Izumi Plain Crane Live Cameras | Arasaki, Izumi City, Kagoshima

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These live cameras show the cranes wintering on the Izumi Plain, including the area around the Arasaki Crane Reserve and the Izumi City Crane Observation Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. Depending on the season and time of day, you may see cranes resting, feeding in the fields, or flying over the reserve.

The Izumi Plain is one of Japan’s best-known wintering grounds for cranes, particularly Hooded Cranes and White-naped Cranes. Use the cameras to check current crane activity, weather, visibility, and the atmosphere around the observation area before visiting.

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Live camera information
1. Live Camera 1
2. Live Camera 2
What you can see on the Izumi Plain crane live cameras
When cranes are most likely to be seen
Arasaki Crane Reserve and the Crane Observation Center
Main crane species seen in Izumi
Tips before watching or visiting
Weather in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Rain radar around Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Sho, Izumi City Google Maps
Related video of the cranes on the Izumi Plain
Related Live Cameras
Nearby Live Cameras

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Live camera information

Live Camera 1

Image type: Still image
Streaming and management: Internet Nature Information System
Location: Izumi City Crane Observation Center, 2478-4 Sho, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-0435
Related website: Izumi City Crane Observation Center

Live Camera 2

Stream type: Video
Streaming and management: Crane Park Izumi
Location: Crane Park Izumi, 1000 Bunka-cho, Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-0208

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What you can see on the Izumi Plain crane live cameras

The cameras show areas of the Izumi Plain around Sho, the Arasaki Crane Reserve, and the Crane Observation Center. In winter, large numbers of cranes gather in the agricultural fields and protected resting areas. The view varies with camera availability and daylight, but it can also help you check cloud cover, rain, and visibility.

When cranes are most likely to be seen

Cranes generally begin arriving around mid-October, with the main observation season running from approximately November through March. Hooded Cranes and White-naped Cranes spend the winter across the Izumi Plain, including the Arasaki reserve and surrounding fields.

The number and behavior of birds visible on camera depend on the migration season, weather, time of day, and camera direction. Morning and evening may offer views of cranes taking flight, while daytime can show birds feeding or resting in the fields.

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Arasaki Crane Reserve and the Crane Observation Center

The Arasaki Crane Reserve is a central area for crane observation on the Izumi Plain. The nearby Izumi City Crane Observation Center serves as a base for viewing and learning about the wintering birds. The cameras can help you check weather, visibility, and crane activity before traveling there.

Before visiting, confirm the latest access guidance, parking information, observation rules, and seasonal opening schedule. Keep a respectful distance from the birds and observe quietly from designated areas.

Main crane species seen in Izumi

The two principal species are the dark-bodied Hooded Crane and the grayish White-naped Crane. Smaller numbers of other species, such as Common Cranes and Sandhill Cranes, may also be recorded in some years.

Individual species can be difficult to identify in a live camera image, but the movement of the flocks, cranes flying from their roosts, and birds feeding in the fields are all characteristic winter scenes of Izumi.

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Tips before watching or visiting

During the migration season, morning, evening, and clear days are good times to check the cameras. Rain, strong wind, or dense fog can reduce visibility, so consult the weather forecast and rain radar below as well.

If you visit in person, avoid approaching or startling the cranes. Follow local guidance and view the birds quietly from approved observation areas.