Tokinomori Park

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Tokinomori Park

The crested ibis, a special natural treasure, is right in front of you.

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This is a facility where visitors can learn about the history and ecology of the Japanese crested ibis, a Special Natural Treasure of Japan, and exhibits a stuffed ibis named “Kin”, which is the last domestic ibis.
In the Toki Fureai Plaza, there is a large cage where you can observe crested ibises in their natural habitat, flying, foraging, and nest building.
Through the observation window, visitors can get a closer look at the crested ibises. Especially during the morning and evening, you will have a chance to see the crested ibis right in front of you!

The crested ibis is a species of bird in the Pelicanidae order, Threskiornithidae family, Threskiornithidae genus, whose scientific name is Niponia nippon.
They once inhabited many parts of Japan, but in the 20th century their numbers decreased dramatically due to overfishing and development.
It was designated as a natural monument in 1934, but the last Japanese crested ibis "Kin" died in 2003. Currently, they are successfully breeding the offspring of crested ibises donated from China, and dozens of chicks are born every year.
They have also been releasing crested ibises since 2008, and as a result, there are now more than 400 crested ibises living in Japan.

Highlights

  • Learn about the history of the crested ibis at the museum.
  • You may have a chance to see wild ibis.
  • You can observe the ibis right in front of you.

Photos

  • A beautiful crested ibis with a red face, black long beak, and light pink feathers.

    A beautiful crested ibis with a red face, black long beak, and light pink feathers.

  • The exterior of the Toki Fureai Plaza.

    The exterior of the Toki Fureai Plaza.

  • You can see the crested ibis this close from the observation window.

    You can see the crested ibis this close from the observation window.

  • The frying ibis spreads its wings.

    The frying ibis spreads its wings.

  • A feeding ibis right in front of me!

    A feeding ibis right in front of me!

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Details

Name in Japanese
トキの森公園
Postal Code
952-0101
Address
383-2 Niibonagaune, Sado City, Niigata
Telephone
0259-22-4123
Holiday
Monday (Open everyday from March to November) The end and beginning of the year
Hours
8:30am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Adults: 400 yen
Elementary and junior high schoolers: 100 yen
(as the fund for environmental protection)
Access
1) A about 15 minute bus ride from Ryotsu port and get off at Tokinomori Park.
2) From Sado airport, an about 10 minute ride by car or shared taxi.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)