Kushiro – the real pearl of Eastern Hokkaido!2018/10/27

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Kushiro – the real pearl of Eastern Hokkaido !

There is no better place to enjoy Mother Nature while staying close to the comfort of a city than a port city of Kushiro. Here are 3 things you need to know about it – abundant nature, best seafood,

The Kushiro sub prefecture has a lot to offer. For Active rest lovers – walking tours, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. For those of you who want to take time to relax – hot springs with spectacular views and healthy mineral water, ride on a Fuyu-no-Shitsugen train, sailing on Akan Sightseeing ship. Gourmands would enjoy the variety of fresh seafood, ramen, and soba. For those who want to fully enjoy nature – 2 great national parks, famous red-crowned craned in the wild, 3 amazing clear lakes, stunning scenery wherever you go, picturesque Kushiro Marsh! And don’t forget to experience Ainu culture by visiting their village and theater!

Kushiro area is really worth visiting!

Things to try:

All-year-round canoe touring
Ainu Theater / Ainu village (Kotan)
Sunset at the port and night illumination of Nusamai bridge
Akan-ko Onsen, Yamahana Onsen, the Tancho no Sato Onsen
Hiking and climbing Mount Oakan & Mount Meakan Japanese
Watching Red-crowned cranes in the wild
Snow Trekking
Poetic ride on a SL Fuyu-no-Shitsugen TrainKushiro Marshland
Kushiro-shitsugen and Akan-Mashu Natural Parks
Visiting the clearest lake in Japan – Lake Mashu and the largest caldera lake in Japan – Lake Kussharo.
hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing at Lake Kussharo.
Taking photos of Lake Moss Balls in Lake AkanKushiro zoo
Different museum & exhibitions

Food to try:

Katte-don (at Kushiro Washo Market at JR Kushiro station)
Robatayaki (Japanese-style seafood BBQ)
Teppan-spagetti (at Izumiya) (Address: 〒085-0014 Hokkaido, Kushiro, Suehirocho, 2 Chome−2−28)
Seafood
Local Ramen & Soba

Kushiro is located:

・45 minutes by bus from Tancho Kushiro Airport

・3h by JR (Japanese Railway) from New Chitose Airport

・4h by JR Limited Express Super Ozora

・~6h by bus from Sapporo (Star Light Kushiro, Kushiro Limited Express New Star)

・2h by bus from Lake Akan

・301km via Dōtō Expressway by car from Sapporo

Seasonal activities & events:

Winter: