Winter time tancho crane photo tour *Guided tours recommended
Kushiro
1JR Kushiro station
- 【Address】
- 14-1, Kitaodori, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-24-3176
2Otowabashi Bridge
This bridge affords the opportunity to look upon tancho cranes roosting in the winter. Be sure to arrive before sunrise because the tancho cranes leave as soon as the sun comes up.
- 【Address】
- Tsuruimurasetsurigenyakita7sen, Tsurui-mura Akan-gun, Hokkaido
3JR Kushiro station Spend night at hotel
Head to downtown for breakfast.
4Tsurumidai Plain
This spot provides views of tancho cranes flying overhead. It is one of the most frequented spots by sightseeing bus for viewing tancho cranes.
- 【Address】
- Shimosetsuri, Tsurui-mura Akan-gun, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-64-2114
5Tsurui/Itoh Tancho Sanctuary
This facility is operated by the Wild Bird Society of Japan. When open, there are guided tours that talk about the tancho crane.
- 【Address】
- Minami, Nakasetsuri, Tsurui-mura Akan-gun, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-64-2620
6Hotel Taito or Doremifasora
Lunch and break. Hotel Taito is located close to the sanctuary and offers a hot spring and restaurant, while Doremifasora is situated close to Tsurumidai and has a gift shop and restaurant.
- 【Address】
- 1-5, Tsuruinishi, Tsurui-mura Akan-gun, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-64-3111
7Akan International Crane Center Grus
Displays about the tancho crane and in the winter time around 100 to 200 tancho cranes visit the facility’s feed station. (Required time: From 1 hours)
- 【Address】
- 23-40, Akancho Kamiakan, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-66-4011
8Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve
This facility offers the chance to see around 10 tancho cranes throughout the year. Although separated by a fence, sometimes you can observe tancho cranes from as close as less than one meter away. (Takes 20 minutes)
- 【Address】
- 112, Tsuruoka, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-56-2219
9JR Kushiro station
- 【Address】
- 14-1, Kitaodori, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-24-3176
Course Outline
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1JR Kushiro station
39 minutes by car (28km)
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2Otowabashi Bridge
39 minutes by car (28km)
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3JR Kushiro station Spend night at hotel
38 minutes by car (27km)
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4Tsurumidai Plain
10 minutes by car (7km)
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5Tsurui/Itoh Tancho Sanctuary
5 minutes to 10 minutes by car
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6Hotel Taito or Doremifasora
45 minutes by car (32km)
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7Akan International Crane Center Grus
15 minutes by car (14km)
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8Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve
28 minutes by car (18km)
- 9JR Kushiro station
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