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Izumi出水
Spend a half‑day in Izumi to see the crane habitat (mid‑Oct to Mar) and a quick walk through the historic Izumifumoto district.
Izumi, north‑west Kagoshima, is a small city (≈52 000 people) best visited for its winter crane migration and preserved samurai‑era streets. A morning visit covers the main sights; an overnight stay is only needed if you want to explore surrounding nature walks.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (crane season)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, few cranes)
- Airports
- KOJ · KMJ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Izumi110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Izumi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyIzumi is a low‑risk city; main concerns are traffic on rural roads and seasonal weather affecting bus schedules.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKOJ Kagoshima Airport (≈1½ h by bus or shuttle to city centre).
- Getting aroundJR Kyushu Shinkansen stops at Izumi Station; local Izumi Fureai Bus departs from the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within citycheck¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketCrane habitat entrycheck¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedHostel dormitory bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (2‑person), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedRyokan room (2‑person), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KOJ Kagoshima Airport (≈1½ h by bus or shuttle to city centre) · KMJ Aso Kumamoto Airport (≈1½ h via Kyushu Shinkansen + bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Izumi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Kyushu Shinkansen stops at Izumi Station; local Izumi Fureai Bus departs from the station. Hisatsu Orange Railway serves nearby stations for coastal trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Satsumasendai
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
JR Kyushu local train from Izumi Station, about 30 min
Coastal town with historic streets.
Akune
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Nankoku Kotsu bus from Izumi Bus Center, about 1 h
Check bus schedule in summer.
Minamata
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 20 min
JR Kyushu train to Minamata, about 1 h
Visit Minamata Disease Museum.
Ichikikushikino
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Hisatsu Orange Railway to Ichikikushikino, about 45 min
Coastal market and shrine.
Hioki
goDoor to door: ≈55 min
Nankoku Kotsu bus from Izumi Bus Center, about 40 min
Known for hot springs.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Izumi Station area
Convenient for bus and train; good for one night if you catch early shinkansen.
Historic Izumifumoto inns
Traditional ryokan style; limited rooms, book ahead.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dormitory bed1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Kyushu Shinkansen round‑trip ticket (Izumi‑Kagoshima)1 × ¥8,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| Izumi Bus day pass1 × ¥1,200 · check | ¥1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,720 |
| Trip total≈ ¥18,920 per person per day, bed included | ¥18,920≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and JR Pass excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bento box | ¥600–1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Local sake (180 ml) | ¥400–800 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Bus ride within citycheck | ¥200–300 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Crane habitat entrycheck | ¥500–1,000 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last Shinkansen to Kagoshima departs around 22:30; plan return accordingly.Last Shinkansen to Kagoshima departs around 10:30 PM; plan return accordingly.
- Crane habitat entry may be restricted in extreme weather; check the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Izumi出水
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kyushu Shinkansen Izumi ↔ Kagoshima: about ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) reserved, 45 min (check)
- Izumi Bus day pass: ¥1,200 (≈ US$9) per person
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- クレーンの生息地はどこですか？ — Where is the crane habitat? (kurēn no seikokuchi wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Izumi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (crane season) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, few cranes) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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