Let’s go to the Kushiro Wetlands! – Kushiro Wetlands Access Summary

Kushiro Wetlands are vast—about the same size as Osaka City, twice the size of Paris, and larger than Washington D.C. Public transportation access varies by location.
From here, we have summarized the access methods from Kushiro Station for each spot, so please take a look.

釧路湿原 西側（釧路市湿原展望台・温根内木道・鶴見台など）

On the western side of the Kushiro Wetlands, visitors can find the Kushiro Wetlands Observatory and promenade, the On'nenai Boardwalk, and the Crane Observatory. The only public transportation available from Kushiro Station is the Akan Bus transit buses.. The "Tsurui Line" has six departures per day (five on weekends).
・Akan Bus Co. Ltd. Transit Bus:　https://www.akanbus.co.jp/route/
・Kushiro Wetland Observatory: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/3639/
・Crane Observatory:https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/3681/

East Kushiro Wetlands (Hosooka Observatory, Lake Toro, Sarubo Observatory, etc.)

On the eastern side, attractions include the Hosooka Observatory, Toro Lake, and Sarubo and Sarurun Observatories. The only public transportation available from Kushiro Station to this area is the JR Hokkaido Senmō Main Line, which operates approximately five to six times per day.
*Please note that many trains do not stop at Kushiro Shitsugen Station near Hosooka Observatory during winter.
· JR Hokkaido Senmo Main Line Timetable: https://jrhokkaidonorikae.com/vtime/vtime.php?s=9870
· Hosooka Observatory & Hosooka Visitors Lounge: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/3651/
· Sarubo Observatory & Sarurun Observatory: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/3656/

North Kushiro Wetlands (Kottaro Wetlands Observatory, Cape Kirakotan, Cape Miyajima)

There is no public transportation on the north side of the Kushiro Wetlands.
To get to Kottaro Wetlands Observatory, visitors must use a rental car or a sightseeing taxi to reach these locations.
· Rental car companies: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/travelinfo/transportation/carrental/
· Taxi companies: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/travelinfo/transportation/taxi/
· Kottaro Wetlands Observatory: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/3646/
· Cape Kirakotan: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/8710/

Kushiro Wetlands West Side to and from the East Side

There are no public transport services directly connecting the western and eastern sides of the wetlands. The shortest route by car between the Kushiro Wetlands Observatory and Hosooka Observatory is via the Kushiro Wetland Road.
Google Map Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mfd3aey7NLfNsXtg8

Kushiro Airport to and from Kushiro Marsh

There are no direct public transportation options between Kushiro Airport and the Kushiro Wetlands. Visitors should first go to Kushiro Station and then use available transport options from there.

Transportation summary

· Akan Bus Co., Ltd. Transit Bus:　https://www.akanbus.co.jp/route/
· JR Hokkaido Senmo Main Line Timetable:　https://jrhokkaidonorikae.com/vtime/vtime.php?s=9870
· Rental car companies:　https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/travelinfo/transportation/carrental/
· Taxi companies:　https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/travelinfo/transportation/taxi/