Tsurui Hokkaido – Japan’s most beautiful village chosen by cranes
Tsurui Village in Hokkaido, Japan, is a paradise for wildlife photographers, especially those seeking to capture the elegant red-crowned cranes and the adorable shimaenaga (snow fairy). Some of the best spots to experience and photograph these incredible creatures include:
📍 Tsurui-Itō Tanchō Sanctuary – A dedicated reserve where cranes gather, offering an up-close photography experience.
📍 Tsurumidai – A popular feeding ground where cranes elegantly dance in the snow.
📍 Otowa Bridge – A magical sunrise location where cranes rest in the misty river, creating breathtaking scenes.
📍 Doremifa-Sora – A cozy café-restaurant where you can enjoy delicious food while spotting the charming shimaenaga.
Tsurui’s serene landscapes and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit for nature lovers and photographers.
📸 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stunning wildlife photography content!
How to go there:
You can take bus from Kushiro city to Tsurui village. Please watch the video for more details.
Video Sections:
0:00 Preview
0:15 How to go to Tsurui village
2:21 Ito Tancho Sanctuary Bust stop to Sanctuary
5:46 Crane watching at Ito Tancho Sanctuary (Photospot)
7:29 Red-crowned cranes
11:36 Ito Tancho Sanctuary Nature Center
12:34 Going back to bus stop
12:55 Bus stop going to Tsurumidai bus stop
13:46 Tsurumidai 鶴見台
15:15 Crane watching at Tsurumidai 鶴見台
18:06 Doremifa-sora Cafe and Restaurant
20:28 Shima-enega!!! Snow fairies!
20:54 Going to Otowa Bridge
21:47 Otowa Bridge 音羽橋
23:12 Tsurumidai 鶴見台 (Another round of crane watching)
23:46 Going back to Kushiro City
Video camera/tools:
– Insta360 Ace Pro
– iPhone13pro
– Lumafusion
– Sony alpha 6700
#genobear #4k #japan #genobear #winter #snow #vlogtravel #travel #travelvlog #traveljapan #japantravel #traveldestinations #hokkaidojapan #hokkaido #hokkaidotravel #tsurui #crane #wildlife #winter #winterseason #wildlifephotography #wildlifeanimals #birds #shimaenega #snowfairy #birdwatching #sonyalpha #sony