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BIRDWATCHING CHIBA IBARAKI TOCHIGI TOKYO

04:Tokyo and Izu Island 5 days 4nights

04:Tokyo and Izu Island 5 days 4nights

Travel Period
Room allocation
capacity: 6
Regular price ¥345,000 JPY
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Per person and Tax included.

Conditions

Travel Days
5 Days and 4 Nights
Meeting point
Narita Airport arrival lobbyGoogle Map
Meeting time
9:00
Conductor
Tour guide accompany
Transportation
Private car
Min-participants
2 people
Capacity
5 people
Hotel
Toyoko INN Inbanihonidai Ekimae (Chiba Prefecture),Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae (Tochigi Prefecture),Hotel Route Inn Chiba New Town Ekimae(Chiba Prefecture),Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande(Tochigi Prefecture)
Single room ex-charge
Meals
3 / 0 / 1(breakfast / lunch / dinner)
What the tour includes and excludes
  • The following expenses are included in the itinerary:3 nights accommodation with 3 breakfasts, 0 lunch 1 dinners , Private car rental fee, driver included. English guide fee, facility admission fee and VAT.

Tour Point

・ A Convenient 5-Day Adventure from Tokyo

・Meet some of the world's rarest species, such as the Izu Thrush, Ijima's Leaf Warbler and Japanese Reed Bunting.

・From Laysan Albatross at sea to Japanese Robin in sub-alpine forests, can enjoy a diverse range of avifauna.

 

Program Overview

Join us for an unforgettable five-day birding adventure in Japan. 
Explore the lush forests of Nikko, the subtropical forests of Miyakejima and the vast reed beds of Ukishima, all of which are home to a diverse range of endemic and migratory birds. From the iconic Green Pheasant, the national bird in Japan, to the ungodly Short-tailed Albatross, our expert guides will take you to Japan's best bird-watching spots. 
Our tours are designed for bird lovers of all levels and offer a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the Japanese bird world.

Schedule

Date Schedule
Day 1

Narita airport, Funabashi Sanbanze Seaside Park  (Chiba Prefecture),Kasai Rinkai Park (Tokyo), Lake Inba-numa (Chiba Prefecture)

◇9:00 Meet at Narita Airport arrival lobby
(Flexible, depending on customer requirements)
Use of a private car.
◇ 10:30 - 12:00 Birdwatching in Funabashi Sambanze Seaside Park.
◇ Transfer to the Kasai Rinkai Park, lunch on the way.
◇ 13:30 – 15:00 Birdwatching in the Kasai Rinkai Park.
◇ 18:30 Stay overnight in Inzai,Chiba Prefecture).

Accomodation: Toyoko INN Inbanihonidai Ekimae (Chiba Prefecture)
BF:× Lunch:× Dinner:×

Day 2

Lake Inba-numa (Chiba Prefecture), Ukishima (Ibaraki Prefecture), Watarase Anti-flood Pond, Utsunomiya (Tochigi Prefecture)

◇ 7:30 Transfer to Lake Inba-numa.
◇ 8:00 - 10:30 Birdwatching at Lake Inba-numa.
◇ Move to Kasumigaura Ukishima Marsh.
◇ 10:00 – 11:30 Birdwatching at Kasumigaura Ukishima Marsh.
◇ Transfer to the Watarase Anti-flood Pond, lunch on the way
◇ 13:30 - 16:00 Birdwatching at Watarase Anti-flood Pond
◇ 17:00 Move to Utsunomiya City downtown.

Accomodation: Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae (Tochigi Prefecture)
BF:○  Lunch:× Dinner:×

Day 3

Oyama,Senjogahara,Shimotsuke,Shioya,Utsunomiya (Tochigi Prefecture)

◇ 7:00 Move from Utsunomiya to Senjogahara.
◇ 8:00 – 10:00 Birdwatching at Senjogahara.
◇ Transfer to Shimotsuke.
◇ 11:30 – 14:00 Birdwatching at Shimotsuke and Shioya.
◇ Transfer to Igashira Park.
◇ 15:00 – 16:30 Birdwatching at Igashira Park.
◇ 17:00 Move to Utsunomiya.

Accomodation: Richmond Hotel Utsunomiya Ekimae (Tochigi Prefecture)
BF:○  Lunch:× Dinner:○

Day 4

Utsunomiya,Tochigi Prefectural Forest (Tochigi Prefecture), Mine Park (Gunma Prefecture) , Takeshiba Ship Terminal, Miyake Island(Tokyo)

◇ 7:00 Move from Utsunomiya.
◇ 8:00-10:00 Birdwatching at Tochigi Prefectural Forest.
◇ Transfer to Maebashi.
◇ 11:30-14:00 Birdwatching at Mine Park.
◇ Move to Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal.

Accomodation: On board
BF:○ Lunch:× Dinner:×

Day 5

 

Miyake Island,Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal (Tokyo)

◇ Birdwatching in Miyake Island.
◇ Move to Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal.
◇ 20:00 Dismissal at Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal.

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

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


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