Izumi Crane Observation Center
Open by month
Open in January — at its best. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February — at its best.
Partly closed in March: Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Closed in April. Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Closed in May. Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Closed in June. Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Closed in July. Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Closed in August. Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Closed in September. Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Closed in October. Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only.
Open in November — at its best.
Open in December — at its best. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
An observation hall on the Izumi plain, where over 10,000 hooded and white-naped cranes spend the winter. You can watch them feed and fly from the rooftop deck.
Special Natural Monument (cranes and their wintering ground)
Nearby
- Izumi Fumoto Samurai Residences ≈ 25 min by car
- Sogi Falls ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Sakitsu Village (Amakusa) ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
- Iriki Fumoto Samurai Residences ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
- Kyusendo Cave ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- January, February, November, December
- Closed or limited
- Open Nov 1 to the 2nd Sunday of March only
- Getting there
- About 20 min by car from JR Izumi Station
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Adults ¥220
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00 during the season; disinfect shoes and car tyres against bird flu
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info