Private Shore Tour: Kagoshima Winter Crane Watching
In Kagoshima
From
£460
pp
7h 0 mins
Experience one of Japan’s most unique natural spectacles on this 6.5-hour private tour from Kagoshima Cruise Port. From November to February, thousands of cranes migrate to Izumi town, creating a breathtaking sight found nowhere else in Japan. Travel in comfort by private car with your English-speaking guide to Izumi Crane Center, where you can observe over 10,000 cranes at their peak season, from hooded and white-naped to rare black-crowned and sandhill cranes. Later, stop at Imuta Lake, a Ramsar-listed wetland rich in birdlife, before returning to the port.
Note: The tour is conducted November – February
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION
- Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
What's not included
- Entrance fees (Izumi Crane Center - ¥220 per person extra for entrance ticket)
- LUNCH
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
- Meet your private guide and depart by car. (15 min)
- Scenic journey through southern Kagoshima. Observe thousands of migratory cranes in Japan’s largest winter gathering spot. (4h 0min)
- Travel through countryside landscapes. Explore this Ramsar wetland, home to swans and winter migratory birds. (2h 0min)
- Relax and reflect on your birdwatching adventure. (45 min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
- Travellers per booking
- 1–6
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 7 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.