Learn About Bees and the Environment in a Fun and Tasty Sensory Experience
Published •
The coexistence of nature and mankind is a very important theme for our future, and there is a fun and tasty way to learn about it!
In the Honeybee Workshop at Arakaki Bee Farm in Naha city, Okinawa, you can learn about the global environment from the bees’ perspective and how they play an important role in the relationship between nature and human beings. This “listening, seeing and tasting” learning experience is something for both adults and children to enjoy! Information in English is also available.
Since ancient times honeybees have been closely associated with mankind humanity and have contributed significantly to the pollination of plants. In the Honeybee Workshop, you can learn about nature’s current state, and the basics of working towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the ecology of bees. You will also be introduced to the super ability of bees to create things like honey, beeswax, propolis, and Royal Jelly. You will also learn how to use them in your daily life to improve your health.
After learning about the bees, you will visit the hive where you will have the opportunity to try some honey. Here you can learn about the complexity of honey; the differing smells and tastes according to the season or the flowers it came from. Depending on the time of year, you may even be able to try freshly collected honey!
Araki Bee Farm sells a variety of Okinawan honey that the farm recommends for souvenirs, including honey collected from hives near Shurijo Castle and the World Heritage Site Sefa-Utaki.
Arakaki Bee Farm
Address: 1-29 Shuri-Kinjo-chou, Naha city, Okinawa Prefecture
Tel: 098-884-0814
Website: http://www.aaa888.org/
For reservations, please contact us at the email below.
Shuri | VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
https://visitokinawajapan.com/destinations/okinawa-main-island/southern-okinawa-main-island/shuri/
Sefa-utaki | VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
https://visitokinawajapan.com/discover/world-heritage-top/sefa-utaki/
Locations