A thorough introduction to the reviews and popularity rankings of the recommended Kushiro Wetlands canoe tours!
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Recommended plans and courses: reviews, popularity rankings We will thoroughly introduce useful information for online reservations for the Kushiro Wetlands canoe experience tour, including the following:
In addition, Tour schedule, best season, average price, target age, etc. Let's check out the information together.
table of contents
- 1 Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour Popularity Ranking
- 2 Recommended plan for Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour
- 3 Price range for Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour
- 4 Kushiro Wetlands Canoeing Event Dates and Best Season
- 5 Age requirements for the Kushiro Wetlands Canoeing Tour
- 6 What kind of place is Kushiro Marsh?
- 7 How to enjoy sightseeing in Kushiro Marsh
- 8 Recommended businesses that run Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tours
- 9 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour Popularity Ranking
First of all, based on Activity Japan's latest reservation data, Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience tour popularity ranking ” will be introduced.
Of course, beginners Anyone can participate, from children to adults, regardless of age or gender. The recommended plan for the Kushiro Wetlands Canoe Experience Tour is ranked highly.
Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
- 4.7
- (93 reviews and experiences)
A course that flows through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Lake Toro on a wide and calm river, you can enjoy a leisurely canoe ride down to Hosooka Station while feeling the wind blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. For those who are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwahogi Water Gate. *This is a standard course
- 4.8
- (70 reviews and experiences)
This course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Hosooka Station and slowly descending down a wide, calm river all the way to Iwahoki Sluice Gate while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. *This is a short course.
[Hokkaido Kushiro] Most popular! Canoe Kushiro Wetland Enjoyment Course
- 5.0
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
A popular course where you can feel the vast Kushiro Marsh from Toro Campsite. You may come across animals that symbolize Hokkaido, such as red-crowned cranes and northern foxes. (■ Pet dog participation plan ♪)
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Lake Toro - Hosooka] 120 minutes
- 4.9
- (49 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Lake Toro-Hosooka Course (Time required: about 120 minutes)] ■ Enjoy Kushiro Wetland with a private canoe tour! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, you will pass through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, and reach the Kushiro River. Leave yourself to the slow flow to the core of Kushiro Wetland. Bird chirping and wind in the middle of nature
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Arekinai River Round Trip Course] 80 minutes
- 4.6
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Round trip to the Arekinai River (Time required: about 80 minutes)] ■ We will guide you to the nature of Kushiro Wetland with a private canoe! The Arekinai River course is different from other courses in that you can feel the excitement of the jungle! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, to the Kushiro River
- 4.8
- (34 reviews and testimonials)
Recommended for those who are confident in their physical strength, this course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Lake Toro and leisurely descending down the wide, calm river to Iwahoki Sluice while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. For those who are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwahoki Water Gate.
It is a canoe experience of about 9 kilometers on the Kushiro River, which flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, Hosooka Station. This course starts from Lake Toro and goes down to Hosooka Canoe Port. As the name of the plan suggests, it is a place with many trees even in the wetlands, and it is a course with the most wild animals.
- 5.0
- (3 reviews / experiences)
It is a canoeing experience on the Arekinai River, a tributary that flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, in front of Toro Station. The course starts from a lake called Lake Toro, goes to the Arekinai River, goes to the main stream of the Kushiro River, goes up the Arekinai River by canoe, and returns to Lake Toro. The river is calm, so you can go up the river, and even if you are new to canoeing, you can experience it with peace of mind.
- 4.8
- (13 reviews and experiences)
You will take a 90-minute (8km) Canadian canoe trip down the middle to downstream area of the Kushiro Marsh. *In the event of strong winds, you will be guided to the upper reaches of the marsh, which are less affected by the wind.
