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Lake Akan in Autumn, Kushiro city, Hokkaido, Japan.
Lake Akan in Autumn, Kushiro city, Hokkaido, Japan.

Discover Kushiro, Japan

Crane Watching. Ramen Delights.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Kushiro

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Kushiro River flowing through the Kushiro Marsh in summer in eastern Hokkaido Drone aerial photography Mt. Meakan Mt. Oakan Kushiro River flowing through the Kushiro Marsh.
Lake Akan and Mount Oakan,Akan National Park. Hokkaido, Japan Lake Akan and Mount Oakan, Akan National Park.
Scenery of Kushiro Marsh Station surrounded with fresh green Scenery of Kushiro Marsh Station
Seafood Being Sold at the Kushiro Washo Market Used for Katte Don Bowls with the Prices displayed in Japanese Yen Seafood being sold at the Kushiro Washo market.
Kushiro Shitsugen national park in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Kushiro Shitsugen National Park in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Red-Crowned crane

Famous For

This port leads you to the enchanting Kushiro Marsh, home to unique wildlife including the rare Japanese crane.

Japanese ayu fish skewers also called sweetfish grilled with salt and cooked in circle in a traditional robatayaki cooking around hot charcoals on a irori sunken hearth.

Exquisite Flavours

Kushiro's robatayaki is a unique grilling method for seafood and vegetables, capturing the essence of Hokkaido's inspired flavours.

Kushiro Wetland National Park

Fun Facts

Kushiro Marshlands inspired the beloved Pokémon, Pikachu. These vast wetlands are a haven for rare wildlife, including the iconic red-crowned crane.

Port Name & Location

Kushiro

Language

The official language is Japanese.

Time Zone

JST (Japan Standard Time); UTC/GMT +9 hours

Currency & Shopping

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Featured Kushiro Itineraries

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