Izunuma
伊豆沼
A protected Ramsar wetland in Miyagi famous for massive winter bird migrations and expansive summer lotus flower blooms.
What it is
- A 369-hectare marsh serving as a vital wintering ground for migratory birds
- The second site in Japan registered under the Ramsar Convention in 1985
- A national natural monument designated for its important bird habitat
- A shallow water source for local rice paddies with a maximum depth of 1.6 meters
What to see
- Large colonies of lotus flowers covering the water surface
- Thousands of migratory geese taking flight from the marsh
- Artificial spawning beds used to manage the invasive largemouth bass population
When to go
- July to August to see the lotus flowers in bloom
- Winter months to observe the migratory bird populations
- Early morning to hear the famous sound of geese taking flight
Getting there
- The marsh is a ten-minute walk from JR Nitta Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Izunuma Open in Google Maps
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