Toki Forest Park (トキの森公園) is a nature park located on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The park is dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Japanese crested ibis, also known as the toki, a critically endangered bird species native to Japan.
The park is home to a number of toki raised in captivity as part of a larger conservation program aimed at reintroducing the species into the wild. Visitors to the park can observe the toki up close at the Toki Fureai Plaza and learn about the ongoing efforts to protect them and their natural habitat through exhibits at the Toki Materials Exhibition Hall.
Toki Forest Park offers a variety of opportunities to observe toki in their natural environment. Observation buildings and decks provide views of the birds as they forage and interact, while the surrounding biotope recreates the wetland habitat essential for the toki’s survival. The park also offers educational programs and guided tours, including toki feeding experiences and observation sessions, to help visitors learn more about the toki and the ongoing conservation efforts.
In addition to the toki, Toki Forest Park is home to a rich variety of other wildlife and plant species native to Sado Island, including several species of wildflowers, trees, and grasses. Visitors can explore the park’s diverse ecosystem through its various hiking trails and walking paths, immersing themselves in the island’s natural beauty.
Toki Forest Park serves as a crucial hub for the conservation of the Japanese crested ibis and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to witness these majestic birds up close and learn about the challenges and triumphs of their ongoing recovery.
Details
| Hours | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Reception closes at 4:30 PM. Closed on Mondays. |
| Admission | Adults: 400 yen Elementary school and junior high school students: 100 yen |
| Phone | +81 259-22-4123 |
| Address | 383-2 Niibonagaune, Sado, Niigata 952-0101 |