Kiritappu Wetland

霧多布湿原

Japan's third-largest marshland, with summer fields of Ezo day lilies and peat bogs, and the Biwase Viewpoint offering panoramic views.

Kiritappu Wetland, located in Hamanaka Town, covers about 3,168 hectares. It is a Ramsar wetland known for its raised peat bogs and summer flowers. In July, when Ezo day lilies bloom, the marsh turns golden. Wooden boardwalks run through the wetland, and the Kiritappu Wetland Center (open roughly April to October) is at its heart. The Biwase Viewpoint overlooks the winding river. It is about a one-hour drive from Nemuro and can be combined with Cape Kiritappu.

Opening hours

All day (wetland center approx. Apr–Oct 09:00–17:00)

Wetland · Ramsar wetland · Flowers

Nearby sights

Cape Kiritappu
Lake Furen
Shunkunitai
Cape Ochiishi
Odaito & Utase Sailboats
Hanasaki Port & Hanasaki Crab
Kurumaishi (Wheel Stone)
Todowara, Notsuke Peninsula

Places to eat nearby

Nemuro Hanamaru (Nemuro Branch)
Doriann
NOTSUKE Restaurant
Tōkō