Roadside Rest Area CRANE’S TERRACE
CRANE’S TERRACE is a roadside rest area located along National Highway Route 240. Open year-round, it was designed to give travelers a convenient rest spot, as well as to promote the local area. The area offers sightseeing information, local agricultural products and souvenirs, and food made with local ingredients. Public restrooms are available 24 hours a day.
CRANE’S TERRACE is accessible via car or an infrequent bus service. Opened in 2016, the store sells locally-grown vegetables, local dishes such as Yezo shika deer burgers, and ice cream, as well as products and souvenirs from Kushiro and Akan. The name CRANE’S TERRACE was inspired by the red-crowned cranes that can be seen in the area. The Kushiro Akan International Crane Center, located across the road, is a popular place to witness the beautiful cranes perform their mating dance during February. On the expansive grounds behind CRANE’S TERRACE are a small supermarket, restaurant, lodgings, and hot springs, while a campsite is a short walk away.