Yambaru Nature
Experience
Program
Dolphins, sea tutles and more! The thrill of watching and the joy of interacting!
Motobu Genkimura is home to many creatures fascinating for children and adults alike.
Experience the excitement of interacting with creatures you normally wouldn't encounter!
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The adorable
creatures
you’ll meet
at Motobu
Genkimura Selling Points -
Dolphins
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Yonaguni Horse
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Sea Turtles
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Goats
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Tortoises
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A variety of fish
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Corals
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Rabbits
Areas you can enjoy free of charge are available as well! Free Area
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Sea Life Lagoon
A large pond on the way to the reception Ocean Desk is filled with fish living in the seas of Okinawa. Look also for the sea turtles!
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Genki Village Aquarium
This aquarium is mabe by one of our staffs and you must enjoy observing, learning, and touching the sea creautres in here!
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Dolphin Area
Visitors who do not participate in the dolphin program can also watch the dolphins from the outside only.
Have fun surrounded by adorable creatures Nature Experience
Interactive Animal Program
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Motobu-Fuji Trekking
Must be age 10 and more
Let's go field trip to The Cone Karst in Yamazato, Motobu, Okinawa Motobu, Okinawa "Motobu-Fuji", learn about the geographical features, and enjoy trekking to reach the top of the Motobu-Fuji! You can enjoy lunch at there with the beautiful view from the summit. *The Lunch Box and a bottled water (500ml) included.
*Reservation required by 3pm, three days in advance. *Period: Apr.1-28/May.7-Jun.30/Oct.1-Feb.28(limited time offer) *The minimum number of people:2
Start Time Duration Fee 10 am 180 min. ¥4,000 *The number of people: 2 - 6 *Cancelled in case of rain *Age 10 and more *Bring your comfortable shoes/clothes required.
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Ino Experience
Must be age 4 and more
Let's go out to observe the sea creatures in the shallows(“ino”) at low tide! *Opened and only available during low tide time: please ask in advance. *The Lunch Box and a bottled water (500ml) included.
*Reservation required by 3pm, three days in advance. *Period: Apr.1-28/May.7-Jun.30/Oct.1-Feb.28(limited time offer)
Duration Fee 90 min. ¥4,000 *Age 4 and more *A child age 8 or less must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Yonaguni Horse Walking
Age 0 and more
You will walk along with the Yonaguni Horse in Motobu Genkimura and take pictures with.
Start Time Duration Fee AM
10 am - 10:30 am
PM
3:30 pm - 4 pm5 min. ¥800 *Cancelled in case of rain *Age 0 and more *A child age 5 or less must be accompanied by an adult.
*All the prices tax included.
*Please refrain from joining the activities under the influence of alcohol.
FAQs
- Q. Can I join the animal programs if I have a medical condition?
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A. Some dolphin programs are required the Activity Liability Waiver Form. Please check below before you join.
See the health form here (PDF).
- Q. Do cancellation fees apply?
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A. No cancellation fee will be charged for the cancellation made by 3pm the previous day, but 100% cancellation fee will be charged after that.