[Hokkaido, Kushiro Marsh, Kushiro River] A little late departure! Daytime canoeing experience
On the morning of the trip, I left the hotel a little later. Take a deep breath on the canoe. Smell a lot of the scent of the marsh and fill your heart and stomach. Canoe touring about 8 km from "Hosooka Canoe Port to Iwahogi Water Gate" where you can feel the Kushiro Marsh, the most downstream area of the Kushiro River, for about 80 minutes. You are in the magnificent view of Kushiro Wetland from Hosooka Observatory
Recommended plan for Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour
" Which tour is best for canoeing in the Kushiro Wetlands? I think many people are confused about which plan to choose, such as:
If you are having trouble choosing a plan to book, The recommended method is to refer to reviews and word-of-mouth reputations from users. is.
Below are some of the activities carefully selected by the Activity Japan editorial team: Kushiro Marsh Canoe Recommended experience tour plans ” will be introduced.
- 4.8
- (70 reviews and experiences)
This course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Hosooka Station and slowly descending down a wide, calm river all the way to Iwahoki Sluice Gate while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. *This is a short course.
Experience fee
3 to 100 years old
All year round
[Hokkaido Kushiro] Most popular! Canoe Kushiro Wetland Enjoyment Course
- 5.0
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
A popular course where you can feel the vast Kushiro Marsh from Toro Campsite. You may come across animals that symbolize Hokkaido, such as red-crowned cranes and northern foxes. (■ Pet dog participation plan ♪)
Experience fee
0 to 100 years old
May - October
- 4.8
- (13 reviews and experiences)
You will take a 90-minute (8km) Canadian canoe trip down the middle to downstream area of the Kushiro Marsh. *In the event of strong winds, you will be guided to the upper reaches of the marsh, which are less affected by the wind.
Guide fee, basic equipment rental fee, insurance, consumption tax
3 to 100 years old
March to December
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Lake Toro - Hosooka] 120 minutes
- 4.9
- (49 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Lake Toro-Hosooka Course (Time required: about 120 minutes)] ■ Enjoy Kushiro Wetland with a private canoe tour! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, you will pass through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, and reach the Kushiro River. Leave yourself to the slow flow to the core of Kushiro Wetland. Bird chirping and wind in the middle of nature
Guide fee, accident insurance (500 yen per person)
Ages 5 to 100
April to November
- 5.0
- (3 reviews / experiences)
It is a canoeing experience on the Arekinai River, a tributary that flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, in front of Toro Station. The course starts from a lake called Lake Toro, goes to the Arekinai River, goes to the main stream of the Kushiro River, goes up the Arekinai River by canoe, and returns to Lake Toro. The river is calm, so you can go up the river, and even if you are new to canoeing, you can experience it with peace of mind.
Experience fee, rental equipment, domestic travel insurance premium, consumption tax
6 to 90 years old
January to December
Price range for Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour
" Kushiro Marsh Canoe How much does the experience tour cost? "I'm sure there are many people out there researching the costs.
Currently, Activity Japan is The lowest price is 6,000 yen (tax included) per participant We introduce Kushiro Marsh canoe experience tours that can be booked.
Overall The average price is around 7,000 to 10,000 yen (tax included) per participant. ..
The price of the Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour varies depending on the course content, duration, and other conditions. Set for each tour shop It has been.
Below are the activities currently being booked online at Activity Japan: Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour Price Ranking " Let's take a look at this.
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour Price Ranking
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Arekinai River Round Trip Course] 80 minutes
- 4.6
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Round trip to the Arekinai River (Time required: about 80 minutes)] ■ We will guide you to the nature of Kushiro Wetland with a private canoe! The Arekinai River course is different from other courses in that you can feel the excitement of the jungle! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, to the Kushiro River
- 4.8
- (70 reviews and experiences)
This course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Hosooka Station and slowly descending down a wide, calm river all the way to Iwahoki Sluice Gate while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. *This is a short course.
