Discover Amami’s Mangrove Forest on a Private Kayak Tour
Experience the quiet beauty of Amami Oshima’s mangrove forest on a fully private kayaking excursion. This tour is ideal for a relaxing yet immersive nature experience. You can choose from three available time slots to join the tour.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Private and Personalized – Just you and your group, guided by a kayaking expert.
- Safe and Easy – Calm waters suitable for beginners and kids.
- English-Speaking Guide – Clear explanations for international travelers.
- Flexible Start Times – Choose a tour time that suits your schedule.
Tour Itinerary
Pick-up at your hotel or meet at Mangrove Park.
Distance: 1~2km,
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
The guide will share interesting knowledge about the mangroves.
Tour Options by Time of Day
Early Morning Tour
Perfect for those who want to enjoy the mangroves in total peace and quiet. Glide through calm waters in a relaxing atmosphere. This plan includes a breakfast made with local ingredients. Click here for more about this tour.
Day Time Tour
Our most popular daytime option.
The experience differs depending on the tide. At high tide, best for paddling deep into the mangrove tunnels. During low tide, paddle on a main river and great for spotting crabs and other tidal creatures on the mudflats.
At a glance
| Season | Available all year round |
| Duration | 2 hours (1.5 hours Activity + preparation) |
| Tour Start Times (Choose your preferred time within the range) | Early Morning 7:00 AM Day Time Between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM |
| Price(JPY) | Early Morning Adults (13+): 15,000 Children (5–12): 8,000 Solo participant: 29,000 Day Time Adults (13+): 9,000 Children (5–12): 4,500 Infants (0-4): 1,500 Solo participant: 18,000 |
| Transfer Service | Free for Naze area. Other areas will be charged based on the distance. Please refer to the guidelines for more details. |
| Age | 0~90 |
| What to bring | Hat or Cap, Change of clothes, Towel, Drink |
| Clothes | November to May: Long-sleeved shirt + waterproof jacket June to October: Short-sleeved T-shirt All year: Pants that can get wet (shorts or long pants are OK) |
| Payment | Cash / Credit card / QR cord ※ |
What’s Included?
- English-speaking Guide
- Certified Amami Oshima eco-tour guide
- All Equipment for the Experience
Tour Operation & Weather Conditions
・Tours generally operate in rainy conditions. Except in cases where it is deemed unsafe for reasons such as rising river levels, the tour will proceed as scheduled. Therefore, cancellations due to personal reasons (e.g., “I would like to cancel because of rain”) will be subject to the standard cancellation fee.
・If conditions are expected to make the tour unsafe or impossible to operate, we may propose a cancellation or rescheduling.
・On days with high demand, we may ask you to join a small group with other guests. In such cases, we will contact you in advance and ensure that the group size remains small and comfortable.
FAQ
It is conducted in rainy weather. However, if heavy rain or various warnings are issued, we will assess the situation and there may be cases where it is canceled.
Yes, they can ride. If they are unable to paddle on their own, they can ride tandem with an adult.
Mangroves are not typically habitats for Habu pit vipers.
Cancellation policy
- 3 days prior : 50% refund
- 2 days prior : No refund (100% cancellation fee)
- 1 day prior : No refund (100% cancellation fee)
- On the day of the tour : No refund (100% cancellation fee)