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Izumi Winter Crane Festival 2026-2027

出水のツルまつり2026-2027

More than 10,000 hooded and white naped cranes winter at Izumi, Japan's largest crane roost, watched from the observation centre from November to February.

Tentative date

Tentative date. The organiser has not published dates for this edition yet. This window comes from the previous edition or tradition, and the dates can move. Confirm at the official source before booking travel around it.
Dates
Sun 01 Nov 2026 to Sun 28 Feb 2027
Date status
Tentative date, from the previous edition or tradition. Not yet confirmed.
Venue
Izumi Crane Observation Centre, Arasaki
City
Izumi
Prefecture
Kagoshima
Region
Kyushu
Category
Seasons and nature
Checked
Sun 25 Oct 2026 against the official source

About this event

The crane season at Arasaki is a signature Kagoshima winter spectacle, with dawn flights over the reclaimed fields. The usual November to February season window is used and marked expected until the city publishes 2027 programme dates.

Booking

Booked around the event: hotels, passes, transfers and eSIM. Booking options for this event are being checked and will be added here.

Official source: https://www.kagoshima-yokanavi.jp/en/event. Dates checked Sun 25 Oct 2026.

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