Akan International Crane Centre
Akan International Crane Centre
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York2,718 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
The Akan International Crane Center is a great place to see the Red-Crowned Crane. This crane is native to Japan and, unlike other cranes, does not migrate out of the country in winter. They were thought to be extinct in 1950, but a Hokkaido farmer found some on his farm and fed them. This center breeds the birds to release into the wild. There are now about 2000 Red-Crowned Cranes. Most of the cranes were tending their nests when I visited so the only ones I saw are kept in pens near the center. There are also exhibits about the life of the cranes.
Written 23 June 2023
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Southcityca
South San Francisco, CA474 contributions
Feb 2020
There's an observation area next to a large field, where the migrating red crowned cranes land, eat, and mate. Easy to see these cranes, and photograph them. It was a great experience.
Written 23 February 2020
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David T
San Francisco, CA7 contributions
Nov 2019
Able to see the Red Crane at the Kushiro Sanctuary. This sanctuary house about twenty birds that have found a home in Kushiro. Nice exhibits and history of the cranes.
Written 10 November 2019
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sdyoung
Orlando, FL280 contributions
Oct 2019
We went here as part of a cruise excursion and weren't disappointed with the number of cranes on the property. Our bus guide interpreted the park guide's explanations and we could see his passion for his work.
Written 5 November 2019
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Stephen H
Doncaster, UK416 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Part of the red crested crane reintroduction programme crane sightings available all year round. Beautiful birds and so elegant. Car parking and facilities available.
Written 19 September 2019
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harryatkck
Kansas City, KS996 contributions
Jul 2019
There are several cranes here to see & there is a lot of information here on the cranes. If you like cranes, come here.
Written 11 August 2019
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kirstyjane
Christchurch, New Zealand244 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Impressive centre with all the facts regarding the cranes. I realise it was summer so no feeding but a couple of cranes were there. Video and exhibits was very educational and staff were helpful. Good luck on your preservation.
Written 1 August 2019
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Magdalene
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia293 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Have to be prepared to go through the bitterly cold weather to watch the red-crowned cranes. Watching the cranes interact, take off and land is still worth it.
Written 2 June 2019
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JamesKMTan
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia21,734 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
We visited this centre as part of the photography tour with Michele Michiko. You can really see and observe the cranes dancing resting eating and flying in to this centre where they are studied and observed. It is a photographers heaven. When we there we saw photographers from all over the world. You have to pay an entrance fee to enter and be there early.
Written 1 March 2019
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MarkfromtheIsland
Duncan, Canada849 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
There are a ton of cranes here. Makes sense - they feed them. You know what else is here? a TON of expensive camera gear. I'm a reasonably serious amateur but the guys here were way out of my league. I'd bet there was in excess of $2 million in glass and bodies that had been standing here for hours to get pics of the cranes.
If that floats your boat then great. It's not my thing. But apparently it's a thing for a LOT of people cuz there were photographers from around the globe here.
If that floats your boat then great. It's not my thing. But apparently it's a thing for a LOT of people cuz there were photographers from around the globe here.
Written 23 February 2019
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Hi, may I know the feeding time in November ?
skiin89ba
Sagamihara, Japan2,148 contributions
Feeding is from 8:30 in the morning.
Julie D
Guernsey, null, United Kingdom7 contributions
Please, is there a cafe or restaurant at the Centre?
Nemo0414
12 contributions
They sell meal, snacks and drinks at the Tancho Observation Center, this is just beside the Crane Center. There is also a restaurant just next to the bus stop and there is a souvenir shop and snacks at the Crane Terrace just beside the restaurant.
They accept Credit Card at the Crane Terrace if you want to shop for souvenirs
Jerry Tai
Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
Is it safe to rent a car from Kushiro and drive up to the Alan International Crane Centre? Trip: early Dec. Family with young children. No experience in driving in Japan. No knowledge of Japanese except very basic greetings.
Kayko S
Orlando, FL5 contributions
ホテルをチェックアウトしてから夕方飛行機に乗るまでの間に訪問したいのですが、ロッカーなどスーツケースを預けられる施設がありますか?
Adventurer514438
Lochem, The Netherlands18 contributions
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Yes, I would like to book a hotel room from Feb. 17 - 24, 2017 near the Akan International Crane center. Please tell me a good, safe hotel. Thank you
Chuzaa
Vancouver, Canada3,514 contributions
Lake Akan resort has many good hot spring hotels/ryokan.
In the immediate neighbourhood of Crane Centre has a very limited number of accommodation. That's the way cranes like it.
dochris2015
Alliston, Canada
Is theAkan International Crane Center and Japanese Crane Reserve the same place? If not, which is the best place to visit in October?
william1942
Manchester, UK93 contributions
I believe that they are two different places. The Akan Crane Sanctuary is on the Kushiro Marshes and is an interesting place, however I prefer the Japanese Crane Centre in Kushiro. Both centre are very close together, only about 2Km apart. For me the Japanese Crane Centre at Kushiro is by far the better place to view and photograph cranes.
dochris2015
Alliston, Canada
How do we get to Akan International Crane Center by public transportation from Kushiro
Diviva
Singapore, Singapore3,868 contributions
I am planning to visit Akan International Crane Centre on 17 Feb 17. I will be arriving at Lake Akan Onsen Area on 16 Feb 17, I tried to search internet on how to get the the Crane Centre via public or sightseeing buses, however these buses runs from Kushiro instead of Lake Akan Onsen area. I also tried to search if there are any day trips from Lake Akan to the Crane Centre, but to no avail. I saw on Akan bus website, which they offer a day trip to the Crane Centre, however it departs from Kushiro as well. Can anyone advise me on how to get to the Crane Centre via public transport from Lake Akan Onsen Area?
Chuzaa
Vancouver, Canada3,514 contributions
It appears there are three bus runs available between Kushiro and Lake Akan Onsen area every day. It's about 30 minutes from Lake Akan Onsen area to the Crane Centre area. Just check at the reception of your hotel/ryokan in Lake Akan about the service upon arrival.
Kerry B
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
We will be visiting from 6-8 Feb 2017 inclusive. My friends say they stayed close by at the Taito Tsuni mura, However I cannot find this accommodation on the internet. Can you help, or recommend close by accommodation?
Chuzaa
Vancouver, Canada3,514 contributions
It must be Hotel Taito in Tsurui Mura (village). It's in the neighbourhood.
sophia
Singapore, Singapore
Hi
I will be visiting the Crane centre in early June. It is good to come this time ?
And what are the time I should drop by?
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