Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!
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Activity Japan editorial department

On this page, "" located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Yanbaru (Yamahara) A big survey of popular activities, leisure, experiences, play and sightseeing spots!

"Yanbaru (Yanbaru)", which is new to the memory of being registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2021 Overwhelming nature woven by subtropical laurel forest We will thoroughly introduce how to enjoy.

Popular outdoor leisure activities such as mangrove canoeing and nature guided tours, as well as places, directions, meanings, etc. Useful information to enjoy Okinawa and Yanbaru Let's check all together.

What is Yanbaru?

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

Yanbaru is a subtropical laurel forest that remains untouched, such as mountains and forests. Nickname of the area belonging to the northern area of the main island of Okinawa is.

It is often misunderstood, but in Okinawa There is no place name "Yambaru Village" or "Yambaru Forest" ..

When Yanbaru is written in Chinese characters, it is written as "Yanbaru". In the dialect of the Okinawa region, it means "a region where mountains are connected and dense forests spread". Have.

This area, which has a forest rate of about 80%, An ecosystem that is rare even in the world Many rare animals and plants breathe in the dense nature.

Among them, birds, which are nationally designated natural monuments and are known as endangered species. "Yanbarukuina", "Ryukyu black-breasted turtle", etc. Is famous.

Yambaru National Park

The area covering 17,331 ha in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa was designated as the 33rd national park in Japan on September 15, 2016 (Heisei 28).

world Natural Heritage Site

It was registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site on July 26, 2021 as "Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Northern Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island".

Where is Yanbaru?

Called "Yanbaru" or "Yanbaru no Mori" There is no clear definition for regional divisions ..

However, these days, it is located on the north side of "Yambaru National Park" in Nago City. Kunigami Village, Ogimi Village, and Higashi Village are "Yambaru 3 Villages" Is commonly called.

In addition to the above three villages, Nago City, Nakijin Village, Motobu Town, Onna Village, Ginoza Village, and Kin Town are included. Sometimes called Yanbaru in a wide area ..

How to get to Yanbaru

As mentioned above, there is no place name "Yanbaru (Yanbaru)", and the division of the area is not clear. Access method cannot be specified ..

Here, it is the second largest city on the main island of Okinawa from Naha. How to get to Nago, which can be said to be the entrance to the Yanbaru area Is summarized.

In addition, in Okinawa where trains and railroads do not pass The main means of transportation are cars (rental cars), taxis, highway buses and sightseeing buses. there is.

In the case of a car

Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Naha to Kyoda on the Okinawa Expressway, then National Route 58 (approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes on a general road)

For high-speed buses

Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Naha Bus Terminal to Nago Bus Terminal using the Okinawa Expressway (there are multiple routes)

In the case of a taxi

It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Naha city to Nago city, and the fare is about 15,000 yen (a flat-rate taxi for sightseeing is also available).

Sightseeing spots in Yanbaru

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

Located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, which is also registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site The charm of "Yanbaru (Yanbaru)" is the overwhelming scale of nature ..

Something like a theme park or shopping mall in the area There are no tourist spots or date spots ..

That's why you can't feel it in the south or central part Experience the natural landscape and culture unique to the northern part of the main island of Okinawa I can do it.

Below, especially in sightseeing in the Yanbaru area Popular scenic spots and power spots I will introduce some of them.

Higashimura Fureai Hirugi Park

"Higashimura Fureai Hirugi Park" is one of the largest mangrove virgin forests on the main island of Okinawa. In addition to enjoying a walk in the park, a canoeing and kayaking experience tour is also held.

54-1 Gesashi, Higashi-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 50 minutes by car from Kyoda IC on Okinawa Expressway

Yanbaru National Park Daisekirinzan

Daisekirinzan, which belongs to Yambaru National Park, is a scenic spot woven by huge rocky mountains, and you can enjoy a spectacular view of Yoron Island from the Churaumi Observatory stage.

1241 Ginama, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 9: 30-16: 30 (closed at 17:30) none Entrance fee 15 years old and over: 1200 yen
4 to 14 years old: 550 yen 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Kyoda IC on Okinawa Expressway

Cape Hedo

Cape Hedo, the northernmost cape in Okinawa Prefecture. It was also the border with Japan when it was ruled by the United States, and there is the "Okinawa Reversion Memorial" built in commemoration of the return in 1972.

Hedo, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa About 1 hour and 5 minutes from Kyoda IC

Road Station Ogimi Yanbaru no Mori Visitor Center

The Road Station Ogimi Yanbaru no Mori Visitor Center, which has souvenir shops and restaurants as well as vegetables and fruits that are famous in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa, is a popular resting place for driving.

