Interactive Animal Program

Interactive
Animal
Program

Dolphins and sea turtles! The thrill of watching and the joy of interacting!

Wellness Village Motobu is home to many creatures fascinating for children and adults alike.
Experience the excitement of interacting with creatures you normally wouldn't encounter!

The adorable
creatures
you’ll meet
at Wellness
Village
Motobu Selling Points
Dolphins
Yonaguni Horse
Sea Turtles
Goats
Tortoises
A variety of fish
Coral

Areas you can enjoy free of charge are available as well! Free Area

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!
Mini Aquarium

In a corner of the experience facility, creatures living in the Okinawan sea are exhibited. There are many creatures that cannot be seen up close!
Dolphin Area

Visitors who do not participate in the dolphin program can also watch the dolphins from the viewing area.

Have fun surrounded by adorable creatures Creature Programs

Interactive Animal Program
Dolphin Program
Marine Program

Yonaguni Horse Carriage

Age 0 and over

Take a ride on a carriage pulled by a Yonaguni horse around Wellness Village Motobu, and take pictures.

Start Time	Duration	Fee
10:20 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 2:20 p.m. 2:40 p.m.	10 mins	1 Group ¥3,000

*1group max 5 persons, total weight up to 150kg. *Ages under 3 must be accompanied by an adult.

Waku Waku Parent & Child Time

Age 0 and over

Living creatures in the natural world live in various ways to survive. There are creatures that look completely different when they are born and when they grow up. Parents and children will work together to answer all the questions correctly in the quiz.

Start Time Duration Fee

11:00 a.m. 40 mins ¥1,500

*Minimum 2 persons *Preschool children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Start Time	Duration	Fee
11:00 a.m.	40 mins	¥1,500

Dolphin Program

Dolphin Encounter S

Dolphin Encounter S
(Swim Plus)

Age 0 and over

After listening to a lecture on dolphins, you can touch and play games with the dolphins in shallow water. Open to all ages. Persons of height110cm or more can hold on to a dolphin and swim.

Start Time	Duration	fee
10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m. *extra Jul/Aug only)	50mins	¥16,000

*Preschool children must be accompanied by a paying adult. *Activity Liability Waiver Form required

Dolphin Encounter

Age 0 and over

Learn about dolphins while interacting and playing games with them in shallow water.

Start Time Duration Fee

11:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 50mins ¥8,000

*Preschool children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Smile Dolphin

Age 0 and over

You can feed and touch the dolphins from on top of the floating stage. Small children may not be able to reach them.

Start Time Duration Fee

12:00 p.m. 30mins ¥5,500

*Period: Apr-Jun / Sep-Mar (Jul-Aug closed) *Preschool children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Dolphin Walking Tour

Age 0 and over

Go up close and watch the dolphins while they swim and play freely in the water. You can also take pictures.

Start Time Duration Fee

10:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m. 20mins ¥1,500

*Preschool children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Mogu Mogu Picnic

Age 0 and over

This program features the experience of feeding tortoises, sea turtles and dolphins. Observe the differences in the way they eat.

Start Time Duration Fee

9:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. 40mins ¥4,000

*Preschool children must be accompanied by adult.

Start Time	Duration	Fee
11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.	50mins	¥8,000

Start Time	Duration	Fee
12:00 p.m.	30mins	¥5,500

Start Time	Duration	Fee
10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.	20mins	¥1,500

Start Time	Duration	Fee
9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.	40mins	¥4,000

Marine Program

Yanbaru “Ino” Experience

Must be over age 4

Sea creatures that cannot usually be seen live in the shallows(“ino”) at low tide. Let's go out to observe them!

Duration Fee /
adult Fee /
child
(Ages
4-11)

90mins ¥3,000 ¥2,000

*Held only at low tide (please inquire in advance) *Each child under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Duration	Fee / adult	Fee / child (Ages 4-11)
90mins	¥3,000	¥2,000

Fishing Rod Rental

Must be over age 4

Start Time	Duration	Fee
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (every 60mins)	50mins	¥800 Includes rental set (fishing gear & bait)

*Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fishing Pond

Must be over age 4

Start Time	Duration	Fee
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (every 60mins)	50mins	¥1,300 Includes rental set (fishing gear & bait)

*Each child under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Breakwater Fishing

Must be over age 4

Start Time	Duration	Fee
10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.	120mins	¥2,500 includes rental set (fishing gear & bait)

*Minimum 2 persons *Each child under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Family Charter Fishin

Family Charter Fishing

Must be over age 4

Go out for a boat fishing experience with a private family charter!

Start Time	Duration	Fee
9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.	180mins	1 Boat ¥18,000 Includes rental set (fishing gear & bait)

*Each child under age 8 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

FAQs

Q. Can I join the animal programs if I have a medical condition?: A. The Dolphin Program and some of the horse programs require that you fill out a health form. Those who fall under the categories here may not be permitted to participate. Check below before participating.
See the health form here (PDF).

Q. Do cancellation fees apply?: A. No cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made by 5:00 p.m. the day before the event, but 100% of the fee will be charged for same-day cancellations.

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