Kagoshima Crane Watching Tour (November to February)
cost
From 26,000 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
Izumi Town, located in the west of Kagoshima Prefecture, is Japan's number one spot for migrating cranes, with over 10,000 birds in attendance at its peak in January. Even if you're not a bird lover, this iconic winter sight in Kagoshima is a must-see!
Note*1: Please select your desired tourist spots from the list in the tour information and create your own itinerary.
Note *2: To obtain the nationally certified guide-interpreter qualification issued by the Japanese government, you must have sufficient knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
What's Included
- Individual transportation
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- fees
- Admission fee - (Izumi Crane Center ￥220.00 per person)
- Lunch (Lunch or coffee/tea break of your choice. We can arrange a local spot of your choice.)
itinerary
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Izumi City Crane Observation Center
Izumi Town, a two-hour drive from central Kagoshima, is Japan's largest crane migration site, where thousands of cranes await you. The main species are the Great White Crane and the Whooping Crane, but if you're lucky, you might also spot the Common Crane and the Sandhill Crane.
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Imuta Pond
On the way back to central Kagoshima, stop at Imuta Pond to see a variety of winter migratory birds, including mute swans, garganeys, and cormorants. The 60-acre freshwater lake was formed by a volcanic eruption about 300,000 years ago and is now a Ramsar site.