岡山県自然保護センター, Botanical garden and zoo in Wake District, Japan
The Nature Conservation Center spreads across 100 hectares with wetland gardens, insect meadows, forest observation areas, and specialized bird facilities.
The center opened on November 1, 1991, to promote environmental education and establish a connection between residents and their natural surroundings.
The center maintains Japan's largest population of red-crowned cranes, which are designated as Special Natural Monuments of Japan.
The facility operates from 9:00 to 16:30, with free admission and parking for 82 cars and 13 buses, closing on Tuesdays and the day after holidays.
The center features specialized observation paths where visitors can study wetland flowers, forest creatures, and diverse plant species throughout all seasons.
Location: Wake
Inception: November 1, 1991
Address: 730 Taga, Wake, Wake District, Okayama 709-0524, Japan
Opening Hours: Monday 09:00-16:30; Wednesday-Sunday 09:00-16:30
Phone: +81869881190
Website: http://okayama-shizenhogo-c.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.85267,134.04991
Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:29
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