Sunrise Outrigger Canoe Tour in Iriomote with Local Guide and Island Transfers

Highlights

  • Early-morning outrigger canoe tour to enjoy Iriomote’s calm and quiet nature
  • Spot birds and early-morning wildlife you won’t see later in the day
  • Learn canoeing basics from a local Japanese guide with deep knowledge of the island
  • Ride in a 6-person stable outrigger canoe—perfect for beginners and kids
  • Includes convenient island transfers from your hotel or Uehara Port

What to expect

Explore Iriomote’s untouched nature in the peaceful early morning on an outrigger canoe tour with a local guide. Paddle calm waters as the sun rises, enjoying quiet scenery and sounds of nature. The stable canoe is perfect for beginners and families.

About this experience

Starting at
05:30

Schedule

  1. Hotel Pickup or Meeting at Uehara Port Included (Starts 1 hour before sunrise)
  2. Safety Briefing and Preparation
    Your guide will carefully explain basic paddling techniques and safety procedures. The instructions are easy to follow, even for first-time paddlers and young children.
  3. Outrigger Canoe Departure
    Hop into a 6-person outrigger canoe and set off on your journey. Glide across the calm, sunlit waters and take in the mystical beauty of the early morning scenery.
  4. Arrival Back at Base
    Thank you for joining the tour! Shower and changing facilities are available for an additional fee of ¥500.
  5. Drop-off at Hotel or Uehara Port

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Uehara Port

    Uehara Port, Uehara, Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

    Uehara Port — Uehara Port, Uehara, Taketomi Town, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Reviews

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Posted Date: 2025/09/09
hanaemon
I had experienced the sunset before, so this time I chose the sunrise canoe. They picked me up at the hotel, and during the 20-minute drive to the port, I encountered what seemed to be wild boars and Ryukyu scops owls, and on the way back, I saw a white-browed crake.

When we arrived at the port in the still dim light, there were many clouds and thunder could be heard in the distance, but by the time we received the briefing and set off, the clouds began to turn red, and gradually the morning glo…
I had experienced the sunset before, so this time I chose the sunrise canoe. They picked me up at the hotel, and during the 20-minute drive to the port, I encountered what seemed to be wild boars and Ryukyu scops owls, and on the way back, I saw a white-browed crake.

When we arrived at the port in the still dim light, there were many clouds and thunder could be heard in the distance, but by the time we received the briefing and set off, the clouds began to turn red, and gradually the morning glow became visible.

Along the way, a sea turtle surfaced for air and quickly dove back down, and I also saw black and white clownfish. Most importantly, the guide shared various stories, making it a very satisfying tour.
サンセットは以前に体験したので、今回はサンライズカヌーを選びました。ホテルまで迎えに来ていただき、港までの20分のドライブ中にイノシシやリュウキュウコノハズクらしき鳥と、帰りはシロハラクイナと遭遇しました。
まだ薄暗い中港に到着した時は雲が多く遠くで雷もなっていましたが、説明を聞いて出港する頃には雲が赤く染まりだし、だんだんと朝焼けが見えてきました。
途中で海亀が息継ぎで上昇してきて慌てて潜っていったり、白黒のクマノミもいたり、何よりガイドさんが色々な話をしてくださり大満足のツアーでした。
Machine translated from Japanese
Reply from the operator
Thank you for your comment!
I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied.
It's all thanks to the beauty of this island... a precious tourist resource.
I look forward to seeing you again while being mindful that we can enjoy it for a long time.
コメントありがとございます!
満足していただけたようで嬉しいです。
それもこの島の美しさのおかげ・・・大切な観光資源。
いつまでも楽しめるように気遣いながら、また会える日を楽しみにしています。
Machine translated from Japanese

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