Yubara Onsen wants participants for the Japanese Giant Salamander conservation project!!

 （8/7はんざき保全ツアー　※英語対応限定）

Yubara Onsen is known for the Japanese giant salamander, affectionately called “Hanzaki” by the locals. This rare species is designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan, and its natural habitat in Yubara is also nationally protected.

This summer, Yubara Onsen will offer a unique Japanese Giant Salamander Conservation Survey Tour.

Not only can you learn about the species, but you can also take part in real ecological surveys and habitat conservation efforts. Through this hands-on experience, you'll have a rare opportunity to observe Hanzaki in its natural environment—something that's usually very difficult to do.

Date & Time: 7 August, 2025 (Thursday) 2:30PM - 9:00PM

Meeting Point: Yubara Fureai Center

Fee: ¥20,000 per person.

The fee includes:

-Rental gear for night survey

-Dinner (Bento & Bottled Tea)

-Insurance

*This experience is for adults only age 16 and up.

**Limited to the first 10 participants.

Please apply here.

▼Schedule▼

14:30　Meeting & Reception

15:00　Presentation (Learning about the ecology of the Japanese Giant Salamander)

16:00　Visir Hanzaki Center

17:00　Introduction to the habitat and surrounding environment

17:30　Inspect the river survey site

18:00　Break & Dinner

19:00　Night Survey (entering the river)

21:00　Tour Ends

*Yubara Onsen will hold its biggest festival of the year, the “Hanzaki Festival,” on August 8!