Birding in Japan (Questions)

[Kediset]

I would like to go birding in Japan, specifically in the Hokkaido area to catch red crowned cranes.. I was wondering when would be the best time to do it (would like to capture other birds too, but cranes are priority), and also wondering if there's any good groups to join for that (prefer to go solo, but prob easier to go with a group).

[birdbrain22]

Kediset.... you will get much more feedback, from folks that have traveled to that region, by posting on Birdforum.net. There is a mostly international member base there.