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103番地
- Telephone Number
- 0153-25-3047（Nemuro Tourism Association）
- Open
- 9:00～17:00 (April～September)
9:00～16:30 (October～March) - Closed
- Wednesdays (the following day if it's a holiday), the day after holidays, and New Year holidays (December 29 - January 3)
- Prices
- Free admission
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- 1) From JR Nemuro Main Line (Hanasaki Line) Nemuro Station, take the Nemuro Kotsu bus bound for "Atsutoko." Get off at the "Toubai" bus stop. 2-minute walk.
2) From Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport, take the bus bound for "Nemuro Bus Terminal." Get off at the "Toubai" bus stop. 2-minute walk.
3) 15 minutes by car from downtown Nemuro (along Route 44) - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
