Comfort Trail A～E
🌞 2026 Summer Campaign (July–October)
Enjoy Yanbaru more comfortably, even during Okinawa’s hottest season.
During July–October, YAAYA offers special summer services.
✅ Early pickup from 6:00 AM (2 hours earlier than our regular schedule)
✅ New E Course – Scenic Journey with Minimal Walking
✅ Most walking routes follow shaded forest trails.
Please note:
A Course Part 1 (Kouri Island) and D Course Part 2 (Cape Hedo) have very little natural shade, so early morning tours are recommended.
Pickup available from accommodations or addresses north of Nago City.
Part1:Passing through Nago City, we travel across the Motobu Peninsula and continue toward the eastern side of Kouri Island.
Part 1 begins with a gentle 1.5 km walk along the island’s outer coastal road, followed by a breathtaking 2 km crossing over the vast blue ocean on the iconic Kouri Bridge.
Part2:After crossing the Kouri Bridge, we arrive on Yagaji Island.
From here, we drive over the Warumi Bridge and follow the coastline of the Motobu Peninsula northward for about half an hour.
The walk begins from the access road to Otowa-dake Forest Park, where we ascend through a subtropical evergreen forest while looking down over the Kouri Bridge.
From the summit, sweeping views open toward Kouri Island and the emerald-colored sea below.
Restrooms are available at:
Island Station, Forest Park
B： Ancient Forest at Mt. Yonaha
Part1:From near the Yui Yui Kunigami roadside station, we drive up a mountain road to Kunigami Forest Park, where the tour begins.
From the park, we walk toward the exit of the road leading to Mount Yonaha, the highest peak on Okinawa Island.
Afterward, we move by car to the foot of Mount Yonaha and continue on foot along the Okuni Forest Road, enjoying the rich forests of the World Natural Heritage area.
Part2:We drive back toward the Yui Yui Kunigami roadside station and ascend another mountain road to reach the junction with the Okuni Forest Road, where we begin our walk.
As we move through the World Natural Heritage forest, the scenery gradually opens.
From Nagao Bridge, the sweeping view of subtropical evergreen forests stretching across the mountains is truly breathtaking.
Restrooms are available at:
Kunigami Forest Park, 7-Eleven
C： World Nature Heritage around Benoki Dam
Part1:From Nago City, we drive north along Route 58 for about one hour, then follow a mountain road along the Benoki River up to Iju Lake (Benoki Dam). Starting from the dam office, we take a gentle 1.5‑hour walk along the lakeshore, surrounded by the World Natural Heritage forest. From the bridge, you can look out over the broad evergreen canopy, and from the shaded forest floor you can gaze up into the quiet green layers above. It’s a peaceful walk where you can enjoy the fresh air and the calm atmosphere of the northern Okinawan forest.
Part2:After returning to the Benoki Dam office and having lunch, we drive toward the upper reaches of the Oku River to begin the second half of the tour. Walking along a quiet forest road beside the clear stream, you can enjoy the sound of flowing water and the refreshing mountain air. On the way back, we stop at Cape Hedo to take in the dramatic coastal views at the northern tip of Okinawa.
Restrooms are available at:
Stargazing Park, Benoki Dam
D： From Sacred Rocks to Cape Hedo
Part1:After a short break at Cape Hedo, the northernmost point of Okinawa Island, we drive to a small village at the foot of Mount Asumui. Walking along the sacred pine-lined path, you can sense the atmosphere of old rituals and the traces of traditional village life. With the rocky peak of Asumui rising before us, we pause to hear the creation myth of Okinawa and the stories connected to this sacred landscape.
Part2:We drive to Cape Hedo for lunch and take a walk along the coastline, enjoying the wide-open view of the ocean. At the Okinawa Reversion Monument, we pause to reflect on the history and struggles of the Okinawan people after World War II. The coastal hills here are covered with grasslands, offering a very different vegetation from the forested areas of Yanbaru. As we walk, you can enjoy sweeping views of the sea with Yoronjima, Iheya, Izena, and Ie Island on the horizon, while the forested slopes of Mount Asumui rise behind you. This area also offers a good chance of spotting the Okinawa Rail, and the contrast between grassland and forest makes the landscape especially enjoyable.
Restrooms are available at:
Cape Hedo Tourist Information Center
E： Yanbaru Scenic Journey with Minimal Walking
A relaxing scenic drive around the northern half of Okinawa Island.
The course is determined by the starting point.
Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of Yanbaru from the comfort of your vehicle as we visit some of Northern Okinawa’s most spectacular attractions. With only about 15 minutes of walking at each stop, this tour is ideal for seniors, families, and anyone who prefers a leisurely sightseeing experience.
Gesashi Mangrove
2024.3.21
Discover the dramatic Kayou Folded Strata, the lush Gesashi Mangrove Forest, the iconic Kouri Bridge, the panoramic views from Mt. Oppa, the hidden beauty of Nagao Bridge, the tranquil Benoki Dam, the crystal-clear Oku River, the sacred spiritual site of Asumui, and the magnificent cliffs of Cape Hedo, the northernmost point of Okinawa Island.
Less walking. More breathtaking scenery.
Experience the beauty of Yanbaru at a relaxed pace while enjoying one of Okinawa’s most scenic driving routes.