Wildlifeof Japan
Wildlife in Kushiro Marsh & Tsurui
Eastern Hokkaido
Japan's largest wetland and the home of the red-crowned crane, which came close to extinction in the early 20th century and recovered thanks to winter feeding by local farmers. In winter the cranes gather at feeding sites such as Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary and roost in the Setsuri River at Otowa Bridge, where they are famously photographed at dawn in the frost.
Highlights
- Red-crowned cranes dancing at winter feeding sites
- Dawn roost at Otowa Bridge
- Sika deer and foxes in the marsh
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Kushiro Marsh & Tsurui?
- Top wildlife targets in Kushiro Marsh & Tsurui include Red-crowned Crane, Sika Deer, Red Fox and White-tailed Eagle. Highlights: Red-crowned cranes dancing at winter feeding sites.
- Where is Kushiro Marsh & Tsurui?
- Kushiro Marsh & Tsurui is in Eastern Hokkaido, Japan (about 43.23°, 144.33°).
- What are the highlights of Kushiro Marsh & Tsurui?
- Red-crowned cranes dancing at winter feeding sites, Dawn roost at Otowa Bridge and Sika deer and foxes in the marsh.