Enjoy mysterious nature and exquisite gourmet food! The Ryukyu Mythology Forest "Daisekirinzan"

About 50 minutes north of Naha interchange on Okinawa Expressway. At the end point, get off at Kyoda Interchange and go north on National Route 58. You will see the sign of "Daisekirinzan" everywhere you go. We arrive in no time while enjoying the subtropical nature rich Yanbaru Drive.

This time, a 14-year veteran guide, Matayoshi, who guided the course this time. I meet face-to-face with a smile at the ticket counter. "If you have any concerns, please stop your feet and feel free to ask questions," he said.
In order to value communication, he guides you with different content every time. It's a great point for both beginners and repeaters!

It takes about 5 minutes by microbus to the starting point. We arrived at the Seiki hut, a convenient location for a break during a walk. I just stood at the departure point, but a powerful rocky mountain is right in front of you! ! I was incredibly cheered.
It's finally the tour starts with excitement!

As I proceeded along the trekking course, I encountered rare plants and creatures unique to Yanbaru, Okinawa, and set up a camera unintentionally!

The guided tour carefully describes the origins of famous places and the rare plants and creatures that live there. If you are lucky, you may be able to meet the national natural monument, Okinawa rail.

Finally, "Gokuiwa" came! It's so powerful that you can't fit in the camera!
If you can see Matayoshi and me who were buried in Iwayama, you will be able to see the difference in scale. The ocean view overlooking the ocean view from above is also a highlight.

"Pelvic stone" is a rock that is said to beneficial when touched or sitting. It seems that those who are completely cured of the disease and who are blessed with child treasures often come to thank you.

The "reborn stone" is a place that is said to be reborn if you pass it clockwise three times. It seems that he abandons the bad past at the first time, reset it in the second time, and reborn in the third time. I'm sorry to bother you soon.

When you go back with a feeling of being reborn, you will arrive at the superb view deck! It is a large panorama that overlooks Yoron Island and Okinoerabu Island on a sunny day.
It is surprising when you look down on the ground, but the course is easy to walk, so you can't feel tired. A spot full of highlights will be held at your own pace while enjoying conversations.

On the down road from the observation deck, unique shaped rocks can be seen and hidden everywhere in the rocky mountain. Mr. Matayoshi points point out "Lion Rock." Looking from the other direction, it looks different and it's interesting! See, discover, and surprised while expanding your imagination, and if you notice it, the course is in the middle.

Next was the Yanbaru Forest Course.

The cycad community was seen shortly after walking. It is a tropical plant that is often found in Okinawa, but the mountain where 60,000 cycad stands out from the rocks is truly a masterpiece.

The place where you can meet "Mukade Guman" which crossed the forest of cycad and became a film location for movies. I'm looking forward to seeing you!
It is a banyan tree that is said to be home to the spirit of Okinawa "Kijimuna" dwells, but it is convinced if you see its mysterious appearance. The large trees that spread the branches in the sky block the strong sunlight of Okinawa, so it is cool even in summer and you can feel the gentle energy of nature. This is a great power spot that you want to visit once when you come to Okinawa!

There is a signboard for commentary in the course, but if you want to know more about the charm of Daisekirinzan, we recommend that you go around the course with a guide. "Nature Guided Tour" around the great nature of Yanbaru and "Spiritual Guided Tour" where you can experience the deep nature worship of Okinawa! There are many fans outside the prefecture who have made reservations for six months! How about a unique guide you to sightseeing memories?

●Nature Guided Tour
Adults 3,500 Yen/Children: 2,500 Yen (120 minutes, including entrance fee)
Departure time 10:00 (9:45 set)
●Spiritual guided tour
Adults 4,500 Yen/Children: 3,500 Yen (150 minutes, including entrance fee)
Departure time 13:00 (12:45 set)
※Please make reservations for various guided tours by 17:00 the day before.
Click here for tour details and reservations.

After climbing up the mountain, go to the restaurant "Fureai Shokudo Nantoya". From inside the store, you can overlook the East China Sea, and if the weather is fine, you can see Yoron Island in Kagoshima Prefecture.
The panorama, which just opened in April 2018, is a breathtaking beauty that spreads over the windows, is breathtaking beauty. The food you eat while enjoying the contrast of blue is also exceptional. Enjoy the local gourmet of Yanbaru in a unique one location that can only be tasted at Daisekirinzan! !

※The business of Fureai Shokudo Nanya has been closed for the time being.

In addition, we also recommend “Yanbaru Agu Soba” made with homemade noodles and “Yanbaru Agu Curry” containing Gorotto meat! In addition, all lunch menus have all-you-can-eat herbal salad bar! You can enjoy light meals and rich gelato that is particular about the ingredients during tea time. There is also a kids menu and a kids room that are allergic, so even small children can feel safe.

The Okinawa Stone Culture Museum on the first floor is the prefecture's first museum with the theme of "Okinawa Stone" in the prefecture. Rocks and fossils collected from all over the prefecture, as well as living tools made of stone are on display. You can enjoy learning Okinawan stone culture while thinking about the history and story of each stone has walked.

From a geological point of view, the origin of Okinawa consisting of 160 large and small islands, including the formation of Daisekirinzan, which has many unusual shaped rocks and megaliths, such as sharp pointed rock towers (Pinacles) and limestone plateaus (tower karst). Commentary. Rock specimens from 41 municipalities in Okinawa Prefecture are also displayed by age.

Fossils such as interesting stones and ammonites that look like bacon and fried eggs, as well as stone folk implements filled with the wisdom of Okinawan predecessors, and there are plenty of highlights! It is also a nice point that you can freely touch the rocks on display. Please feel the different touch of each stone!

Daisekirinzan, where you can meet new charm every time you visit. If you are planning to travel to Okinawa in the future, we recommend making an early reservation. Let's enjoy plenty of extraordinary time while getting the power of nature around the guided tour!