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Access

Access routes are examples. For more information, please inquire with each transportation facility or check their website.

*The time required in each section is a rough indication.

Course 1
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 175 min.)
Naha Airport
Highway Bus (About 105 min.)
Nago Bus Terminal
Route Bus (55 min.)
Hentona Bus Terminal
Village-operated Bus (35 min.)
Cape Hedomisaki
Course 2
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 175 min.)
Naha Airport
Rental Car, Personal Car Okinawa Expressway (About 145 min.)
Cape Hedomisaki
Course 3
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 175 min.)
Naha Airport
Rental Car, Personal Car Okinawa Expressway (About 100 min.)
Shioya Bay
Course 4
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 175 min.)
Naha Airport
Rental Car, Personal Car Okinawa Expressway (About 120 min.)
Mangrove forest of Gesashi Bay
Course 5
Haneda Airport
Airplane (About 175 min.)
Naha Airport
Highway Bus (About 90 min.)
Nago Bus Terminal
Route Bus (40-80 min.)
Hentona Bus Terminal,
Ogimison-yakubamae,
Higashison-yakubamae

Facilities

Okinawa Rail Ecology Center Rail Forest

photo of Okinawa Rail Ecology Center Rail Forest
This facility cares for and exhibits the Okinawa rail, a Nature Monument of Japan. In addition to allowing observation of the bird in its habitat, the site introduces initiatives for its care, breeding, and protection.
AddressAda 1477-35, Kunigami Village, Kunigami County, Okinawa Prefecture
Contact0980-41-7788 (Tel)
Open9:00 - 17:00
ClosedOpen daily throughout the year
Usage FeeAdults: 500 yen; children 200 yen
Universal Design Correspondence
  • Support for Written Communication & Sign Language
  • Multipurpose Toilet

Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center
Ufugi Nature Museum

photo of Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center Ufugi Nature Museum
This facility performs public awareness activities to deepen understanding of and interest in wildlife protection, and comprehensively engages in surveys, research, and protection and breeding programs for wildlife in danger of disappearing from Yambaru. It also exhibits wildlife specimens, including the Okinawa rail and Okinawa woodpecker.
AddressHiji 263-1, Kunigami Village, Kunigami County, Okinawa Prefecture
Contact0980-50-1025 (Tel)
Open10:00-16:30
ClosedMondays, holidays (excepting Greenery Day (5/4) and Children's Day (5/5)), Okinawa Memorial Day (6/23), year-end holidays (12/29-1/3)
Usage FeeFree of charge
Universal Design Correspondence
  • Wheelchair Lending Service
  • Distribution of Multilingual Pamphlet
  • Support for Written Communication & Sign Language
  • Parking for Physically Disabled
  • Multipurpose Toilet

Contact List

Naha Nature Conservation Office
1F, Naha Joint Government Building No. 1, Higawa 1-15-15, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0022
Tel: 098-836-6400  Fax: 098-836-6401
http://kyushu.env.go.jp/naha/

Yambaru Ranger Station
(Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center, Ufugi Nature Museum)
Hiji 263-1, Kunigami Village, Kunigami County, Okinawa Prefecture 905-1413
Tel: 0980-50-1025  Fax: 0980-50-1026
http://www.ufugi-yambaru.com/

* Please call the telephone number below if you see a wounded or dead Okinawa rail.
Drivers who hit one will not be charged with a crime for unintended accidents but a phone call can increase the chance of aiding an injured bird and provide valuable data for future measures to prevent accidents.
Ministry of the Environment, Yambaru Ranger Station
Tel: 0980-50-1025 / 090-6862-9170

Yambaru National Park Website