03:Crane Spectacle in Kyushu 5 days 4 nights
03:Crane Spectacle in Kyushu 5 days 4 nights
Conditions
- Travel Days
- 5 Days and 4 Nights
- Meeting point
- Fukuoka Airport arrival lobbyGoogle Map
- Meeting time
- 9:00
- Conductor
- Tour guide accompany
- Transportation
- Private car
- Min-participants
- 2 people
- Capacity
- 5 people
- Hotel
- Hotel Fukuoka Garden Palace,Hotel Wing International Izumi ,APA Hotel Saga Ekimae,Nishitetsu Inn Tenjin,Royal Inn Station Plaza,Hotel Route Inn Saga Ekimae
- Single room ex-charge
- Meals
- 3 / 0 / 3(breakfast / lunch / dinner)
- What the tour includes and excludes
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- The following expenses are included in the itinerary:3 nights accommodation with 3 breakfasts, 0 lunch 3 dinners , Private car rental fee, driver included. English guide fee, facility admission feeand and VAT.
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Tour Point
・A once-in-a-lifetime experience: Be captivated by the grandeur of a massive crane congregation as they paint the sky with their evening flight.
・Encounter Black-faced Spoonbill and Saunder’s Gull, two critically endangered species.
・Seek out the elusive Crested Kingfisher and Mandarin Duck, two of the most sought-after birds in the region.
Program Overview
Step into a world where nature’s wonders come alive with the "Kyushu Crane Odyssey" Imagine standing amidst the beauty of Japan’s winter landscape as over 10,000 cranes take to the skies in a stunning sunset spectacle. In Izumi, Kagoshima, you’ll witness Hooded and White-naped Cranes in their thousands—an awe-inspiring sight that will leave you speechless.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there. Over five days, you’ll explore Kyushu’s diverse birding hotspots, from the vibrant mudflats of Ariake Bay to lush forests, encountering over 100 bird species. Keep your binoculars ready for rare sightings like the Black-faced Spoonbill, Saunder’s Gull, and Japanese endemic Green Pheasant and Japanese Woodpecker.
This is more than a birdwatching tour—it’s an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s best birding destinations.
Schedule
| Date | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Fukuoka airport, Ohori park, Imazu (Fukuoka Prefecture) ◇9:00 Meet at Fukuoka Airport arrival lobby Accomodation: Hotel Fukuoka Garden Palace (Fukuoka prefecture) |
| Day 2 |
Tenjin, Aburayama (Fukuoka prefecture), Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) ◇ 7:30 Transfer to Aburayama Nature Park. Accomodation: Hotel Wing International Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) |
| Day 3 |
Izumi ( Kagoshima prefecture ) ◇ 7:00-17:00 All day birdwatching in Izumi Accomodation: Hotel Wing International Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) |
| Day 4 |
Satsuma-Sendai River (Kagoshima prefecture), Kose River (Saga prefecture) ◇ 7:00 Move to Izumi |
| Day 5 |
Saga, Shiraishi Reclamation, Fukuoka Airport (Saga and Fukuoka prefectures) ◇ 7:00 Transfer from Saga to Daiju-garami (tidal flat). BF:○ Lunch:× Dinner：× |
Instructor and Guide
GuideKoji Tagi
Studied Wildlife Management in Australia and had worked in nature conservation field over 20 years. Over 40 years birding experience in more than 25 countries in the world. Over 5 years experiences as a birding guide for both Japanese and non-Japanese. Very knowledgeable about Japanese birds and speaks English fluently. Contributed lots to various field guide books.He started birdwatching at the age of 14, when his father took him out to a pond in Hyogo Prefecture and he saw a flock of ducks, which attracted him to their beauty. He became fascinated by birdwatching overseas. To date, he has observed more than 2,500 bird species in about 25 countries.
He dreams establishing sustainable birding tourism in Japan for both nature conservation and local economy.
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