Paddle Sport

Iriomote Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour with Yubu Island Visit

- Glide through UNESCO-listed Iriomote's jungle and Japan's largest mangrove forest for an escape on the water with your guide as nature surrounds you. - After booking, receive your meeting place and time the day before, then arrive in clothes that can get wet, ready to start your river adventure. - Join an English or Japanese guide with all paddling gear, life jacket, water shoes, insurance, photos to keep, and your Yubu Island ticket included. - Enjoy a beginner-friendly SUP or canoe on a mangrove river, play at a waterfall in the forest, then wander Yubu Island as a day trip from Ishigaki.

- SUP or canoe equipment- Life jacket and water shoes- Yubu Island ticket- Professional guide included- Photo data- Insurance

Lunch

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Iriomote is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site: about 90% of the island is subtropical jungle, home to Japan's largest mangrove forest and rare wildlife such as the Iriomote cat.
This day tour (9:30–16:00) starts with a SUP or canoe paddle on a sheltered mangrove river — calm water that suits beginners — with time to play at a waterfall. Then visit Yubu Island for sightseeing. The timing works as a day trip from Ishigaki.
Highlights
Mangrove paddle by SUP or canoe — beginner-friendly
Waterfall play in the jungle
Sightseeing on Yubu Island (ticket included)
Free photos: your guide shoots the whole tour on a waterproof camera and shares all the photo data at no extra cost.
Day trip from Ishigaki possible (9:30–16:00)

What's not allowed

Wheelchairs and strollers: It's not wheelchair or stroller accessible, so these cannot be used on this tour.

Pets: It's not suitable for pets, so please do not bring them.

Accessibility

Wheelchair and stroller access: Not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and terrain near the activity site may be challenging.

Additional information

Health restrictions: This tour isn't recommended for heart conditions, back problems, or pregnant travelers.

Public transport: There is no public transportation nearby, so plan your own transport to the meeting point.

Schedule: Meeting and finishing times may vary with season and conditions; the shop will confirm details the day before.

Weather policy: Tours run rain or shine, but may be canceled if the guide judges conditions unsafe.

Clothing and restrooms: Change into clothes that can get wet before the tour and use the restroom in advance, as none are near the site.

Languages: Tours are guided in English or Japanese, so you can choose a language you are comfortable with.

Infants: Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are available on this tour.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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