Tsurui

Wetlands, forest and dairy farmland around the Setsuri River define much of Tsurui — these open northern Hokkaido landscapes support agriculture and provide important habitat for the red-crowned crane. The village lies close to Kushiro Shitsugen, Japan’s largest wetland, where broad reedbeds and slow waterways shape the wider region. Tsurui is especially associated with the tancho, a crane revered in Japanese culture and carefully protected after its population declined dramatically in the 20th century. The Tsurui-Ito Tancho Sanctuary reflects this continuing conservation work. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Tsurui and eastern Hokkaido.

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