Before You Book
Our bird photography guiding puts the birds’ behavior and the natural environment first. For that reason, it differs from a typical sightseeing tour in several ways.
- Crested Kingfisher and Ruddy Kingfisher sessions meet before dawn.
- As a rule, we guide one target species per day, so that you can spend unhurried time with each bird.
- To protect the birds and the shooting environment, please do not post information on social media that could reveal the shooting location.
- Depending on bookings, you may shoot together with other guests.
These arrangements keep the burden on the birds as low as possible so that we can keep shooting here in the future. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
From Booking to the Day of Your Tour
Crested Kingfisher availability Mountain Hawk-Eagle availability Ruddy Kingfisher availability When booking, please specify whether you will be “coming to the shop” or “requesting a transfer.”
* Guests traveling to Aizu by car are kindly asked to meet us at the location directly.
| Crested Kingfisher | Meet: approx. 1 hour before sunrise End: 9:00–10:00 |
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| Ruddy Kingfisher | Meet: approx. 1 hour before sunrise End: 9:00–10:00 |
| Mountain Hawk-Eagle | Meet: 5:00–7:00 End: 12:00–13:00 |
Around Aizu-Wakamatsu Station:Washington HotelFuji Grand HotelHotel α-1Toyoko Inn
Around Kitakata Station:Garden Hotel KitakataGreen Hotel Kitakata
If you do not have a seal, a handwritten signature will be taken as your agreement to these terms.
To protect the breeding of rare wild birds and the ecosystem, we ask all guests to follow our shooting rules.
For environmental protection and to keep information confidential, posting or publishing the exact shooting location on social media or elsewhere is not permitted under any circumstances.
To create an environment where all bird lovers can enjoy shooting safely for years to come, we ask for your understanding and agreement.
[Important] Please turn off location services on your devices when you take part.
Pricing & Options
Choose from three plans.
Flat rate for all three species,per person. Hide usage fee included. (Approx. USD $150–175 / EUR €140–160; exchange rates vary.)
For guests who bring their own tripod. A dedicated low chair made for the height of our hide windows, which will not sink into soft ground.
GITZO, Sachtler, Leofoto and other professional gear. Recommended if you are travelling light or flying in — we will suggest the best combination for your camera.
Use your own equipment. Our hide windows sit low, so please bring a chair with a low seat.
* Rental fees are charged separately. * A session cancelled due to bad weather is treated as a cancellation and is not covered by the retry ticket.
When and what would you like to photograph?
The birds and scenery you can aim for change month by month.
Check the Season Guide to find your preferred season.