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A new tourist attraction has been created in the Yanbaru region of northern Okinawa.
As its name suggests, Roadside Station Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is located on a hill surrounded by pineapple fields.
Against the backdrop of the rich nature of Okinawa’s main island, the roadside station is attracting attention as a new type of roadside station, characterized by the sale of specialty products made from local ingredients, the experience of making small articles in the woodworking studio, and facilities built using local timber.
Located in Anba, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, this spot fully showcases the charms of the northernmost region on Okinawa’s main island, giving visitors a sense of Yanbaru’s nature, culture, and potential for the future.
- 1 What is Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba?
- 2 Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba Basic Information
- 3 What's a Michi-no-Eki?
- 4 Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba Contents Introduction
- 5 Yanbaru Pineapple Hill, Anba Sightseeing Spots around Anba
- 5.1 Cape Hendo
- 5.2 Yanbaru National Park
- 5.3 Oishi Forest Mountain
- 5.4 Hichi-otaki Waterfall
- 5.5 Yanbaru Learning Forest
- 5.6 Okuma Beach
- 5.7 Kunigami Village Forest Park
- 5.8 Okuyanbaru Village
- 5.9 myrtle birch (Betula platyphylla var. platyphylla)
- 5.10 Yanbaru-kuina Observatory
- 5.11 Yanbaru-queena ecology exhibition and learning facility, Kuiuna Forest
- 5.12 Sea play, forest play Kijimuna
- 5.13 Ufugi Nature Center, Yanbaru Wildlife Conservation Center, Ministry of the Environment
- 5.14 Roadside Station Yui Yui Kunigashira
- 6 Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba Access Information
- 7 summary
- 8 Climate and Clothing by Month
- 9 If you want to enjoy Okinawa, get discount tickets online!
- 10 special feature article
What is Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba?
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is a roadside station located in Kunigami Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture,
Grand opening in March 2022. “ The facility is designed as a “Michi-no-Eki” station, taking advantage of the nature and culture of the Yanbaru area, as well as the local food products.
The rich natural backdrop of this World Natural Heritage-listed region provides visitors with new discoveries and experiences.
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Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba Basic Information
| name | Yanbaru Pineapple Hill, Anba |
| address (e.g. of house) | 1089-7, Anba, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-1504, Japan |
| Phone number | 0980-43-5115 |
| Business Hours | 10:00-17:00 *Summer hours are scheduled to be expanded. |
| business holiday | open every day of the year |
| How to access | – Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Naha Airport – Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Churaumi Aquarium – Approximately 1 hour from Nago – Approximately 40 minutes from Cape Hendo |
| Number of parking spaces | 45 vehicles (including 2 large vehicles) |
| Facilities & Services | – 13 toilets – Information facilities – Tourist Information Center – Baby Corner – Emergency power supply – Public phones – Public wireless LAN – Merchandise sales facilities – Rest and dining facilities – Woodworking studio – Multi-purpose space – Kids’ space – EV charging facilities |
| Wi-Fi | existence (at the present moment) |
| special remarks | – Great views from the observation deck and swings – Cafe restaurant “Churasaku” that makes use of local ingredients – Making accessories using local wood at the hands-on workshop |
A great way to reserve a rental car that locals also use!
What’s a Michi-no-Eki?
Here, we introduce the various “mi” and “chi” that you can experience at MICHINO Eki: “see”, “harvest”, “future”, “land”, and “know”.
Watch: Panoramic view from the spectacular swing
The centerpiece of Yanbaru Pineapple Hill is the Yanbaru Hill Swing.
Overlooking the expansive Pacific Ocean and the surrounding lush forests, the swing offers visitors an unforgettable experience.
Everyone, from adults to children, will be captivated by the grandeur of nature at that moment.
Fruitful: Bounty of pineapple and other local ingredients
At the “Churasaku” café-restaurant, you can enjoy a menu that uses plenty of Yanbaru ingredients.
Cakes and smoothies made with fresh local pineapple are especially popular with visitors.
You can enjoy a flavorful meal while appreciating the fruits of the Yanbaru land.
Future: Challenges for the future from lush Yanbaru
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is also a place for new challenges and demonstrations.
Efforts to utilize local resources, increase producers’ income, and create employment are creating new value that will spread from Yanbaru to Japan and the world.
Land: Power from Sacred Ground
The land of Yanbaru holds a sacred power that has been handed down since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
With the roadside station as a base, visitors will be able to feel the powerful nature and history of Oishi-Rinzan, Cape Hendo, and Ontake.
Knowing: New knowledge created by meeting people
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is also a place where people gather and share new knowledge and ideas.
A food studio, a woodworking studio, and a coworking space have been established, offering new discoveries and excitement to visitors on a daily basis.
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is more than just a place to enjoy nature; it is a multi-layered experience.
Why don’t you go and free your mind and encounter unknown “mi” and “chi” in the rich nature of Yanbaru? The excitement that can only be experienced here awaits you.
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba Contents Introduction
Swing with a superb view: Yanbaru Hill Swing
The swing set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and vast forests offers breathtaking views.
Everyone, from children to adults, will be enthralled by its spectacular natural beauty.
Cafe-restaurant “Churasaku
A restaurant where you can enjoy a menu that uses many ingredients from the Yanbaru region.
Cakes and smoothies made with fresh local pineapple are very popular with visitors.
New Challenges for the Future
The challenge of creating new value is being taken up at this roadside station through initiatives that take advantage of local resources, improve the income of producers, and create employment.
It is a place to think about and experience the future of Yanbaru together.
Souvenirs & Products Corner
A souvenir corner featuring local products from the Yanbaru area and Okinawa Prefecture.