95 Tsuha, Ogimi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture ・ Special product sales office
10: 00-18: 30 (9: 30- on weekends and holidays)
·restaurant

11: 00-15: 00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays-16: 00) ・ Information dissemination facility
9: 00-17: 00 none Entrance fee 15 years old and over: 1200 yen
4 to 14 years old: 550 yen 30 minutes by car from Kyoda IC on Okinawa Expressway

5 Recommended Activities in Yanbaru

From here, you can enjoy the great outdoors of Yanbaru from activities, leisure, experiences, and play. 5 recommended items carefully selected by Activity Japan Introducing.

From small children to adults, as well as groups such as families and couples on school trips A lineup of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in various scenes regardless of age or gender doing.

" What can you do with Yanbaru? "or" What do you play in Yanbaru? If you get lost, try to find your favorite experience tour from the following activities, leisure, experiences, and play.


POINT!
All outdoor activities carry the risk of accidents and injuries. Please be sure to enjoy the experience through the shop guided by a licensed instructor and paying close attention to safety.

Canoe / kayak

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

An outdoor activity that is synonymous with Yanbaru, the event that is absolutely popular is " Canoe kayaking (sea kayaking) "is.

Has the largest mangrove primeval forest (mangroves forest) on the main island of Okinawa Popular experience tours held at "Kesashigawa" etc. We are introducing a lot of.

In addition, an uninhabited island called "Rabbit Island" that floats off the coast of Kunigami Village. We also recommend a sea kayaking experience tour aiming for "Adagajima" is.

Yanbaru Canoe / Kayak Recommended Experience Tour

[Okinawa Yambaru] Mangrove kayak "Private tour limited to one group" 2 hours Photographs, videos, short movie data created by staff will be presented

Yanbaru Guide Tida-Smile
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (5 reviews / experiences)

Kayaking experience with the largest mangrove on the main island of Okinawa! !! You can experience as if you were exploring the jungle as if you were an expedition. We will guide you on a completely private tour limited to one group, so we can guide you at your convenience. Recommended for families with young children and newlyweds! !! You can charter a guide, so you can use mangroves and

[Okinawa / Yanbaru] Sea kayaking uninhabited island tour – Sea kayaking experience to an uninhabited island surrounded by coral reefs

Yanbaru Eco Tourism Research Institute
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review / experience)

Sea kayaking experience on an uninhabited island surrounded by coral reefs. The experience of the clear sea where you can see corals and fish even from the top of the ship will surely be an unforgettable time.

Trekking (climbing / hiking)

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

A popular event as an outdoor activity where you can experience the nature of Yanbaru most directly is " Trekking (climbing / hiking) "is.

At Yanbaru, not only the general trekking and mountain climbing that walks in the wild mountains, but also the river as a play field. "River trekking" and "Canyoning / shower climbing" Is also included in this event.

Step into the jungle area where tropical plants such as mangroves grow. See waterfalls and enjoy attractions such as natural waterslides and zip slides And, the contents of the tour vary from shop to shop.

Yanbaru trekking (climbing / hiking) recommended experience tour

[Okinawa / Yanbaru] Yanbaru Clear Stream River Trekking Tour ★ Family trekking with peace of mind for small children! (With photo / video shooting service)

Adventure Island
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
7,800 circle 3,980 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 5.0
  • (6 reviews / experiences)

"Regional common coupon available plan" ★ Tour that can be enjoyed by everyone from a wide range of generations ♪ ★ Free photo of wonderful memories + handed over on the day ♪ ★ Yanbaru forest guide and nature experience type eco tour ♪ Adults also return to boyhood I'm crazy about playing in the river! Subtropical wilderness and creatures that can only be found here. In Yanbaru no Mori, an emotional experience awaits you. ~ Exciting body

[Northern Okinawa World Natural Heritage Experience] Break through on your own! Yanbaru River trekking (Sawanobori)

Okinawa Nature Experience Yanbaru River Trekking
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
4,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (3 reviews / experiences)

Subtropical trees that soften the sunlight that burns your bare skin. You can feel the cool air even in the middle of summer. The voice of wild birds played in the distance and the sound of a clear stream flowing under your feet. We hope that you will enjoy the charm of Okinawa, which is a bit different from the beach.

Athletic zipline

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

An outdoor activity that is popular with a wide range of people from children to adults who can fully enjoy the forest of Yanbaru is " Athletic zipline "is.

Activity Japan is now famous for mangrove canoeing Zipline experience plan to be held around the Kesaji River You can make a reservation.

