Plan details

★Experience the Yanbaru Forest, a World Heritage Site!
★How to enjoy it changes with the season ♪
★Fully equipped facilities make it comfortable before and after your experience♪

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"Tour basic data"
・Location: Amba Dam (Yanbaru, northern part of the main island)
・Type of boat: Sit-on-top (open deck)
・Capacity per boat: 3 people (2 adults + 1 child) *1
・Clothing: Wear something you don't mind getting wet (no swimsuit required) ※2
・Additional charges: None
*1. Maximum number of passengers per kayak
　 (May vary depending on tour arrangements)
*2. For what to bring, please refer to the 'What to Bring' page
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~Experience in the Yanbaru Forest, a World Heritage Site~
The tour field is a World Natural Heritage site
located in the subtropical region of northern Okinawa Island
Evergreen forests. The dam lake standing in the wilderness
It is an experience field.
Flora and fauna inhabiting the forests of the subtropical jungle
While listening to the commentary, paddle in a kayak on the surface of the dam lake
Cruise the nature of Yanbaru.

~How to enjoy it that changes with the season~
▼Golden Week to mid-October
[Jungle kayaking (about 3 hours)]
Duration: about 3 hours. Anba Dam's "Kuina Lake"
Hop on a kayak and head upstream of the river. World Natural Heritage Site
You can observe the forest of the registered place well, and play in the river upstream!
Insects and wild birds that live near the water, and dive into the water
When you look at it, it becomes an endangered species "Ryukyu Ayu"
Maybe you'll meet someone?!

▼Mid-October to end of April
[Winter kayaking (about 2.5 hours)]
Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Kayaking on Lake Kuina
Ride on the lake surface sightseeing. From a dedicated nature guide
The origin of the land, history and culture, the state of nature, etc.
Kayaking experience while listening to the story.
Enjoy the scenery that changes depending on the amount of water stored in the dam
Let's go see the waterfall!

～Safe and secure with comprehensive facilities～
You can also use the (hot water) shower when changing clothes.
There is an auto camping site within the facility, and the shower building has
Don't worry, changing rooms are also available.

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Meeting place (※Map)

◆〒905-1504 1301-7 Aha, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
　 (Yanbaru Learning Forest)

▼For those coming by car
About 2 hours and 30 minutes from Naha Airport
About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Okinawa Expressway 'Kyoda IC'

Meeting time

※Start time※
9:30 (Scheduled end time: 13:00)
②13:30 (Estimated end time: 17:00)

※Winter Kayak... Duration: 2.5 hours
Jungle Kayak... Duration: 3 hours
※Pregnant women are kindly requested to refrain.

schedule

Example Schedule (Jungle Kayak)
① Check-in at the facility office at the meeting point
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Change clothes and prepare in the changing room within the facility.
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Briefing by an exclusive nature guide
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Let's paddle a canoe across the dam lake while listening to explanations about the flora and fauna that inhabit the subtropical jungle forest.
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Once you reach the upstream, get off the canoe and challenge yourself to river trekking in the cool, refreshing clear stream.
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In a stream with crystal-clear water all the way to the riverbed, observe river creatures such as the Ryukyu sweetfish and the giant eel.
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⑦End of tour

What to bring

Payment Method

Local payment

Additional options

Precautions

※The tour may be canceled due to weather conditions on the day.
※Please note that we cannot compensate for travel expenses if the tour is canceled after arriving at the meeting place.
※This tour will be conducted if there are at least 3 participants on the day.

Reservation deadline

"Email reservation": by 5:00 p.m. three days before
"Telephone reservation": by 5:00 p.m. two days before

Cancellation Policy

・4 to 3 days: 20% 　
・2 to 1 day before: 50% 　
On the day: 100%

Organizer Name

Yanbaru Learning Forest
Okinawa Prefecture Kunigami District Kunigami Village Awa 1301-7