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Kushiro
Japan · Hokkaido
Kushiro is a city in Kushiro Subprefecture on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Located along the coast of the North Pacific Ocean, it serves as the subprefecture's capital and it is the most populated city in the eastern part of the island. As of 31 October 2025, the city had an estimated population of 151,833 in 90771 households, and a population density of 111 people per km2. The total area of the city is 1,363.26 km2 (526.36 sq mi).
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Things to do in Kushiro
- Red-Crowned Crane, Eagle & Wildlife Guided Tour at Kushiro marsh · 4 h · from $115.39 · 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
- 4H Kushiro Shore Excursion Cranes, Marsh & Museum · 4 h · from $427.60
- Kushiro Sunset Cruise All Inclusive Experience · 2 h · from $45.63
- 6 Hour Kushiro Nature and Ainu Culture Shore Excursion · 6 h · from $643.62
- Kushiro Airport to Teshikaga Transfer · 1 h 30 min · from $222.95
- Private Tour of Kushiro Marsh and Tancho Cranes with Local Market · 8 h · from $798
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+9 · 15 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Main language
- Japanese
- On the map
- 42.98° N, 144.38° E
Near Kushiro
- Chitose · 223 km away
- Sapporo · 246 km away
- Noboribetsu · 275 km away
- Otaru · 276 km away
- Hakodate · 329 km away
- Aomori · 385 km away
More of Japan
Explore Japan · Tokyo · Naruto · Osaka · Hiroshima · Kyoto
Where to stay
THE SUNLOUNGE
10/10 · 2 reviews
Guest House Nusa - Vacation STAY 12651
9.5/10 · 17 reviews
Kushiro Century Castle Hotel
9/10 · 549 reviews
Guest House Nusa - Vacation STAY 12652
9/10 · 6 reviews
ゲストハウスCrane鶴
8.8/10 · 539 reviews
Guest House Tou - Vacation STAY 26345v
8.8/10 · 11 reviews
Kamuy Rera
8.4/10 · 435 reviews
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kushiro by IHG
8.4/10 · 306 reviews
Hotel WBF Kushiro
8.4/10 · 50 reviews
Comfort Hotel Kushiro
8.2/10 · 1495 reviews