In the northwest side of Kushiro Shitsugen, Tsurui (鶴居) is home of tancho (Japanese crane). During the winter, they nest in a group in local sanctuaries and rivers.

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Hotel Green Park Tsurui ♨︎

ホテルグリーンパークつるい

1min walk from Green Park Tsurui bus stop


This good-value hotel adjoining the athletic park has a mix of Japanese- and Western-style rooms with a communal onsen (day bathing is possible). Akan Bus runs directly to the hotel from Kushiro. Pick-up from JR Kushiro Station or Kushiro Airport is also possible for two or more people, if you request in advance.

Tsurui Northern Village Hotel Taito ♨︎

鶴居ノーザンビレッジ HOTEL TAITO

1min walk from Tsurui-chugakko bus stop


Spruce compact hotel in Central Tsurui, Hotel Taito is the best location for both wildlife and onsen lovers. It offers Japanese- and Western-style rooms. The relaxed onsen with open-air baths are open to nonguests. The owner is professional photographer and offers a guided tour in the wetlands’s special protection area.

Tsurui-mura Shitsugen Onsen Hotel ♨︎

つるいむら湿原温泉ホテル

1min walk from Tsurui bus stop


Located in the heart of Tsurui, this Scandinavian-style onsen hotel has indoor and open-air baths, a barrel sauna and a bistro.