Nanjo City

Bat observation party in Gyokusendo at night

~Mysterious about bats flying around limestone caves~

  • Events
  • Observation session with explanation by bat researcher Dr. Tsuneo Tamura
  • Real-life event

Schedule

2024.08.10(土)

Start:18:30 Close:20:30

Event period:2024/08/03(土) 〜 2024/08/31(土)

Held on Saturdays during the period, 8/3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 (5 sessions in total)

Venue

Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo Okinawa World 〒901-0616 1336 Tamakimaekawa, Nanjo-shi, Okinawa

Charge

2000 yen for the General-admission public (Advance telephone reservation required)

1000 yen for children (Advance telephone reservation required)

Children preschool age or younger are not allowed to enter.

Contents

Lecturer: Tamura Tsuneo (bat researcher)

You can learn about the ecology of bats that inhabit the limestone cave “Gyokusendo” with explanations by bat researcher Tamura Tsuneo. You can also experience listening to bats chat using the “bat detector,” a device that converts the voice (ultrasound) of bats so that humans can hear them. Advance reservation by phone is required.

Capacity:15 people

Intended audience:5 years and older*Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Advance applications are required

Performers

  • Tamura Tsuneo

Contact

Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo Okinawa World

TEL:098-949-7421

Inquiry form:https://www.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/2024koumori/