Ishigaki Mangrove SUP or Canoe Tour: Paddle the Miyara River

Paddle through a mangrove forest where the trees shelter you from the weather.

This activity takes you paddleboarding or canoeing through the Miyara River in Ishigaki, a mangrove forest designated as a national cultural asset. You choose SUP or canoe at checkout, paddle for roughly 90 minutes with a live guide in English or Japanese, and the protected forest keeps the tour stable even in light rain. Equipment, life jacket, liability insurance and a hot shower are included.

The experience

The Miyara River mangrove forest wraps around you as you paddle, the trees creating a natural shelter that keeps the tour running even when weather turns. You'll move through the water at a pace that works for beginners and experienced paddlers alike: the guide adjusts to the group. The forest itself is the point: you're watching the mangrove ecosystem, the way the trees grow, what lives in and around them. No rushing between stops, no crowds at a viewpoint. Just the sound of water and the guide pointing out what's actually there.

You choose between SUP (stand-up paddleboard) or canoe before you book. Children aged 3 to 11 may be guided into a canoe instead of a board depending on conditions and group size that day, but the choice is yours to start. The guide speaks English or Japanese. Confirm which when you book, since some departures run in Japanese only. Wear clothes that can get wet. There's no restroom on-site, so use one before you arrive. A life jacket is required and non-negotiable for safety.

After you're back on shore, hot showers are available near Ishigaki Port. Ask your guide where. You'll also get a special offer page with restaurant coupons you can use around town, and the operator sends you the photos from the day. The whole outing runs about 90 minutes. Late bookings made after 5:00 PM go straight to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal instead of a separate meeting point.

What’s included

• SUP or canoe equipment with life jacket.
• a live guide in English or Japanese.
• liability insurance.
• hot shower access near Ishigaki Port.
• restaurant coupons for participants.
• photos from the paddle.

Options for this experience

2 options

SUP CourseGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00 and 13:30In this course you can try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Rental of the SUP equipment is also included. Pickup is included.

Canoe CourseGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00 and 13:30This is a course where you paddle a canoe through the mangroves. Rental of the canoe equipment is also included. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 09:00 and 13:30, from JP¥ 7,900 per person, with a live guide in English and Japanese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 to 59 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 36 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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi

Is this one for you?Choose SUP if you want to stand and paddle on your own board. Choose canoe if you prefer sitting lower in the water or if you're bringing a young child who may be more stable in a boat. The guide speaks English or Japanese. Confirm the language when you book, since some departures run in Japanese only.

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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.

Can I paddle the Miyara River mangrove if I've never done SUP or canoe before?

Yes. The tour is designed for beginners, and the guide adjusts the pace to the group. Children as young as 3 can join: younger kids may paddle a canoe instead of a board depending on the conditions that day.

What's included in the Ishigaki mangrove paddling tour?

The SUP or canoe equipment, life jacket, guide, liability insurance and a hot shower near the port are all included. You also get a page of restaurant coupons and the photos from your paddle.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the Miyara River?

Pickup is included in at least one option at checkout. Confirm which option includes it when you book, or ask about public transportation nearby if you're arranging your own way.

What's the Miyara River mangrove forest, and why is it protected?

The Miyara River is a mangrove forest in Ishigaki designated as a national cultural asset and natural monument. The trees and the ecosystem they support are what you paddle through and observe during the tour.