Kurume City Bird Center

Kurume City Bird Center is a bird park in Kurume Central Park that displays hundreds of birds from many different species including peacocks, Japanese cranes, and flamingos. The grounds offer large open areas where visitors can watch these birds from different viewing angles.

The facility started operations in 1954 as Kurume City Zoo and gradually became a specialized center focused on bird care and display. This change shows how the place shifted its mission to focus more on birds over the years.

The center keeps Indian peafowl, recognized as a Special Natural Treasure in Japan, alongside native Japanese bird species. This mix shows how the place values both exotic and local birds.

The park is reachable on foot from Nishitetsu Kurume Station or from Seishonen Kagakukan Mae bus stop. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and set aside time for leisurely walks through the different viewing areas.

The grounds include a Peacock Corridor where visitors walk through a mesh tunnel while watching peacocks from an elevated viewpoint. This special setup gives an unusually close and safe view of these striking birds.

Location: Kurume

Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00

Website: http://www2.ktarn.or.jp/~kurume-birdc

GPS coordinates: 33.31944,130.52819

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01