[2025 Kunigami Attraction] Travel Guide for Yanbaru Kuina Ecological Exhibition and Learning Facility Kuina no Mori (Updated Jul)

#OkinawaTourism The Yamahara Rail Ecological Exhibition and Learning Facility is a great place to get close to nature! If you are interested in animals or environmental protection, this is definitely a must-see. The Yamahara Rail is a species endemic to Okinawa, and there are many ecological displays about them in the facility, allowing you to gain in-depth knowledge of the living habits, reproduction process, and even the conservation challenges these birds face. There is a special observation area in the facility where you can quietly observe the Yamahara Rails. These little birds are very cute and are also suitable for taking photos. The guide will also introduce the conservation stories of these birds, so that you can better understand their importance and the fragility of the local ecological environment.

In addition to sunshine, beaches and southern culture, Okinawa is also a great place to explore the ecology of subtropical forests. Kunigami County, located in the northernmost part of the main island, not only has beautiful natural scenery, but is also home to a variety of endemic and endangered species. Those who want to experience the natural side of Okinawa should not miss it. The nearby Hiji-Otaki and Kijoka-no-Nanatsuragi are also great places for hiking and viewing waterfalls. Figure 1: Ada garden hotel, a hotel that provides breakfast, dinner, laundry services and is close to a nature park. Figure 2 and 3: Wild endemic birds: the mountain moorhen and the Okinawa woodpecker Figures 4 and 5: Kiruka's Seven Falls Figure 6 & 7: The forest trail. Cherry blossoms can be seen from time to time in spring. Figure 8: Dinner provided by the hotel. 📍Address: Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 🏖️Environment/Facilities: Nature Learning Center, Forest Park, Camping Site, etc. 🕰️Business hours: All day, but most nature learning centers and parks are only open from 9 am to 5 pm daily 🗓️Itinerary: You can spend a night in Kunigami County to observe the creatures. 🚙Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, as the bus only runs once an hour. However, you can also take bus No. 67 at Nago Bus Station to Hedonai and then transfer to the Kunigami East Line to other places in Kunigami County.

Located in Yasuda Kuina Fureai Park in Kunigami Village [Yanbaru Rail Ecological Exhibition and Learning Facility] In addition to enjoying field tours and park golf at Yasuda Kuina Fureai Park, you can also observe the ecology of the Yanbaru Rail at the Yanbaru Rail Ecological Exhibition and Learning Facility "Rail Forest". Admission is 700 yen for high school students and above. When you enter the Rail Forest, there is an information booth where you can learn about the ecology and habitat of the Yanbaru Rail, and an observation booth that recreates the Yanbaru forest where it actually lives. A single Yanbaru Rail is kept in the observation booth, and you can observe its ecology while listening to staff explanations given at 30-minute intervals between 9:30 and 16:30. Even if you live in Okinawa, it is rare to see the Yanbaru Rail, which is an endangered species that lives in the Yanbaru region. The Rail Forest, where you can interact with the rare Yanbaru Rail, is a very precious place. The explanations by the zookeepers were also very interesting and informative. By the time I left, I was completely captivated by the Yanbaru Kuina. There were also original goods for sale that could only be purchased here. Why not visit the Kuina Forest for a rare experience? [Yanbaru Kuina Ecological Exhibition and Learning Facility] Address: 1477-35 Yasuda, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Wednesdays Parking: Available #DomesticTravel #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #OkinawaTourism #NorthernOkinawa #Yanbaru #YanbaruForest

#Travelwithme This is a valuable facility located deep in Yanbaru National Park where you can observe the ecology of the Okinawa rail. They raise two adorable Okinawa rails, but you can only observe one of them. It's so cute to see them sunbathing in a sunny spot.