Experience fee, rental items used in the experience, insurance fee, consumption tax

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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 ages: 3 to 90 years old；What to wear and bring: - Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Even on sunny days, you will get wet to some extent from water dripping from the kayak paddle. - Although you will not be walking on steep mountain paths, it is best to wear shoes, long sleeves, and long pants. - We recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses on sunny days, and rain gear on rainy days. - Please bring your own drinks for the tour. - Mountain water is available from the tap at Utoro Base, but it is not drinkable.；Rental items: Sandals；Duration: It takes about 3 and a half hours.；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Amami] 'Mangrove Kayaking & Cyathea Forest Trekking Tour' from a Secret Base: An Exciting & Relaxing Small-Group Plan - Beginners Welcome!

Japan-Amami City , Kagoshima

5.0Excellent

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:4 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

【Highlights】Play from our secret base!
【Why Choose Us】Small groups & perfect timing!

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

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★New to ACTIVITY JAPAN as of 2025★ 'Utoro Base,' a secret hideaway nestled by the mangroves of Amami Oshima. This is a limited, small-group tour guided by a local who was born and raised in this area. At Utoro Base, both the mangroves and the Cyathea forest are within walking distance. Let's head out on an adventure from our secret base! 【Example Schedule】 *This is an example for a 9:00 start. The itinerary may shift depending on tidal conditions. 9:00 Meet at the 'Mangrove Park' parking lot 9:05 Drive in your own car to 'Utoro Base' (we will lead the way) *We will stop at a viewpoint overlooking the mangrove forest to get out, take a look, and provide commentary before heading to Utoro Base! 9:15 Reception & tour briefing at Utoro Base 9:30 ★Off to the 'Utoro Cyathea Forest' trek! A treasure trove of lush Cyathea and ferns. You can see the babbling stream and creatures that change with the seasons up close. Please lie down on the ground and enjoy the sensation of being 'immersed' in the sounds of the stream and birds. (Approx. 30-40 minutes) 10:10 Return to Utoro Base. Restroom break, etc. 10:20 Put on life jackets & practice kayaking 10:30 ★Off to the mangrove cruise from our private pier! Mangrove kayaking starting from Utoro Base's private pier. After gracefully cruising the large river flowing into the mangroves, we will challenge ourselves by entering narrow, intricate waterways to reach the deep interior of the mangroves. We provide thorough instructions for beginners, so you can join with peace of mind. (Approx. 90-100 minutes) 12:10 Return from the mangroves 12:30 Exchange photo data and dismiss We will exchange LINE or email addresses to send you the photos taken during the tour. Come back and visit us again!
【Highlights】Play from our secret base!
★You must try lying down! 'Utoro Cyathea Forest' Our original Cyathea forest is a treasure trove of lush Cyathea and ferns. You can see the babbling stream and creatures that change with the seasons up close. Please lie down on the ground and enjoy the sensation of being 'immersed' in the sounds of the stream and birds. ★Adventure into the deep! 'Mangrove Kayaking' Mangrove kayaking starting from Utoro Base's private pier. After gracefully cruising the large river flowing into the mangroves, we will challenge ourselves by entering narrow, intricate waterways to reach the deep interior of the mangroves. We provide thorough instructions for beginners, so you can join with peace of mind. ★Secret Base 'Utoro Base' This is our base of operations where we have been farming by the mangroves. Be sure to check out our proud handmade Goemon bath! (Not available for use) We have running water and restrooms, so you can join us with peace of mind. You can also change clothes after the tour!
【Why Choose Us】Small groups & perfect timing!
★Limited small-group tour, once a day Because we want you to relax and enjoy it thoroughly. This is a small-group tour for 1 to a maximum of 10 people. ★No driving after the tour starts At Utoro Base, both the 'mangroves' and the 'Cyathea forest' are within walking distance. You can enjoy your time slowly without having to drive. ★Tour times matched to high tide To reach the deepest parts of the mangroves, our tours are held only at the best times, matched to the high tide of the day!

★You have to try lying down here! 'Utoro Cyathea Forest'

★An adventure into the deep! 'Mangrove Kayaking'

★A secret base: 'Utoro Base'

Purchase Notice

Questions about booking:

Question 1: If you have children/if you have elderly people aged 65 or over ⇒ Please enter the gender and age of everyone.

Regarding cancellation of the event:

[Cancellation at the guide's discretion] ・The tour may be cancelled at the guide's discretion. The cancellation criteria are as follows: ・When a weather warning has been issued ・When a sudden change in weather is predicted (especially before or after a typhoon) ・When rivers are significantly flooded ・Other times when it is deemed difficult to proceed with the tour *If the guide decides to cancel the tour, we will contact you by phone as soon as possible. Please note that if the guide decides to cancel, you will not be charged for the tour.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

[Clothing] Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Even on sunny days, you will get wet to some extent from water dripping from the kayak paddle. Although you will not be walking on steep mountain paths, it is best to wear shoes, long sleeves, and long pants. [What to bring] We recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses on sunny days, and rain gear on rainy days. Please bring your own drinks during the tour. Mountain water is available from the tap at Utoro Base, but it is not drinkable.

Includes/Excludes

Experience fee, rental items used in the experience, insurance fee, consumption tax

Reminders

Participant ages: 3 to 90 years old
What to wear and bring: - Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Even on sunny days, you will get wet to some extent from water dripping from the kayak paddle. - Although you will not be walking on steep mountain paths, it is best to wear shoes, long sleeves, and long pants. - We recommend bringing a hat and sunglasses on sunny days, and rain gear on rainy days. - Please bring your own drinks for the tour. - Mountain water is available from the tap at Utoro Base, but it is not drinkable.
Rental items: Sandals
Duration: It takes about 3 and a half hours.
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 478 Ishihara, Sumiyo-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima

Address: 478 Ishihara, Sumiyo-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima

How to Get There

・Meeting Time: Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time. 8:00/9:00/13:00/14:00/15:00 We select the best tour times based on the high tide. ・Meeting Point: Parking lot of Roadside Station 'Kuroshio no Mori Mangrove Park'

Experience Location

Location Name: 478 Ishihara, Sumiyo-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Address: 478 Ishihara, Sumiyo-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture

How to Get There

・By car: Approximately 35 minutes from Amami city center Approximately 90 minutes from Amami Airport Approximately 30 minutes from Koniya center Meet at the meeting point, "Mangrove Park Parking Lot," and travel to Utoro Base in your own car (approximately 10 minutes) Parking: 3 spaces Large buses: Not permitted

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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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