Yonaguni Island Horseback Riding 与那国島 乗馬体験

The Yonaguni horse is an incredibly rare pony native to Yonaguni , Okinawa's most western island. Children shouldn't miss the opportunity to ride one, whether for 10 minutes or half a day.

There are three flights a day from Painushima Ishigaki Airport to Yonaguni Island , and one flight a day from Naha Airport.

There is also a ferry which runs twice a week, with return journeys on different days. Be advised, it takes around four hours and 30 minutes, and the sea can be rough at times.

Although the Yonaguni horse is small in stature, with a height a little over a meter, they are strong and have great endurance.

The horses used to be farm animals, but their farm work was replaced by machines. Only about 100 remain today. The numbers of Yonaguni horses are now carefully monitored. The riding courses help assure a future for the endangered animals.

There are different courses available from short courses that are less than an hour to longer half-day courses. Check with the tour operator regarding age and weight limits before you go.

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