of cranes can be done even at closing days.

OBSERVATION SPOT 02

You can see crannies all year round

02AkanAkan International Crane Center

Akan International Crane Center

It is the only facility in Japan for the purpose of research and protection, including introduction of ecology of cranberries. More than 300 cranes flies into a feeding area spreading in front of the adjacent "Tanucho observation center" on many days.

ACCESS
  • Kushiro City Akan Town Uenaki 23 Line 40 minutes
  • from Kushiro Station 45 minutes by car
  • About 75 minutes by bus

Opening hours 9: 00 ~ 17: 00 Open throughout the year
Observation of cranes can be done even at closing days.

OBSERVATION SPOT 03

Speaking of the station where cranes come

03KushiroJR Kayanuma Station

JR Kayanuma Station

JR Kayanuma station known as the station where the crane is flying, as the station manager was feeding for many years. Even now it became an unmanned station, it flew by feeding by local people. Popular as a place where you can take two shots of crane and SL.

ACCESS
  • Kawakami District Shibecho Town Kotaro Kogen Northern 17 Line 35-2
  • About 50 minutes by car from Kushiro Station
  • About 40 minutes by JR

~~Model course to enjoy cranes~~

MODEL COURSE 01

【From Kushiro city】Winter Winter | Winter day trip to Turugi's home and Tsurui

Taxi, go by car rental

Winter day trip to Turugi's home and Tsurui

Currently preparing taxi plan details / reservation from here

MODEL COURSE 02

【From Kushiro city】WinterWinter day trip to Turugi's home and Tsurui

Go by bus

Winter day trip to Turugi's home and Tsurui

Farm restaurant Hearton Tree

If you eat easy-to-eat riceFarm restaurant Hearton Tree

Farm restaurant located on the hill of Tsurui village. Handmade warm dishes using locally safe and safe ingredients are popular. Cute guest house is also available.

Hotel TAITO

"Bijin no yu" of slippery lubricantHotel TAITO

Hotel in Tsurui city. Apart from using it for accommodation, you can also use hot springs and restaurants.Hot spring is "beautiful hot spring" of alkaline spring quality exceeding PH 9.

  • ADDRESS
    Akan-gun Tsurui Village Tsurui Nishin 1 - chome 5
  • BUSINESS HOURS
    Lunch restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
  • TEL
    +81 154-64-3111
  • http://www.hotel-taito.co.jp/

MODEL COURSE 03

【From Kushiro city】Winter
Local known bird club spot · Sunset of Chayanuma hot spring and Kushiro marshland

Taxi, go by car rental

Local known bird club spot · Sunset of Chayanuma hot spring and Kushiro marshland

Ikoi no ie Kayanuma

Those who you know know hidden crane spotsIkoi no ie Kayanuma

Accommodation facilities with the only natural hot spring in Kushiro Mizuhara are popular for day trips in restaurants and hot spring bathing. If you look at the garden from the restaurant window, it is also that cranes and Ezoshika are walking.

Hosooka Observatory

Kushiro Marshland's foremost spotHosooka Observatory

A view spot with magnificent views of Kushiro Marsh. In winter, the shutter opportunity of the sunset is from 15:00 in January to January, and 16:00 in February. We recommend going by walkable shoes.

  • ADDRESS
    Kushiro-gun Kushiro-cho character Takagake 22-9
Currently preparing taxi plan details / reservation from here

MODEL COURSE 04

【From Kushiro city】All yearLake Akan · Megumi Lake · Kussharo Lake

Taxi, go by car rental

Lake Akan · Megumi Lake · Kussharo Lake

Cruse of Lake Akan

If you enjoy the lake of Marimo gracefullyCruse of Lake Akan

If you are surprised at the spectacular view of Lake Akan, you can recommend a pleasure boat. Marimo exhibition observation center of "Chului island" is a spot which can only go by boat. It takes 85 minutes.If you are surprised at the spectacular view of Lake Akan, you can recommend a pleasure boat. Marimo exhibition observation center of "Chului island" is a spot which can only go by boat. It takes 85 minutes.

Mt Iou

Realize "living Earth"Mt Iou

Muzzle from everywhere in the mountain, the active volcano and Iwozan that raises the gouge and the smoke are spots that are desolated and covered with the smell of sulfur.

  • ADDRESS
    Kawakami-gun Teshikaga Town Kawayu Onsen
Currently preparing taxi plan details / reservation from here

MODEL COURSE 05

【From Kushiro city】WinterLake Akan · Megumi Lake · Tsurui Ito Crane Sanctuary

Taxi, go by car rental

Lake Akan · Megumi Lake · Tsurui Ito Crane Sanctuary

MODEL COURSE 06

【From Kushiro city】All yearLake Akan · Megumi Lake · Kussharo Lake to Kawayu Onsen

Taxi, go by car rental

Lake Akan · Megumi Lake · Kussharo Lake to Kawayu Onsen

Currently preparing taxi plan details / reservation from here

MODEL COURSE 07

【From Kushiro city】All yearAuthentic oysters, Akkeshi day trip model course

Go by JR

Authentic oysters, Akkeshi day trip model course

Akkeshi taste terminal · Conchiglie

Roadside station where you can enjoy ocean of AkkeshiAkkeshi taste terminal · Conchiglie

The owner of the road station that overlooks the streets of Akkeshi is still oysters. You can also eat fresh oysters at restaurants, oyster bar, and baked by yourself at the hearth. You can enjoy the taste of Akkeshi!

Clam dori experience tour

I was surprised at the clams of large grain!Clam dori experience tour

Higashi clam drilling in Hokkaido is different in size! Natural large-sized clams come in even if you dig or dig as well as excellent taste. You can participate by hand as you can rent out a set of tools.

MODEL COURSE 08

【From Kushiro city】All yearMust eat high-level rotary sushi! Kushiro city popular sushi model course

Must eat high-level rotary sushi! Kushiro city popular sushi model course

NAGOYAKATE Shunsai Ten

Popular "Nagoyakatei" the first store is hereNAGOYAKATEI Harutori Ten

"Sushi dish Nagoyaka Tei" which manages 15 shops total in Hokkaido and outside. Fresh and big news is popular. Especially how much is spilled, "spill" such as spilled spinach and "spill" and boiled one-cooked baked is great impact!

MATSURIYA Shibashi Ten

Fresh story is delicious "Festival and."MATSURIYA Shinbashi Ten

Reasonable price, and surprised at more than 250 kinds of various menus! Also desserts after meals are authentic. It is a satisfying sushi restaurant from adults to children.

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