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Kushiro釧路市
Spend 1–2 days in Kushiro, one night enough to see the marsh, lake and seafood market.
Kushiro is Hokkaido's eastern gateway, famous for the expansive Kushiro Marsh (Shitsugen) and fresh seafood. With limited public transport, a short stay centered on the city and a day trip to the marsh works well.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (heavy snow, limited bus service)
- Airport
- KUH
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kushiro110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kushiro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyKushiro is generally safe; main concerns are traffic on rural roads and summer insects.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKUH Kushiro Airport (Rental cars and airport shuttle (¥910 (≈ US$7) one‑way) recommended).
- Getting aroundLocal buses (Kushiro Bus, Akan Bus) run limited routes; taxis are cheap; rental car is the easiest way to reach the marsh and surrounding parks.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))check¥2,000–¥2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Museum or sight ticketKushiro City Museum entry¥480 (≈ US$4) adult
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KUH Kushiro Airport (Rental cars and airport shuttle (¥910 one‑way) recommended)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Feb
Avoid
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Mar
not flagged
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Apr
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
May
Best
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Jun
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jul
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Oct
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Nov
not flagged
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
not flagged
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Sep (153 rain days), driest Feb (25). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kushiro: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
40 rd
Feb
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
25 rd
Mar
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
56 rd
Apr
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
79 rd
May
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
116 rd
Jun
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
114 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
120 rd
Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
142 rd
Sep
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
153 rd
Oct
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
113 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
65 rd
Dec
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
57 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local buses (Kushiro Bus, Akan Bus) run limited routes; taxis are cheap; rental car is the easiest way to reach the marsh and surrounding parks.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kushiro Marsh (Shitsugen)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Kushiro Station (≈35 min) or car (≈20 min)
Ramsar site, boardwalks, observatory (¥400).
Lake Harutori
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Walk from city centre (≈15 min) or short bus ride
Largest lake within a Japanese city, 4.7 km (2.9 mi) loop.Largest lake within a Japanese city, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) loop.
Kushiro City Zoo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus (≈50 min) or car (≈20 min)
Second‑largest zoo in Japan, near the marsh.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Super Hotel Kushiro
Central location, 15:00 check‑in, 10:00 check‑outCentral location, 3:00 PM check‑in, 10:00 AM check‑out
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥18,000 |
| Airport shuttle (one‑way)2 × ¥910 · check | ¥1,820 |
| Bus to Kushiro Marsh (round‑trip)2 × ¥500 · check | ¥1,000 |
| eSIM, 1 week data2 × ¥2,500 · check | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥3,780 |
| Trip total≈ ¥20,800 per person per day, bed included | ¥41,600≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and JR Pass excluded.
Prices of common things
| Seafood grill at MOO (per plate)check | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Kushiro City Museum entry | ¥480 (≈ US$4) adult |
| Kushiro Marsh Observatory entry | ¥400 (≈ US$3) |
| Taxi (5 km)check | ¥2,000–¥2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport schedules are Japanese‑only and infrequent; plan ahead.
- Mosquitoes are abundant in summer at the marsh; bring repellent.
- Winter snow can block roads; check road conditions if traveling Jan–Feb.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Sapporo; Japanese embassy in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport shuttle to Kushiro Station: about ¥910 (≈ US$7) (check)
- Bus to Kushiro Marsh (round‑trip): about ¥500 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the restroom? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kushiro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (heavy snow, limited bus service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add rental‑car option for marsh and lake trips.
- Include night‑bus schedule to Sapporo for onward travel.
Sources
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