(Bios on the Hill)
As Golden Week, a series of national holidays similar to spring break, kicks off on mainland Japan and Okinawa, it’s time to enjoy the weather and some outdoor activities.
Bios on the Hill in Uruma is hosting special programs for the holiday week including discounts, water buffalo rides, relaxing hammocks and seasonal flowers.
From May 3 through May 6, kids can ride a water buffalo for 2,000 yen (about $13). If you’ve visited the park before you may be familiar with the usual tour of the park in a wagon pulled by these impressive giants. This experience, however, involves experiencing the tour while hitching a ride directly on the water buffalo. It’s a unique experience your kids will enjoy!
On May 5, the park is offering a 50% discount admission for kids in honor of Children’s Day. Take advantage to get out and enjoy Bios on the Hill and the discount also covers admission for the ship lake tour.
The park has hammocks set up for ultimate relaxation and visitors can also enjoy the seasonal cattleya and dendrobium orchids blooming now.
There are many activities to enjoy and this week will be a great time to head over to Bios on the Hill!
Bios on the Hill
GPS Coordinates: N 26.42171, E 127.79771
Admission fees (includes entry for lake ship ride): 2,200 yen for middle school students and above. 1,100 yen for those between 4 years of age and elementary school age.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:15 p.m.)
Golden Week activities
Water Buffalo Ride
Date: May 3 – 6
Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fee: 2,000 yen
*Limited to those between 4 years of age and elementary school age.
Hammock for nap
Date: April 20 – May 6
Orchid presentation
Date: April 27 – May 6
Workshop on transplanting Dendrobium
Date: May 3 – 6
Time: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. (one hour each)
Fee: 4,400 yen
*The number of participants is limited to 15.
* Call 098-965-7300 for reservation. (Participation without reservation can be accepted if spots are not filled up.
Special offer for the park’s anniversary
Date: April 29
Visitors will have a chance to win an orchid. A free water buffalo ride will be offered to kids between four years of age and elementary school age.
