Kushiro Marsh is Japan's largest wetland, spanning an area of more than 28 thousand hectares. Savor views of the marshes and lakes beside the meandering Kushiro River.
Some thirty establishments form a beacon of Ainu culture
A popular outdoor bath near the lake shore
Passing down Ainu lifestyle and culture
A large-scale mall on the waterfront
A lively onsen area brimming with shops
A slow-paced tour through the center of the Kushiro Shitsugen wetlands
Showcases the bountiful nature in and around Lake Akan
Pick your sashimi and enjoy making your own seafood rice bowl
An art museum with exhibits and concerts
Overwhelming in scale
Lake Toro and other bodies of water can be surveyed here
Enjoy fine cuisine in a historic station building
Learn about the Kushiro Shitsugen wetlands with display panels and video footage
Discover the famous ”Mashu blue”
The powerful scents and sounds of a hot spring area
See Japanese cranes in the wild
Dig in the sand to unveil this hot spring
One of Hokkaido's three most famous bridges
Hot spring steam drifts through the town: a picture perfect onsen