Gesashi Bay Mangrove Forest (Higashi Fureai Hirugi Park)
In Japanese: 慶佐次湾のヒルギ林（東村ふれあいヒルギ公園）
The largest mangrove forest on Okinawa's main island, about 10 ha at the mouth of the Gesashi River. You can walk a free 670 m round-trip boardwalk or join a canoe tour.
National Natural Monument; Yambaru National Park
Nearby
- Kouri Island ≈ 45 min by car
- Nakijin Castle Ruins ≈ 55 min by car
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
- Bise Fukugi Tree Road ≈ 1 h 5 min by car
- Asmui Spiritual Hikes (formerly Daisekirinzan) ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 100 min by car from Naha. By public transport: express bus to Nago, Route 67 to Genka, then Higashi Village community bus to Gesashi
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free entry and boardwalk. Parking ¥500 per car (from April 2026). Canoe tours from ¥4,500
- Good to know
- Boardwalk open from sunrise to sunset, all year (15 min or more, 670 m round trip). Closed during storm-surge or storm warnings. Do not step off the boardwalk
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info