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Oishi Rinzan (Mt. Oishi Rinzan) is a great place to experience the mysterious nature of Okinawa.
Here are some ways to enjoy the attractive tourist spots at a discount! Get an advance online mountain entry ticket with up to 5% discount and enjoy a special experience at Yanbaru National Park in northern Okinawa!
- 1 What is Oishi Rinzan?
- 2 Save with Oishi Rinzan Discount Online Tickets!
- 3 Oishi Rinzan Guided Tour
- 4 Basic Information on Oishi Rinzan
- 5 Four courses to enjoy nature to the fullest
- 6 History and Culture of Oishi Rinzan
- 7 Access Information
- 8 summary
- 9 Climate and Clothing by Month
- 10 If you want to enjoy Okinawa, get discount tickets online!
- 11 special feature article
What is Oishi Rinzan?
Oishi Rinzan is a special natural scenic area located in Yanbaru National Park.
The karst plateau, created over 200 million years, is lined with strange rocks and megaliths, and the subtropical forest here is the size of about 11 Tokyo Domes.
Known as the best power spot on the main island of Okinawa, it is visited by many tourists.
Save with Oishi Rinzan Discount Online Tickets!
What’s more, you can enter the mountain with up to a 5% discount off the regular price if you use the Advance Admission Online Ticket! This is not to be missed!
- Adults (15 years old and up): 1,200 yen → 1,140 yen
- Child (4-14 years old): 600 yen → 570 yen
*Tickets for disabled persons can be purchased on site. Please present your disability certificate at the ticket window.
Oishi Rinzan Guided Tour
Let’s visit the first sacred site in Okinawa! Spiritual Guided Tours
A guided tour of Asimui, a sacred place steeped in Okinawan mythology,
Open to participants ages 4 and up, this 3-hour tour will bring you in touch with ancient legends and prayers.
Reservations can be made for 1 to 15 people, and prices start at 4,500 yen. Enjoy an interesting talk by the guide and explore the hidden spots of Oishi Rinzan that are not visited on the regular course.
We invite you to experience the power of the forest and enjoy this special experience of deep Okinawan nature worship!
Activity Details
- Plan price: from 4,500 yen
- Fee includes: Experience fee, consumption tax (registered operators only), guide fee, entrance fee
Schedule and details of the experience
- Meeting & Reception
- Please gather at least 15 minutes before the tour starts to register.
- Description.
- A brief note of caution.
- personal experience
- Visitors can also tour areas outside of the regular course and experience the profound nature worship of Okinawa.
- dissolution
- After the experience is over, the group will be free to disperse.
The above flow is a rough guide. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.
This tour will take you to the four rocky mountains of Ansudo (Sinokuse, Ahuri, Sijara, and Iheya) and visit the Oishi Rinzan worship site and a spot where legends have been handed down. Experience the power of Okinawa’s first sacred site and enjoy the history and natural charm of the area!
A great adventure in a subtropical forest! Oishi Forest Nature Guided Tour
If you want to fully enjoy the great nature of Okinawa, we recommend the Oishi Rinzan Nature Guided Tour! A professional guide will take you through the subtropical forest “Oishi Rinzan” and you can learn more about the rich nature and history of Yanbaru.
The tour is suitable for ages 4 and up, takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, can be booked for 1 to 15 people, and costs from 3,500 yen. The tour is also suitable for families!
Activity Details
- Plan fee: from 3,500 yen
- Fee includes: Experience fee, consumption tax (registered operators only), guide fee, entrance fee
Schedule and details of the experience
- Meeting & Reception
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts to register.
- Description.
- A brief note of caution.
- personal experience
- Expert guides will take you on a detailed tour of Yanbaru’s wilderness, allowing you to fully appreciate the charms of Mt.
- dissolution
- After the experience is over, the group will be free to disperse.
*The above flow is a rough guide. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.
What can I experience at Oishi Rinzan?
On this tour, visitors can experience the depths of nature in Yanbaru while enjoying the unique landscape created over 250 million years. Oishi Rinzan is designated as a national park and is a special place with the northernmost tropical karst landform in the world. Observe the flora and fauna that inhabit and grow here while listening to the detailed explanations of your guide, and fully enjoy the charm of this subtropical forest.
Basic Information on Oishi Rinzan
| Location | 1241 Ginama, Kunigami-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan |
| Business Hours | 9:30-16:30 (last admission) |
| business holiday | open every day of the year |
| Languages Supported | Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean |
Four courses to enjoy nature to the fullest
Oishi Rinzan offers four walking trails that allow visitors to enjoy different aspects of the mountain.
All trails are included in the entrance fee, so you can enjoy the great outdoors to your heart’s content.
- Strange Rocks and Gigantic Rocks Course: (1,000m/approx. 35min.) This course allows visitors to experience the world’s northernmost tropical karst landform, which was formed by the uplift of limestone layers 250 million years ago. The scenery created by the life-giving towns and giant rocks is otherworldly.
- Churaumi Observatory Course: (900 m / approx. 30 min.) This course offers many scenic spots, including a forest of sheer rocks and a panoramic view of the ocean from the top. There are many places of worship and rocks with legends scattered throughout the area.
- Barrier-free course: (600m/20 min.) Wooden deck course that is safe for the elderly and wheelchair users. A covered rest area is also available.
- Banyan Tree and Forest Course: (900 m / approx. 30 min.) This is a forest course where giant banyan trees, 60,000 cycads, and other subtropical trees grow densely. You can fully enjoy the breath of dense vegetation in the fresh air.
Visitors can enjoy the park even on rainy days, making it a safe place to visit on any day of the year!
History and Culture of Oishi Rinzan
Oishi Rinzan is an important place in Ryukyuan mythology and history.
It is believed that Amamikyo, the god of island building, first descended to this place and created the first sacred site in Okinawa, Asimui.
During the Ryukyu Kingdom period, it was also used as a place to pray for the prosperity of the royal family and safe voyages, and is dotted with many myths and places of worship.
Access Information
Oishi Rinzan is easily accessible, approximately 2 hours by car from Naha City and 75 minutes by car from Churaumi Aquarium. It can be accessed by the following methods.
- Driving access: by car
- About 2 hours from Naha Airport
- From the Naha IC, take the Okinawa Expressway and get off at the Xuda IC. Drive north on Route 58.
- Access by bus
- From Naha Airport, take the highway bus (Route 111) to Nago Bus Terminal. From there, take a local bus (Route 67) to Hedona.
summary
Oishi Rinzan combines natural beauty and historical value.
The dynamic landscape of oddly shaped rocks and megaliths and subtropical forests, historical background of Ryukyu mythology, and diverse ecosystems are attractive.
In addition, there are trekking trails, guided tours, and the Okinawa Stone Culture Museum to enjoy.
Climate and Clothing by Month
Okinawa Travel Guide! A thorough guide to travel costs and staycation techniques by time of year
If you want to enjoy Okinawa, get discount tickets online!
special feature article
Roadside Stations and Direct Selling Stations Special Feature!
Michi no Eki (Roadside Stations) and direct sales shops in Okinawa are very popular tourist attractions. Each has its own unique characteristics, making them 200% worth visiting! Please visit them!
Special feature on beaches on the main island of Okinawa!
The main island of Okinawa has many wonderful beaches that can only be found in the tropics. We will introduce each of them in an easy-to-understand manner, from the very secluded to the well-serviced executive beaches.
Typhoon Okinawa
We have compiled a list of points to keep in mind when a typhoon approaches so that you can respond without panic before or during your trip. We hope you will find it useful.
