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Kushiro

Kushiro · Japan · 42.98, 144.38

A port city on eastern Hokkaido's Pacific coast, adjacent to Kushiro Wetland, Japan's largest wetland and a known habitat for red-crowned cranes. It is a fishing city characterized by cool summers, dense fog, and fresh seafood.

Port highlights

About 160,000
Population
A humid subarctic climate (cold temperate zone). Summers are cool, and winters are cold with little snow.
Climate
Japanese
Language
Japanese yen (JPY)
Currency
June to September (escaping the summer heat), January to February (red-crowned crane watching)
Best time to visit
Local food

Robatayaki, zangi (fried chicken that originated in Kushiro), sanma (Pacific saury) dishes, and katte-don

Sights
Kushiro Shitsugen National ParkKushiro City Red-crowned Crane Natural ParkNusamai Bridge and sunsetWasho Market (katte-don, build-your-own rice bowl)Akan-Mashu National Park (day trip)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
0°
-10°Jan
0°
-9°Feb
3°
-4°Mar
8°
1°Apr
13°
5°May
16°
10°Jun
20°
14°Jul
22°
16°Aug
20°
13°Sep
15°
6°Oct
9°
0°Nov
3°
-7°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Kushiro · about 0.6 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)100 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything costs about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥485
Coffee
¥950
Inexpensive meal
¥650
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Sapporo (about 246 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

KUH
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

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