Izumi Shi, Kagoshima Ken
The largest migration grounds in the country, Izumi is home to over 10,000 cranes making their annual southbound journey between mid October to December from Siberia. The birds remain here till around March every year. Estimated to be the largest both in number and types of cranes accommodated, the grounds designated as a Special Natural Monument and a Wildlife Protection Area is the official "home and migration grounds of cranes in Kagoshima Prefecture."
At Izumi Crane Observation Center, you can watch the cranes from the observatory, learn about the cranes, rent a car to explore the restricted area to observe the cranes' natural habitat. (February, 2023)
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