Japan’s Number 1 Crane Migratory Ground

©K. P. V. B Japan’s Number 1 Crane Migratory Ground

©K. P. V. B

Every year, between mid-October and March, a flock of 10,000 cranes from Siberia come to Kagoshima to migrate. During that time tourists can witness the amazing spectacle of these beautiful birds spreading their wings and flying around the Kagoshima area. The best time to come watch is between 6:30 to 7:00 in the morning to watch the birds take off with the rising sun.

Kagoshima The Official Tourism Website

Tokyo (Narita) to Japan’s Number 1 Crane Migratory Ground, Kagoshima

1. Narita Airport
  - LCC Airline
    
    Access Information
  1 h 55 min
  
  From 6,000 yen
2. Kagoshima Airport
  - Bus
  40 min
  
  1,300 yen
3. Kagoshima Chuo Station
  - Shinkansen Train
    
    JR Kyushu Official Site
  30 min
  
  3,800 yen
4. Izumi Station
  - Bus
  25 min
  
  500 yen
5. Japan’s Number 1 Crane Migratory Ground
  
  2478-4 Shō, Izumi-shi, Kagoshima Prefecture
  
  160

All listed travel times and costs are approximate.