In Izumi City, every year in October, many cranes come to the Izumi Plains from a far away area of Siberia, and they overwinter until around March. It is said to have the highest number and variety of varieties in Japan, and it is a landscape representative of the winter of Izumi, which is designated as a national special natural monument.

In this program, a guide familiar with the ecology and highlights of cranes will accompany you, and while visiting observation points, they will guide you through the behavior of cranes and the nature of the water in an easy-to-understand manner. By walking with a guide, you can discover discoveries you wouldn't notice just by looking at it, and enjoy the winter charm of Izumi more deeply.

Courses range from an early morning flight observation plan for cranes that you can easily participate in in about 1 hour to a plan where you can take a leisurely tour over a half-day or one-day period. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy taking pictures and observing while feeling the sounds of nature.

Early morning is recommended! As the sun rises, you can see the spectacular sight of cranes soaring into the sky all at once from the Crane Observation Center. Why don't you take this opportunity to experience the unique scenery of Izumi, where cranes and people have lived together?

[Highlights]

・Nature observation tour at the “Izumi Crane Wintering Area” registered as a Ramsar Convention wetland.
・You can observe cranes and wild birds up close at wintering grounds (Arasaki, East Reclamation, etc.).
・You can choose between an early morning course, a half-day course, or a one-day course.

■Fees:

・Early morning crane flight observation plan

　1 to 10 people: 6,000 yen per group

・Crane and bird watching plan half-day course

　1 to 2 people: 18,000 yen

・Crane and bird watching plan 1 day course

　1 to 2 people: 36,000 yen

・Daytime Crane Observation Course

　1 to 10 people: 2,750 yen (1 hour)

■ Min. climbing staff: 1

■ Business hours: 06:45 ~ 17:00 (final payment 16:00)

■Time required: 1 hour or more (depending on the plan)

※This plan is subject to request reservation.

Izumi City Tourism Local Products Association will check availability and respond.

*The event will be held in case of rain, but it may be canceled during stormy weather.

*Reservations are required 7 days prior to the desired date.

■ Cancellation policy: The day before the implementation date: 50%, on the day of implementation: 80%, no notification on the implementation date, no participation: 100%

■Acceptable and sales outlet: Izumi City Tourism Local Products Association (899-0203 Kagoshima, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 715-16, Kamisabuchi, Izumi City, Japan), Tel. 0996-79-3030

■Experience Program Provider: Eco Tour Guide IZUMI