5 Ishigaki Kayaking Tours Worth Booking

1.Okinawa Ishigaki Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour

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

Spend about 90 minutes paddling through the Miyara River Hirugi Grove on Ishigaki. Choose a SUP or canoe, follow a guide through sheltered mangrove waters, watch for birds, and receive activity photos afterward. Guides such as Hiroki and Ken may assist in Japanese or English, though language can vary by departure.

“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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2.Okinawa Ishigaki Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe Tour

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

Spend about 90 minutes on Kabira Bay in Ishigaki, paddling a SUP or stable canoe across clear coastal water. The tour suits beginners and families, with equipment, insurance, guide support, photo data, and a hot shower included. Children may be placed in canoes based on sea conditions. Tours run in Japanese or English, though some departures may be Japanese-only.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $89

Spend about four hours on Ishigaki with SUP or canoe time at scenic Kabira Bay, followed by snorkeling at the Blue Cave and nearby waters. Guides such as Akari, Seiki, Hiro, Moe, and Loui have been praised for patient safety help and photos, though the exact guide and route can change with weather, tide, and language needs.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $89

You’ll spend about four hours in Ishigaki, paddling a SUP or canoe through the Miyara River mangroves before snorkeling at Blue Cave and nearby waters. Guide Taka, also identified as Takahiro, has led guests in English and takes photos during the outing. Pickup is available, equipment and hot showers are included, but snorkeling gear costs ¥1,000 extra.

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

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

Spend two hours on Ishigaki’s Miyara River, including about 75 minutes paddling through mangrove forest by canoe or SUP. Guides such as Sota, Yuki, and Kento explain local plants and animals, help beginners, and take photos for you. The calm river suits families and first-timers, while English support is available on many departures.

“Had a great experience and the mangroves were really cool. Great English speaking guides as well!”

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