Shunkunitai
Go Birdwatching in Shunkunitai Wild Bird Sanctuary
Nemuro, known across Hokkaido and beyond as a treasure trove of wild birds, is frequented by international birdwatching enthusiasts. Shunkunitai Wild Bird sanctuary in particular is known as the best spot for birders in Nemuro. The Lake Furen area in Shunkunitai has a highly diverse ecosystem with seashores, tidal flats, grasslands, marshes, and forests. It’s home to over 300 varieties of wild birds: Steller’s sea eagles, crested auklets, spectacled guillemots, long-tailed tits, and red-crowned cranes (some of the rarest cranes in the world-renowned for their dinosaur-Esque squawks). The nature center, which opened in 1995 to help promote local conservational activities, is a great spot to learn more about the wildlife in the sanctuary.
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- Category
- With friends
- Couple
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Animal habitats, plant habitats
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Bird watching
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒086-0074
- Address
- 北海道根室市東梅
- Telephone Number
- 0153-24-3104（Nemuro Tourism Association）
- Prices
- Free
- Car Park
- 30 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 20 minutes from JR Nemuro Station, get off at "Tobai", and walk about 2 minutes
●By car: About 80 minutes from Nakashibetsu Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
