Yanbaru Motobu: Journey to the Blue Zone

Yanbaru Motobu Blue Zone Journey
Rediscover the feeling of gratitude you may have forgotten.
Immerse yourself in the traditional heart of Okinawa with a local experience-based travel program.
By staying in Motobu Town, engaging with the locals, and learning about their way of life,
you will gain insights into true health and genuine happiness. This is the kind of travel experience we offer.

☆ Features
① Interact with locals who cherish and protect Okinawa’s natural beauty.
② Enjoy traditional Okinawan performing arts and cuisine at an “Utage” (feast).
③ Flexible itinerary options based on your stay duration, with interpreter guides available.

Choose from three model plans:
① Experience the Blue Zone! A blissful half-day journey in Motobu Town, rejuvenating both mind and body.
② [Extended Stay] Experience the Blue Zone! A 7-day immersion in Motobu Town, enriching both mind and body.
③ [Recommended for repeat visitors!] Explore the Yanbaru Forest with a local herbal expert!
– Includes a tour of wild edible plants, a freshly harvested herb lunch, and herbal tea. (3-hour experience)

From a short half-day tour to a fully immersive 7-day stay, we offer customizable itineraries to fit your needs.

For details, please contact us.

Visit local farmers growing island vegetables, learn traditional herbal cooking from Okinawan grandmothers, and try your hand at salt-making using seawater.
Additionally, enjoy an authentic Okinawan-style banquet, featuring dishes crafted by chefs who are passionate about Yanbaru cuisine.

＜Nature＞
①Island Fruit Picking Experience ～Enjoy the blessings of the tropics～
Harvest seasonal fruits at a farm in Motobu Town. You can also experience planting Okinawan vegetables and fruit saplings.

②Yanbaru Forest Tour with a Wild Herb Expert ～Recommended for repeat visitors!～
Join a local grandmother, a master in foraging wild herbs, on a walk through the expansive Yanbaru forest in northern Motobu Town.
This tour includes a healthy, delicious lunch made from freshly picked wild herbs and herbal tea.

＜Food＞
③Cooking Okinawan Cuisine with Local Mothers ～From harvest to cooking～
Learn how to cook authentic Okinawan dishes using traditional methods, guided by local island mothers.
By the end of the experience, you’ll be able to make Okinawan cuisine yourself!

④Salt-Making Experience in the Coastal Town of Motobu
Experience the deep art of salt-making by heating seawater to evaporate the moisture.
It is said that the taste of salt differs depending on who makes it!

⑤Traditional Okinawan Feast in a Historic House ～A Celebration of Performing Arts & Karate～
Enjoy a soul-nourishing meal in a traditional Okinawan house.
The feast includes thrilling performances of Okinawan traditional arts and Karate demonstrations.

＜Accommodation＞
– Phumula Guest Cottage
A secluded hideaway near Mount Yaedake in northern Okinawa’s Yanbaru region.

– Kari Condo Churaumi
A spacious accommodation for up to 7 guests, featuring a fully equipped kitchen and other modern facilities.

Prices vary depending on departure date, number of participants, and itinerary customization.
For inquiries, please contact us.