The field is Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. Take a canoe and watch nature on the Arekinai River (a tributary of the Kushiro River) that slowly flows through the marsh. Delicate objects that can only be seen in a canoe, the silence that can only be experienced in a canoe .... Please enjoy. We will pick you up at JR Toro Station. Even in a busy schedule, "In the marsh
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Lake Toro - Hosooka] 120 minutes
- 4.9
- (49 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Lake Toro-Hosooka Course (Time required: about 120 minutes)] ■ Enjoy Kushiro Wetland with a private canoe tour! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, you will pass through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, and reach the Kushiro River. Leave yourself to the slow flow to the core of Kushiro Wetland. Bird chirping and wind in the middle of nature
- 4.7
- (93 reviews and experiences)
A course that flows through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Lake Toro on a wide and calm river, you can enjoy a leisurely canoe ride down to Hosooka Station while feeling the wind blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. For those who are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwahogi Water Gate. *This is a standard course
Kushiro Wetlands Canoeing Event Dates and Best Season
" Kushiro Marsh Canoe When is the best season? " Questions about timing are also common.
In conclusion, Kushiro Marsh has Each season has its own unique charm So, every season can be said to be the best season.
If you enjoy observing plants and animals, spring and summer are the best times to visit. If you want to enjoy autumn leaves, autumn is the best time to visit. If you want to enjoy snowy scenery and natural phenomena unique to winter, winter is the best time to visit. , and so on, every season has its charm.
Summarized below Prepare clothes according to the temperature of each season (month) Please enjoy sightseeing in the Kushiro Wetlands.
Average annual temperature of Kushiro Marsh
| Month | average maximum temperature | average minimum temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -12°C |
| February | -1°C | -12°C |
| March | 3°C | -6℃ |
| April | 8°C | 0℃ |
| in May | 13°C | 4°C |
| June | 16°C | 9°C |
| July | 19°C | 13°C |
| August | 22°C | 15℃ |
| September | 20°C | 11°C |
| October | 15℃ | 4°C |
| November | 9°C | -2°C |
| December | 2°C | -8°C |
The surrounding area of the Kushiro Marshland is Minimum temperatures below freezing from November to March down to
If you are planning to visit in the fall, winter or early spring, Thorough cold weather measures to withstand the harsh temperatures of Hokkaido is a required condition.
Age requirements for the Kushiro Wetlands Canoeing Tour
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience tours are suitable for families and children. It is also a popular activity to enjoy with children. is.
Currently, Activity Japan is From 0 to 100 years old We are introducing the Kushiro Wetlands Canoe Experience Tour, which is open to the following participants:
Most of the experience tours are open to preschool children as young as 3 or 5 years old. It states that.
In the following, Recommended plan for Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tour that you can participate in with small children We will introduce you to the following:
Recommended plan for children from 0 years old
[Hokkaido Kushiro] Most popular! Canoe Kushiro Wetland Enjoyment Course
- 5.0
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
A popular course where you can feel the vast Kushiro Marsh from Toro Campsite. You may come across animals that symbolize Hokkaido, such as red-crowned cranes and northern foxes. (■ Pet dog participation plan ♪)
[Hokkaido / Kushiro] Kushiro Marsh Observatory Arekinai River Tour (1-6 people)
- 5.0
- (3 reviews / experiences)
After practicing canoeing on Lake Toro, you will slowly go down the meandering, jungle-like Arekinai River to the confluence with the Kushiro River. Recommended for first-time canoeists and families. Tours are conducted for 1-6 people, so please feel free to join us.
Recommended plan for children aged 3 and over
- 4.8
- (70 reviews and experiences)
This course runs through the Kushiro Wetlands, starting from Hosooka Station and slowly descending down a wide, calm river all the way to Iwahoki Sluice Gate while feeling the breeze blowing through the wetlands. Basically, you won't get wet, so it's okay if you come in clothes that are suitable for the climate and easy to move in. *This is a short course.
- 4.8
- (13 reviews and experiences)
You will take a 90-minute (8km) Canadian canoe trip down the middle to downstream area of the Kushiro Marsh. *In the event of strong winds, you will be guided to the upper reaches of the marsh, which are less affected by the wind.
