Activities

Make the most of your time in the forests of Yanbaru!
Guided stargazing and forest activities

The forests of Yanbaru are filled with small discoveries that you might overlook if you were simply walking through.
“What is making that sound?” “How does this creature live in the forest?”
On our forest tours, a “Forest Guide” introduces you not only to the local flora and fauna but also to the history of the forest and the stories surrounding Yanbaru.
On our stargazing tours, a “Star Sommelier®” guides you through the night sky, where the “Yanbaru-kuina (Okinawa Rail) Constellation” shines bright.
We offer a unique stargazing experience, sharing not just facts about the stars but also local folklore passed down through generations in Yanbaru.
With a guide by your side, the natural wonders you might otherwise miss transform into exciting new discoveries.
Gaining knowledge allows you to see familiar scenery in a whole new light.
Why not immerse yourself in the nature of Yanbaru—seeing, hearing, and feeling it—to enjoy it on a deeper level?

Have fun with a guided tour！

  • FOREST DAY TOUR
    ＜Approximately 100 minutes＞
    A walk through the Yanbaru forest to enjoy with all five senses.
    A guide will explain the wonders of the Yanbaru forest as you stroll along. Experience the gifts of nature with all five senses and take a leisurely walk, pausing occasionally to observe the local wildlife and plants. Take home the memory of “Yanbaru forest time” as a special souvenir of your trip.
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  • FOREST NIGHT TOUR
    ＜Approximately 90 minutes＞
    Night Forest Exploration Tour.
    Enjoy the gateway to a World Natural Heritage site.
    Why not take a peek into a subtropical forest home to rare flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world? Come search for the creatures living quietly within the woods! A guide from the forest park will show you around.
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  • MONITORING TOUR
    ＜Approximately 120 minutes＞
    Forest Night Tour.
    Limited to one group per day!
    Explore the Yanbaru forest at night and conduct a wildlife survey!
    Participants act as researchers, recording data on the species and distribution of wildlife living in the park. These records help nurture the future of the forest.
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  • HoshiyuinoMori PHOTO PLAN
    ＜Approximately 30-45 minutes＞
    Create unforgettable memories with family and friends—capture the magic of Yanbaru in photos!
    A natural planetarium and a mystical forest.
    Turn this special night—where you experience these two enchanting worlds—into a lifelong treasure.
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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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