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Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, Japan

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The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 8.7 (average on 3 votes)

Coordinates : 43.098014, 144.394497 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : wetland area in the southeast of the island of Hokkaido, of considerable importance for the ecosystem of the region, located a few kilometers north of the town of Kushiro.E 'one of the few places where you can see and photograph all year Manciurua cranes (Grus japonensis), considered almost extinct a few decades ago and now classficato as endangered. A project to protect states that are fed in winter in particular places (see website link) and are therefore hotel can easily be seen and to photograph, in summer tend to disperse over a larger area (a hundred kilometers or so) but in the protected area of ??the swamp of Kushiro they are still easily visible (in summer recommend the dirt road that starts from Kottoro viewpoint). Also common Japanese deer and foxes. In winter they are easy to spot black kites (Milvus lineatus) and eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) in particular along the river that runs along the road linking Kushiro Lake Akan

Recommended equipment : a telephoto lens is essential (at least 300 mm or more)

Best months : throughout the year, but January and February are the months that offer the best chance in terms of photo

How to get there : The nearest airport is to Kushiro (daily flights from Tokyo-Haneda), 3 buses a day, one night, connecting with Kushiro Sapporo (https://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/access/transportation/bus .html), the bus station is immediately adjacent to the JR train to Sapporo is that in Kushiro; from Sapporo, you can go by train to Kushiro (Super Ozora, much more expensive than the bus http://www.hyperdia.com/en/)

Visits : The feed zone and the observatory of Tsurui (Tsurui Ito Tancho Sanctuary and Tsuruimidai in map link) are free and offer the best photographic possibilities, especially from the point of view of environment especially in the less crowded areas not far from the power , free access also to Otowa bridge a few kilometers from the village of Tsurui, on the road 243, where in winter you will find a roost with beautiful photo opportunities at dawn (I recommend arriving at least at 4 am), parking just before and immediately after the ponte.Gli other observers and feeding areas are extra, just under 500 yen. For those interested, all'Akan International Crane Center to distribute 14 fish cranes, event that attracts kites and sea eagles from the surroundings, counsel to arrive well in advance to find a decent place from which you can reach fotografare.Da Kushiro by public transport the village of Tsurui and other centers, while Ottowa bridge is only reachable by car. And 'possible, and advisable to rent a car (Kushiro airport or near the train stop) to turn themselves even in areas adjacent to the feeding ground and take advantage of times with the best light

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Sunrise: 06:34, Sunset: 16:38

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