Hokkaido, Kushiro - LakeAkan Travel Guide[Official]

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Hokkaido, Kushiro - LakeAkan Travel Guide[Official]

Winter time tancho crane photo tour *Guided tours recommended

Kushiro

1JR Kushiro station

JR Kushiro station
【Address】
14-1, Kitaodori, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
【Tel】
+81-154-24-3176

2Otowabashi Bridge

Otowabashi 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

JR Kushiro station Spend night at hotel

Head to downtown for breakfast.

4Tsurumidai Plain

Tsurumidai 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

Tsurui/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

Hotel 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

Akan 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

Kushiro 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

JR Kushiro station
【Address】
14-1, Kitaodori, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
【Tel】
+81-154-24-3176

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