ONE OCEAN is a kayaking tour agency located on the east coast of Okinawa’s main island, about 54 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This type of tour is standard around Nago, but in fact, it is also available on the East Coast. Other tours include trekking and the famous Blue Cave nature tour, allowing you to fully enjoy Okinawa’s nature!
Point 1: “ONE OCEAN” Tour Company Profile
ONE OCEAN” is a kayak tour agency located in Uruma City on the east coast of Okinawa.
They offer kayaking tours through mangrove forests and the ocean, as well as blue cave tours, experience diving, walking in mountain streams, climbing waterfalls, and other unexplored areas.
In warm Okinawa, these tours can be conducted throughout the year.
Some of you may be thinking, “Uruma City has that many nature tours?” The company is located in Uruma City, but the meeting place for nature tours and other tours is in the Yanbaru area north of Nago.
ONE OCEAN is operated by a single instructor who is certified as a diver, first-aid specialist, and other various qualifications. He also has experience as a lifesaver and first aid provider, so you can rest assured that he will be there when you need him!
With 10 years of experience as an instructor and a friendly personality, he has entertained more than 1,000 groups of guests to date, so he can be counted on to be a reliable presence!
Point 2: What is the “ONE OCEAN” standard kayak tour like?
What is the best thing about “ONE OCEAN” and what is the standard kayak tour?
Even if you want to have an eco-friendly experience in Okinawa, you may feel a little uneasy if it is your first time, especially when it comes to kayaking!
Especially when it comes to kayaking, you may wonder if you will be able to paddle a kayak well until the day of the tour.
The process of a kayak tour is as follows: First, you apply for the tour, and you will be contacted by an instructor. After meeting and confirming important information, you will gather at the designated location on the day of the tour.
After putting on a life vest, you will finally get into the kayak!
After a lecture on how to paddle and other important points, we will finally start paddling on the Oura River, where mangrove forests spread out.
The further we proceed, the more dense the mangroves (hirugi) become, and the more closely we can observe their ecology.
Light sea kayaking is also possible, depending on weather conditions and physical strength.
If the conditions are right, you can even paddle out into the open sea!
At the end of the tour, they are happy to take a commemorative photo and let you know what they thought of the tour.
In addition, this tour is so suitable for everyone from one-year-old babies to the elderly, so don’t worry too much! There is no age limit to enjoy the nature of Okinawa!
Point 3: The “ONE OCEAN” couples, friends, family, etc. plans are delightful!
ONE OCEAN” offers different plans for couples, friends, and families.
For example, the fantastic “Blue Cave” tour is recommended for newlyweds! You can see the sight as if it were dyed blue, and if you wish, you can even try diving. The unique beauty of Okinawa is sure to bring couples closer together!
If you and your friends are a little more active, how about kayaking or climbing a waterfall through the jungle, if you bring your SD card, you will receive a photo to keep in your memories!
Families can also participate, even with small children!
The tours are a bit more adventurous, with trekking through mountain streams and kayaking through mangroves, but they are tailored to your fitness level and there is a children’s fee, so you can rest assured that your wallet will be safe.
All tours are private tours, and all necessary equipment is provided, including insurance, wetsuits (children’s available), and life vests. Experienced instructors with various certifications guide the tours, and at the end of the tour, you will receive a photo gift on an SD card (to be brought by the guest).
They will also give you snacks and drinks!
Enjoying gourmet food and shopping is great, but taking part in a tour like this, which can only be experienced in Okinawa, will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime!
