Akan International Crane Center 'Grus'

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Established in 1996, this is the only center in Japan dedicated to the study of the ecology and life of the Japanese crane. The center houses displays depicting the body structure of a crane, the life of the crane, as well as lively images and videos of the crane. In front of the adjoining crane observatory is a feeding area. The center is located around 20 minutes by car from the Tancho Kushiro Airport.

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Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Kushiroshi Akanchoukamiakan 23sen 40 Map
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Phone: 0154664011
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Common ticket for main building/branch]
[Adults (High School Students and above)] 480 yen
[Children (Elementary/Junior High School Students)] 250 yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club, others)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

Hokkaido | National Parks

Review

Wonderful place to see the red crowned cranes

Reviewed : 2020.02.24

Theres an observation area next to a large field, where the migrating red crowned cranes land, eat, and mate. Easy to see these cranes, and photograph them. It was a great experience.
Kushiro Red Crane

Reviewed : 2019.11.10

Able to see the Red Crane at the Kushiro Sanctuary. This sanctuary house about twenty birds that have found a home in Kushiro. Nice exhibits and history of the cranes.
Nice way to see these beautiful creatures

Reviewed : 2019.11.06

We went here as part of a cruise excursion and werent disappointed with the number of cranes on the property. Our bus guide interpreted the park guides explanations and we could see his passion for...