Morning Birding
We will explore the forests and low-traffic routes in the early morning to search for bird species endemic to Okinawa’s Yambaru region.
- Highlights: Okinawa rail, Okinawa woodpecker, Okinawa robin.
- Best Season: March – June
- Duration: 4 or 5 hours (including pickup).
From 14,000 JPY / person
*no pickup, 2+ persons
Night Birding
We will drive to observe Okinawa rails roosting in the trees at night. To minimize stress on the birds, please follow the guide’s instructions regarding shortened photography times.
- Highlights: Okinawa rail, owls, Ryukyu long-furred rat, Flying fox, etc.
- Best Season: July – October
- Duration: 2 hours.
From 6,000 JPY / person
*2+ persons
Herping
We will walk along the trails of the Yambaru Discovery Forest to observe the local herpetofauna. This flat and easy-to-walk route is suitable for all ages and group tours.
- Highlights: newts, frogs, snakes, nocturnal insects, etc.
- Best Season: March – June
- Duration: 2 hours.
From 6,000 JPY / person
*2+ persons
Evening tour (pickup)
This is a night tour including pickup that combines night birding and herping. It offers longer observation time, ideal for those who wish to observe nocturnal wildlife in detail.
- Highlights: Okinawa rail and other nocturnal animals.
- Best Season: March – October
- Duration: 4 hours.
From 12,000 JPY / person
*2+ persons
Forest Walk
We will explore forest trails during the day to observe plants and diurnal wildlife. This flat and easy-to-walk route is suitable for all ages and group tours.
- Highlights: Yambaru ecology, plants, diurnal insects, lizards, etc.
- Best Season: March – October
- Duration: 2 or 4 hours.
From 6,000 JPY / person
*2 hours, 2+ persons