Wildlifeof Japan
Wildlife in Izumi Crane Grounds
Kagoshima
Farmland on the Izumi plain where most of the world's hooded cranes and many white-naped cranes spend the winter, often more than ten thousand birds, from late October to March. An observation centre overlooks the feeding grounds, and rarer cranes turn up most winters.
Highlights
- Tens of thousands of hooded and white-naped cranes
- Crane observation centre
- Rare cranes most winters
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Izumi Crane Grounds?
- Top wildlife targets in Izumi Crane Grounds include Hooded Crane, White-naped Crane, Common Crane and Red-crowned Crane. Highlights: Tens of thousands of hooded and white-naped cranes.
- Where is Izumi Crane Grounds?
- Izumi Crane Grounds is in Kagoshima, Japan (about 32.1°, 130.29°).
- What are the highlights of Izumi Crane Grounds?
- Tens of thousands of hooded and white-naped cranes, Crane observation centre and Rare cranes most winters.
- Are there trip reports for Izumi Crane Grounds?
- Yes: Japan in winter 2025: Steller’s Sea-Eagles, Blakiston’s Fish Owl and Red-crowned Cranes.