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Yonago Waterbird Sanctuary

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Yonago Waterbird Sanctuary

米子水鳥公園

Tottori · Chugoku

A Ramsar Convention wetland (designated 2005) on Lake Nakaumi, home to roughly 1,000 wintering tundra swans.

Why it's hidden

An internationally recognized wetland sanctuary most visitors to the Daisen area never hear about.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 324 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tue Closed Wed–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Nature Center adult 310 yen (jr-high & under, 70+ free); annual pass 1,500 yen (official yonago-mizutori.com).
Nearest station
Kawasakiguchi Station
Website
yonago-mizutori.com

Today

9:00–17:30Sun closedTue closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tue Closed Wed–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tags

wetlandbird watchingnature

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