24/10/2026
Izumi is Japan's largest migratory ground, and from November to March, it belongs to the cranes... 🦢
Flying in from Siberia and China, their numbers peak in December and January. In 2018, over 17,000 were counted.
A sight so extraordinary, it has earned Izumi the status of a special natural monument.
But the real magic happens at 6:30am, when thousands of cranes spread their wings and rise into the sky together in search of food.
Head to the Crane Observation Center platform and prepare to have your breath taken away. 🌅
https://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/for/attractions/12373