Top 11 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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6.Okinawa Iriomote Mangrove SUP or Canoe and Splash Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $99

SUP or canoe through sheltered Iriomote mangroves, then splash into canyoning. Includes gear, free photos, and shower access.

“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”

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7.Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe and Blue Cave Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $89

SUP or canoe on Kabira Bay, then snorkel Ao no Doukutsu Blue Cave, with wetsuits, photo data, and hot showers in Ishigaki.

“Very professional and great customer service. Had a wonderful experience with the tour group! Used them for another trip”

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8.[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $89

SUP or canoe on Miyara River mangroves and snorkel Blue Cave at Ishigaki with pickup, hot shower, photos, and an eco plan.

“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”

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9.Okinawa Miyakojima 1 day Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Pumpkin Cave & Sea Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $99

One day in Miyakojima for sea turtle snorkeling, canoe access to Pumpkin Hall, and cave exploring, with photo data included.

“Absolutely amazing experience. Very kind and informative tour guide. It was a great time and I strongly recommend”

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10.[Miyako Island / Half Day] Pumpkin Limestone Cave & Sea Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $64

Canoe to Miyakojima’s Pumpkin Limestone Cave, then climb and crawl inside. Free waterproof photo data included, life jacket required.

“We had a great time and the activities are exciting. All gears provided and the guide is helpful and professional.”

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11.Ishigaki Island: 2-Hour Miyara River SUP or Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Paddle the Miyara River mangroves on Ishigaki for 2 hours by SUP or canoe, led by a guide, with gear, shower, and photos.

“Me and my wife went SUPing in the Miyara river in april. We had a really great time. Our guide was Yuki and he was very knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. We definetly recommend this activity!”

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