Activities

This place is a surprising treasure trove of Yambaru’s living creatures!
From morning till night enjoy Yambaru’s nature to the fullest!

Explore Yambaru’s colorful nature on paths surrounded by broccoli-shaped Itajii evergreens, and beautiful laurel trees, while enjoying birdsong and flowers and trees of every season. If you are lucky you might see the rare Okinawan woodpecker and Rail birds. The stars of the Southern Cross can be seen clearly from Okinawa. Yambaru is one of the best spots for this as you can take in the night sky while experiencing the smells, animal sounds and cool breeze in the forest.

Have fun with a guided tour！

  • FOREST NIGHT TOUR
    ＜Approximately 90 minutes＞
    Enjoy at the entrance to a World Natural Heritage site ☆
    The Yanbaru forest is home to rare plants and animals that are rare around the world. Why not go and take a look at the diverse expressions of this rich natural environment? Look for the creatures that live quietly among the trees! A forest park guide will show you around.
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  • MONITORING TOUR
    ＜Approximately 120 minutes＞
    At Kunigami Village Forest Park, which is the entrance to the Yanbaru Forest, a World Heritage Site, daily monitoring surveys are conducted to record the changes in living creatures. On this tour, you will be involved in actual activities as a member of the survey team. This is a private tour limited to one group per day, so you can participate without hesitation.
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  • STARRY TOUR
    Yambaru Tingara story
    ＜Approximately 75 minutes＞
    A tour with an observatory equipped with a telescope☆
    Stargazing guided by a Starry Sky Sommelier®︎♪ We will tell you how to enjoy the Yanbaru starry sky.
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  • STARRY TOUR
    Yambaru Hoshigatari
    ＜Approximately 60 minutes＞
    A tour to enjoy stars, constellations and shooting stars ☆
    The Starry Sky Sommelier® will share some fun stories about the stars that are unique to Okinawa.
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  • STARRY NIGHT PHOTO
    ＜Approximately 30 minutes＞
    Make the best memories with your family and friends☆
    Capture your memories of Yanbaru in photos!
    Why not try taking some starry sky photos with the starry sky and Milky Way in the background?
    For those who want to take beautiful, high-quality photos.

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