Located on the sandbar between Lake Furen and Nemuro Bay, this is a well-known birdwatching spot in Hokkaido and a protected bird sanctuary known as a “birdwatcher's paradise.” If you're lucky, you may even encounter rare birds such as red-crowned cranes and white-tailed eagles.
I visited in winter, and although the surroundings looked somewhat desolate, without the liveliness and colors of other seasons, the winter scenery had its own quiet and unique beauty. Walking along the well-maintained trail, I took in the vast natural landscape. It was very peaceful, and occasionally I could see wild birds flying by.
