Oriental White Stork Preservation
Natural WondersToyookaToyooka City in Hyogo Prefecture created a breeding and research facility to save and preserve the Oriental White Stork after the last wild Oriental White Stork died in 1971. In 2005, they were successfully reintroduced into the w……
Genbudo Museum & Park
Natural WondersArt, Culture & HistoryKinosaki OnsenGenbudo Museum houses an extensive collection of rare minerals and precious stones as well as t-rex, pterosaur, and Asian elephant fossils. Located directly out in front of the museum is the natural national monument Genbudo Caves……
Oriental White Stork Attractions
Natural WondersDay Trips Around KinosakiToyookaToyooka City is dedicated to the preservation and reintroduction of the Oriental White Stork. Several land areas in Toyooka have been designated as wildlife reserves and are used to help reintroduce the Oriental White Stork back i……