Iriomote 1 Day Mangrove SUP/Canoe, Barasu Island & Yubu Island

4.92

4.9(72 reviews)

6 hours

Japanese, English

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

★ Iriomote Island’s Most Popular Tour!

This is a highly recommended tour, packed with the best of Iriomote Island’s charm!

★ Day Trip from Ishigaki Island Available!

With a schedule from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, this plan is perfect for a day trip from Ishigaki Island!

★ Free Photo Data!

Preserve your travel memories! During the tour, our guides will take photos using a dedicated waterproof camera and provide you with the photo data free of charge!

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

【Sample Tour Schedule – On the Day of the Tour】 ① 9:00 – Pick-up at Uehara Port or your accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓ ② 9:20 – Arrive at the SUP/Canoe field ↓ ③ 9:30 – SUP/Canoe exploration begins! ↓ ④ 10:30 – Exploration ends. Head to Barasu Island next! ↓ ⑤ 12:00 – Return to the port. Lunch break begins. We'll introduce some recommended lunch spots! ↓ ⑥ 13:00 – Break ends. Depart for Yubu Island ↓ ⑦ 13:30 – Arrive at the water buffalo cart station ↓ ⑧ 13:45 – Enjoy a relaxing ride to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart ↓ ⑨ 15:00 – Leave Yubu Island via water buffalo cart ↓ ⑩ 15:45 – Drop-off at Uehara Port or your accommodation ※ Schedule may vary depending on weather, tide, and the number of participants. Important Information for Tour Participants Please read the following to ensure a safe and enjoyable tour experience. Punctuality & Prior Notice Please be sure to arrive on time. Late arrivals or no-shows without prior notice will be treated as cancellations and may incur a cancellation fee. If you are running late, please contact us in advance. Final Confirmation We will contact you by the day before the tour with details regarding the meeting point and time, using the phone number or email you registered. Please ensure your contact information can be reached within Japan. If you do not receive any communication by 6:00 PM the day before, please contact IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi using the method listed on your ticket. Hotel Pick-up If you request hotel pick-up, your meeting time may differ. Please confirm the exact time the day before using the method provided on your ticket. Participation Requirements SUP: Ages 12–59 Canoe: Ages 3–59 Pregnant individuals, children under 3, and those with pre-existing medical conditions cannot participate. If you have any concerns, feel free to consult us in advance. For Those Who Are Anxious If you’re worried about physical strength or have a fear of water, please don’t hesitate to consult us before the tour. Equipment & Safety Life jackets are mandatory for all water-based activities. If you are unwilling to wear the required safety equipment, you will not be allowed to participate. For safety reasons, please follow the guide’s instructions at all times. Weather Conditions The tour will proceed even in rainy weather. However, it may be canceled if the field is deemed unsafe. About Barasu Island Barasu Island is greatly affected by tides, so the tour schedule or activity order may change. The size of the island constantly changes depending on sea conditions. Therefore, the tour plan may be changed to an alternative on short notice. We appreciate your understanding. Clothing & Preparation Please wear clothing suitable for getting wet. There are no restrooms at the site, so please use one in advance. Participation while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited. Shower Facilities Showers are available at our office. Please bring your own change of clothes and towel. Note: Boarding the ferry in wet clothing may be refused. Languages Tours are conducted in Japanese or English. Depending on booking circumstances, the tour may be conducted in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding.

Options

カヌーコース

Pickup included

SUPコース

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Photo Data

Yubu Island Ticket Fee

Experience Fee

SUP/Canoe Equipment Set

Consumption Tax

Hot Shower

由布島チケット代

Safety Equipment (Life Jacket & Specialized Shoes)

Lunch

Degree mask

Pickup points

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel

2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho Japan

Nilaina Resort

10-425 Uehara, Taketomi-cho Japan

Luana Mele Iriomote

289-17 Uehara Taketomi-cho Japan

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.92

72 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was a wonderful time with our fun guide!
東哲,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Due to the approaching typhoon, we only had a canoe tour through the mangroves from sightseeing on the three islands, but we were able to have a good time with the kind response of the guide and the talk that kept us occupied. The mangrove experience itself was a very good memory, with spectacular scenery and the exhilaration of canoeing on the water! Thank you very much.
Kayaking in the mangroves...
Erica S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Kayaking in the mangroves was fun and enjoyed the challenge of navigating around the trees. Unfortunately two of the women’s showers didn’t work so it took a long time and the shower room has visible mold on a wall. Barasu Island kayaking was cancelled so I joined the bus trip to Yubu Island via water buffalo cart instead which was crowded, hot, a bit smelly and all in Japanese. I still had fun taking the cart and in Yubu.
Mangroves and Coral Reef Adventures
jackwQ1906QM,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience with our instructor Jun. Have never explored a mangrove forest before and so it was a very unique experience. We took our kayaks through a challenging route - very narrow paths between the mangroves. It would be so easy to get lost if it wasn’t for our guide. Next we went back to town for lunch / free time - though many places were not open on a Thursday lunch. We ended up in a small soba place and also visiting the local supermarket. After lunch was snorkelling with the same instructor - he made sure everyone was prepared and comfortable with the gear and we were ready to go. We saw so many fish it was like being in an aquarium! And the coral was magnificent - underwater beauty everywhere you looked. Only issue was that it was too short! We were back at 3 when we could have stayed happily until 4pm!
Hatsuiriomote Island
中川心,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a lot of fun. The guides were kind, friendly and lovely. I want to participate again.
Relax & Thrill
Freedom432119,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We sup in the morning and canyoned in the afternoon! It was my first time to sup, but I could afford it! It was laid back, the weather was good, the wind was pleasant and the climate relaxed my mind! Canyoning is the best way to dive! The city girl who got tired of roller coaster is by all means jumping in 🙋‍♀️
Great tour experience
Maps38766881060,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you for the tour! I went as a solo traveller and even if I didn’t speak Japanese I had a lot of fun. Mangrove canoeing was a new experience and we saw a lot of different animals on the way. My guide Tomochin was very kind and fun. He sent many photos about our day. The nearby typhoon cancelled the section to Yubu island but this tour made the trip to iriomote worth it even in bad weather.
Water buffalo, canoe and mangroves
655裕子山,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoyed canoeing. I’m glad they explained everything, whether it was traveling by bus or exploring the mangroves! The buffalo was cute♪
Great tour, great guide.
juntingh2025,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was a lot of fun! The guide Mr Yusuke did a lot of work to make sure we could have a great experience! The buffalo cart was super cute.
Mangroves are the best!
anriono,Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were worried about the weather because a typhoon was coming, but the day turned out to be a beautiful, clear day! On the morning mangrove tour, we took a leisurely canoe and SUP ride through the sunlight filtering through the trees to the waterfall. We had a great time listening to the guide's stories and getting splashed by the waterfall. In the afternoon, we went to Miracle Island. Because of the tide, it felt more like a sandy beach than an island, but we had a great time watching the fish! (The waves were a little high.) The guide repeatedly called out to us about dangerous points and points to be careful of, so we felt at ease knowing that safety was being taken into consideration.
Mangrove forest canoeing with children
sugawarayasumachi,Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I participated with my children! We had a wonderful time exploring the nature of the mangrove forest, canoeing, and splashing in the waterfall! Thanks to our guide, Mr. Chiba, who was kind, polite, interesting, and fun, it became a wonderful memory. I'm glad we got lots of photos.