Iriomote Island 1-Day Snorkeling & Mangrove SUP or Canoe

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

★ Easy for Beginners!

This course takes place on mangrove rivers sheltered from the wind, making it enjoyable even for beginners!

★ 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Plan

Perfect for a day trip from Ishigaki Island!

★ Enjoy SUP or Canoe & Snorkeling!

Please come dressed in clothes you don’t mind getting wet.

★ Full Support from Guides!

Even snorkeling beginners can participate with confidence. Our guides provide thorough instruction and assistance.

★ Free Photo Data!

Capture your travel memories! During the tour, guides take photos with a special waterproof camera and provide the photo data to you for free.

★ Committed to Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Tours

We strive to offer tours that are kind to the Earth and promote sustainability.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Photo Data

Consumption Tax

Warm Water Shower

Activity Fee

Complete SUP (Canoe) Equipment Set

Specialized Shoes

Wetsuit (Winter Season)

Liability Insurance

Complete Snorkeling Equipment Set

Life Jacket

Lunch

Degree mask

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

[Sample Tour Schedule – On the Day of the Tour] ① 9:00 – Pick-up from Uehara Port or your accommodation (Uehara area only) ↓ ② 9:20 – Arrive at the first field! ↓ ③ 9:30 – Start of the first activity! ↓ ④ 11:00 – End of the first activity ↓ ⑤ 11:30 – Break time. Take a rest before the next activity. ↓ ⑥ 13:00 – Break ends. Head to the next field. ↓ ⑦ 13:30 – Arrive at the second field! ↓ ⑧ 13:45 – Start of the second activity! ↓ ⑨ 14:45 – End of the second activity ↓ ⑩ 15:15 – Return to Uehara Port or your accommodation Please note: The schedule may change depending on weather, tide conditions, number of participants, or season. Important Notes for Tour Participants Please read carefully to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Punctuality & Advance Notice Please be sure to arrive at the meeting time. If you are late or absent without prior notice, it may be treated as a cancellation, and cancellation fees may apply. If you will be late, please contact us in advance. Final Confirmation We will contact you with details such as the meeting time and location by the day before the tour via the phone number or email you provided. Please register contact information that 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 a hotel pick-up service on Iriomote Island, the meeting time may differ from the standard schedule. To confirm the exact meeting time, please be sure to contact us via the method listed on your ticket the day before the tour. Participation Requirements SUP: Ages 12–59 Canoeing: Ages 6–59 Pregnant individuals, children under 6, and those with pre-existing medical conditions cannot participate. For Those with Concerns If you are worried about physical fitness or feel anxious about the ocean or rivers, please consult with us in advance. Equipment & Safety For activities involving water, wearing a life jacket, fins, and snorkeling mask is mandatory. If you are unwilling to wear the required equipment, we regret that you will not be allowed to participate. Please follow the guide's instructions at all times to ensure safety. Weather Conditions The tour will proceed even in the rain. However, it may be canceled if the field is deemed unsafe. Clothing & Preparation Please wear clothes that can get wet. There are no toilets at the tour sites, so please use the restroom beforehand. Participation under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited. Showers Showers are available at our office. Please bring your own change of clothes and towel. Note: Boarding the ferry in wet clothing may be denied. Languages Tours are conducted in Japanese or English. Depending on booking conditions, the tour may be conducted in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding.

