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Red-Crowned Crane, Eagle & Wildlife Guided Tour at Kushiro marsh

A four-hour small-group wildlife drive from Kushiro to the Tsurui crane grounds and through Kushiro Marsh, with a nature guide and binoculars.

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Duration
4 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
6+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$115 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Small group · up to 6
Pickup at listed Kushiro city hotels
Why it is on this site
  • Transport from Kushiro, an English-speaking nature guide and good binoculars are included, which solves the marsh's sparse, cash-only buses.
  • The drive through Kushiro Marsh, the site's number 2 pick, looks for cranes, sika deer and foxes, and for sea eagles in winter.
  • It has the strongest record of Kushiro's tours: a 5.0 rating across 49 reviews, with a full refund up to 24 hours ahead.
Best for

Wildlife watchers and photographers with a half day in Kushiro who want a guide to find the animals.

Think twice if

The record describes the winter scene, when around 700 cranes gather at Tsurui on the snow and sea eagles visit; on a summer cruise call ask what you are likely to see, or visit the Red-crowned Crane Park, where cranes live year-round. Pickup is from listed city hotels (custom points possible), and lunch is extra.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Kushiro · 1 hrTransportation from Kushiro town to guiding site and return.
  2. Kushiroshitsugen National Park · 1 hrWe will drive along the road that runs through Kushiro Wetland, the largest wetland in Japan, while searching for wildlife. We'll be looking for one of the largest eagles in the world; Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, and endemic mammals such as Ezo sika deer.
  3. Tsurui-mura · 1 hrEvery winter, around 700 cranes migrate to Tsurui Village. A knowledgeable nature guide will introduce you to these beautiful cranes dancing on the snow, along with insightful commentary.
Included
  • Private transportation
  • Binoculars
  • English speaking Nature Guide
Not included
  • Lunch

Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Picchio Shiretoko.

Where it takes you

What you will see

Our own guides to the stops — so you know what you are booking before you book it.

~2.5h

Kushiro Marsh

Japan’s largest wetland — a Kanto-plain of reeds, rivers and cranes.

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Red-Crowned Crane, Eagle & Wildlife Guided Tour at Kushiro marsh5.0★ · 49 reviews · Small group · up to 6From US$115 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Red-Crowned Crane, Eagle & Wildlife Guided Tour at Kushiro marsh worth it from the Kushiro cruise port?

A four-hour small-group wildlife drive from Kushiro to the Tsurui crane grounds and through Kushiro Marsh, with a nature guide and binoculars. Best for: Wildlife watchers and photographers with a half day in Kushiro who want a guide to find the animals.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 6 hours. The tour runs 4 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Pickup hotels are in the city; from the downtown terminal everything central is a flat walk, from West Port No.4 take the shuttle to MOO first.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

The record describes the winter scene, when around 700 cranes gather at Tsurui on the snow and sea eagles visit; on a summer cruise call ask what you are likely to see, or visit the Red-crowned Crane Park, where cranes live year-round. Pickup is from listed city hotels (custom points possible), and lunch is extra.

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