Kushiro Shitsugen National Park
National park · Shibecha
２-2101 Hokuto, Kushiro, Kawakami District, Hokkaido 084-0922, Japan
Highlights
Japan's largest marsh, red-crowned cranes, wetland ecosystems
Japan's largest marsh, red-crowned cranes, wetland ecosystems
"If winter is your game and you're looking for memorable experiences on their own or to add to a ski trip, you need to see the intricate dances of the red-crowned cranes in [this park] in eastern Hokkaido. In the winter, their marsh habitats are covered in snow, and it's a magical experience to see them at sunrise as the steam drifts up from the river." — Amy Tadehara, InsideJapan. The emphasis is on winter viewing of red-crowned cranes in snowy marshes at sunrise, a striking and atmospheric wildlife spectacle." - Elizabeth Cantrell Elizabeth Cantrell Elizabeth Cantrell is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She edits stories with a focus on outdoor and adventure travel, as well as Canada, Northern Europe, and the Southeastern U.S. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The park is famous for having Japan's largest marsh and the iconic red-crowned cranes. It features the Kushiro River and the Onnenai Wooden Path, which offers views of deer and rich biodiversity preserved due to the difficulty of developing the land. The park is home to numerous species including 39 mammals, 200 birds, and 38 fish." - Kristen Pope
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