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Osaka Nanko Bird Sanctuary 大阪南港野鳥園

Man-made tidal flats on Osaka Bay where migrating shorebirds stop in spring and autumn, with free observation hides and an observation building.

PriceFree

Getting thereTrade Center-mae Station (Osaka Metro New Tram), 15 min

Time needed1-2 hours

Best timeSpring and autumn migration

AddressNanko-kita 3, Suminoe Ward, Osaka

About

The Nanko Bird Sanctuary was built on reclaimed land to give back wetland habitat lost to port development. Its three tidal flat ponds attract plovers, sandpipers and other shorebirds on migration, along with herons, egrets and wintering ducks. A free observation building has telescopes and windows facing the flats, and there are hides along the edges. It is a surprising pocket of wildlife next to the container port.

Highlights

Tidal flats that attract migrating shorebirds
Free observation building with telescopes
Herons, egrets and wintering ducks
Rare wild habitat in the middle of the port

Tips

Bring binoculars; the best viewing is a few hours either side of high tide.
Peak seasons are April to May and August to October for shorebird migration.
Check opening hours before visiting: the observation building is not open around the clock.

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Osaka Nanko Bird Sanctuary 大阪南港野鳥園

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