At Matayoshi Coffee Farm in Higashi Village, where you can see the Yanbaru Forest, which is a World Natural Heritage Site, Exhilarating zipline slide experience Please enjoy!

Yanbaru Athletic Zipline Recommended Experience Tour

[Northern Yambaru Higashi Village] Fly 5 zip lines! Overlooking the magnificent Yanbaru forest from the sky. The first is throbbing ★ The last is refreshing with an adventure mood.

Pounding Yambarunture
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
4,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (3 reviews / experiences)

I will fly over the Yanbaru forest in the private land with a zip line. Rest assured that the guide will guide you !! It is about a 1-minute drive from the popular Gesashi Mangrove Kayak. There is no doubt that you will feel great looking at the world natural heritage Yanbaru Forest. Participation conditions for stores using "Regional Common Coupon": Weight 25kg-100kg, Height 12

Four-wheeled buggy

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

The event that has been increasing in popularity in recent years as an outdoor activity with Yanbaru as a play field is " Four-wheeled buggy "is.

In the Yanbaru area, it will be installed in a vast site area. Forest course and view course Drive on a tough machine in the playfield.

Since the course is on city-owned land, all things including a regular driver's license It is possible to drive without a license is.

Yanbaru four-wheel buggy recommended experience tour

[Northern Okinawa Yambaru Higashi Village] Buggy Adventure ★ 2022 Broadcast on New Year's Day popular program! 4 years old ~ participation is possible! Forest / View / Farm Course @ Matayoshi Coffee Farm

Pounding Yambarunture
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
6,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (11 reviews / experiences)

Japan's largest site! Run around the vast land of Yanbaru with a buggy! Even beginners can have a safe course and practice in a wide field. It is an activity that can be participated from 4 years old and is very popular with families. * This is a buggy adventure featured in a popular program on New Year's Day 2022! Seekwa that can only be experienced in the coffee fields in the farm and Okinawa

Night tour

Where is Okinawa Yanbaru? A big survey of popular activity tours and tourist spot information!

An outdoor activity recommended for those who want to enjoy the wilderness of Yanbaru even at night is " Night tour "is.

Currently at Activity Japan Kayaking the Kesaji River at night into the playfield We can guide you to the Yanbaru night tour.

Starry sky professional " Star sommelier ®︎ "It will definitely look good on SNS." Starry sky cameraman Please enjoy a special tour accompanied by.

Yanbaru night tour recommended experience plan

[Okinawa / Higashimura Kesaji River] Night Mangrove Kayak with Starry Sky Bath to Sora Sanpo ☆ 彡 Family, couples, friends, welcome to join!

STARGATE ENTERTAINMENT
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
14,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

The Kesaji River, which boasts the largest area on the main island of Okinawa with a mangrove that can canoe! Put on your headlights and kayak through the woods! !! You can enjoy the night mangrove full of exploration while looking for cute creatures. There is a limit to the days when the tour can be done every month due to the tide, and it is a valuable limited tour together with the starry sky bathing, sommelier Ⓡ of the starry sky is fun and easy to understand

Yanbaru activity popular tour ranking

Finally, based on the latest number of reservations for Activity Japan, " Popular tour ranking of Yanbaru's activities, leisure, experiences, and play I will introduce.

Please use it for comparison and examination of plan selection by referring to the content of the activity tour, experience place, price (price) and reputation from users who actually participated in the tour and reviews and reviews.


POINT!
Many reservations and inquiries are expected for each plan during long vacation seasons such as weekends and holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, and Silver Week. We recommend that you make an early reservation after checking the availability of the schedule.
1 Rank

[Okinawa / Yanbaru] Yanbaru Clear Stream River Trekking Tour ★ Family trekking with peace of mind for small children! (With photo / video shooting service)

Adventure Island
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
7,800 circle 3,980 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 5.0
  • (6 reviews / experiences)

"Regional common coupon available plan" ★ Tour that can be enjoyed by everyone from a wide range of generations ♪ ★ Free photo of wonderful memories + handed over on the day ♪ ★ Yanbaru forest guide and nature experience type eco tour ♪ Adults also return to boyhood I'm crazy about playing in the river! Subtropical wilderness and creatures that can only be found here. In Yanbaru no Mori, an emotional experience awaits you. ~ Exciting body

2 Rank

[Northern Okinawa Yambaru Higashi Village] Buggy Adventure ★ 2022 Broadcast on New Year's Day popular program! 4 years old ~ participation is possible! Forest / View / Farm Course @ Matayoshi Coffee Farm

