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The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Glide through Iriomote mangroves by SUP or canoe in a calm river stretch, with pickup and free waterproof photo data.
“Great experience in an amazing nature, very peaceful, quiet moment with a great coach, Iriomote in general has a beautiful nature”
Glide through Ishigaki mangroves on an easy 90-minute SUP or canoe paddle with gear, hot showers, and shared photos.
“The views were stunning. The guide was very nice, stopped at great spots and took care to ensure each of us had the best experience”
Mangrove SUP or canoe on Iriomote with Yubu-jima sightseeing. Free waterproof photos, warm shower, and wind-sheltered rivers. 6 hours.
“Overpriced for something I could go do for free. Offered an English service yet spoke no English 🤣 only 2 stars because the canoe part was pretty cool but we walked more than we canoed.”
Iriomote Island mangrove SUP or canoe plus snorkeling—beginner-friendly, sheltered paddling, guided safety, and free waterproof photos.
“It was really cool with a really good guide !!! It was the first time In Okinawa and the experience in iriomote was one of our best experience! I recommend it”
Paddle Kabira Bay from Ishigaki on a SUP or stable canoe, with hot showers and photo data included—an eco-friendly 90-minute ocean show.
“Fantastic location and saw two manta rays swimming through the water while on the SUP. Our guide was fantastic and very fun.”
Beginner-friendly Iriomote mangrove SUP or canoe plus splash canyoning, with safety gear, warm shower, and free waterproof photos.
“We ended up only doing the Mangrove Forest portion in the Afternoon. Ferries to Uehara were cancelled due to wind, so we had to ferry to Ohara (south side of Island) and take a bus to Uehara. This meant we were too late to join the morning Read more”
Paddle Kabira Bay on SUP or canoe, then snorkel Okinawa’s Blue Cave. Includes showers and photos; short, scenic, and eco-minded.
“Amazing snorkeling, great service. Loui was an amazing guide. Took great photos of us and the trip so we could enjoy snorkeling in Blue Cave fully. She also went above and beyond to call us a taxi to Kabira Bay. Would highly recommend!”
![[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling - Meeting at Ishigaki Port: start time and how to avoid stress](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/ishigakimangrove-sup-canoe-blue-cave-snorkeling.jpg)
Miyara River mangrove SUP or canoe plus Blue Cave snorkeling in Ishigaki, with pickup, hot shower, and photo data for $89.19.
“It has been a great experience! We enjoyed it a lot. The canoë, the paddle, the scuba diving: that was all absolutely wonderful. The only negative point is the price…very expensive. The lunch should definitely be included”
Miyakojima’s one-day combo: sea turtle snorkeling, sea kayaking to Pumpkin Cave, and a hands-on cave visit called Ryugu-jo.
“This was an amazing experience! Yuri was an awesome guide and his English skills were very good. He did such a good job explaining the significance of the site along with teaching us the Japanese words for different things in the cave. He Read more”
![[Miyako Island / Half Day] Pumpkin Limestone Cave & Sea Kayaking - Canoeing first: what to expect on the sea part](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/miyako-island-half-day-pumpkin-limestone-cave-sea-kayaking.jpg)
Canoe to the Pumpkin Limestone Cave on Miyakojima, then caving in Pumpkin Hall with guide support and free waterproof photo data.
“We had a great time and the activities are exciting. All gears provided and the guide is helpful and professional.”
Paddle Ishigaki’s Miyara River through protected mangroves on an easy 2-hour SUP or canoe tour with great guides and included photos.
“Very helpful and cheerful guide. Beautiful nature. More of a family-friendly river stroll than a sporting challenge.”
Early-morning small-group kayaking on Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt Fuji views, guided instruction, provided waterproof gear, and photos included.
“Our guide Kato speaks fluent English and is very humorous and professional We saw Fuji mountain and a mysterious temple in the lake. Very fun and chill experience. Highly recommended”
Paddle Iriomote mangroves by SUP or canoe, hop to Barasu Island, then ride a water buffalo cart on Yubu Island in one day.
“The experience was a lot of fun! The guide Mr Yusuke did a lot of work to make sure we could have a great experience! The buffalo cart was super cute.”
Kayak Okinawa’s calm inlets and island shorelines with hotel pickup, a small private group, and expert guiding from the north coast.
“We had the most amazing experience on this kayak tour with Nik! His communications before the tour were very kind, prompt and helpful. We were originally scheduled to go on a very windy day, but Nik asked if we would want to rescheduRead more”
Paddle a SUP or canoe at Ishigaki sunset—guided on the calm Miyara River and near Ishigaki-jima, with pickup and life-jacket safety.
“They aren’t very organized, I was supposed to have an English speaking guide and on the day they said that would only be possible on the following day, it was supposed to be a small group and at the end we were part of a very big group (Read more”
![[Miyako Island/Full Day] Sea Turtle Snorkeling & SUP or Canoe - SUP vs canoe in Miyakojima’s clear water (and which one fits you)](https://images.thejapantraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/miyako-island-full-day-sea-turtle-snorkeling-sup-or-canoe.jpg)
