#Yanbaru

[The event has ended.] Learn with Okinawa Tarzan Kidzy! Yanbaru Expedition _ Events on August 2, 2026

A great adventure with kiss in the forest and swamps of "Yanbaru Adventure Field" located in Higashimura, northern Okinawa Prefecture! Learn how to play in the forest while finding Yanbaru plants and rare animals! In the thrilling zip line experience, walk in the air while watching the forest where you strolled! And with original T-shirt and towel of "Yanbaru Zip Line x Kidzy"! A great adventure this summer! Please join us as summer memories and free research!
- Event
date： 2026.07.10（updated：2026.09.15）
Okinawa "Yanbaru Forest Toy Museum" The charm of wooden toys and nature experiences that children are crazy about

The Yanbaru Forest Toy Museum in Kunigami Village, the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island, was reopened on a large scale in March 2026. The play area has been expanded almost four times as long as it was, and about 5,000 new toys are added. Original exhibitions on the theme of the forest of Yanbaru and Okinawan culture and lifestyle have been enriched, and it has evolved into an hands-on museum where you can learn while playing. Inside the building, which is wrapped in the warmth of wood, is full of play that can be absorbed from babies to adults. Because it is an indoor facility that is not affected by the weather, it is perfect for traveling to Okinawa on rainy days. Introducing the charm of the Yanbaru Forest Toy Museum, which is recommended not only for family trips but also for three-generation trips.
- Tourism & Experience
date： 2026.07.03（updated：2026.07.13）
Travel around Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site and Yanbaru, Okinawa

In this tour, you will enjoy the unique nature experiences of both regions while realizing the importance of nature. It is a memorable trip where you can feel how nature and people's lives are in harmony, touching on the local culture and traditions nurtured by two distant regions of Japan, Shiretoko and Yanbaru, each of which is located in the north and south of Japan. In Shiretoko, a World Natural Heritage Site in Hokkaido, you can feel the breath of wild animals such as brown bears, whales and killer whale in nature, and feel the distance between nature and wildlife. While touching local fisheries and culture, you can learn about the lives of people who have coexisted with nature, and feel a deep connection with nature. At Yanbaru, Okinawa's World Natural Heritage Site, please enjoy a 5-day deep nature experience trip. This is a journey to set yourself in the forest of Yanbaru and reaffirm your bond with nature. During the day, you will observe precious flora and fauna with a nature guide, and learn that the secret of longevity in Okinawa, the only "blue zone" in Asia, is in this rich ecological system. In the sea, you can ride a traditional wooden boat "Sabani" and enjoy beautiful scenery while feeling the wind and waves. At night, under the starry sky, listen to the whispers of the forest of Yanbaru. By knowing Okinawa's unique culture and lifestyle nurtured by the nature and lifestyle of the island, you will be able to gain new awareness. Meals are prepared based on the idea of "Kusuimun" (medicine food source) using Shimano vegetables and medicinal herbs. You can also enjoy the food culture of Okinawa. Accommodation is a rental Nanmei Mori room in the village, and you can experience a stay like a local person.
- Others
- Tourism & Experience
date： 2025.04.03
Enjoy the zip line at the new standard of Okinawan activity "Yanbaru Adventure Field"!

Speaking of Okinawa, of course, the sea! I think the image is strong, but there are activities that allow you to experience not only Malin activities but also the wilderness of Yanbaru, which the world is attracting attention. Northern Okinawa Island, where subtropical forests spread. OkinawaTraveler editorial department Nomoton has experienced the forest activity “Zipline” in the Nature Zone “Yanbaru” on site! I would like to introduce the report on your body!
- Tourism & Experience
date： 2024.05.24（updated：2026.05.13）

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