Enjoy the zipline at the new standard of Okinawa's activities, "Yanbaru Adventure Field"!

Enjoy the zipline at the new standard of Okinawa's activities, "Yanbaru Adventure Field"!
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Speaking of Okinawa, after all, the sea! I think you have a strong image, but there are activities not only marine activities but also activities where you can experience the great nature of Yanbaru, which the world is attracting attention.
Northern Okinawa Island, where subtropical forests spread out. Nomoton, OkinawaTraveler Editor's editorial department, has experienced the forest activity "Zip Line" in the Nature Zone "Yanbaru"! I would like to introduce you to you!

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 nurtures the unique ecosystem of endemic species, including Okinawa rail. In 2021, it was registered in World Heritage as "Amami Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern Okinawa Island and Iriomote Island". 

In the Yanbaru area, it takes 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 recommend that you participate in clothes that can basically be dirty. Wear clothes and athletic shoes that are easy to move and can be dirty! Clothes are also available. You can also rent clothes and shoes. 

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

Rental shoes
Rental shoes

What is the content of 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 through the 5 courses in the air. The tour is held three times a day at 10:13:15. ※[30 minutes before each start time] set
※It is a tour that takes about 2 hours from the meeting to dissolution. 

I'm ready! Tour started!

This time, the guide was "Watch" and a very energetic staff from Okinawa!

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

While listening to the guide's careful explanation, wear the harness firmly so that there is no looseness. At the end, check the safety of the neighbors and make preparations! 

As a model, Wacho will carefully explain how to install safety equipment, precautions while driving, and how to land the goal.  

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

Move on foot to the starting point and wait for the turn. 

The road to the start stand is just a jungle! You can feel the nature of Yanbaru.  The starting point is named Yanbaru tree, and there are five in total. 

Determine the leader and deputy leader before starting.

The first flying leader and the second flying deputy leader have important missions, such as signaling the start of the third and subsequent members and assisting landing.  

I am! If you are interested, please join us.  

 

And start! 

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

Let's run through the Yanbaru Forest on the Zip Line
Let's run through the Yanbaru Forest on the Zip Line

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 the family members and companions participating in the experience. Souvenirs such as coffee beans are also sold, so you can have a good time while waiting!  

Store Information

Address: 718-28 Keisashi, Higashimura, Nakijin-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1205, Japan Phone: 

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

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

Participation Conditions: There is no age limit, but the following must be cleared.
     Height 120cm or more / weight 25-100kg ※If it is less than or equal, you will not be able to participate. 
★[Children] You are not allowed to participate.
★Up to 2 children are allowed per adult.
★Drinking, ingestion, or pregnant on the day of participation cannot participate.
★Cancellation fee is 100% on the day and 50% 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 platform 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 addictiveness. 「GO! GO! Yanbaru~~~!! !"With the shout of ", 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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