Things to do in Kushiro City

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This course takes you all around the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park established and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with the largest horizontal extent. View the Kushiro Marsh from the eastern (western) observation deck, then walk along an unpaved road to the western (eastern) observation deck. If you are confident in your time and stamina, there are also some places you can walk (or climb?) to see, such as the Kottaro Marsh Observation Deck, Sarubo Observation Deck, and Yumegaoka Observation Deck. Along the way, you might encounter red-crowned cranes, Ezo deer, or Ezo red foxes (which appear irregularly).

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• 2～3 hours
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You will take a 90-minute (8km) Canadian canoe trip down the downstream area of ​​the Kushiro Marsh. *In the event of strong winds, you will be guided to the upstream area of ​​the marsh, which is less affected by the wind.

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Mysterious Lake MashuThis is a course where you can see Lake Mashu, Mt. Iou, and Lake Kussharo. Mysterious Lake Mashu is worth a visit. Misty Lake Mashu is also famous (as a song says), but on a clear day the blue of the sky is reflected on the lake's surface, creating a spectacular view. Only Mashu No. 1 Observation Deck is available during the winter. On the way to Lake Mashu, you can also get a feel for the vastness of Hokkaido at Tawadaira, where you can see the horizon in a large panorama. You can eat Genghis Khan at Tawadaira. Kushiro City - Hosooka Observation Deck - Tawadaira - Lake Mashu - Mt. Iou - Sunayu, Kotan Onsen (Lake Kussharo) - Kushiro CityThere is also a route where you can see Kaminokoike Pond, which has recently been included in Akan Mashu National Park.

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Information on Kushiro Marsh National Park. This is a course that guides you from the west side of Kushiro Wetland, which was born as the 28th national park, a low-rise marsh with abundant nature that shows Japan's largest "horizontal expanse". At the Kushiro Marsh Observatory with the motif of "Yachibozu", you can see the marshes of the four seasons and live images, and you can see the history and present of the marshes. There is also a shop and a rest house on the 1st floor of the facility. There is also a 2.5km promenade starting from the Kushiro Marsh Observatory. It is a course where you can see the Kushiro Marsh without worrying about the weather.

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From Hosooka Observatory (east side), you can see the Kushiro Marsh and the meandering Kushiro River in the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with a horizontal spread. The view from Hosooka Observatory, also known as the "Great View," is spectacular, and on a clear day you can see the Akan Mountains. Watching the sunset from Hosooka Observatory has also become popular recently. The untouched Hosooka Observatory is an observation deck that cannot be reached by large tourist buses. There is also a course that combines the Norokko train ride, where you can ride one way through the marsh from Kushiro city to Hosooka Observatory to Kushiro city, and then take a taxi back to see the Kushiro Marsh from a different angle.

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This is a course where you can see both the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park established as the largest "horizontally expanding" low-lying marsh in Japan, and the red-crowned cranes. You can see red-crowned cranes all year round at the Red-crowned Crane Nature Park near Kushiro Airport. We will guide you to the Red-crowned Crane, the god of the marsh, and the Kushiro Marsh Observation Deck. During the winter (December to the end of March), you can change the route to see wild red-crowned cranes gathering at Tsurumidai. [Summer Course] Kushiro City - Marsh Observation Deck - Red-crowned Crane Nature Park - Kushiro City [Winter Course] Kushiro City - Marsh Observation Deck - Tsurumidai (Tsurui Village) - Kushiro City Red-crowned Crane Nature Park and the Marsh Observation Deck require separate admission fees (480 yen per person). This is a convenient and economical course when using Kushiro Airport.

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• 2～3 hours
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It takes about 90 minutes (8km) to slowly descend the area downstream from the middle stream in Kushiro Marsh. * In the case of strong winds, it will guide you to the upper reaches of the marsh, which is less affected by the wind.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
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You will take a 90-minute (8km) Canadian canoe trip down the downstream area of ​​the Kushiro Marsh. *In the event of strong winds, you will be guided to the upstream area of ​​the marsh, which is less affected by the wind.

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• 5～6 hours
• 06:30

This winter canoeing experience is only available in the Kushiro Wetlands. This special tour allows you to canoe along the Arekinai River, which remains refrigerated even in sub-zero temperatures, and observe red-crowned cranes and owls. First, you'll take a 60-70 minute round trip along the Arekinai River, an ice-free river in the Toro area of Kushiro Wetlands National Park. After the canoeing tour, you'll move to Tsurui Village to see the owls and red-crowned cranes. *Transportation to and from the meeting and disbanding points will be provided. ~Tour schedule~ 6:30 Pick up from hotel in the city 7:15 Arrive at Toro area, Kushiro Wetlands Use the toilet at Toro Station Get ready and head to the canoe port 7:30 Start canoe tour with the morning sun at your back 8:40 Finish → Clean up and hot coffee (complimentary) 9:00 Toilet and travel to Toro Station 10:00-11:30 Start bird watching → Look for owls, red-crowned cranes, Steller's sea eagles, white-tailed eagles and Japanese tits *Free binoculars rental 11:30 End → Transfer to Kushiro city *There is no guarantee that you will be able to see wild birds.

