Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe Tour in Ishigaki: 90 Minutes on the Water

Ninety minutes paddling a bay that made the Michelin Green Guide, in a board you pick

Kabira Bay SUP or Canoe Tour is a 90-minute paddle around one of Ishigaki's most scenic spots, a three-star Michelin Green Guide location. You choose between a stand-up paddleboard or a stable canoe depending on the conditions and what appeals to you. The tour includes all equipment, a hot shower afterward, and a guide in English or Japanese. Ages 3 and up can join.

The experience

You arrive at Ishigaki Port and meet your guide, who will have confirmed the meeting details the day before. The bay itself is the draw: Kabira Bay is the kind of place that gets three stars in the Michelin Green Guide, and you spend 90 minutes moving through it under your own power. The choice between SUP and canoe is yours to make based on the conditions that day and what you want to do. Both boards are designed to be stable enough that anyone can paddle them. Children aged 3 to 11 may be guided into a canoe instead of a SUP depending on how the sea is running and how many people are paddling that morning, but the stability is the same.

The tour operates in light rain and runs in English or Japanese depending on the day. You wear clothes that can get wet, bring a life jacket (required), and follow the guide's instructions. The pace and the route shift with the weather and the day, so there's no fixed itinerary to memorize. You're responding to what the bay offers. After you're done paddling, hot showers are available near the port, and you get the photo data from the morning. The operator is an Okinawa-certified safe operator. All guides are certified water rescuers.

This is not a sightseeing tour where someone else does the work. You're paddling the whole time, which is why the stability of the board matters and why the choice between SUP and canoe is real. The bay is spacious, so you have room to move and the freedom to paddle at your own pace. Late bookings made after 5:00 PM go straight to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal instead of a separate meeting point.

What’s included

• All SUP or canoe equipment and life jacket.
• 90-minute guided paddle around Kabira Bay.
• hot shower near the port.
• photo data from the tour.
• special offer page with restaurant coupons.
• experience fee, liability insurance and sales tax.

Options for this experience

2 options

Canoe CourseGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00 and 13:30Kabira Bay Canoe Course: This course gives you the chance to go canoeing. Canoe equipment rental is included in the price. Pickup is included.

SUP CourseGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00 and 13:30Kabira Bay SUP Course: This course lets you try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). SUP equipment rental is included in the price. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

AgesAdult (3 to 65 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteJP¥ 1,000

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi

Is this one for you?Choose the SUP if you want to stand and paddle at your own pace on a board with plenty of stability. Choose the canoe if you prefer sitting lower in the water or if the sea conditions that day make it the steadier option. Either way, you're paddling the whole time, not watching, so pick based on what appeals to you and what the guide recommends when you arrive.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the SUP and canoe options for this tour?

Both SUP and canoe are stable boards designed for anyone to paddle. The choice is yours based on what appeals to you that day and the sea conditions. Children aged 3 to 11 may be guided into a canoe depending on conditions, but both options keep you paddling through Kabira Bay for the full 90 minutes.

Do I need paddling experience to join the Kabira Bay tour?

No. The boards are highly stable and the tour is designed so anyone can join. Ages 3 to 65 can paddle depending on which option you choose (SUP goes to 59, canoe to 65). The guide will give you the instruction you need before you push off.

What happens if the weather turns bad on the day of my tour?

The tour operates in light rain. If conditions become unsafe, the operator may cancel. You'll be notified and offered a reschedule or refund. Check your email the day before for final confirmation of the meeting details.

Is there a place to shower and change after paddling?

Yes. Hot showers are available near Ishigaki Port after the tour. Ask your guide where they are. The shower room is free to use. Amenities like towels and soap are not included, though the operator provides a hot shower as part of the experience.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes all SUP or canoe equipment, a life jacket, the 90-minute paddle, a hot shower afterward, and the photo data from the morning. You also get a special offer page with coupons redeemable at local restaurants. Experience fee, liability insurance, and sales tax are all included.

How do I get to the meeting point, and is pickup included?

The meeting point is Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal. Public transportation options are available nearby. Pickup is included in at least one option. Confirm which one when you book. If you book after 5:00 PM, come directly to the terminal instead of waiting for separate meeting details.