Kushiro Marsh

This is Japan's largest marsh and it stretches throughout the northern part of Kushiro City. It has a total area of approximately 18,290 hectares. It was registered under the Ramsar Convention in 1980, and nearly the entire area including the marshland was designated as Kushiroshitsugen National Park in 1987. More than 700 varieties of plants, about 200 kinds of birds and about 1,100 types of insects inhabit the marsh. Due to its vast size, using a car is recommended when travelling around.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Kushiro-gun Kushirocho Akan-gun Tsuruimura Kawakami-gun Shibechacho Map
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Hours: Free walking ※ Each Depending on the facility
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Note: *Details vary depending on each spot