Sarobetsu Wetland｜Sarobetsu Wetland Center
Walk above a landscape shaped over 6,000 years
One of Japan’s largest wetlands, this vast 6,000-hectare expanse offers a quiet escape where land and sky seem to meet at the horizon.
Located in Toyotomi Town, Sarobetsu is Japan’s northernmost Ramsar-listed wetland. A 1-kilometer circular boardwalk begins at the Sarobetsu Wetland Center, making it easy to explore the heart of this unique environment. On clear days, the elegant silhouette of Mt. Rishiri rises in the distance, set against endless green plains.
As you walk, you’ll notice the gentle give of the peatland beneath your feet, along with the soft rustle of grasses and the calls of birds carried on the wind. This area was once a lagoon connected to the sea. Over thousands of years, layers of plant material gradually formed the wetland landscape seen today.
In early summer, the marsh comes alive with seasonal color. Ezo day lilies bloom in bright yellow, while cotton grass sways like white tufts across the fields. A light, earthy scent drifts through the air as you explore.After your stroll, visit the rest house to savor local specialties made with famous Toyotomi milk. It is the perfect place to surrender your senses to the profound silence and powerful vitality of Hokkaido’s untamed nature.
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- Category
- With friends
- Guys' trip
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Travel style
- Activities & Outdoors
- Animal habitats, plant habitats
- Mountain, ridge, plateau, marshland, canyon
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Bird watching
- Travel Inspiration
- Enjoy spectacular views
- Adventure Travel
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒098-4100
- Address
- 北海道天塩郡豊富町上サロベツ8662
- Telephone Number
- 0162-82-3232（Sarobetsu Wetland Center）
- Open
- 9:00-17:00 (10:00-16:00 from Nov. to Apr., 8:30-17:30 from Jun. and Jul.)
- Closed
- Mondays, December 29–January 3 (Open daily from May to October)
- Car Park
- 62 spaces, free
- Directions
- ● By car: About 50 minutes from Wakkanai Airport
● By car: About 120 minutes from Nayoro-Bifuka Road Nayoro-Kita IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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