Kushiro
Japan · HokkaidoJP
City in Hokkaido, Japan
Kushiro is a city in Kushiro Subprefecture on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Located along the coast of the North Pacific Ocean, it serves as the subprefecture's capital and it is the most populated city in the eastern part of the island. As of 31 October 2025, the city had an estimated population of 151,833 in 90771 households, and a population density of 111 people per km2. The total area of the city is 1,363.26 km2 (526.36 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 181,169
- Coordinates
- 42.975, 144.375
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Kushiro
Travellers heading to Hokkaido, Japan will find Kushiro, a compact city. About 181,169 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, water sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kushiro
Nature in Kushiro
(7)Kushiro records Forest, National Parks, Nature, Nature Reserves and Parks under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Kushiro is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Kushiro
(4)Water Sports in Kushiro covers Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kushiro.
Adventure in Kushiro
(3)Our data lists Adventure, Off Road Trails and Parachute as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kushiro.
Sports in Kushiro
(3)The sports shortlist for Kushiro: Biking, Hunting and Snowboard. Everything listed here comes from what Kushiro is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Kushiro
(2)Our data lists Docks and Mines as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kushiro's own activity tags.
Family in Kushiro
(1)Looking for family? Kushiro has Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kushiro's own activity tags.
Wellness in Kushiro
(1)Kushiro's wellness entries include Farms. All of it is drawn from Kushiro's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Kushiro
(1)The other activities shortlist for Kushiro: Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Kushiro is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kushiro
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Kushiro, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Kushiro that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kushiro known for?
- Kushiro, in Hokkaido, Japan, is best known for nature, water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 181,169 residents.
- What can you do in Kushiro?
- Recorded activities in Kushiro include Forest, National Parks, Nature, Nature Reserves and Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kushiro?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Kushiro located?
- Kushiro is located in Hokkaido, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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