Okinawa Prefecture Kajakroning

Pros: Loved our tour of the Pumpkin Cave. Jumping off the pumpkin into the water fun! Kayaking was nice. Cons: We could not take our camera and had to rely on the photos they took for us. Unfortunately their pictures aren't super great, some turned out ok, but most were grainy. It was crowded. Group after group went into the pumpkin cave.

Det var så sjovt, guiden var meget opmærksom og bevidst om at give os en fremragende oplevelse og fantastiske fotos og videoer, som vi helt sikkert vil gemme. 10/10

This time, I departed from Ishigaki Island and participated in a mangrove kayaking tour on Iriomote Island. After researching various travel agencies, I booked it through Klook, and it was operated by a local travel agency. The overall experience was quite smooth! 👍 The package I chose was the [Iriomote Island Mangrove Kayaking Experience], which includes: 📍 #MangroveKayakingExperience 📍 #OnsiteInstructorGuidance (Beginners are welcome!) 📍 #RiverTrekkingShoes + LifeVestProvided 📍 #TourPhotoDocumentation 🚣‍♀️ Tour Itinerary: Upon arrival at Uehara Port on Iriomote Island, the travel agency will provide transportation. It's about a 10-minute drive to the river → Equipment distribution + Instruction. We kayaked into the mangroves for about 20 minutes before turning back (it wasn't tiring at all and very easy to pick up 🤣). The single-trip experience isn't long, making it perfect for a half-day itinerary. There's a simple restroom on-site where you can change clothes. 👌 👕 Recommended Attire: Long-sleeved shirt (for sun and mosquito protection) Shorts (they will definitely get wet) Hat (it gets very sunny) Remember to bring a change of clothes. 🗣 Language: English/Japanese is available, but communicating through gestures is perfectly fine. 👉 My 63-year-old dad completed it successfully! 🤣 P.S. You'll need to purchase your Iriomote Island ferry tickets separately (round-trip tickets are not included). After booking your tour, remember to add the travel agency on Line or WhatsApp to stay in touch!

The mangrove forest kayaking and snorkeling were absolutely fantastic. Even though the weather wasn't great, Makoto-san's excellent guidance made it an unforgettable experience.

“Dette var en enestående oplevelse. Sao, Emma og hele teamet gjorde et fantastisk stykke arbejde med at sikre en gnidningsfri proces, samtidig med at de udviste et højt niveau af professionalisme og venlighed hele vejen igennem.” Rob & Carissa 😃

Gliding across the water at sunset turned out to be one of the most peaceful moments of my entire trip in Ishigaki. Our guide, Yoshi-san, kept the pace relaxed, giving us plenty of time to take photos, enjoy the view, and just sit still in the middle of the water. He also gave us Ishigaki jasmine tea and pineapple as refreshments during our break. Just before sunset, to test our abilities in the water - Yoshi-san gave us a mission to glide between 2 large rocks (completely safe don’t worry) and that made everything more exciting than it already was! Yoshi-san also helped us take many memorable photos during the entire kayaking experience. If you’re looking for something that’s both adventurous and calming, this sunset kayaking tour is perfect. It’s beginner‑friendly, incredibly scenic, and a beautiful way to end the day. 10/10, would recommend!

Min kone og jeg nød denne aktivitet meget. Vi blev guidet af hr. Yoshi, som trods sit begrænsede engelsk sikrede, at vi fik en sikker og meget fornøjelig oplevelse. Kajakken er velholdt og komfortabel. Floden er rolig og var nem at navigere. Vi nåede at udforske mangroveskoven og huleåbningerne. Tempoet var godt, og vi følte os meget afslappede og fredfyldte hele vejen igennem. Ved vendepunktet lagde vi vores kajak til land for en simpel tepause. Hr. Yoshi hjalp os med at lede efter mudderklatter og eremitkrebs. Vi behøvede ikke at medbringe vores mobiltelefoner, da hr. Yoshi hjalp med at tage billederne, som han delte med os efter turen. Der er også toilet- og vaskefaciliteter ved turens start-/slutpunkt. Vi blev hentet og sat af ved vores hotel nær Maesoto Beach. Kan varmt anbefales, hvis du vil opleve naturen på en anderledes måde og ønsker at prøve kajakroning!!