Kushiro Marsh (Hosooka Observatory)
In Japanese: 釧路湿原（細岡展望台）
A low hill on the east side of Japan's great wetland, looking over the winding Kushiro River and reed beds to the Akan peaks.
Kushiro Shitsugen National Park
Nearby
- Sarubo Viewpoint and Lake Toro ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10–15 min walk from JR Kushiro-Shitsugen Sta. (Senmo Line)
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Trains are infrequent, so check the return time. Visitors' lounge 9:00–18:00 (Oct–Mar 10:00–16:00), closed over New Year
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info