Tsurui-Ito Tancho Crane Sanctuary
A deep Hokkaido wildlife sanctuary where hundreds of magnificent Japanese Red-crowned Cranes (Tancho)—sacred symbols of longevity—congregate against glistening snowfields in winter, performing elaborate courtship dances with wings outstretched.
- Best time
- All year
- Entry
- Not checked · Check the official site ↗
- Parking
- Nearby parking · 2 min walk · Navigate ↗Nearby parking · 3 min walk · Navigate ↗
- Getting there
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- Official info
- commons.wikimedia.org ↗
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Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: moderate
Rules
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Place information: Official tourism source