Let's enjoy the zip line at the new standard "Yanbaru Adventure Field" of Okinawa activities!

Let's enjoy the zip line at the new standard "Yanbaru Adventure Field" of Okinawa activities!
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Speaking of Okinawa, after all, the sea! I think the image of this is strong, but there are not only marine activities but also activities where you can experience the great nature of Yanbaru, which is attracting attention from the world.
The northern part of Okinawa Island, where subtropical forests spread. OkinawaTraveler's editorial department, Nomoton, has experienced a forest activity "Zipline" in the Nature Zone "Yanbaru" locally! I would like to introduce you to the following.

What is Yanbaru?

An area called Yanbaru (Yamahara) in the northern part of Motojima. As the name implies, there are many untouched nature, such as mountains and forests, and it is a forest that fosters the unique ecosystem of Okinawa rail and other endemic species. In 2021, it was registered in World Heritage as "Amami Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island" areas. 

In the Yanbaru area, we arrived in about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from "Yanbaru Adventure Field" Naha Airport located in Higashimura. 

About belongings and clothes

Depending on the weather, we basically recommend that you participate in clothes that can be dirty. Wear clothes and athletic shoes that are easy to move and dirty! You can also rent clothes. You can also rent clothes and shoes. 

For safety reasons, the landing point of the zip line is covered with wood chips and may enter the shoes, so it is recommended to rent shoes even if it is sunny. 

Rental shoes
Rental shoes

What's the course?

With all tour guides, 80m to 140m5 zip lines with different lengths and height differences are installed. 

You can enjoy the subtropical "Yanbaru" forest while strolling in the air on 5 courses. The tour is held three times a day at 10:13:15:00. ※Set of [30 minutes before] at each start time
※It's about 2 hours from the meeting to the dissolution. 

Everything is ready! The tour starts!

This time, "Watchy" was a very energetic staff from Okinawa!

A guide will follow you in a group of less than 10 people.

While listening to the guide's polite explanation, firmly attach the harness so that there is no looseness. Finally, the next people check the safety of each other and get ready! 

Mr. Watch will carefully explain how to attach safety equipment, precautions while driving, and how to land the goal as an example.  

If you listen to the explanation while imagining where you fly, you can prepare!

Walk to the start table and wait for your turn. 

The road to the starting point is just a jungle! I will head while feeling the nature of Yanbaru.  The starting point is named after the Yanbaru tree, and there are five in total. 

Determine the leader and vice leader before the start.

The first-flying leader and the second-flying deputy leader have important duties such as signaling the start of the third-flying member or assisting in landing.  

I am! If you don't know, please try to run for it.  

 

And start! 

Guide, "GO!" of the group who participated together GO! Yanbaru~~~!! !Run through the forest of Yanbaru at once with a cheerful shout! 

Let's run through the forest of Yanbaru on the zip line
Let's run through the forest of Yanbaru on the zip line

The adjacent "Matayoshi Cafe" where you can relax

If it is difficult for small children to participate together, you can take a break at the adjacent "Matayoshi Cafe" and wait for families and companions participating in the experience. They also sell souvenirs such as coffee beans, so you can have a good time while waiting!  

Store Information

Address: 718-28, Keisaji Higashimura, Imakijin-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1205, Japan Matayoshi Co-Hi-en Garden 

Access: About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport and about 40 minutes from Nago city. 

Fees: [Adult (16 years old or older)] 5,500 yen (tax included/per person)
   [Children (under 15 years old)] 4,500 yen (tax included/per person) 

Conditions for participation: There is no age limit, but you must clear the following:
     Height 120cm or more / weight 25-100kg ※You will not be able to participate in the event. 
★[Children] Participation is not possible.
★Up to 2 children per adult can be accommodated.
★If you are drunk, take drugs, or pregnant on the day of participation, you cannot participate.
★Cancellation fee is 100% on the day and 50% on the day before.
 

Staff available language: Japanese and English 

 

Click here to make a reservation.


Impressions after the experience

When I stood at the tip of the start stand for the first time, "I'm scared! I can't do it!" I thought, but the exhilaration of sprinting in the forest is a feeling of getting sick. 「GO! GO! Yanbaru~~~!! !"The shouts created a sense of unity among the participants, and I was able to have a very good time. Please try it out!  

 

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