Things to do in Kushiro/Akan/Nemuro/Kawayu/Kussharo

• Age 6～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00 / 09:30 / 14:00

This is a tour that walks around the three observatories on the east side of Kushiro Marsh National Park. Hosooka Observatory - Sarubo Observatory - Sarurun Observatory. Hosooka Observatory can be reached by car! Light trekking to Sarubo Observatory and Sarurun Observatory! 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! ~Experience Flow~ (For the 9:30 course) Meet at JR Senmo Line Toya Station at 9:30 Please be at Toya Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please let me know.) When we meet, we will park your car at Toya Station and move to Toro Station in my car. (Reception will be done in the moving car) 10:00 Arrive at Hosooka Observatory! Hosooka Observatory is a place where you can go by car. First, enjoy the scenery of the Kushiro Marsh and the Kushiro River. 10:20 Move to the next destination, Toro! It takes about 25 minutes from Hosooka Observatory to Toro. When we arrive at Toro around 10:45, we stop by the station and take a restroom break. 11:00 Arrive at the parking lot under the Salvo Observatory! After parking the car, it's about a 20 minute trek from here to the Sarubo Observatory. After seeing the scenery at 11:30, move to Sarurun Observatory! It takes about 25 minutes to trek to Sarurun Observatory. 11:55 Arrival at Sarurun Observatory! Drinks are available, so please relax while watching the scenery. Get off at the parking lot where you parked the car around 12:20. 12:50 After using the restroom at Toro Station, head to Toya Station. 13:30 Arrive at Toya Station! It will be dissolved as it is when you arrive.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

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 Iwahogi Water Gate. *This is a long course.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

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).

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 12:00

This is a tour where you can enjoy fishing while going down the river on a rafting boat. Please try to imagine. Enjoy the exhilarating feeling of riding a raft down the Kushiro River surrounded by magnificent nature. And a powerful fight with a big fish. Traditional mountain stream fishing involves walking along steep mountain paths and making it difficult to reach the fishing spot. However, with a raft boat fishing tour, you don't have to worry about that. We will guide you to the best fishing spots while traveling comfortably on a raft boat. The Kushiro River is one of Japan's best fishing spots, home to many big fish such as rainbow trout, Japanese ito, American trout, and Yamame trout. At points that can only be accessed by raft boat, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter may be waiting for you. You can enjoy the magnificent nature of Kushiro Marsh and the beautiful scenery of each season on a leisurely raft boat.

• Age 14～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

From the summit of the highest peak in the Kussharo Caldera, at an elevation of 999.99m, you can look down on four national parks: Akan Mashu, Shiretoko, Kushiro Marshland, and Daisetsuzan. If you put in a little effort and get up early, you may be able to see the miraculous view of the sunrise rising from the sea of ​​clouds. Why not go and see a spectacular view that will change your life? ~Schedule for the day~8:30 Meet at Highland Koshimizu The first 30 minutes are a continuous climb, but after that you can enjoy a pleasant ridge walk♪10:30 Arrive at the peak Have a relaxing coffee break at the viewpoint10:45 Start descending11:30 Finish descending Thank you for your hard work! We will provide you with local information such as recommended restaurants and hot springs nearby!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups