Complete kayak equipment (kayak, paddle, PFD, waterproof bag (5 liters))

Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Participant age: 2 to 75 years old；What to wear and what to bring: ○ Basics: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuits as underwear. ○ Upper body: Synthetic shirt and sun protection gloves. ○ Lower body: Shorts or shorts. ○ Shoes: Sandals are acceptable (but must be non-slip). Examples of what to bring: 1. Drinks for each person 2. Sunscreen 3. Sunglasses (polarized glasses recommended) 4. Cell phone (only for taking photos) 5. Camera 6. Snorkel gear；Rental equipment: Snorkel set (if applicable) Marine boots；Duration and notes: We'll pick you up at your lodging at 9:00 and head to the field. We'll give you a lesson on how to row, the field, and how to use the equipment before departing. The tour will end between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, and you'll be dropped off at your lodging or the port.；Minimum number of participants: 2

[Okinawa, Iriomote Island] Fully enjoyable mangrove kayaking one-day tour [Kayak]

Name: [Okinawa, Iriomote Island] Fully enjoyable mangrove kayaking one-day tour [Kayak]
SKU: 563273

Japan-Okinawa , Okinawa Islands , Iriomote Island , Yubushima Island , Hatoma Island , Urauchi River , Nakama River

Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)

Duration:1 day(s)

Guided language: English / 日本語

Free cancellation 1 day(s) prior to experience date

I'll enjoy the day!
Travel along Okinawa's largest river: Urauchi River
Nakama River: A pristine river where you can feel the expanse of a vast mangrove forest

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

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Water Activities

Water activity type	Canoe・Kayak
Special water activity	Sea kayaking / Sea canoeing
Activity season	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Minimum participant requirement	1 traveler
Instruction language	Japanese

Product Info

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Enjoy a full day by kayak through Japan's largest and most diverse mangrove forest. Some people may ask, "Isn't a sightseeing boat enough?" But no, it's not like that at all (lol). By paddling in a kayak, you can enter narrow, shallow tributaries that boats can't reach, and even go all the way to the upper reaches. On the Urauchi River, you can get out of the kayak to see waterfalls and visit remains of old forestry and coal mining. On the Nakama River, you can see the 400-year-old Sakishimasu Heronoki tree, the largest in Japan (a famous tree with impressive, plank-like roots), and climb up to an observation deck to look out over the vast mangrove forest. Iriomote Island is home to Japan's one-of-a-kind mangrove forest, so why not take advantage of the opportunity to spend a day exploring it?
I'll enjoy the day!
On this tour, you'll spend the whole day enjoying the mangrove forest basin. You'll be amazed by the richness of nature, from the changing scenery of the sunlight filtering through the trees to the tidal flats and river creatures. However, the rivers of Iriomote Island are greatly affected by the ocean tides. If you're planning a full-day tour, we strongly recommend avoiding spring tides and choosing a day with neap tides. If it's a spring tide day (full moon or new moon), we recommend either trekking only or mangrove kayaking and trekking.
Travel along Okinawa's largest river: Urauchi River
The tour mainly focuses on observing mangroves in the estuary area. The abundance of wildlife in the Urauchi River, which includes sharks and large migratory fish, is truly remarkable. In fact, it is said to be the river with the greatest number of fish species in Japan.
Nakama River: A pristine river where you can feel the expanse of a vast mangrove forest
It is the second longest river in Japan, boasting the largest mangrove forest and the largest catchment area on Iriomote Island. There are no easily accessible waterfalls, but it is an ideal place for observing nature, with tributaries overgrown with mangroves and creatures living in the vast tidal flats.

Purchase Notice

Regarding cancellation of the event:

If the guide determines that the weather or sea conditions are not conducive to outdoor activities, or if the guide determines that the safety of the guests cannot be ensured, the tour will be cancelled. We will contact you the day before. Even if the weather is fine, the tour may not be held if the wind is strong.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

To prevent heatstroke, it is essential to drink plenty of water. We will take regular breaks, and even if you are not thirsty, it is a good idea to have a sip or two of water. Also, be sure to wear a hat, take proper precautions against sunburn, and apply sunscreen to any exposed skin. As this is an area rich in nature, many dangerous creatures live there. Please refrain from straying from the course or acting on your own during the tour.

Other important points to note:

Please note that once the tour has begun, even if the course needs to be changed due to sudden changes in the weather or other reasons, there will be no refund for the tour fee.

Includes/Excludes

Complete kayak equipment (kayak, paddle, PFD, waterproof bag (5 liters))

Reminders

Participant age: 2 to 75 years old
What to wear and what to bring: ○ Basics: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuits as underwear. ○ Upper body: Synthetic shirt and sun protection gloves. ○ Lower body: Shorts or shorts. ○ Shoes: Sandals are acceptable (but must be non-slip). Examples of what to bring: 1. Drinks for each person 2. Sunscreen 3. Sunglasses (polarized glasses recommended) 4. Cell phone (only for taking photos) 5. Camera 6. Snorkel gear
Rental equipment: Snorkel set (if applicable) Marine boots
Duration and notes: We'll pick you up at your lodging at 9:00 and head to the field. We'll give you a lesson on how to row, the field, and how to use the equipment before departing. The tour will end between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, and you'll be dropped off at your lodging or the port.
Minimum number of participants: 2

Meeting Point

Location Name: 36-8 Minamihaeminaka, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

Address: 36-8 Minamihaeminaka, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

How to Get There

・Meeting time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ・Meeting location: Your guide will pick you up at the port or at your accommodation. Please change into your tour attire and make sure you have used the restroom.

Experience Location

Location Name: 36-8 Minamihaeminaka, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

Address: 36-8 Minamihaeminaka, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

How to Get There

・For those traveling by other means: From Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island To travel from the airport to the Yaeyama Islands' remote islands, such as Iriomote Island, you'll need to take a high-speed boat or ferry from the remote island terminal. From the airport to the remote island pier, it's about a 40-minute bus ride and about a 20-minute taxi ride.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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