Kushiro

Located on the North Pacific Ocean coast, Kushiro extends across a substantial area that includes Japan's largest marshland and three national parks.

The city's development accelerated after its establishment as an open trading port in 1899, connecting Japan with the United States and United Kingdom.

The Washo Market stands as a central gathering place where vendors display fresh seafood caught daily from the North Pacific waters.

Kushiro Airport maintains regular flights to Tokyo, Sapporo, and Osaka, while the railway station provides connections to multiple destinations across Hokkaido.

The Kushiro wetlands provide essential winter shelter for red-crowned cranes, where visitors observe these birds through designated observation points.

Location: Kushiro district

Inception: July 1, 1920

Shares border with: Kushiro, Tsurui, Shibecha, Akkeshi

Website: http://town.kushiro.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 42.99611,144.46611

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09