Tsukushi Village

Well equipped, very comfortable house. A good base to explore Akan- Mashu National parks, the Kushiro wetlands, and for cranes.

There is another property in front of the village which was not well presented, though its not visible from the accommodation. However, the village accommodation is excellent.

There are 3 houses on the site, each has its own configuration but all look good. The house we stayed is very well-equipped with a modern yet practical kitchen on the second floor. The beds are comfortable and we slept really well. There is ample space to park your car in front of or next to the house. With a car, the house is actually quite accessible to those spots for watching the Japanese red crowned cranes and whooper swans. There are some restaurants in the nearby town which is approx 20-30 min drive away. There is a very cosy cafe just opposite the main road after coming out from the location of the house, which serves good food and desserts. There is a reception office on the site as well, and managed by helpful and friendly staff, including an American lady who makes communication so much easier. Do take note that they work usual hours on weekdays only, but they do provide a number in case of emergency. All in all, this is a highly recommended stay for Tsurui!

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The property has plenty of rooms and space, very comfortable and clean. The kitchen facilities are great, particularly in this small town with few restaurants. The location is ideal for viewing and photography of Japanese red-crowned cranes.

It is pretty difficult to find the property, even with the given address on Google map. The property should give guests detailed direction and instruction to get to the property.

perfect location for Tancho hunting, literally minutes away from the key viewpoints from Otawa bridge. Superb audio-phile great sound system at our apartment. Fire place adds cosy-ness!

Water/onsen temperature didn't seem to go pass 40 degrees.

A really excellent value in a spectacular place. Seeing the red crowned cranes was my priority for this trip, and beyond providing great accommodations, the hotel staff was able to help me set up a few taxis to get me where I wanted to go. Thank you so much!

The house is well designed outside and inside. The interior smells of a pleasant woody scent. It is clean and amenities are diverse. The bathroom is of incredibly high grade considering the price. The view is good from all rooms. A morning bath in the hot tub at watching cranes fly outside and over me is the most unforgettable experience I could ever have in my many travels in Japan.

At night the staff can only be reached by phone call. Nowadays many SIM data plans for travel do not include a phone service or even a local phone number. It would be safer if the staff can be reached through alternative means, such as non-cellular, network call services like LINE call or even Skype.