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Kushiro / Three Great Lakes

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Leisure / Hobbies

Lake Akan Ainu Theater Ikoro

3.5

315 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akancho Akankonsen 4-7-84

Not a very authentic experience - but the only one available to appreciate Ainu culture, which in today;s Japan has become a commodity to attract tourists. Some nice hand crafts are sold in the area...
Kushiro Port Festival

4.0

64 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Shunkodai 1-7

Kushiro City Museum celebrated its 60th anniversary in July 2016. The Museum is focused mainly on themes relating to Kushiro, and it makes effective use of three-dimensional displays that incorporate surround sound to create a multisensory experience for visitors. The Dio-Nature-Dome, with its artificial sky, is a must-see. To reach the Museum from JR Kushiro Station by bus takes around 15 minutes; get off at the “Shiritsu Byoin” bus stop, and the Museum is five minutes’ walk away.

The exhibits in this museum do a great job of explaining the local history. While most of the exhibits are self explanatory, very few exhibit descriptions are in both English & Japanese.
Kushiro City Zoo

4.0

95 Reviews

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Hokkaido Kushiroshi Akanchoushimoninishibetsu 11

This zoo is approximately 10 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport. In addition to exhibiting popular animals such as polar bears, Amur (Siberian) tigers, alpaca and Japanese macaques, it also has a zone featuring precious animals from Hokkaido such as Japanese cranes, Hokkaido brown bears, and Japanese flying squirrels, and visitors can observe the animals relaxed and carefree surrounded by beautiful nature. “Pakupaku Time” where visitors can watch animals eating is held every day. Special events such as the Sled Riding Tournament and Treasure Hunt are planned in the winter.

The zoo is a great value, only costing about 4 USD. It has a wide range of animals, all within a convient walk. We went during a Monday and there was a lot of staff working there. They also have...
Kushiro City Children's Play Museum

4.5

43 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Saiwaicho 10-2

This is a cultural facility built to enhance children's sensibility and creativity through various experiences using the five senses. The facility, including a planetarium and playground equipment, is situated behind the Kushiro Regional Government Office. Located on the first floor of the building is Sansan Hiroba, the largest indoor sandbox in Japan that can be enjoyed in any weather. Play equipment such as shovels and buckets are available and can be used anytime. There is also a table sandbox, suitable for those in wheelchairs. There are events to learn about science and nature and both parents and children can enjoy the facility all day long.

子供づれには最適！かがくも学べるし、プラネタリウムもあるし、夏も陽射しを避けられる！！地域にこんな素晴らしい施設があるのは羨ましい。駐車場あり。
Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido

3.5

26 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiroshi Saiwaichou 4-1-5

Located around 15 minutes' walk from JR Kushiro Station in the waterfront area in Kushiro's city center, Kushiro Art Museum is an important center for culture and the arts in the Kushiro / Nemuro region. The main focus of the museum's collections and exhibits-which include everything from Nihonga paintings, oil paintings, woodblock prints and photographs to three-dimensional sculptures-is on works based on natural themes, and works that are connected to the Kushiro / Nemuro region. The Arts Hall-which is a combined concert hall and lecture hall-is used for holding film showings, museum seminars, lectures to accompany special exhibitions, etc. Workshops and experiential activities are also held in the Free Art Room.

芸術館とありますが、内容的には一般的な美術館に近いです。このエリアに関連した人物などの作品が展示されています、あまり存じ上げる方は正直少なかったので詳しい人じゃないとじっくりとは楽しめないかもしれません。
Toro Nature Center

4.5

19 Reviews

Shopping

Hokkaido Kawakamigunshibechachou Touro Wild North North Line 86-17

An activity center which conducts outdoor guided tours primarily around Lake Toya. The facility offers a wide range of ways to enjoy the abundant natural beauty of Lake Toya, from quick and short canoe tours to an early morning canoe tour which comes with coffee and a canoe tour with a tea time set and dessert. There are also special limited courses only offered during certain seasons or times of day.

We took 5 hours canoe ride and sure we were absolutely right to have amazing experience here. Everything what we saw were incredible nature world. Everything what I heard or saw during the ride...
Takkobu Auto Camping Ground

4.5

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushirocho Takkobu 65-2

The cooking facilities were in place and could be used without problems. Above all, you can enjoy the moment of the sunset near the lake and feel rich. Good manners are well protected and many...
Akkeshi Waterfowl Observation Center

3.5

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Akkeshi-gun Akkeshicho Sannushi 66

This observation center is about one hour's drive from Kushiro Airport, the eastern Hokkaido gateway from the sky. It works on conservation research for the flora and fauna of the Lake Akkeshi Bekanbeushi Shitsugen, a Ramsar Convention registered wetland. The first floor shows videos of tancho red-capped crane lifestyles from the egg through raising to help make the wetland more familiar. To protect cranes from injury after colliding with canoes they also limit and control the canoeing season. To make sure you don't accidently enter the crane's regular nesting grounds, it's best to stop by the observation center to check current information.

