Autumn/Winter Plan: Migratory Bird Watching & Handmade Sausage Experience
●Minimum Number of Participants: 5 people
12:30 Arrival at Izunuma Nosan
Meet at Izunuma Nosan Farmers Market.
There is a free parking lot nearby that can accommodate large buses.
12:30 – 13:20 Lunch at the Restaurant
You can enjoy Izunuma Nosan’s original brand products such as Date’s Pure Red Pork and Izunuma Ham. We also offer special meal sets, including one that won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the Local Production for Local Consumption Menu Contest. Customized meal plans are also available to suit your budget.
13:20 – 13:30 Rest & Transfer
13:30 – 15:00 Handmade Sausage-Making Experience
You will experience making original sausages by hand-kneading pork from Miyagi Prefecture and stuffing it into natural sheep casings.
You can also take home the sausages you make yourself.
15:00 – 15:30 Izunuma and Migratory Bird Briefing
A local guide will clearly explain the natural environment of Lake Izunuma and why many migratory birds come here, providing useful information to know before the birdwatching.
15:30 – 16:50 Walking Tour & Migratory Bird Observation
You will walk around Lake Izunuma until it’s time to see the migratory birds returning to their roosts. The walking distance is approximately 5 kilometers.
Since the course is flat, even beginners can walk comfortably and with ease.
Binoculars are available for rent—please feel free to ask.
16:50 – 17:00 Break & Transfer
17:00 – Shopping at the Farmers Market (Departure after shopping)
You can purchase fresh cuts of Date’s Pure Red Pork as well as ham and sausages from the Izunuma Ham series.
Seasonal vegetables and flowers from proud local farmers are also popular items.
At the specialty booth, a variety of items are available for purchase, including gelato made with milk produced in Miyagi Prefecture, pork buns, minced meat cutlets, sausages, and prepared side dishes.
