Paddle through the mangroves as the tide comes in.
- English OK
Open nowToday 08:00–18:00
Days open for requests
- 9Mon
- 10Tue
- 11Wed
- 12Thu
- 13Fri
- 14Sat
- 15Sun
Ask anything before you book.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation is free until the day before. Same-day cancellations are charged 50%. If we cancel because of the weather, there is no charge.
Your visit gives back
When you pay, ask staff for the HAKOBUNE QR code and scan it. This place pays us a fee for your visit, and part of it goes to social causes. You pay nothing extra.
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What you can do here
- Kayak in among the mangrove roots
- See a river that changes with the tides
- Look for crabs and tontonmī
- Have a shower before heading home
From the teacher
When the tide comes in, places you could walk on until yesterday become river. Even the same river is different every day. Paddle slowly, and take a peek in among the roots.
Why this place supports social causes
Rubbish washed in from the sea collects at the river mouth. On every tour we pick up what we can from our kayaks, and once a month we clean the river mouth together with people from the village. We keep each tour to 10 people at most, so that the riverbanks are not trampled.
From the place
A mangrove river can't be protected if there are too many people, or too few. Because we are a business that keeps numbers small and keeps guiding while picking up rubbish.
What the class cares about
We set out with the tide
Departure times are set by the day's tide. Some channels can only be entered at high tide.
Practice on the bank first
15 minutes on the bank learning to get in and paddle. First-timers, too, learn a paddling style that won't tip them over before we set out.
Up to 10 people per tour
We keep numbers small so as not to damage the riverbanks. No more than 5 people per guide.
HAKOBUNE Spot offers
For first-time visitors
Offer
First-timers get a free pair of marine shoes
If they fit, take home the marine shoes you used.
First-timers; one pair per person
From your second visit
Offer
From your second visit, ¥500 off
¥500 off the adult price. Come again in a different season.
Second and later visits; per person
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Prices are per person. They may change with the plan you choose.
More details
Safety & weather
Location
The mangrove forest spreading out at the mouth of a river in Higashi Village (about 3 km there and back)
Height & fitness requirements
Ages 6 to 70. Children aged 6–12 share a two-person kayak with an adult. Body weight up to 100 kg. Not open to those who are pregnant or have been drinking
Rainy days
Goes ahead in light rain
Cancellation notice time
We cancel when a warning for thunder, strong wind or heavy rain is issued. We will let you know by phone or email at least 2 hours before departure
Insurance
Included in the price
Rental gear
Kayak, paddle, life jacket, dry bag, marine shoes (22–29 cm)
Licensed guide
Yes
Showers & changing rooms
Yes
Duration & group size
Duration
120 min
Start times
2–3 of 8:30 / 11:30 / 14:30, depending on the tide (we'll tell you when you book)
Minimum participants
1 people
Max participants per session
10 people
Ages
Ages 6 to 70
Suitable for
Beginners
What’s included
What’s included
Guide, kayak and full gear, accident insurance, hot shower, photos (given as digital files)
Extra costs
Marine shoes if you buy them (¥1,650), towel
On the day
Itinerary
Check in and change Practise getting in and paddling on the bank (15 minutes) Into the mangroves (about 90 minutes, with breaks) Back to the bank for a shower
Meeting point
The landing in front of the shop (next to the free car park)
Meeting time
15 min before
What to bring
Towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, something to drink
What to wear
Clothes you don't mind getting wet. Sandals slip off easily, so wear shoes with a heel back or marine shoes
Booking rules
Booking deadline
By 18:00 the day before (if there is space, ask us about the same day too)
Requirements
Non-swimmers can join too, wearing a life jacket. Please only look at the river's creatures, and don't take any home.
Photos
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Work (2)
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Class details
- Name
- Mizumichi Mangrove Kayak, Higashi Village
- Name in Japanese
- 東村 マングローブカヤック みずみち
- Type
- Experiences · Activity
- Address
- 沖縄県国頭郡東村（架空）Shown in Japanese so you can show it to a taxi driver.
- Nearest station
- 最寄り Station最寄り駅なし。那覇空港から車で約 1 時間 40 分（無料駐車場あり）
- Hours
MonToday 08:00–18:00 Tue 08:00–18:00 Wed 08:00–18:00 Thu 08:00–18:00 Fri 08:00–18:00 Sat 08:00–18:00 Sun 08:00–18:00 2–3 tours a day, timed to the tide / 8:00–18:00 / Booking required
- Price guide
- ¥5,500–¥11,000
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Children
- Children welcome
- Parking
- Yes
- Payment
- Cash, Credit card, QR payments
- Languages
- Japanese, English
The place sent us this information. It may have changed — please check with the place before you go. Last updated Nov 4, 2026.
Map & access
沖縄県国頭郡東村（架空）
Shown in Japanese so you can show it to a taxi driver.
Nearest station: 最寄り Station最寄り駅なし。那覇空港から車で約 1 時間 40 分（無料駐車場あり）
