Red-crowned Crane Observation Center

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

This facility is connected to the Akan International Crane Center [GRUS]. The Akan area has long been a center for winter crane preservation and research, and is a center for observing various birds and crane varieties including red-capped tancho cranes. The building has displays of maps, photographs, and research materials on the birds to study at your leisure. The center is open from November through March, during the wild cranes' stopping season. The feeding area in front of the center carries out artificial feeding processes. There are panel displays teaching about the lifestyle and ecology of the tancho red-capped crane, and are a perfect way to get more familiar with these registered Special Natural Monuments.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Akancho Kamiakan 23-39 Map
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Phone: 0154663460
Hours: [Nov.--Jan.] 8:30-16:00
[2/Mar.] 8:30-16:30
Closed: open everyday
[Closed Period] Apr.--Octo.
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult] 480yen
[Children] 250yen
[Adults (group)] 350yen
[Children (group)] 180yen
Parking Lot: Available(15spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club, etc.)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: 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