Visitor Center Report

We have published “Center News May vol.97”
This cover is “Nisaetus nipalensis” that is difficult to find.
Because he always goes into hiding in the wood.
And more contents is that “Certhia familiaris” and “Troglodytes troglodytes (Linnaeus, 1758)” are nesting, that “deer” is polishing his horn and lenticularis.
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Momijidani
As shown in the picture, there is still snow.
When you walk Momijidani, watch your step because there are also fallentrees.
Temperature is going up, snow will melt soon.
But the trail is very slippery, you need hiking boots.


*We extend the temporary closed
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Sounkyo Visitor center will extend the temporary closure to Friday, May 31, 2020.
We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.
[Temporarily closed]
2020.4.18~2020.5.31
There might be a change of plan. please check our website.
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The photo is Mt.Kurodake in Daisetuzan mountains range.
It was taken at the 5th station observation deck.
Mt,Kurodake has still much snow.

Kurodake pair lift is now under construction for summer.
We don’t know how much snow is there.
There was 330cm snow deep on end of April.That is more 60cm than last year.
The temperature is not going up.
So we think there is still much snow.

*We extend the temporary closed
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Sounkyo Visitor center will extend the temporary closure to Friday, May 31, 2020.
We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.
[Temporarily closed]
2020.4.18~2020.5.31
There might be a change of plan. please check our website.
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When I suddenly meet “Cyanoptila cyanomelana”, My heart skipped a beat.
Because “Cyanoptila cyanomelana” is so beautiful.
The picture is “Cyanoptila cyanomelana” that sings so beautifully and has a beautiful and shiny blue body.
He always stays on the high branches, now comes to low branches in breeding period.


*We extend the temporary closed
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Sounkyo Visitor center will extend the temporary closure to Friday, May 31, 2020.
We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.
[Temporarily closed]
2020.4.18~2020.5.31
There might be a change of plan. please check our website.
*We will post news on website. Please check it.

Cherry blossom starts to bloom in Sounkyo gorge.
Some trees are best time to see.
But it is still cold in the early morning and night.
It might be minus degrees in the morning, the weather forecast says.
Wild birds are getting active.
Sounkyo is turning fresh green clolor.



*We extend the temporary closed
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Sounkyo Visitor center will extend the temporary closure to Friday, May 31, 2020.
We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.
[Temporarily closed]
2020.4.18~2020.5.31
There might be a change of plan. please check our website.
*We will post news on website. Please check it.