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Tahara-City Buzzard migration

Date: Mid-Sep–mid-Oct

Buzzard migration
Buzzard migration
Buzzard migration
Buzzard migration
Buzzard migration

Buzzards flying before your very eyes

Each year from mid-September to mid-October, it’s possible to see the silhouette of gray-faced buzzards or crested honey buzzards flying overhead. During this season, nature photography enthusiasts and bird lovers carrying binoculars flock to the area around Cape Irago.

OTHER SPOTS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA

Koijigahama BeachTahara-City

Koijigahama Beach
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Irago Crystal Port Rest StopTahara-City

Irago Crystal Port Rest Stop
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  • Souvenirs
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  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • Wi-Fi
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Cape IragoTahara-City

Cape Irago
Welcome to Cape Irago at the tip of the Atsumi Peninsula, with incredible views of the Pac...
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Cape Irago Lighthouse (Iragomisaki Todai)Tahara-City

Cape Irago Lighthouse (Iragomisaki Todai)
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Hii no Sekimon Stone GatesTahara-City

Hii no Sekimon Stone Gates
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    Irago Salala ParkTahara-City

    Irago Salala Park
    Irago Salala Park was built in 2014 with the theme "Dune and Oasis." Located within the p...
    • Multipurpose toilet
    • Souvenirs
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    • Bus Stop

    Irago Nanohana Garden: Nanohana FestivalTahara-City

    Irago Nanohana Garden: Nanohana Festival
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    Event info

    • Multipurpose toilet
    • Souvenirs
    • Parking
    • Restaurant
    • Bus Stop
    Date Mid-Sep–mid-Oct

    Note:
    • Late Sep–early Oct is the peak season.
    Time Early morning–afternoon
    Days closed Open every day
    Location Cape Irago area and the town of Irago
    Location 〒441-3624
    Irago-cho, Tahara-shi, Aichi
    Price Free of charge

    Note:
    • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
    Parking Available, free of charge (124 spaces)
    Restrooms Available
    Inquiries 0531-23-3516 (Atsumihantou Visitors Bureau)

    Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
    Should accuracy be critical, please verify this information using a direct source, whenever possible.

    DIRECTIONS

    • Access by public transport
      By public transportation
      Ride from Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Toyohashi Station. Take the Toyotetsu Atsumi Line and get off at Mikawatahara Station. Transfer to the Toyotetsu Bus's Irago Main Line and get off at Koijigahama Bus Stop. Walk approx. 5 min.
    • Access by car
      By car
      Approx. 90 min. from Toyokawa Interchange or Otowa Gamagori Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.

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