Wildlifeof Japan
Wildlife in Western Honshu Rivers
Hyogo / Okayama / Hiroshima
The clear mountain rivers of the Chugoku region are the stronghold of the Japanese giant salamander, one of the largest amphibians in the world. It is nocturnal and protected as a Special Natural Monument; local centres such as the Hanzaki Research Institute in Hyogo explain its life and sometimes lead night surveys.
Highlights
- Japanese giant salamander (at night)
- Clear mountain streams
- Research and visitor centres
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Western Honshu Rivers?
- Top wildlife targets in Western Honshu Rivers include Japanese Giant Salamander, Japanese Fire-bellied Newt and Brown Dipper. Highlights: Japanese giant salamander (at night).
- Where is Western Honshu Rivers?
- Western Honshu Rivers is in Hyogo / Okayama / Hiroshima, Japan (about 35.2°, 133.6°).
- What are the highlights of Western Honshu Rivers?
- Japanese giant salamander (at night), Clear mountain streams and Research and visitor centres.