Amazing Winter Tour/ Tancho Crane/ Short Trekking in the snow/ Fish Market/ Marshland View Point
Joined 2014
[Note : available in Dec-Mar only]
You will be stunned by beautiful cranes’ court dance surrounded with totally white snow field around. Enjoy walking on boardwalk breathing in such fresh air in Marsh Land National Park, you can also try snowshoe walking or cross country skiing when the land is fully covered with snow. Let's build a really fresh seafood rice bowl with your favorite sashimi slices on it at Washo Fish Market. Enjoy magnificent view of Kushiro Marshland from the observatory
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel (Kushiro)
THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES WORM!! @Otowa Bridge/ Ito Sanctuary
Get up early so that you won’t miss the amazing fantastical moment!!
Tancho Cranes start waking up in their roost river around 6:30am. You will be stunned by the beauty of tens of them glittering gold in the early frost smoke @ Otowa Bridge. You will also be amazed by beautiful cranes’ court dancing surrounded with totally white snow field around @ Ito Sanctuary
Moderate Trekking in Kushiro Marshland National Park
You can enjoy walking on the boardwalk, snowshoe walking or cross county skiing when the area is totally covered with snow all around, feeling so fresh breathing air purified by fauna in the marshland. This park is the habitat for about 2000 kinds of flora and fauna, some of them are survivors from the last ice age. Take a deep breath for fresh air fully in your body and you will live as long as them!
Washo Fish Market
You can enjoy atmosphere of nostalgic vivid fish market and build your own original fresh seafood rice bowl with your favorite slices of sashimi
Yum yum!!!
Hosoka Marshland View Point
Enjoy looking down the magnificent view of Kushiro Marshland which was once under Pacific Ocean. You will feel eternal flow of time over 3000 years
Back to your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel (Kushiro)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Private transportation by Toyota "Prius"
Gasoline, toll
Meal for you and guide (about ¥2000-4000/person)
Parking fee (about ¥1000)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves moderate walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes especially for early morning of lowest temperature -15℃ (5°F) in January~March
Available in winter season only (December to March).
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2014
About Tour Guide Reiko M.
Hi my dear guests! I live in Kushiro in Hokkaido and I’ve been working as a Hokkaido Government Licensed Tour Guide for over 15 years. I am an expert guide in and around Kushiro and I arrange a tour and activities on your request , which you will surely feel satisfied with. I won’t betray your expectation! Here are a highlight of our attractive activities. Let’s enjoy the beauty of great nature, good food and have fun exploring adventure and share great time together!
※ Tours shown here use my car Prius for 2 guests, for a larger group up to 8 people we could use a jumbo taxi for ¥10,340/ hour
$373/ per group
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