Kushiro Marsh Observatory

3.5

The building of Kushiro Marsh Observatory was designed by architect Kiko Mozuna and is reminiscent of a Western European castle. Inside are exhibits which tell us about the background and seasons of the marshland as well as a diorama replicating the marsh. The views from the observatory on the third floor overlooking the vast marshy grassland are really quite spectacular. A 2.5 kilometers long boardwalk has been built around the building from where you can possibly catch a glimpse of the wildlife such as the White-faced Darter dragonfly or the Siberian salamander.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Kushiroshi Hokuto 6-11 Map
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Phone: 0154562424
Hours: [Apr.- Sep.]8:30-18:00(Latest entry17:30)
[Oct.- Mar.]9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/31-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee] General/University students 480 yen, High School Students 250 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 120 yen
Parking Lot: Available (7 spaces for large buses, 108 spaces for cars, 3 spaces for disabled people)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice center for wildlife, with great city views

Reviewed : 2020.02.24

Unfortunately on the day we visited it was snowing hard, but the center has numerous exhibits regarding wildlife seen in the Kushiro area. There is an open air observatory at the top, a gift shop and...
Wide open view but no cranes

Reviewed : 2019.12.30

We spent a day looking for cranes but with no success. This place has a huge vista but again no cranes. Binoculars were available to help but we were just unlucky. We had a nice seafood roll at...
Needs refurbishment

Reviewed : 2019.09.19

We were in the in between season for birds and there wasn’t much about. The observatory has plenty of free parking and eating facilities. Great views over the plains below, the board walks are...