I visited Kushiro City Red-Crowned Crane Natural Park this time and was really looking forward to seeing lots of red-crowned cranes. In the end, though, it was a slightly disappointing stop on my Hokkaido trip.
Maybe it was because of the winter season, or maybe my timing just wasn’t ideal, but I saw far fewer cranes than I had imagined. It didn’t have that dramatic, breathtaking scene I was hoping for.
That said, it was still special to see the elegant red-crowned cranes up close, and the park itself was comfortable and nice for a walk. If you’re like me and hope to see more cranes, I’d recommend checking the season and best viewing times in advance. You might have a much better experience!