Options

カヌーコース

SUPコース

Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

119 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

110

Modest snorkeling, great canoeing
Ivan R,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
If you are a bigger snorkeler it’s good, if you are good at swimming and at snorkeling you would feel uncomfortable. That’s because for safety measure you ll be swimming with a safety west, you can’t dive closer to the rife and would have to see everything from few meters above. The snorkeling is done in a big group, so you always keep following the tour guide and don’t have much time to wonder around the rife on your own. The canoe experience on the other hand was fantastic.
Superb day
Cecile H,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A superb experience that allows you to enjoy different iriomote atmospheres, from sandbars to mangrove 🙂
It was a great day.
Roam26856146564,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went there alone and thanks to my guide, Kono, it was a wonderful experience. He was also a very good English speaker and was keen for hours to explain the area and his favourite tourist attractions, and he would get his body moving and help when needed. Remember to apply sunscreen all over your body, especially if you are white.
It's a good summer memory.
norid194,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I joined the tour with my family of seven.　The children were able to explain it in an easy-to-understand way and had a great time.　When we got in the canoe, the weather was bad for a while, so we went up to the beach to rest.　At that time, he explained various things about the unique ecosystem of Iriomote Island, and it was a wonderful response, such as actually catching the creatures and showing them to the children. The snorkelers and children were slow and resourceful when they had a temporary panic, and we enjoyed it at the children's pace.
Good for family/beginners
365kerib,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good communication, it was easy to take the ferry and meet our guide. He was friendly and spoke enough English for us to understand. The snorkeling was organized and good for beginners (we brought our 6 & 9 year old), but everything we saw out in the ocean was the same as when we snorkel in Okinawa off the beach, I was hoping to see something more unique. The mangrove kayaking portion was relaxing and enjoyable, but not particularly interesting…I was hoping to see a waterfall or paddle under a jungle canopy, but it was a wide, shallow muddy river. Iriomote is beautiful, and we plan to visit again, but perhaps we’ll aim for a private tour for a more unique experience next time!
My first trip to Iriomote
山岸英2025,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Snorkeling and mangrove canoeing were great! It was a shame because the tide was high on Barras Island in time, but the snorkeling at the other spot was amazing, seeing table corals and seeing sea turtles!! The mangrove canoe was guided by Seki-san's team to the back of the mangrove forest, and many photos were taken, including posing instruction. lol It was a very fulfilling time for them to talk with us in a friendly manner! He also told me about the charm of Iriomote Island, and I wanted to come back again! Luckily, we were able to see both turtles and crested eagles, which was a very satisfying activity☺︎ If you come to Iriomote again, I would love to join another tour!
You don't have to have a camera to enjoy it!
児玉優,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Due to high winds in the morning, the tour has been changed from a waterfall tour in Sap to a canoe trip to a mangrove forest. At high tide, we went all the way through the mangrove tracts and got a mystical atmosphere. Although it was a team seki, I was interested in the guide who was fluent enough in English to be constantly communicated with foreign people in the same group. In the afternoon we landed on Barras Island by snorkel. It was the Kaji team. We enjoyed the Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Spring tour and also we were very happy to see Aurora on our last night. We enjoyed the Wildlife Preserve and Takhini Hot Spring tour and also we were very happy to see Aurora on our last night. On the bus back home, the guide told us an interesting story about Iriomote Island, which we really enjoyed. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Iriomote mangrove experience
木村真2025,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We regret that we were unable to have a snorkeling experience due to the rain, but they were resourceful and consider what they could do at the time and made it a very enjoyable experience!! I want to see when it doesn't rain again and go! But we had the mangrove experience that we wanted the most this time, so it was our first experience, but it was a lot of fun!
A day to do absolutely!
Martin L,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an absolutely amazing day! In the morning we went snorkelling with Matthew as our guide – the experience was magical. The seabed is beautiful. Having a French guide in Japan is not common, let alone on such a remote island. In the afternoon we followed up with a canoe trip in the mangrove with Kono as guide. He’s super friendly, explains a lot of interesting things and speaks perfect English, which makes the activity accessible and rewarding. Both activities are very well organized, varied and complementary. A full day between sea and jungle, which I really recommend to all those who want to discover the beauty of Iriomote!
Canoe and snorkel experience in Iriomote Island
Relax60652565377,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The family canoeed and snorkeled in Iriomote Island. Nana-san and Aimi-san were in charge, and my daughters in the third and first grade of elementary school were very kind. Both daughters were anxious about canoeing and snorkeling, but thanks to Nana and Aimi, who kindly approached us and watched over us, the children were also very happy to enjoy it! I had a precious experience in canoeing with a tremendous squall. The snorkel was fun for me (my mother) thanks to Aimi seeing the children, thank you. I wanted to experience it again.