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It is the river that flows through the monotony of village Akan-cho. Down the river stronger flow not Kudare a canoe in the rafting boat. Around or came cattle from time to time the river because the ranch is large, morning and evening will or not flying cranes. Please enjoy all means rafting on a hot summer day. ※ This is the standard course.

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• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It is the river that flows through the monotony of village Akan-cho. Down the river stronger flow not Kudare a canoe in the rafting boat. Around or came cattle from time to time the river because the ranch is large, morning and evening will or not flying cranes. Please enjoy all means rafting on a hot summer day. ※ This is a long course.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 08:30 / 13:00 / 13:30

Tsurui Village, located in Eastern Hokkaido, is one of the best places to observe the majestic red-crowned cranes, designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan. Join our experienced guides from Picchio Shiretoko to witness the breathtaking sight of these cranes in their natural habitat. Afterward, enjoy a scenic drive through the Kushiro Marsh, where you may also encounter Yezo sika deer, Ezo red fox, White tailed eagles, Steller's sea eagles and other native wildlife.This tour includes full transportation with pick-up and drop-off from the Kushiro city, as well as a tea break at a charming, local Japanese wood-lodge style café.This tour is mainly for overseas guests and provided in English.

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While riding a canoe, we will fish using bait for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Approximately 38 species of fish that inhabit the Kushiro River, such as Ezoiwana, Japanese dace, and carp. Enjoy what you can catch with your family, couples and friends.

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Let's make an original sun catcher with stained glass! After the experience, you can take a relaxing break at the cafe♪〜Flow of the experience〜①Visit the store, explanation ②First, choose the glass you want to use. ③ Wrap the tape around the selected glass. ④Soldering. ⑤ Assemble and complete! You can take your work home with you on the day.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00

It takes about 90 minutes (8km) to slowly descend the area downstream from the middle stream in Kushiro Marsh. * In the case of strong winds, it will guide you to the upper reaches of the marsh, which is less affected by the wind.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00

It takes about 90 minutes (8km) to slowly descend the area downstream from the middle stream in Kushiro Marsh. * In the case of strong winds, it will guide you to the upper reaches of the marsh, which is less affected by the wind.

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In the "Akan Ainu Kotan" is in the spa town of Kushiro-Akankohan, offers a variety of plans to learn while experiencing the Ainu culture of tradition. In our plan, the Ainu of traditional musical instruments "mukkuri (Jew's harp)" making you will experience. The required time will be about one hour.

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In the "Akan Ainu Kotan" is in the spa town of Kushiro-Akankohan, offers a variety of plans to learn while experiencing the Ainu culture of tradition. In our plan, from mother to child, while learning fun and the embroidery of endlessly inherited and have Ainu pattern, we will make you a coaster. The required time will be about one hour.

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Kushiro and Lake Akan Hot spring Akanko Ainu Kotan in the city offers a variety of plans to learn while experiencing traditional Ainu culture. In this plan, you will experience Akanko Ainu traditional craft "wood carving" and have you make a nameplate. Time required Will be approximately one hour.

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When you think of Kushiro, many people will immediately think of red-crowned cranes. The sight of red-crowned cranes in winter is truly spectacular. There is no doubt that the beauty of the cranes against the snowy fields will impress anyone. There are places near Kushiro where you can see red-crowned cranes even in summer. Near Kushiro Airport are the Red-crowned Crane Nature Park and Kushiro City Zoo. You can learn a lot about red-crowned cranes and see them all year round. If you are lucky, you may find a zookeeper there who will call you close to them. Kushiro City Zoo is also home to the Red-crowned Crane Conservation and Breeding Center. - Example - Kushiro Airport ⇒ Red-crowned Crane Nature Park ⇒ Kushiro Marsh Observation Deck ⇒ Kushiro City

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You can see many red-crowned cranes in eastern Hokkaido around Kushiro, and here you can see the red-crowned cranes vs. food thieves, which you can't see at other feeding sites. Due to bird flu measures, you can no longer see Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles as much as before, but you can see Ezo deer, swans, white-tailed eagles, etc. trying to steal the food from the red-crowned cranes. When they were feeding the cranes with raw fish, this was the only place in the world where you could see the red-crowned cranes vs. eagles fighting over food. (Only during feeding time) There is an admission fee to the Akan International Crane Center (480 yen for adults). I hope that one day I will be able to see the same scene again. Please contact us for details, such as combinations with the Kushiro Station ⇒ Akan International Crane Center ⇒ Kushiro City Tsurui Course.

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As the name of the place suggests, Tsurui Village is the best place to see cranes. You can see cranes in a variety of places, such as cranes landing on pure white snow fields, cranes flying in blue skies, and cranes in the river. Kushiro has many sunny days in the winter, so you can take better photos. In the evening, you can also see the cranes, dyed in the setting sun, flying in formation to their roosts. (Depending on the weather) Kushiro city - Tsurui village (Tsurumidai, Ito Sanctuary, Otowa Bridge) - Kushiro city

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