KUSHIRO SHORE EXCURSIONS: KUSHIRO MARSHLAND, CRANES & LAKE AKAN

Kushiro is a port on the east coast of Hokkaido, next to Japan's biggest wetland. It is often cool and foggy in summer.

Route 1: Marshland and cranes (about 5 hours)

• A lookout over the Kushiro Marshland, a huge flat wetland of reeds and winding rivers.
• A park for the red-crowned crane, a symbol of long life in Japan. You see the most cranes in winter.
• Washo market: pick fish and seafood from the stalls to put on your own bowl of rice (katte-don).

Route 2: Lake Akan (about 6 hours)

About 1.5 hours inland to Lake Akan, home of the round green marimo moss balls, and the Ainu village by the lake, with crafts and a dance performance by the island's native people.

How our Japan shore excursions work

• Private tour for your group only, from about 5 people in a minivan up to 40 in a full coach.
• A licensed English-speaking local guide meets you at the cruise terminal.
• We plan the day around your ship's times and bring you back to the pier well before all-aboard.
• The times on this page are a guide. Send us your ship name and port date and we fit the day to it.

Included

• Licensed English-speaking guide
• Private vehicle with driver, highway tolls and parking
• Entrance fees for the sights listed in the route you choose

Not included

• Lunch and drinks (your guide will point you to a good place)
• Tips for the guide and driver

Price

The price per person depends on how many people are in your group: a group of 30 pays much less each than a group of 6. Tell us your ship, date and group size and we will send a price.

More in Japan: all Japan shore excursions. Other ports: Karatsu, Matsuyama, Muroran. Or see all our cruise port tours in Asia.