"Majestic Nature basked in a special Sunrise and Sunset"
Kushiro area in Hokkaido has the fullness of nature’s majesty including a sanctuary for wild birds and animals, lake Akan famous for Marimo (Moss ball) and the lake Mashu known as the most transparent lake in Japan. The Kushiro wetland is the largest wetland in Japan and was registered under the Ramsar convention in 1980. Development in the wetland is strictly prohibited and thanks to the volunteers responsible for maintaining this area, the exquisite landscape is well maintained. Kushiro was selected as one of the best 3 sunset view spots together with Bali island and Manila back in 1965.
Just a 2-hour drive to the east, you can reach Nemuro City and Cape Noppu, which is Japan's east-end where private citizens can go, and where you can see a magnificent sunrise earlier than anyone else in Japan.
Climate in Kushiro
Annual temperature is roughly between -4°C (23°F) and 18°C (65°F). September expects the highest precipitation (about 150mm) while February is the snowiest month (about 40cm). July to September are the warmest months (about 17°C or 62°F), and January, February and December are the coldest months (about -4°C or 23°F).
You can get more climate information with the following charts created by processing the weather observation data for the past 10 years. Please note that this is not a weather forecast. For more information about the data please read this page.
Weather Summary
On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Temperature
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On Jan-7, 10-year averageHourly Sunshine Duration
On Jan-7, 10-year averageTop 10 Fine Weather Days of Jan
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10-year averageRecommended Clothing
The following clothes are recommended for visiting Kushiro on Jan-7.