Lake Harutori walking tour
Kushiro
1JR Kushiro station
- 【Address】
- 14-1, Kitaodori, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-24-3176
2Kushiro City Museum
Discover displays that will educate you about Kushiro’s vegetation and wildlife, both past and present, as well as about the Ainu people.(Takes 1 hour)
- 【Address】
- 1-7, Shunkodai, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-41-5809
3Harutori Nature Center
Offers an assortment of information, from the seasonal flowers around Lake Harutori to wildfowl that inhabit the area. Be sure to stop by to gather information about the lake area for a quick break from your walk.(Takes 15 minutes)
- 【Address】
- 1-38, Shunkodai, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-42-4212
4Harutorucharanke Chashi remains
This is the remains of an Ainu hilltop fortification located on the shore of Lake Harutori. Unlike the nearby remains called the moshiriya fortification, you can enter the premises and enjoy the commanding views of Lake Harutori. (Takes 5 minutes)
- 【Address】
- 1, Shunkodai, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
5Chikuroen Azumaya
This is the original location of Azumaya, a soba noodle restaurant with a number of outlets in the city that is perfect for lunch. The Emperor and Empress of Japan once visited this location for a meal, and even requested a second helping.(Takes 45 minutes)
- 【Address】
- 3-19, Kashiwagicho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-41-6291
6Bird viewing hut
7JR Kushiro station
- 【Address】
- 14-1, Kitaodori, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
- 【Tel】
- +81-154-24-3176
Course Outline
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1JR Kushiro station
10 minutes by bus and then a 3-minute walk from Shiritsu byoin-mae bus stop (Kushiro Bus 17 or 30)
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2Kushiro City Museum
15-minute walk (1km)
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3Harutori Nature Center
5-minute walk (300m)
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4Harutorucharanke Chashi remains
Walk around Lake Harutori (40 minutes covering 2.5km)
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5Chikuroen Azumaya
Walk around Lake Harutori (25 minutes covering 1.5km)
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6Bird viewing hut
10 minutes by bus (Kushiro Bus 17 or 30) from Shiritsu byoin-mae bus stop
- 7JR Kushiro station