Pounding Yambarunture
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
6,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (11 reviews / experiences)

Japan's largest site! Run around the vast land of Yanbaru with a buggy! Even beginners can have a safe course and practice in a wide field. It is an activity that can be participated from 4 years old and is very popular with families. * This is a buggy adventure featured in a popular program on New Year's Day 2022! Seekwa that can only be experienced in the coffee fields in the farm and Okinawa

3 Rank

[Okinawa Yanbaru] Unexplored Yanbaru Shower Climbing & Canyoning ★ Zip Slide & Natural Water Slide (with photo / video shooting service)

Adventure Island
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
12,800 circle 7,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.4
  • (5 reviews / experiences)

"Regional common coupon available plan" ★ Original tour that can only be experienced here ♪ ★ Excellent exhilaration ♪ Natural waterslide ♪ ★ Overwhelming sense of speed! Take a walk in the air with a zip slide ♪ Super active and exhilarating MAX river play set in the jungle. Is trekking not enough? Super active tour that includes climbing! Adventure Island opens

4 Rank

Super summer sale in progress [Kouri Island / Haneji Inland Sea area] Mangrove tour by sea kayaking

OKINAWA Marine-Cook
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
6,000 circle 4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.7
  • (84 reviews / experiences)

A healing mangrove kayaking experience at a point that is not well known locally! (Free rental of binoculars for those who wish) You can also meet the creatures that live around the mangrove. * GoTo regional common coupons can be used. [There is a period when it cannot be used] Please check. * Staff Corona virus, vaccinated.

5 Rank

[Yanbaru's strongest] Shower climbing | Full-scale tour | Waterfall climbing & labeling

HABU ASOBI
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
9,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (4 reviews / experiences)

★ A full-scale adventure tour with helmets and harnesses and ropes and carabiners ★ With photos and videos, you can record your memories perfectly! [Yanbaru's strongest tour! Shower climbing] With full-scale climbing equipment, this shower climbing is more active than river trekking! !! Normal river trekking

6 Rank

[Northern Okinawa World Natural Heritage Experience] Break through on your own! Yanbaru River trekking (Sawanobori)

Okinawa Nature Experience Yanbaru River Trekking
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
4,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (3 reviews / experiences)

Subtropical trees that soften the sunlight that burns your bare skin. You can feel the cool air even in the middle of summer. The voice of wild birds played in the distance and the sound of a clear stream flowing under your feet. We hope that you will enjoy the charm of Okinawa, which is a bit different from the beach.

7 Rank

[Okinawa / Nakijin] Sunset Yack Cruising

SUNWAVE KAYAKS
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Cruising the evening calm sunset time with a leisurely sea kayak. You can enjoy the ever-changing gradation of the sky while feeling the sound of the waves and the sound of the wind. From the end of May to the end of July, you can see the sunset over the sea from Nakijin. There is no same sunset as a day. The appearance of the setting sun changes depending on the arrangement of clouds and humidity on that day.

8 Rank

[Okinawa Okukubi River] Photo & video gifts ★ Participation is possible from 2 years old! ★ Enjoy the mangrove forest leisurely! Mangrove kayak tour

Kaiyu Club
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Photos alone are not enough! Present photos & videos ♪ Take videos of parents and children, grandpas, grandmas, and friends in the best places ♪ It is an eco-tour where you can relax and enjoy the mangrove forest by kayaking. It is not easily affected by waves and wind, so even beginners can rest assured. Mangroves that live in places where seawater and freshwater mix, and various creatures that live there

9 Rank

[Yanbaru Enjoyment 1DAY Tour] Shower Climbing & Zipline | Photo Video / Outdoor Lunch Included

HABU ASOBI
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
13,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

In the shower climbing one-day tour, you can experience full-scale waterfall climbing, wrapping, zip line, etc., and at noon you can enjoy special Okinawa soba in the wilderness. This is a one-day tour held only by HABU ASOBI on the main island of Okinawa, which is recommended for those who like the outdoors who want to play Yanbaru.

10 Rank

[Northern part of Okinawa main island] Hedo submarine limestone cave diving (2 dives) limited to 1 group

TEERA SCUBA VENTURES, OKINAWA
Kourijima, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
20,000 circle 18,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!

Powerful terrain diving near Cape Hedo, the northernmost tip of the main island of Okinawa. A submarine limestone cave that was submerged 15,000 years ago. For those who pursue romance and those who like ultra-ancient history stories! [Schedule] 08:00 Local meeting, document filling, payment 08:15 We will explain carefully before entering the sea 08:30 Depart from the port to the point 09

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