Kushiro and Nemuro Travel Guide

A paradise of wild birds and wetlands separating Lake Furen and Nemuro Bay.

Walk through wetlands where a designated natural monument flower blooms, then take in spectacular views from dramatic sea cliffs.

A hub for observation and learning, where you can get to know Shunkunitai’s nature and wild birds in depth.

A scenic brackish lake protected by a forest of Ezomatsu spruce.

Like a work of art! A massive, oddly shaped rock formation.

In this vast primeval flower garden overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk, Approx. 100 kinds of flowers bloom in full glory.

A historic park with iconic red-brick silos that brings Hokkaido’s history to life.

The setting for the “Kotohira Shrine Annual Grand Festival,” considered one of Hokkaido’s three major festivals.

A lakeside hot spring town where you can soak while taking in the spectacular views of Lake Akan.

A birdwatching sanctuary where you can encounter the graceful beauty of red-crowned cranes in Hokkaido in winter.

A nature-rich lake known as one of Japan’s largest migration sites for whooper swans.

An easternmost cape on Japan’s main islands, with views of the Northern Territories and some of Japan’s earliest sunrises.

A long-established Western-style restaurant in Kushiro, known as the birthplace of the local soul food, "Teppan Spaghetti."

A massive shopping mall in Kushiro covering 150,000 square meters, featuring a wide variety of specialty stores.

A commercial complex representing Kushiro adjacent to the Kushiro River.

A riverside hot spring hotel on the Akan River where you can experience Hokkaido’s rich nature.

An onsen resort offering a unique stay infused with Ainu culture, providing an extraordinary experience.

An ocean-view hotel boasting a prime location to admire one of the world’s three most beautiful sunsets, the renowned "Kushiro Sunset."

A beloved winter tradition in Kushiro, where a steam locomotive runs through the snow-covered wetlands.

Enjoy the gentle sway of the train as you fully immerse yourself in the rich, stunning nature of Hokkaido!