自然いっぱいの厚岸には多くの野鳥が生息しています。季節になると渡り鳥も姿を見せます。中でも水鳥が豊富で観察館からすぐの場所でバードウォッチングすることが可能です。
Akan-Mashu National Park

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Hokkaido Kushiroshi , Teshikaga Town, Kawakami gun, others

This is the most historic national park in Hokkaido, and consists of three caldera lakes including Japan’s largest caldera, Lake Kussharo, and the active volcanoes of Mt. Meakan and Mt. Iou. A unique ecological system has been formed through the impact of the lakes and volcanoes. Near Kawayu Onsen hot springs, which uses the source of Mt. Iou, and Lake Akan hot springs, located on the south side of Lake Akan, there are popular spa towns crowded with many tourists throughout the year. The Akan Lake Eco Museum Center within the region introduces the nature of Akan National Park, offers tour guides, and lends skis and snowshoes in winter.
Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiroshi Nishikichou 2-4

Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO is located about five minutes by car and about 20 minutes on foot from JR Kushiro Station. It has 16 boutique shops on the first floor, selling things like, fresh fish, dried salted fish, confectionery, and processed goods, etc. and nine places to eat. On the second floor you can find a sightseeing area and a food court, Kushiro Minato-no-Yatai (Kushiro harbor tavern). In the food court you can enjoy many culinary delights from the land and sea at any of the food stalls. Watching the sun go down over the Kushiro River and the Kushiro Port is a magical sight. It’s something you’ll never forget.
Kushiro Lifelong Learning Center (Manabotto Nusamai)

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Nusamaicho 4-28

"This facility complex opened in 1992 as a place for various cultural learning activities and lifelong study for citizens. A full view of Nusamai Bridge and Kushiro City can be enjoyed from ninth floor observatory restaurant ""Maizuru,"" and the 360 degree panoramic view from the tenth floor observation hall is popular with tourists."
Nijibetsu Auto Camping Ground

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Hokkaido Kawakami-gun Shibechacho Nijibetsu 690-32
Kushiro Yamahana Park Auto Camping Ground

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akancho Shimoninishibetsu 11-37
Kushiro National Park

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Hokkaido Kushiroshi , Kushiro-gun Kushiro-cho, Kawakami gun Shiba-cho, Akan-gun Tsurui Village

Rare flora and fauna such as menyanthes, Yezo rhododendron (Ledum palustre) and the Yezo red squirrel can be found in this national park which is also Japan’s largest wetland “Kushiro Marsh.” There are five observation decks including Hoso’oka Observatory and six wooden walkways so it is possible to comfortably walk on the wetlands and lakeside enjoying bird watching. In addition, part of the promenade is barrier free and can be used for wheelchairs and strollers. It is located in the area of the Onnenai Visitor Center, where Kushiro Wetland National Park seasonal attractions are introduced and you can borrow binoculars, wheel chairs and snowshoes.
Chiyonoura Marine Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiroshi Chiyonoura 1

This semi-circular park extends toward the Pacific Ocean. It was built to provide a chance for the locals to get in touch with the fishing industry. Visitors fish from the park's waterfront dike year-round, and seawater flows through its Waterway Square from June to September. The park's Mt. Gigan facility features a seawater cascade that's a popular place to cool off and let the kids play. The park also has swings and a sandbox, and you can reserve their barbecue area. They have a day camp program too.
Tsurui Dosanko Farm

4.5

19 Reviews

Life / Living / Hospital

Hokkaido Akan-gun Tsuruimura Kuchoro 71-1

"This is a farm where you can enjoy horse riding with ""dosanko,"" the common name for the Hokkaido Pony that is one of the eight types of traditional breeds in Japan. For horse trekking around the Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, there are five-hour course and two-hour course, and you can ride surrounded by nature depending on how much time you have. There is also a horse-riding experience on the farm."

We were hoping for an interesting farmstay experience, but all they give you is a small room and there is nothing to interact with on the ranch except the ponies (which we were told to move away...
Bokke Nature Trail

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akancho Akankonsen

"This walking trail connects Akankohan Eco Museum Center to a sightseeing cruise wharf. The 1.5 kilometer trail passes through a mixed coniferous and deciduous forest, and is a perfect way to enjoy the scenery of the Akan Lakeside. The name Bokke is from the Ainu word meaning ""boiling, seething,"" and you can see why as mud comes bubbling up along with volcanic gas here, breaking through the surface in a rolling mass. You can see the phenomenon about a 15-minute walk from the back of the Akankohan Eco Museum Center. This area often sees over 50 centimeters of snow, but right here the ground temperature is high enough to melt almost all snowfall. Due to the extreme danger, entry beyond the fences is strictly forbidden."
Kushiro City Akan Natural Recreation Village Camp Field

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akancho Kamiakan 34

A campground located in Akan Land Tancho no Sato. The spacious campground's facilities include a roadside station, playground, day-use hot spring bathhouse, and farm. Notably, parking on the campground's carefully maintained grass lawn is prohibited except when bringing in luggage and equipment. Accordingly, visitors can enjoy relaxing in a quiet atmosphere akin to that of a park. Some of the campground's other array of highlights include a pond, bungalows, campfire square, and barbecue area, and many customers are families staying here for two or more nights in a row. Another one of the campground's plusses is the large playground located across the tent site area beyond the pond.
Kushiro City Onbetsu Town Ikoi no Mori

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Onbetsucho Onbetsucho Chanbetsu

This campground is about a 20-minute to the north of the Onbetsu city area. It's the perfect place to spend a quiet moment in a beautiful natural environment. The grounds have a wide variety of bungalows, including a one that can house up to twenty, so you can enjoy easy camping without needing to set up a tent. There are cooking facilities and barbecue areas, and free tent sites. The Onbetsu River flowing on one side is famous as a place to catch good sized white spotted char. In season, it serves as a basecamp for serious fishing fans.
Yonemachi Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Yonemachi 1-2

This scenic park is in Yone-machi, the origin of Kushiro city, about a ten minute drive from Kushiro Station. Located on a hill above the town, it has an observation deck modeled on a lighthouse, and on clear days you can see all the way to Mt. Mashu or the mountains of Hidaka. In the summer, when Kushiro is celebrating its great summer Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku festival, this is a secret spot for watching the fireworks. It has a monument carved with a poem about Kushiro written by Takuboku Ishikawa, who had deep connections to Kushiro, is considered one of the oldest in Kushiro.

Hokkaido Kushiro / Three Great Lakes

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Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.