Guided Migratory Bird-Watching

A program held at the Izunuma-Uchinuma wetlands, a wintering ground for migratory waterfowl. Visitors observe the spectacular sight of waterfowl rising from their roosts in the early morning or returning at dusk, encouraging contemplation on the relationship between man and nature. The activity takes place outside and requires clothing suitable for extreme cold.

Details

Plan Price

¥18,500* per person (up to 5 people)
For groups of 6 participants or more, the price for each additional participant increases by ¥3,700

*Price current as of April 20, 2025

What’s Included: Experience fee, consumption tax

Not Included: Meals

Set Dates

Mid-October through late November (For December and January availability, please inquire.)

※Available on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. However, please note that reservations are subject to availability, so we recommend contacting us in advance.
※This program is scheduled to continue in subsequent years.

Excluded Date: February-early October, New Year’s holiday season

Time Length: 120 minutes

Meeting Place&Time

[Meeting Place]
Izunuma Nosan Co., Ltd. (149-7 Maenuma, Nitta, Hasama-cho, Tome-shi, Miyagi-ken)

[Meeting time]
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to start time:
1. Morning awakening and flight: Starts around 5:30 AM (exact time dependson time of sunrise on date of experience)
2. Evening returning to roost: Starts around 4:00 PM (exact time depends on time of sunset on date of experience)

*Meeting location may vary depending on experience date and number of participants.
**Experience subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather or other conditions preventing bird observation

Map

Min. # of Participation: 2 people

Max. # of Participants: 20 people

Supoported Languages: Japanese (In the event an English-speaking guide is necessary, please inquire)

Plan Details: The Izunuma-Uchinuma wetlands are one of the wintering grounds frequented by the migratory waterfowl that come to Japan each winter. A program in which visitors can contemplate the relationship between man and nature as they observe waterfowl rising from their roosts in the early morning and returning at dusk.

Course Details: Gather at meeting location→observe migratory birds→ experience concludes

Necessary When making a reservation

1. Desired date, time

2. Participant Names (representative’s name only also acceptable)

3. Representative’s contact information

4. Number of Participants

Other(Notes)

-Please wear shoes which are easy to walk in and clothes you do not mind getting a little dirty.

-The birdwatching takes place outside in an area prone to extreme cold. Please wear garments and shoes suitable for cold weather (For example: mask, earmuffs or an ear-covering hat, scarf or neck warmer, thick outerwear, thick innerwear, thick sock and gloves, etc.)

Cancellation Policy: 8-29 days prior to experience date: 30%
2-7 days prior to experience date: 40%
1 day prior to experience date: 50%
Day of experience (including no-shows): 100%

Closing Date: 30 business days prior to desired date

Operating Company: Izunuma Nosan Co., Ltd. (Head contact: Hiromi Sato)
travel@izunuma.co.jp
Address: 149-7 Maenuma, Nitta, Hasama-cho, Tome-shi, Miyagi-ken

Inquiries: Miyagi Prefecture Tourism Federation
14th floor of the Miyagi Prefectural Government Building, 3-8-1, Hon-cho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi, Japan 〒980-8570
Tel: +81-22-221-1864　Fax: +81-22-211-2829
Email: dmo@miyagi-kankou.or.jp
Business Days: Monday to Friday
Business Hours: 8:30 am – 5:15 pm (JST)