Welcome to Aizu Secret Base! | Wild Bird Photography Guide | Ootake Camera — Crested Kingfisher · Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Aizu Secret Base
A hidden field kept secret since 2011 — now open to you
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Aizu Secret Base / Private Bird Photography Guide
A Field We Have Visited Since 2011
Since 2011, we have continued to observe and photograph wildlife in Aizu,
building a deep relationship with this land over many years.
Through all four seasons, we guide you to the finest shooting conditions
we know — our secret field, shared only with our guests.
Since 2011 — Aizu, Fukushima, Japan
Latest Sightings & Field Updates
Bird Photography Tours

Private bird photography tours in Aizu, Japan.

Small-group tours for wildlife photographers.

About 3 hours from Tokyo.

Booking Information

Click ○ on the calendar to request your preferred date.

We will contact you by email with availability and final details.

Calendar times are approximate only.

Walking Difficulty

Crested Kingfisher — Easy

Mountain Hawk-Eagle — Easy

Ruddy Kingfisher — Moderate

Camera Equipment

Please bring a simple and compact camera setup whenever possible.

Some locations may require walking on mountain trails or uneven terrain.

Recommended Season

Crested Kingfisher — July–November

Mountain Hawk-Eagle — Winter–Spring

Ruddy Kingfisher — June–July

Guide Fee
¥33,000 / person (tax included)

Approx. USD $145 / EUR €135 (rates vary)

Chair rental — ¥1,000

Tripod rental — ¥6,000

Payment — Cash only (JPY)

* Please bring Japanese yen in cash.
* Exchange available at airports & post offices.

First-Time Visitors / Solo Guests
Beginners are more than welcome.
All you need is the desire to photograph birds.
We'll help with gear and camera settings on the day.
Let's enjoy it together.
Small Group / Reservation Only
Shoot at your own pace.
No rushing — just quiet, patient waiting.
Small groups mean you can focus on the shot.
Let's share that perfect moment together.

Availability & Booking Information

Please select your preferred bird photography tour and check the availability calendar. After receiving your inquiry, we will confirm whether guiding is possible and reply with further details.

Tour fees, schedules, and important information can be found on each guide page.

Visitor Information, Fees & Tour Details →

Crested Kingfisher-Guide

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Mountain Hawk-Eagle Guide

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Crested Kingfisher

Season: July–November

Walking Distance: Approximately 100–200m

Difficulty: Easy

Beginners: Welcome

Equipment: Compact setup recommended when possible.

Mountain Hawk-Eagle

Season: Winter–Spring

Walking Distance: Approximately 0–50m

Difficulty: Easy

Beginners: Welcome

Equipment: Compact setup recommended when possible.

Ruddy Kingfisher

Season: June–July

Walking Distance: About 15–20 minutes on mountain trails

Difficulty: Moderate

Beginners: Welcome

Footwear: Please wear shoes with good grip. Trails may be wet.

Equipment: Compact setup recommended.

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