Top 5 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Japan

1.Okinawa Iriomote Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $52Our pick

Glide Iriomote mangroves on a calm river by SUP or canoe, with free waterproof photo data, simple beginner conditions, and great value.

“Great experience on Iriomote island! we managed to see mangrove trees closely and even go through the narrow channel on canoe by ourselves. Our instructor Ayuka also shared a lot of details about mangrove trees and Iriomote nature. Fun experience, definitely recommend trying!”

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2.Okinawa Ishigaki Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $52

Guided SUP or canoe through Ishigaki mangroves on the Miyara River, with wildlife spotting, included gear, and hot showers after.

“Our guide Hiroki was awesome. He made the whole experience enjoyable and fun. He spoke in both English and Japanese as we were a mixed group but he never made anyone feel left out. We learned fun facts about mangroves and Read more”

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3.Okinawa Iriomote SUP or Canoe and Sightseeing in Yubujima Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $82

Beginner-friendly SUP or canoe on wind-sheltered mangrove rivers in Iriomote, with free waterproof photo data, warm showers, and easy logistics.

“The experience was fantastic. The mangrove forest is not something we've ever done before and it was beautiful. Our guide was really friendly and engaged well with everyone. Doing it in a small group worked well. Loved the shots we got Read more”

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4.Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $99

Paddle Iriomote mangroves, snorkel Barasu Island, and get free waterproof photo data on a 6-hour day trip.

“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”

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5.Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $52

Paddle Kabira Bay on a stable SUP or canoe from Ishigaki, with life-vest safety, photo data, and a hot shower included.

“Fantastic location and saw two manta rays swimming through the water while on the SUP. Our guide was fantastic and very fun.”

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