Recommended plan for ages 5 and up
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Lake Toro - Hosooka] 120 minutes
- 4.9
- (49 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Lake Toro-Hosooka Course (Time required: about 120 minutes)] ■ Enjoy Kushiro Wetland with a private canoe tour! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, you will pass through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, and reach the Kushiro River. Leave yourself to the slow flow to the core of Kushiro Wetland. Bird chirping and wind in the middle of nature
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Arekinai River Round Trip Course] 80 minutes
- 4.6
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
[Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Round trip to the Arekinai River (Time required: about 80 minutes)] ■ We will guide you to the nature of Kushiro Wetland with a private canoe! The Arekinai River course is different from other courses in that you can feel the excitement of the jungle! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, to the Kushiro River
What kind of place is Kushiro Marsh?
The " Kushiro Marsh ・Kushiro Marsh National Park ”.
The area of 28,788 hectares, equivalent to about 6,000 Tokyo Domes, Japan's largest wetland , of which 7,863 hectares are Ramsar Convention ” is registered.
What is the Ramsar Convention? Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, Especially as Waterfowl Habitat One of the international treaties whose official name is
The Kushiro Marshland is home to a variety of animals, including the red-crowned crane, which is an endangered species and a designated national natural monument. Approximately 1,300 endemic species 80% of the area is covered with reeds and sedges. Approximately 700 species of plants is naturally occurring.
Many tourists visit throughout the year in search of its rich nature A popular outdoor spot representing Hokkaido It has become one of the.
Recommended feature articles about the Kushiro River
How to enjoy sightseeing in Kushiro Marsh
Counted as one of Hokkaido's representative sightseeing spots " Kushiro Marsh ・Kushiro Marsh National Park ”.
Enjoy observing the natural scenery of the four seasons and the flora and fauna that live there There are four main ways to fully enjoy Kushiro Marsh sightseeing: there is.
- Observatory
- promenade
- Kushiro Wetland Norocco Train
- canoe tour
From here, Features of each of the four types and how to enjoy them Let's take a look at
Observation deck of Kushiro Marsh
In the Kushiro Marsh, Overlooking a vast wetland area from the hill Several observatories have been installed.
The places that can be seen and the animals and plants that can be observed are different for each Therefore, it might be interesting to visit all the observatories.
Kushiro Marsh Observatory / Hosooka Observatory / Yumegaoka Observatory / Sarubo Observatory / Sarurun Observatory / Kottaro Wetland Observatory
Kushiro Marsh Observatory Recommended Plan
This is a tour that takes you around the three observation decks on the east side of Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. We will go around Hosooka Observation Deck, Salbo Observation Deck, and Sarurun Observation Deck in this order. You can go up to Hosooka Observation Deck by car! A light trekking trip to Salbo Observation Deck and Sarurun Observation Deck! During the trek, you will walk slowly while looking for plants and wild birds, so don't worry if you are not confident in your physical strength.
Kushiro Marsh Promenade
As a way to enjoy nature observation and bird watching in Kushiro Marsh, Strolling and trekking on the promenade there is.
From courses that are easy to walk even for those who are not confident in their physical strength to courses with intense ups and downs Choose from various routes can.
Kushiro Marsh Observatory Promenade / Onnenai Boardwalk / Shirarutoro Lake Promenade / Hosooka Observatory Promenade / Takkobu Yumegaoka Trail / Toro Lakeside Trail/Phytoncide Forest Trail
Kushiro Marsh Promenade Recommended Plan
It will be a guide to Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. This course will guide you from the west side of Kushiro Marsh, which was created as the 28th National Park, and is the largest low-rise marshland in Japan, showing the largest "horizontal expanse" of nature. At the Kushiro Wetland Observatory, which has a motif of "Yachibozu", you can see the marsh in the four seasons and live video, and you can see the history and the present of the marsh.
Kushiro Wetland Norocco Train
It runs for a limited time from late April to October, which is the peak season for sightseeing in Kushiro Marsh. Kushiro Wetland Norocco Train ”.
