Bios on the Hill

A botanical garden with the theme of subtropical flora and fauna where you can take rides by boat and water buffalo-drawn carriages

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A vast 250,000㎡ area of Okinawan woods has been recreated to highlight the animals and plant life native to a subtropical zone such as wild orchids. The touring courses by excursion boat and water buffalo-drawn carts are popular.
Business Hours
Saturday ( 9:0 AM ~ 6:0 PM )
Sunday ( 9:0 AM ~ 6:0 PM )
Weekdays ( 9:0 AM ~ 6:0 PM )
Price
Adult: 710 JPY
Children: 360 JPY

Children include 4 years to elementary school age The park admission + boat set costs 1230 yen for adults and 720 yen for children
Address
Bios-hill, Ishikawa Kadekaru Uruma-shi , Okinawa
Phone
(098) 965-3400

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About

The natural environment of Okinawa splendidly recreated

Bios on the Hill is a botanical garden which spreads out on the Ishikawa Plateau in the central area of the main island of Okinawa. 1 hour away from Naha by car, the facility is a wonderfully recreated subtropical forest that can be seen from the north. On its 250,000㎡, there are approximately 259 species of plant life including clusters of ferns, and the garden is a place where you can observe subtropical flora and fauna.

Traveling by excursion boat and water buffalo-drawn carts are popular ways to move about in the park

The garden is surrounded by man-made ponds and lakes, and from Ufutachigumui Pond which looks like a dragon from the sky, there are freshwater lake excursion boats. During the 25-minute cruise which spans a kilometer, plants and animals that can only be seen from the water can be observed. There is a 2km trail within the park that can be walked upon or traveled upon by water buffalo-drawn carriages. In either case, the explanation given by the guides is interesting. It’s worth listening to the talk which mixes humor with the easy-to-understand explanations so that the course is popular with tourists.

Activities enjoyed by people of all ages

Inside the large garden, there are many facilities that can be enjoyed by adults and children such as athletic facilities, a giant swing and a plaza where you can meet up with animals such as goats and chickens. Along with canoeing on the lake, there are also popular Hawaii-born activities and a tryout on the stand-up paddleboard (SUP). The SUP can also handle tight turns so you can enjoy a marine voyage that you cannot experience on the excursion boat and even beginners can have fun on the mild waves on the lake. There are also weekend night tours held annually from mid-May to late June to view fireflies, and the night cruises sailing on the dim water surface where you can also catch sight of the fireflies are magical.

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