Yanagimachi Park

Yanagimachi Park is a public park in Kushiro with open green spaces and natural landscape features throughout the grounds. The site contains several walking routes that wind through different sections with gentle variations in terrain.

The park forms part of the Kushiro-shitsugen National Park system, which received official recognition in 1987. This designation helped protect the natural wetland landscape for long-term preservation.

The natural setting influenced the visual design of the Studio Ghibli film 'When Marnie Was There'. The green spaces and walking paths reflect the look that animators brought to the film.

The walking paths in the park are easy to navigate with minimal elevation changes, making them accessible for most visitors. Wearing comfortable shoes helps you enjoy the routes at a relaxed pace.

The park features observation points for viewing red-crowned cranes, a protected species that inhabits the surrounding wetlands. These rare birds use the area especially during migration seasons.

Location: Kushiro

GPS coordinates: 43.00333,144.38583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:42