Green City Sendai: Early Morning Bird-watching
Get up with the sparrows in the 'City of Trees'
Tour Duration
2 to 3 hours
Starting From
8000JPY～(with TAX)
Tour Availability
Everyday
Size
2～10
Highlights
- Take a guided walk to noted spots frequented by local bird-watchers
- Walk to the top of Mt. Aoba to enjoy the view of the city
- Enjoy a tasty breakfast of onigiri rice balls and fresh tea/coffee
Sendai City may be the largest metropolis in the Tohoku region and home to all of the conveniences of a big city, but just a short walk from the city centre and you’ll find yourself surrounded by parks, rivers, forests and mountains. For many years, Sendai has been attributed the name of ‘Mori-no-miyako’ (杜の都）or ‘City of Trees’, so it is no surprise that it is also home to diverse birdlife and other local wildlife (no lions or tigers, but sometimes bears…Oh my!)
Make the most of your time in the city by waking up early and exploring the local nature. Your guide will meet you at ‘Sendai International Center Station’, just a short 6 min ride on the subway from the city centre. After showing you to some of the most popular bird-watching spots in the Mt. Aobayama area (known among local bird-watchers for frequent sightings of Japanese ‘Kawasemi’ Kingfisher and other local species) you will hike up to the former site of Aoba Castle to enjoy a spot of breakfast while taking in the view over Sendai City.
Get up before the crowds and feel like you have the city all to yourself!
**Please bring your own binoculars**
(Huge thank you to K.Sakano of the Miyagi Prefectural branch of the Wild Bird Society of Japan for providing the images below!)
OUTLINE
Tour Highlights:
✔Take a guided walk to noted spots frequented by local bird-watchers
✔Walk to the top of Mt.Aoba to enjoy the view of the city
✔Enjoy a tasty breakfast of onigiri rice balls and fresh tea / coffee
Sendai City may be the largest metropolis in the Tohoku region and home to all of the conveniences of a big city, but just a short walk from the city center and you'll find yourself surrounded by parks, rivers, forests and mountains.For many years, Sendai has been attributed the name of 'Mori-no-miyako' or 'City of Trees', so it is no surprise that it is also home to diverse birdlife and other local wildlife (no lions or tigers , but sometimes bears… Oh my!)
Make the most of your time in the city by waking up early and exploring the local nature.Your guide will meet you at 'Sendai International Center Station', just a short 6 min ride on the subway from the city center.After showing you to some of the most popular bird-watching spots in the Mt.Aobayama area (known among local bird-watchers for frequent sightings of Japanese 'Kawasemi' Kingfisher and other local species) you will hike up to the former site of Aoba Castle to enjoy a scenery and breakfast.
What’s Included
-Guided tour of bird-watching spots in Mt.Aobayama area-Breakfast (onigiri rice balls x 2 & tea / coffee)
Not included
--Bird-watching equipment (please provide your own binoculars) --Any additional meals and drinks --Anything not included in the above included listMeeting place
TOUR COURSE
- 06:30
Meet your guide in front of the ticket gates of Sendai International Center Station (Tozai Line, Sendai City Subway).
- 06:45
Your guide will show you to some spots popular with local bird-watchers and known for frequent sightings of various species of migratory birds, Japanese ‘Kawasemi’ Kingfisher and other local species.
Japanese ‘Kawasemi’ Kingfisher ~ sighted all year round.
‘Kibitaki’ (Narcissus Flycatcher) ~ Summer bird typically seen between May and August.
Japanese ‘Hayabusa’ Falcon ~ sighted all year round.
‘Oshidori’ Mandarin Duck ~ sighted all year round.
- 08:00
Hike up to the top of Mt. Aobayama and enjoy the panoramic view over Sendai City from the former site of Aoba Castle.
Sit by the iconic statue of samurai lord Date Masamune and enjoy a quick breakfast of onigiri riceballs and fresh coffee/tea.
- 09:00
Tour ends back at Sendai International Centre Station.
TOUR DETAILS
- Where
- In front of the ticket gates of Sendai International Center Station (T04, Tozai Line, Sendai City Subway).
- Time
- 2 to 3 hours
- Size
- 2～10
- Price
- 8000JPY～(with TAX) (※approx. $74 USD)
- Sign-up Deadline
- Reservations accepted until noon of the previous day.
- Cancellation Policy
- The cancellation fee will be required in accordance with the policy below.Up to three days prior, no cancellation fee.Two days prior: 20% Day before: 30% On the day: 100%
