Bibai Miyajima-numa: Japan’s largest nesting site for white-fronted geese

The 30-hectare circular marsh of Miyajima-numa (宮島沼) is Japan’s northernmost and largest nesting site for white-fronted geese.

Approximately 50 thousand birds come here in mid to late April and late September to mid October, optimal birdwatching timing is dawn or dusk.

The Waterbird and Wetland Center (宮島沼水鳥・湿地センター: 9am-5pm; Closed Mon) with displays and maps. You can hike the 6km-long Azemichi Footpath (mid Jun-late Nov) around the marsh.

Our ebooks Central Hokkaido Travel Guide covers the way to Miyajima-numa by public transport.

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