Private Shore Tour: Kagoshima Winter Crane Watching

Experience one of Japan’s most unique natural spectacles on this 6.5-hour private tour from Kagoshima Cruise Port. From November to February, thousands of cranes migrate to Izumi town, creating a breathtaking sight found nowhere else in Japan. Travel in comfort by private car with your English-speaking guide to Izumi Crane Center, where you can observe over 10,000 cranes at their peak season, from hooded and white-naped to rare black-crowned and sandhill cranes. Later, stop at Imuta Lake, a Ramsar-listed wetland rich in birdlife, before returning to the port. Note: The tour is conducted November – February

1. 1

   Kagoshima Cruise Terminal

   15 min

   Meet your private guide and depart by car.

2. 2

   Izumi City Crane Center

   4 hours

   Scenic journey through southern Kagoshima. Observe thousands of migratory cranes in Japan’s largest winter gathering spot.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   2 hours

   Travel through countryside landscapes. Explore this Ramsar wetland, home to swans and winter migratory birds.

4. 4

   Kagoshima Cruise Terminal

   45 min

   Relax and reflect on your birdwatching adventure.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.