About 50 minutes one way from Kushiro Station to Toro If you are lucky, you can observe animals such as Yezo deer and red-crowned cranes from inside the train.
* May slow down and stop when encountering animals
Fares for the Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko
| Kushiro - Toro | Adult ¥640 / Child ¥320 |
| Kushiro - Hosooka | Adult ¥540 / Child ¥270 |
| Kushiro - Kushiro Marsh | Adult ¥440 / Child ¥220 |
| Kushiro - East Kushiro | Adult ¥200 / Child ¥100 |
| Reserved seat fee | +530 yen |
Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train Recommended Plan
- 5.0
- (2 reviews / experiences)
①If you can come by car during the daytime JR Hosooka Station 11:20 We will meet (park the customer's car at the arrival point and go to the departure point by this car) Go down the Kushiro River from Toro and arrive at the canoe 14:00, dissolution The customer can move to the next destination immediately.
Recommended businesses that run Kushiro Marsh Canoe Experience Tours
Finally, the "Activity Japan" which is currently accepting online reservations Kushiro Marsh Canoe Recommended tour operators ” will be introduced.
Enjoy the great outdoors of the Kushiro Marshland (Kushiro River) There is a lineup of popular outdoor shops that host activity experience tours that you can enjoy.
Please check the shop link below for a list of the experience tours available, including location, address, business hours, and holidays.
- 4.7
- (238 reviews)
- Hokkaido
- Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido)
- Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
- Rafting
- Canoe / kayak
If you take the BLACK☆RIVER course, you will definitely be able to enjoy the great outdoors of the Akan River, the source of the Kushiro River, and the Kushiro Marshlands to your heart's content! Based in Akan and Kushiro in eastern Hokkaido, the shop offers outdoor experiences such as rafting and canoeing, and sells original, individually handmade leather products. If you are visiting the eastern Hokkaido area, please be sure to visit BLACK☆RIVER.
- 5.0
- (8 reviews)
- Hokkaido
- Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido)
- Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
- Canoe / kayak
Cruise down the Kushiro River, surrounded by untouched nature. Blessed with virgin forests, lakes, the Kushiro Marshland, and nature, the Kushiro River is dotted with relaxation, spectacular views, and opportunities to interact with animals!
- 4.9
- (60 reviews)
- Hokkaido
- Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido)
- Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
- Canoe / kayak
- 5.0
- (3 reviews)
- Hokkaido
- Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido)
- Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
- Canoe / kayak
- Trekking (climbing / hiking)
- Snowshoes and snow trekking
We offer nature experiences such as canoe touring and trekking, mainly in the Kushiro Wetlands. Qualified guides will serve as guides, so even beginners can enjoy canoeing safely and with ease.
- 4.9
- (16 reviews)
- Hokkaido
- Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido)
- Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
- Canoe / kayak
- River fishing / mountain stream fishing
- BBQ (barbecue)
Grace Field is a canoe touring and fishing tour company centered around the Kushiro Wetlands.
- 5.0
- (3 reviews)
- Hokkaido
- Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido)
- Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
- Canoe / kayak
At Nanook, we offer canoe tours where you hold a paddle with your own hand, steer the canoe and go down the river. Every course starts on the lake, where you practice carefully with your guide on how to move the canoe. The guide will not ride with you, but you will go down the river together in a separate canoe. First-time canoeers are welcome!
- 5.0
- (1 review)
- Hokkaido
- Hokkaido (Eastern Hokkaido)
- Kushiro, Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro, Kawayu, Kussharo
- Canoe / kayak
- Snowshoes and snow trekking
- Eco Tour / Nature Guided Tour
Marsh & River tours are conducted on a private charter system for individual customers so that you can spend your time at your leisure. We want you to be satisfied with the field, and by creating an environment where you can participate with peace of mind, we hope to build a relationship of trust with our customers and provide guides that will encourage them to come back again and again.
*The content of this article is current as of April 2025.
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