OKINAWA UMIASHIBI
OKINAWA UMIASHIBI
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Enjoy kayaking in mangroves and snorkeling in the Blue Cave! This excursion allows participants to enjoy both kayaking in mangroves on the Hija River and snorkeling in the famed Blue Cave. Have a fun-filled day with the beauties of nature.
Blue Cave Snorkeling(Onna Village, Cape Maeda)
Enjoy the remarkable sight of the Blue Cave, which is naturally illuminated by sunlight streaming into the cave and reflecting off the white seafloor and ceiling, filling the cave with a fascinating blue color.
Mangrove Kayak Tour on the Hija River
A wide variety of animal species including crabs and gobies along with diverse plants can be seen in mangroves. Spend a relaxing time with a loved one, family member or friend while enjoying nature's breathtaking beauty.
Price：Adult(for ages 15 and over) 9,800 yen
Child(for ages 5 to 14) 8,800 yen
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 Umiashibi shop.
Meeting times:
Tour #1: meets at 9:00
Tour #2: meets at 10:00
Tour #3: meets at 11:00
STEP.2
Explanatory session on how to paddle a kayak.
Explanation of how to use paddles and the various creatures possibly to be seen during a tour.
STEP.3
Depart on the mangrove kayak tour.
Depart on the mangrove kayak tour.(approximately 1 hour)
Enjoy kayaking excursion.
STEP.4
End of kayak tour.
move to Cape Maeda
Please get to Cape Maeda on your own After the kayak tour.
(approximately 20 minutes by car)
STEP.5
Arrive at Cape Maeda.
change to a wet suit.
After arriving at Cape Maeda, Please change to a wet suit.
STEP.6
Explanatory session on how to use the equipment.
After changing, attend an explanatory session on how to use necessary equipment.
STEP.7
Depart on the Blue Cave snorkeling.
Depart on the Blue Cave snorkeling.(approximately 40 minutes)
STEP.8
End of tour.(Total time 5-and-a-half hours)
Get changed and break up at the Blue Cave.
(Total time about 5-and-a-half hours.)
Towel(s), change of clothes, cap or hat, plastic bottled soft drinks or water.
Sandals are also recommended.
※Participants are advised to bring a cap or hat to protect themselves from sunburn.
※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 5 and older *For those 60 and older, we require a medical certificate from a doctor. *Please note that this tour is available for those persons aged 60-69 with a medical certificate, but not offered to persons 70 years old or older, even with a doctor’s statement. *If you are a junior high school student or younger, please be accompanied by someone over the age of 18. |
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| Price | Adult(for ages 15 and over) 9,800 yen Child(for ages 5 to 14) 8,800 yen |
| Minimum number | Minimum of 1 participant required. |
| Duration | Approximately 5-and-a-half hours. |
| Operating frequency | 3 times daily |
| Meeting times | 9:00 (tour ends at 14:30) 10:00 (tour ends at 15:30) 11:00 (tour ends at 16:30) |
| 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 | *Be prepared to get wet, in particular slacks, shorts or skirts. *Participants are advised to protect themselves from sunburn. *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. |
