Experience fee, insurance fee, consumption tax

Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participant age: 5 to 100 years old；What to wear and bring: Clothes that can get wet, shoes that can get wet, hat, drinks；Rental equipment: Canoe set (included in the price)；Duration: Long course: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Northern Okinawa, Higashi Village] Mangrove Canoe Tour <Long Course>

Name: [Northern Okinawa, Higashi Village] Mangrove Canoe Tour
Brand: KKday
SKU: 574135

Japan-Higashimura , Okinawa

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:3 hour(s)

Language(s): English / Japanese

Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date

Mangroves designated as a natural monument

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Explore Okinawa's largest mangrove forest, a designated natural monument, by canoe! Children are welcome! Mangroves grow where river water and sea water meet. The mangrove forest of Gesashi Bay in Higashi Village is a nationally designated natural monument and boasts the largest mangrove forest on Okinawa's main island. The mangrove canoeing experience is a popular activity that allows you to observe the mangrove forest and its diverse inhabitants from up close. At the beginning of the experience, your guide will provide instruction on basic canoeing techniques, such as paddling, moving forward, backward, and turning, as well as safety precautions. The course ascends from the river mouth upstream, but the water is calm with almost no strong currents, making it feel like walking on the water. Even beginners can enjoy this experience with peace of mind. ~Experience Schedule~ Meeting point, kayaking instruction (20 minutes) → Departure for the mangrove forest of Gesashi Bay and experience (130 minutes) → Arrival at Higashi Village Mangrove Park and disbandment
Mangroves designated as a natural monument
The mangrove canoe tour on the Gesashi River involves leisurely paddling a kayak while listening to commentary from a tour guide. Mangroves are tropical and subtropical plants that grow in a special environment where seawater and freshwater mix, and in Japan they can only be found in Okinawa and a few parts of Kagoshima. The most distinctive feature of mangroves is their roots, which have different shapes depending on the species. In the mangrove forests of Gesashi Bay, three types of mangroves can be seen: Bruguiera gigantea, Kandelia candel, and Rhizophora gracilis. They apparently choose their preferred habitat depending on conditions such as salinity and water depth. You can take your time to observe the real mangroves, comparing the shapes of their roots, leaves, and seeds.
The base of the mangroves is a hiding place for creatures such as the red "red fiddler crab" and the white "white fiddler crab." Birds and small fish also gather here, so keep your eyes peeled like you're playing a game of hide and seek to find creatures hiding in the mangroves, or various creatures will appear right in front of you, making for a series of fun surprises during the tour. There is a boardwalk around Higashimura Fureai Hirugi Park where you can observe the mangroves, but canoes allow you to get a close-up view from above the water, and once you enter the mangrove forest you can explore the jungle with an exciting sense of adventure.

Purchase Notice

Regarding cancellation of the event:

If it is determined that the activity cannot be carried out safely due to weather or other reasons, the activity will be cancelled. In such cases, we will contact you by 5:00 PM the day before. Please note that we cannot reimburse you for transportation costs to the activity location.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

・The mangrove forest in Gesashi Bay is a nationally designated natural monument, so collecting or taking out any plants or living creatures is prohibited. ・Please inform staff in advance if you have consumed excessive alcohol the day before, are feeling unwell, or have a chronic illness. ・If you are prone to seasickness, please bring motion sickness medication with you. ・Pregnant women are not permitted to participate. ・If you will be carrying valuables or a mobile phone during the experience, we recommend that you prepare a waterproof case or similar just in case.

Includes/Excludes

Experience fee, insurance fee, consumption tax

Reminders

Participant age: 5 to 100 years old
What to wear and bring: Clothes that can get wet, shoes that can get wet, hat, drinks
Rental equipment: Canoe set (included in the price)
Duration: Long course: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 54-1 Kesashi, Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture

Address: 54-1 Kesashi, Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture

How to Get There

・Meeting time: The tour time generally varies daily depending on the tides. You can check the time when making a reservation. ・Meeting place: Higashi Village Fureai Mangrove Park

Experience Location

Location Name: 54-1 Kesashi, Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture

Address: 54-1 Kesashi, Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture

How to Get There

・For those arriving by car: *Parking fees apply at Higashimura Fureai Hirugi Park Parking fees (per visit/per day/per vehicle) ・Motorcycles: 200 yen ・Passenger cars: 500 yen ・Buses, minibuses, and medium/large vehicles (11 seats or more): 2,000 yen

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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