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Mangrove kayaking to enjoy nature in Okinawa

Kadena-cho, Japanby 海うさぎ・海あしび

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

In addition to mangroves, the Hijagawa River is home to many cute creatures such as small crabs and gobies, as well as plants that give you power. It's a calm river where children as young as 2 years old can participate, so you can see nature up close. Recommended for everyone from children to the elderly! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー 《Don't worry if it's your first time! 》 A thorough lecture on how to hold the paddle, how to operate the kayak, and tips on how to proceed successfully. The guide will kindly tell you things to be careful about when getting on and off, and anything you don't understand. 《All necessary equipment is free to rent! 》 Life jackets, sandals, towels, hats, waterproof cases, and rain gear are available for rent (^^) You can participate anytime as long as you wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet! 《Held in Kadena town with good access》 Kadena Town is 45 minutes by car from Naha. Access is also good, taking only 25 minutes from the Onna village area! It's right off the main road, National Route 58, so it's easy to find the way and it's hard to get lost.

What's included

  • Guide fee, necessary equipment, insurance premium

    Itinerary

    There are five tours a day (9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00), and same-day reservations are also accepted. It takes two hours from meeting to disbanding, making it an activity that can be easily incorporated into your travel plans. When you arrive at the meeting place, you will check in, change clothes, practice paddling, and then start kayaking. Enjoy kayaking on the Hija River at your own pace while watching the mangroves for about an hour. After getting out of the kayak, you will change clothes and your guide will give you a photo of your memories. The Hija River, which can be enjoyed casually, has many attractions, including mangroves, cute creatures such as small crabs and gobies, and plants that give you energy. It is a calm river that children from 2 years old can participate in, so you can see nature up close. Recommended for everyone from children to the elderly! 《Please feel free to participate even if you do not speak Japanese》 We will support you thoroughly until the day of the reservation using the message function. Please feel free to contact us about tour-related matters and transportation on the day. During the tour, explanations will be given in English and other languages using flip charts, so you can enjoy the nature and culture of Okinawa. Let's create the best travel memories together!

    Meeting and pickup

    When you arrive at Kadena Fishing Port, please enter through the gate. Free parking is available.

    End point

    When you arrive at Kadena Fishing Port, please enter through the gate. Free parking is available.

    Good to know

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Age limit: 2 to 84 years old
    • Preschool children must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.
    • In the case of elementary school students, please be accompanied by a junior high school student or older.
    • Junior high school students can participate.

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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