Tsurumidai
鶴見台
A red-crowned crane feeding site beside the road in Tsurui Village. In winter, large flocks of cranes forage and dance on the snowy fields. Free to visit.
Tsurumidai is by the road in Tsurui Village. It was originally a spot where local residents fed cranes on their own initiative, and it is now managed by the village. During the feeding season from November to March, dozens to hundreds of cranes often gather here. The snowy fields in the background and the roadside location make viewing and photography easy. It is free, with a parking lot and a small shop. It is about 40 minutes by car from central Kushiro, and it can be combined with the Tsurui-Ito Red-crowned Crane Sanctuary and Otowa Bridge for a half-day trip. Please do not climb over the fences or make loud noises, and drone use is prohibited.
Opening hours
Open all day (best during winter feeding season)
Nearby sights
- Otowa Bridge
- Tsurui-Ito Tancho Crane Sanctuary
- Onnenai Boardwalk
- Kushiro Marsh Observatory
- Kushiro Wetland Sightseeing Trains
- Kushiro Wetland Hosooka Observatory
- Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve
- Akan International Crane Center "Grus"