Hachigoro Toshima Wetland — Attraction in Toyooka

We made an impromptu stop here and it was an absolute joy. We managed to see a Mama Stork and its babies through the pre-sighted telescopes.

The staff here are passionate and managed to teach us about the Storks and the purpose of this Wetland preserve despite the language barrier. The effort and care to create this habitat for the Oriental White Stork and the local wildlife is admirable.

We were lucky to also meet a local TV cameraman who kindly showed us the amazing shots he took of the stork nest.

Highly recommend to stop by if you’re...

I stopped by on a rented bicycle on my way to Genbudou (it's a very easy side trip). There weren't many birds there when I arrived, but I saw the oriental stork nesting. The man who worked there was super nice, and explained a lot about the storks and other birds of the area, and between my bad Japanese and his English we had a very pleasant conversation. Really nice experience while exploring the...

I came in January and saw one oriental stork. There was also several herons and egrets to observe. Nice information centre, blind and path. Very helpful staff ran outside to make sure I saw the stork. I rented a bicycle at tourist information, next to train station, in Kinosaki. But, if you have the time, you...