OKINAWA UMIASHIBI
OKINAWA UMIASHIBI
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The subtropical climate of Okinawa affords you the distinct possibility of seeing fireflies between April and November, a longer period of time than anywhere else in Japan. Why not explore the quiet Hija River in a night kayak tour in search of fireflies?
Meeting time:1 hour before sunset.
*Please confirm meeting time in advance since it varies from season to season.
Price（one person）：
5,800 yen for ages 13 and over.
4,800 yen for ages 12 and under.
Price includes:Guide fees, necessary equipment and insurance.
Payment by credit card or electronic money is possible.
STEP.1
Meet at the Umiashibi shop to sign up and get changed.
Meet at the shop.
Meeting time: 1 hour before sunset.
*Please confirm meeting time in advance since it varies from season to season.
STEP.2
Explanatory session on how to paddle a kayak followed by a practice session.
Explanation of how to use paddles and the various creatures possibly to be seen during a tour.(Approximately 30 minutes)
STEP.3
Depart on the night kayak tour.
Depart for the night kayak tour.(approximately 1 hour)
Enjoy a kayak tour on a quiet river at night and look for various nocturnal creatures.
STEP.4
End of tour.
(Total time 2 hours)
After the tour, change clothes and dissolve.
(Total time about 2 hours)
Towel(s), change of clothes, cap or hat, plastic bottled soft drinks or water.
Sandals are also recommended.
※Participants are required to wear the lifejacket provided for reasons of safety.
※Participants could get wet on this tour, particularly slacks, shorts and skirts.
※Due to the possibility of slipping, we provide non-slip marine shoes.
| Age restrictions | Ages 3 and older *Please contact us if you would like a child aged 3 or under to participate. |
|---|---|
| Price | 5,800 yen for ages 13 and over 4,800 yen for ages 12 and under Price includes:Guide fees, necessary equipment and insurance. |
| Minimum number | Minimum of 1 participant required. |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours. |
| Meeting time | 1 hour before sunset *Please confirm meeting time in advance since it varies from season to season. |
| Meeting point | Meeting point: Umiashibi shop Address: 6-25-3 Mizugama, Kadena Town Mapcode:33 674 067 |
| Pickup | Pickup and drop-off service is not available. Please get to our shop on your own. |
| Notes | *The package is subject to cancellation due to weather or sea conditions. Please be advised that the sighting of fireflies cannot be guaranteed. *Be prepared to get wet, in particular slacks, shorts or skirts. *Tours normally take place even in rainy weather, but they could be cancelled after a heavy rain or in case of events taking place on the river. |
