Kushiro, Port city in eastern Hokkaido, Japan
Description
Kushiro is a port city on the North Pacific coast in eastern Hokkaido and spans a large area that includes Japan's largest wetland and several national parks. The landscape combines coastal zones with protected natural areas that spread across the region.
History
The city grew rapidly after becoming an open trading port in 1899, connecting with the United States and United Kingdom. This international trade position shaped the region's economic development for decades.
Culture
The Washo Market serves as a gathering place where vendors sell fresh seafood and local catches every day. This bustling trade reflects how closely the town's identity is tied to the ocean.
Practical
The airport provides direct flights to Tokyo, Sapporo, and Osaka, while the railway station connects to destinations across Hokkaido. These transport links make reaching the town straightforward from most parts of Japan.
Did you know?
The wetlands serve as winter refuge for endangered red-crowned cranes, which visitors can observe from special viewpoints throughout the season. These birds return each year to this protected area.
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Kushiro Wetland
10.5 km
Nusamai Bridge
6.8 km
Kushiro Fisherman's Wharf MOO
6.9 kmNational Institute of Technology, Kushiro College
16.8 km
Kushiro Zoo
20.9 km
Mount Akanfuji
56.2 km
Kokutai-ji
30.6 km
Kushiro City Museum
5.6 kmボートピア釧路
20.3 km
Tawadaira
50.1 km
Moshiriya Chashi
5.9 km
Hosooka Observatory
11.4 km
Akkeshi Bridge
32 kmKushiro City Cultural Hall
7.8 km
Kushiro Children's Museum Kodomo Yūgakukan
7.2 km
Kushiro Crane Reserve
23 kmYanagimachi Park
6.6 km
Kushiro Art Museum, Hokkaido
7.2 km
Kōbunkan
7.1 km釧路労災看護専門学校
6.7 km
Kushiro City Museum of Art
6.8 km春採公園
5.6 km
Kiritappu Bridge
53.9 km
Kushirosaki Lighthouse
8.1 km
Kushiro Holy Spirit Orthodox church
6.8 km
Akkeshi Maritime Museum
31.8 km
Konbumori Lighthouse
6.8 km鳥取10号公園
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