05:Discover Japan's Hidden Birds 5 days 4nights
05:Discover Japan's Hidden Birds 5 days 4nights
Conditions
- Travel Days
- 5 Days and 4 Nights
- Meeting point
- Haneda Airport Domestic TerminalGoogle Map
- Meeting time
- 6:30
- Conductor
- Tour guide accompany
- Transportation
- Private car
- Min-participants
- 2 people
- Capacity
- 5 people
- Hotel
- Ada Garden Hotel Okinawa, Hotel New Amami, Okuma Private Beach & Resort, West Court Amami
- Single room ex-charge
- Meals
- 3 / 0 / 2(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 2 dinners , Private car rental fee, driver included. English guide fee, facility admission fee and VAT.
Tour Point
・ Spot rare, flightless Okinawa Rail and endangered Pryer’s Woodpecker.
・See endemic wildlife like the Amami Rabbit and Ishikawa Frog.
・Expert bilingual guides ensure a personalized experience.
Program Overview
Venture into the untouched wilderness of Amami Oshima and Okinawa, where birdwatchers can encounter the elusive Okinawa Rail, a flightless wonder, and the critically endangered Pryer’s Woodpecker. These islands are not only a haven for rare birds like the Ryukyu Robin and Amami Woodcock but also home to fascinating wildlife, such as the Amami Rabbit and Amami's Ishikawa Frog. Guided by experienced birdwatching experts fluent in English, this 5-day tour offers an intimate exploration of Japan’s unique ecosystems. With small group sizes, you'll have ample opportunity to discover the beauty of Japan's endemic species, both birds and beyond.
Schedule
Date | Schedule |
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Day 1 |
Naha Airport, Kin village, Kunigami village ◇6:30 Meet at Haneda Airport Domestic Terminal. Accomodation: Ada Garden Hotel Okinawa |
Day 2 |
Kunigami Village, Higashi Village, Hijiohtaki Falls, Kunigami Village ◇ 7:30 Transfer to Higashi village. Accomodation: Ada Garden Hotel Okinawa |
Day 3 |
Kunigami village, Kin village, Naha Airport, Amami Airport, Amami City ◇ 8:00 - 9:00 Move to the paddy fields of Kin village. Accomodation: Hotel New Amami |
Day 4 |
Amami city, Amami Nature Observation Forest, Amami city ◇ 8:00 - 9:00 Move to the Amami Nature Observation Forest. Accomodation: Hotel New Amami
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Day 5 |
Amami City, Amami Airport, Haneda Airport ◇ 8:00 - 9:00 Transfer, then Birdwatching in Amami Oshima Island. 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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Cancellation fees
If the tour does not reach the minimum number of participants, or if public transportation is canceled due to natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, or earthquakes, the tour will be canceled and the full tour fee will be refunded. In the event of cancellation due to other reasons, a cancellation fee will be charged as follows:
Classification |
Cancellation Fee |
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In cases where the Contract is canceled on or after the 20th day (the 10th day in the case of a day trip) from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the Tour | 20% of the Tour Price |
In cases where the Contract is canceled on or after the 7th day from the day immediately preceding the starting day of the Tour. | 30% of the Tour Price |
In cases where the Contract is canceled on the day immediately before the starting day of the Tour. | 40% of the Tour Price |
In cases where the Contract is canceled on the starting day of the Tour | 50% of the Tour Price |
In cases where the Contract is canceled after the start of the Tour or the traveler does not participate in the Tour without notice (no show). | 100% of the Tour Price |
For more detailed terms and conditions, please see the full Tour Terms and Conditions.
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