10 Things to Do in Kushiro City
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| 10 Things to Do in Kushiro City |
Kushiro (釧路市) is a picturesque port city in Hokkaido’s Kushiro Subprefecture, Japan. It is best known for the Kushiro Marsh, the largest wetland in the country. The origin of the city's name remains uncertain, though several theories suggest it may come from the Ainu words kus-ru, meaning “crossing the road,” or kus-sir, which translates to “mountains across the river.”
For those planning to visit this scenic port city to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Kushiro City:
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| Kushiro City's manhole cover designs |
1. Take a photo of Kushiro City's manhole cover designs. So far, I have seen 4 unique manhole cover designs, which are commonly found in the city proper and also in the Lake Akan area of the city.
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| Kushiro City's Pokémon manhole cover |
2. Capture a photo of Kushiro City's Pokémon manhole cover, located in the grounds of Roadside Station Akan Tancho no Sato. The design showcases Alolan Vulpix and Decidueye.
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| Tottori Shrine |
3. Visit Tottori Shrine (鳥取神社), one of the town's main shrines, located in the heart of the city. It is a place where you could pay respects and offer prayers to the guardian of the city. You can get a goshuin here for your collection.
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| Roadside Station Akan Tancho no Sato |
4. Visit Roadside Station Akan Tancho no Sato (道の駅 阿寒丹頂の里). There’s a gift shop, café, visitor center, and restaurant on its grounds. You would also see the Kushiro City Pokémon manhole cover installed in its grounds. Aside from that, if you collect roadside station stamps, then don’t forget to get the one from this roadside station.
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| Kushiro Shitsugen Art Museum |
5. Admire the captivating exhibits at Kushiro Shitsugen Art Museum (釧路湿原美術館). Admission is 1,000 yen, but for art enthusiasts, the diverse collection of paintings and rotating exhibitions makes it well worth the visit.
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| Tottori Centennial Hall |
6. Check out the exhibits at Tottori Centennial Hall (鳥取百年館). This place looks like a Japanese castle. Inside, you can learn about the early settlers in Kushiro from Tottori Prefecture.
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| Nusamai Bridge |
7. Visit Nusamai Bridge (幣舞橋) at night and take in its enchanting beauty under the soft glow of nighttime illumination. This elegant, European-style low bridge is adorned with four graceful female statues, each symbolizing one of the four seasons. The bridge is best viewed during sunset or at night from the Friendship Square (ふれあい広場) and the Nusamai Square (ぬさまい広場).
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| Ainu Kotan |
8. Visit Ainu Kotan (阿寒湖アイヌコタン), a charming lakeside village themed around Ainu culture. The village features numerous shops offering traditional Ainu crafts, and it’s also home to a fascinating museum that’s well worth exploring.
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| Lake Akan |
9. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Lake Akan (阿寒湖), located within the stunning Akan-Mashu National Park (阿寒摩周国立公園). Take a scenic tour boat ride to explore its pristine waters, which are famously home to the unique and rare marimo algae balls.
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| Kushiro Shitsugen National Park |
10. Check out and admire the beauty of Kushiro Shitsugen National Park (釧路湿原国立公園), a vast natural sanctuary renowned for its expansive wetlands, lush reedbeds, and the winding Kushiro River. Experience the beauty of its diverse wildlife, including the iconic cranes that call this park home. The best place to view its beauty is at Hosooka Observatory (細岡展望台).
I hope my list of the 10 Things to Do in Kushiro City gave you an idea and inspiration to visit this scenic port city of Hokkaido.
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