Kushiro City, Hokkaido (Kushiro Town, Shibecha Town, Tsurui Village)
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¥1,500
Explore the vast Kushiro Marsh National Park, a botanically significant lowland and highland marsh designated as a national park in 1987. Home to the majestic red-crowned crane and various wild birds, the park offers stunning views from the Kushiro Marsh Observatory in Hokuto, Kushiro City, and the Hosooka Observatory in Kushiro Town. Get up close to the marsh via the nature trails at the Onnenai Visitor Center or from the JR Senmo Line train windows. The park spans across Kushiro City, Kushiro Town, Shibecha Town, and Tsurui Village, offering diverse landscapes and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year. Winter provides unique views of wildlife like the red-crowned cranes and Ezo deer.
Total area of the National Park: 26,861 ha. Total area of the Kushiro Marsh: 18,290 ha. Elevation: 14m