Japan · CANOES & KAYAKS
22 reviewed
Booked six months out or from a hotel lobby that morning, these 15 canoes & kayaks tours are the ones to take. Every entry below carries its price, its length and the detail that decides it, so you can choose one and get back to the map.
2-hour SUP or canoe through Iriomote mangroves, beginner-friendly calm water, free waterproof photo data, eco-focused guides.
“Great experience in an amazing nature, very peaceful, quiet moment with a great coach, Iriomote in general has a beautiful nature”
Paddle Ishigaki mangroves on Miyara River by SUP or canoe, with included gear, optional pickup, hot showers, and shared photo files.
“It was magical Ken was most helpful and took great photos for us. The experience was very unique and calimong”
Wind-sheltered mangrove SUP or canoe on Yubu-jima, with free waterproof photos, warm showers, and an easy day trip from Ishigaki.
“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.”
Beginner-friendly Iriomote mangrove SUP or canoe plus snorkeling at Barasu Island, with pickup and free waterproof photo data. 6 hours.
“Had a great time with this tour operator. Excellent logistics, furnished proper equipment, and was on-time with activities. Was very easy to find at the port. Strongly recommend if you have just a day to visit Iriomote and want a couple of pre planned activities.”
SUP or canoe around Kabira Bay near Ishigaki, Japan, with stable gear, a 90-minute cruise, hot shower, and photo data included.
“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, free photo data, and a warm shower.
“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”
SUP or canoe at Kabira Bay, then snorkel Ao no Doukutsu Blue Cave in Ishigaki. Pickup, showers, and photo data included.
“We had an excellent experience. Akari was very special, and we're very grateful. It's a shame we don't have much time. I'd like to stay all day. You took us to a wonderful place. A very special greeting to Akari, and my family sends her a big hug. Best regards.”
![[Ishigaki]Mangrove SUP/Canoe + Blue Cave Snorkeling - Guide and Photos: The Part You Feel After You Leave](https://k.lovingjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/ishigaki-mangrove-sup-canoe-blue-cave-snorkeling.jpg)
Paddle the Miyara River by SUP or canoe, then snorkel at Ishigaki’s Blue Cave in a guided, photo-included half-day eco tour.
“The morning was amazing! I had an excellent guide for the SUP/kayaking tour and it was the highlight of the trip. The guide spoke English but gave the tour in Japanese as I was the only non-Japanese person there and can speak the langRead more”
6-hour Miyakojima combo: sea-turtle snorkeling, canoe to Pumpkin Hall cave, and a cave tour with photo data gift.
“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 - The Caving Part: Fun, Physical, and Definitely Wet](https://k.lovingjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/miyako-island-half-day-pumpkin-limestone-cave-sea-kayaking.jpg)
Canoe to Miyako’s Pumpkin Limestone Cave, then scramble through Pumpkin Hall, with a guided caving finish and free waterproof photos.
“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 national-monument mangroves on a 2-hour SUP or canoe tour, with guide support and photos included.
“Drizzly day but still went out. Kata was nice to stop at shop prior to getting to river so we could get a wetsuit. Guide took lots of pics so we did not need to take our phone and risk losing it. Short trip, informative and relaxing.”
Early-morning kayaking on Lake Kawaguchiko for calm water, crisp Mt. Fuji views, and guided photo stops, with waterproof gear included.
“Great experience and guide. The water was peaceful and the views of Mt Fuji were amazing. Our guide Graham was both informative and skilled. He made this extra special.”
Paddle Iriomote’s mangroves by SUP or canoe, visit Barasu and Yubu islands, and ride a water buffalo cart, with free waterproof photos.
“Thank you for the tour! I went as a solo traveller and even if I didn’t speak Japanese I had a lot of fun. Mangrove canoeing was a new experience and we saw a lot of different animals on the way. My guide Tomochin was very kind and fun. He sRead more”
Native-English private kayak tour in North Okinawa with hotel pickup, inland sea mangroves, Kouri and Yagaji views, and guided breaks.
“My husband and I really enjoyed this tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and he took some amazing pictures of us. The private tour was nice because we could go at our own pace and the experience had a more Read more”
Ishigaki sunset SUP or canoe on calm water near Miyara River, guided by staff, with pickup and a life jacket. 1.5 hours.
“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”
