The popular activity of traveling through mangrove forests by kayak
Kayak Ease is a kayaking tour held at Hijagawa River in Kadena-cho, Nakagami County, Okinawa Prefecture.
It is conveniently located about 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport, making it a popular activity during trips to Okinawa.
The Hijagawa River is one of the few places in Okinawa where mangroves grow in clusters, and you can observe the creatures that live in the mangroves while paddling a kayak. Depending on the time of day, you can enjoy the tour at sunset or night.
Point 1:Mangrove exploration kayaking
Kayak Ease offers seven tours a day, starting at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon for a mangrove experience kayak tour.
Mangroves are mysterious plants that grow in seawater, which is said to be difficult for plants to inhabit. It grows in clusters in subtropical and tropical regions, making it a plant that is not easily seen even in Okinawa.
In the mangrove exploration kayak, you will not only experience the fascination of the mysterious plant mangrove by paddling the kayak yourself while listening to the instructor’s explanation, but also see tree-climbing crabs, hirugihasiri iwagani, Japan’s largest white-spotted sand crab, shirena shijimi, southern flying goby, a species of mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis), and more. The tour will observe the unique creatures that live in mangroves, such as the tree-climbing crab, Hirugi-hashiri Iwagani, Japan’s largest white-spotted sand crab, the white-spotted sandpiper, and the southern flying goby (Tontonmy), a member of the mussel family.
Recommended for families with children.
Point 2: Sunset kayak tours provide a romantic atmosphere!
Sunset kayak tours start one and a half hours before sunset. It is basically the same as mangrove exploration kayaking, but its greatest feature is that you can watch the beautiful orange sunset of Okinawa from a kayak.
Kayaking tours with the orange sunset have become especially popular among couples and women. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy a kayak tour in a romantic atmosphere.
Point 3: Thrill and thrill with a night kayak tour!
The night kayak tour starts 30 minutes before sunset. This tour is popular for the thrill and excitement of kayaking through the river at night, as it is an exploration of the mangroves at night.
At night, the nocturnal creatures of the mangrove forests become more active, so you can observe different creatures than in the daytime, and if you close your eyes, you can hear the sounds of various creatures. Depending on the time of year, fireflies can also be seen. This tour is recommended for slightly curious college students, groups of adults, or travel groups of friends.
