Japan Birding with Nature Travel Birding
16-day Japan Birding from Tokyo, prepared as a Nature Travel Birding review draft targeting Ishigaki Tit, Iriomote Tit, Okinawa Rail.
About this tour
Japan Birding Tour Overview – A must-visit birding destination for every avid birder.
Marvel at massive flocks of Cranes. Search for range-restricted endemics, such as the Ishigaki Tit and the scarce Iriomote Tit. You can also keep an eye out for Blakiston’s Fish Owl. Anticipate finding the endangered Black-faced Spoonbill. Visit the wonderful town of Karuizawa to search for the endemic Copper Pheasant. An estimated 724 species have been recorded in Japan with around 60 being endemic or sub-regional endemic.
Ishigaki Tit, Iriomote Tit, Okinawa Rail, Okinawa Robin, Pryer’s (Okinawa) Woodpecker, Amami Woodcock, Ryukyu Green Pigeon, Lidth’s Jay, Owston’s Woodpecker, Amami Thrush, Ryukyu Flycatcher, Ryukyu Robin, Japanese Green Woodpecker and Blakiston’s Fish Owl.
Target birds highlighted by the source include Ishigaki Tit, Iriomote Tit, Okinawa Rail, Okinawa Robin, Pryer’s (Okinawa) Woodpecker, Amami Woodcock, Ryukyu Green Pigeon, Lidth’s Jay, Owston’s Woodpecker, Amami Thrush, Ryukyu Flycatcher, Ryukyu Robin, Japanese Green Woodpecker and Blakiston’s Fish Owl.
This BirdWatch review draft is based on Marc Cronje's approval and Nature Travel Birding public tour information. Final dates, prices, spaces, route details and inclusions should be confirmed by Marc before booking.
Itinerary ▼
-2 Ishigaki
Ishigaki to Okinawa
Okinawa
Okinawa – Amami Oshima
Amami Oshima – Kagoshima – Izumi
Izumi
Izumi – Kagoshima – Tokyo
Ferry – Tokyo
Tokyo – Nemuro
Nemuro – Yoroushi
Yoroushi
Yoroushi – Furen – Tokyo – Chiba
Chiba – Karuizawa
Karuizawa – Tokyo
Depart Tokyo
Locations & map
- Tokyo - Japan (Access city / route start for this BirdWatch review draft.)
Availability & pricing
Included
- Expert bird guiding by Nature Travel Birding / Marc Cronje or team - Exact guide assignment to be confirmed for each departure.
- Birding route planning and target-bird focus - Based on source tour page and listed target birds.
- International flights, visas and travel insurance - Confirm exact exclusions with Nature Travel Birding.
- Personal expenses and optional activities - Confirm exact exclusions with Nature Travel Birding.
Transport & stays
- Tour vehicle / internal transfers Transport arrangements to be confirmed from the current itinerary. | Meet: Tokyo | Pickup: Airport or first lodge pickup to be confirmed.
Policies & FAQ
Are these dates guaranteed?
These are review-draft dates copied from the public Nature Travel Birding upcoming tours page and must be confirmed by Marc before booking.
How do enquiries work?
Use the BirdWatch enquiry form. BirdWatch will forward your request to Nature Travel Birding / Marc Cronje so the current route, availability, price and inclusions can be confirmed.