Kushiro City Museum & Nature
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Port
Kushiro, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$400
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Not far from the pier, visit the Kushiro City Museum to learn about Hokkaido's natural environment, history, Kushiro's primary industries, and Ainu culture. See 4,100 specimens and materials, dioramas, videos, and a mammoth skeleton. The museum's distinctive building was designed by Kiko Mozuna -- an architect from Kushiro.
You will also visit Kushiro Crane Natural Park to admire the coastal scenery and the lush wetlands. If you're lucky, you'll spot the tancho-zuru -- the Japanese red-crested crane. This iconic bird is a Special Natural Living Treasure, strikingly beautiful and, thankfully, recovering nicely from near-extinction. They are given free rein in this nature park that is entirely dedicated to their preservation.
Please note:
Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a jacket or sweater. Bring local currency, as some vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day. Tour does not operate on Mondays.