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Izumi Crane Migration: Winter's Must-See Spectacle
Izumi
Izumi Town, situated on the western side of Kagoshima Prefecture, is renowned for hosting Japan’s largest crane migration, with numbers exceeding 10,000 at their peak in January. Even for those who aren’t bird enthusiasts, witnessing this iconic winter event in Kagoshima is a must!
Izumi Town, situated on the western side of Kagoshima Prefecture, is renowned for hosting Japan’s largest crane migration, with numbers exceeding 10,000 at their peak in January. Even for those who aren’t bird enthusiasts, witnessing this iconic winter event in Kagoshima is a must!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Izumi City Crane Center - Situated a two-hour drive from the heart of Kagoshima, Izumi town boasts the largest crane migration grounds in Japan, where thousands of cranes await your visit. The primary species include Hooded Cranes and White-naped Cranes, with the possibility of spotting Black-crowned Cranes and Sandhill Cranes if fortune favors…
- Izumi City Crane Center - Situated a two-hour drive from the heart of Kagoshima, Izumi town boasts the largest crane migration grounds in Japan, where thousands of cranes await your visit. The primary species include Hooded Cranes and White-naped Cranes, with the possibility of spotting Black-crowned Cranes and Sandhill Cranes if fortune favors you.
- Imuta Pond - On the return journey to central Kagoshima, a stop at Imuta Lake offers the opportunity to observe a variety of winter migratory birds, such as Mute Swans, Garganeys, and Great Cormorants. This 60-acre freshwater lake, formed approximately 300,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption, is now designated as a Ramsar site.

What's Included
- Private transportation
- Gasoline
- Parking fee
- Private transportation
- Gasoline
- Parking fee
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Location
Izumi City Crane Center
2478-4,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.