Bird Watching in Sodegaura's Tidal Flats

The Tokyo Bay coast in Sodegaura City retains vast tidal flats that serve as transit points for migratory birds traveling between Siberia and Southeast Asia in spring and autumn. Bird watching tours allow close observation of rare waterfowl such as Grey Plovers, Far Eastern Curlews, and Oystercatchers. Guides from the Japan Bird Watching Association set up telescopes and explain bird ecology and migration routes. It's remarkable to encounter such a rich world of wild birds just one hour from the city center.