Okinawa Mangrove Kayak Tour

Advantages of Kayaking at “ Bluefield ”

45 minutes from Naha, 20 minutes from Chatan

• Hija River located halfway between Naha and Onna Village, offers convenient access from hotels and other accommodations.
• Additionally, popular tourist spots such as ‘Michi-no-Eki KADENA’ ‘American Village in Chatan’ ‘Murasaki Mura’ and ‘Ryukyu Mura’ are also nearby.

Enjoy the nature of Okinawa

You can experience Okinawa’s natural environment by observing “Mangroves”, small creatures like the mudskipper that live around the mangroves, and wild birds that visit the Hija River.

Even beginners can enjoy kayaking with confidence

The Hija River forms a gorge near its mouth and flows into the East China sea. It has the largest drainage basin on the main island of Okinawa.
The river has a very gentle current, making it a very safe river.

Open year-round！
You can join our tour whenever you want.

The Hija River’s geography makes it less affected by ocean waves, so tours are rarely canceled due to rough seas. It’s also unaffected be low tides, allowing you to join kayak tours at any time.

You can join even with last-minute changes！
Same-day reservations are available！

You can make a reservation even an hour before the tour！Enjoy the flexibility to have fan, even with sudden schedule changes.

• A kayak is a small boat that can be paddled by one or two people.
• Mangrove kayaking, where you can see rare tropical plants and animals up close, is a popular activity that allows you to fully enjoy the Okinawan atmosphere.
• Kayaking is a relaxing way to enjoy the subtropical natural scenery and can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to the elderly.
• Okinawa has changeable weather. If you are kayaking, there is no problem even if it rains a little. You can feel the wild nature that can only be experienced on rainy days.
• Unlike swimming at the beach, you can enjoy activities throughout the year, in spring, summer, fall, and winter.

The appeal of mangrove kayaking is the thrill of being able to steer the kayak and row freely through the great outdoors.
Since you are rowing through a river rich in nature, one of the attractions is that you can observe the flora and fauna that live around the mangroves up close.
The large banyan tree along the Hija River is said to be inhabited by spirits, bring happiness, and make wishes come true. It is also a popular power spot.

Mangrove kayak

The charm of sunset kayaking is that you can fully enjoy the fantastic scenery created by the setting sun on the border between the sky and the sea.
This is a valuable experience tour to watch the sunset in Okinawa from the sea surface.
When the sun begins to set, the area is dyed a beautiful orange color, and when the horizon and the setting sun overlap, it is very magical.

Tour opening hours	all year round
Closed days	Open all year round
Tour start time	①9:00am ②10:00am ③11:00am ④1:00pm ⑤3:00pm ⑥sunset (1 hour before sunset) We will inform you of the time when making a reservation. → Meeting time is 30 minutes before the tour starts
Fee	Adults (high school students and above) 5,800yen Children (2 years old - junior high school students) 4,800yen
What's included in the price	Guide fee, insurance fee, facility usage fee, life jacket, hat, sandals, photos, etc.
Facility equipmen	Equipped with toilet, changing room, shower room, and hair dryer.
belongings	Towel, change of clothes, bug spray ＊You can buy towels and bug spray.
reservation	Same-day reservation possible
Age	2 years old～
others	Pets allowed (Children's rates apply )