Trains carrying coal and cargo have run on this road, supporting people's lives. Look for the remains of railroad tracks along the bike path.

The exhilarating riding experience while enjoying the diverse scenery of wetlands, countryside, and mountain forests is the unique charm of the Kushiro Akan Bicycle Route.

Right next to the Showa Rest Area, there is a tree lined with Yachidamo, the representative tree of Kushiro Marsh. You can feel the history of developing the wetlands.

If you listen closely, you can hear not only the murmur of the river, but also the voices of wild birds such as the Great Sandpiper and the Black-bellied Warbler. Of course, you may also see red-crowned cranes!

Yachibouzu, with its unique appearance resembling a shaved head, is a work of nature's art formed by sedges and other plants pushing up their roots over the years!