Whether it is to commemorate a visit or as a gift for a loved one, you will find special products available only here.
Coworking space & woodworking studio
There is a coworking space where you can work in a calm environment surrounded by nature, and a woodworking studio where you can experience making things using wood from Yanbaru.
Why don’t you give shape to your new ideas in a space that stimulates creativity?
Observation building to observe nature
This facility allows visitors to closely observe the diverse living creatures and plants that inhabit the Yanbaru forest. Visitors can learn about coexistence with nature and feel the importance of a rich ecosystem.
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is a roadside station full of diverse contents in harmony with nature.
Why not embark on a journey to discover and meet new people while having active fun in the great nature of Yanbaru?
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill, Anba Sightseeing Spots around Anba
Cape Hendo
Cape Hendo, located at the northernmost tip of Okinawa’s main island, is a spot characterized by sheer cliffs formed by old limestone.
The contrast between the calm blue sea and the rugged reefs is beautiful, and on a clear day you can see as far as Yoron Island in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Yanbaru National Park
Home to one of the largest subtropical evergreen forests in Japan and the largest hirugi forest on the main island of Okinawa, Yanbaru National Park is a precious natural environment that is home to numerous rare species.
Don’t miss the Ufugi Nature Center, where you can learn about wildlife conservation.
Oishi Forest Mountain
Oishi Rinzan, Japan’s only subtropical karst landscape, is a place where visitors can enjoy mysterious natural scenery dotted with oddly shaped rocks and megaliths.
Four trekking trails allow you to explore the wilderness.
Hichi-otaki Waterfall
The largest waterfall on the main island of Okinawa, Hichi-Otaki Falls has a drop of 26 meters.
It is recommended to walk along the promenade for about 40 minutes on foot while observing the precious plants and creatures in the surrounding area.
Yanbaru Learning Forest
At the Yanbaru Learning Forest, where visitors can experience the nature of Yanbaru, visitors can enjoy camping, athletic activities, and other activities in the great outdoors.
Enjoy the subtropical landscape on the Nature Trail.
Okuma Beach
Okuma Beach, managed by Okuma Private Beach & Resort, has emerald green waters and beautiful white beaches.
Ideal for swimming and marine activities.
Kunigami Village Forest Park
Kunigashira Village Forest Park, spreading out on the foothills of Mt. Yonaha, is a place where you can experience the beauty of nature with birdsong, a lake, and an observatory.
Camping and tree house accommodations are also available.
Okuyanbaru Village
Okuyanbaru-no-sato, where you can stay in an Okinawan minka-style cottage, is an accommodation facility where you can spend a relaxing time in a rich natural environment.
You can also enjoy playing in the water and barbecuing.
myrtle birch (Betula platyphylla var. platyphylla)
Kayuchi Banta, cut into the East China Sea, offers a panoramic view of the beautiful waters of the Okinawa Coast National Monument.
This is a spot where visitors can enjoy precipitous cliffs and beautiful natural scenery.
Yanbaru-kuina Observatory
From the observatory, which is decorated with a Yanbaru-kuina motif, visitors can enjoy magnificent views of Cape Hendo and Usahama Beach.
A walk on the promenade is also recommended.
Yanbaru-queena ecology exhibition and learning facility, Kuiuna Forest
Located in Yasuda, Kunigami Village, this facility allows visitors to observe rare species such as the Okinawa rail.
Visitors can get a close-up look at the animals’ daily lives in booths that reproduce their actual habitats.
Sea play, forest play Kijimuna
It offers activities in the sea and forests of Yanbaru, with a rich program of nature experiences, such as Yanbaru kuina observation tours and snorkeling.
Special experiences such as firefly watching tours on southern islands are also available.
Ufugi Nature Center, Yanbaru Wildlife Conservation Center, Ministry of the Environment
A facility where visitors can learn about the precious natural environment of Yanbaru and the endemic species that live there.
Through the exhibits, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of why Yanbaru’s nature is so precious.
It is the center of activities for the protection of wildlife and their coexistence.
Roadside Station Yui Yui Kunigashira
A roadside station with a direct sales shop selling local products, a restaurant, and a café.
Not only can you purchase freshly picked vegetables and other unique Okinawan products, but you can also enjoy a menu featuring local ingredients.
It is a perfect spot to take a break from driving.
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba Access Information
Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is located in Kunigami Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, and is an ideal spot for visitors seeking a new experience in the natural beauty of the northern Okinawa main island.
Please refer to the following information for access.
How to access
Access by car
- Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Naha Airport
- Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Churaumi Aquarium
- Approximately 1 hour from Nago City
- Approximately 40 minutes from Cape Hendo
On the way, take Route 58 and the Okinawa Expressway to Kunigami Village. On the way, follow the signs and information boards to the Anba area of Kunigami Village.
public transportation
Since public transportation is limited in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island, it is recommended that visitors plan their trips accordingly when using buses.
Please check the bus schedule in advance, as you may have to walk from the nearest bus stop.
parking lot
Capacity for 45 vehicles (including 2 large vehicles). Parking and restrooms are available 24 hours a day.
summary
Located in Kunigami Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, Yanbaru Pineapple Hill Anba is a new type of roadside station where nature and culture come alive.
Embraced by the lush Yanbaru forest, visitors can enjoy swings while admiring the spectacular view, or enjoy a meal at the cafe-restaurant “Churasaku,” which makes use of local ingredients.
At the hands-on workshop, visitors may try their hand at making small articles using local wood. In addition to its basic function as a rest stop, this facility offers a full range of contents that allow visitors to deeply experience Yanbaru’s nature and culture.
As a base for sightseeing as well as a place to rediscover the charms of the region, it will offer new discoveries and excitement to all who visit.
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