Mangrove Kayak Experience – Pet-Friendly (Dogs Welcome!)

Highlights

  • Enjoy a mangrove kayak experience with your beloved dog
  • Calm waters on the Hija River—safe for kids and beginners
  • Great for wildlife observation during bright daytime hours
  • On-site facilities include restrooms, changing rooms, showers, and hair dryers

What to expect

How about enjoying a mangrove kayak tour with your pet on the Hija River in Okinawa Main Island? Explore the subtropical nature, observe wildlife, and visit the famous banyan tree, a local power spot.

Packages (4)

Schedule

  1. Meet & Check-in
  2. Safety Gear Fitting
  3. Paddling Practice
    Before departure, your guide will provide a short paddling lesson on land.
  4. Tour Begins
    Enjoy a guided kayak tour through the calm Hija River, surrounded by lush mangroves. Great for beginners and kids!
    You may spot wildlife like giant clams, fiddler crabs, mudskippers, and Ryukyu lizards.
  5. Visit the Banyan Tree (Gajumaru)
    Said to be the home of Okinawa's mythical spirit Kijimuna, this iconic tree is considered a sacred power spot.
  6. Tour Ends / Dismissal at Site

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Kadena Town Hija River Nature Experience Center

    566-5 Mizugama, Kadena, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0204

    Kadena Town Hija River Nature Experience Center — 566-5 Mizugama, Kadena, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0204

Reviews

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It was a valuable experience!
Posted Date: 2024/09/23
ハンナ
I was worried about the weather as a typhoon was approaching, but my beloved dog also put his back legs in the canoe for the first time. By the time we returned, he was enjoying the wind on the canoe. Thanks to the guide's easy-to-understand explanations, I learned a lot and was happy to create wonderful memories with my dog! (It was worth bringing him on the plane.)台風が接近してきていたので天候が心配でしたが愛犬も初め後ろ足をカヌーに入れてましたが戻る頃にはカヌーの上で風を気持ち良さげにきり、ガイドさんの分かりやすい説明で物知りにもなれ、愛犬と共に素敵な想い出をつくれて嬉しかったです!(飛行機に乗せて連れて行った甲斐がありました)
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Reply from the operator
Thank you for participating in the Blue Field tour! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it with your dog. Please feel free to stop by again when you visit Okinawa!この度はブルーフィールドのツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございました!ワンちゃんと一緒に楽しんでいただけたようでよかったです✨また沖縄にお越しの際はぜひお立ち寄りください!
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Kayaking experience with my beloved dog.
Posted Date: 2025/02/24
ゆずくん
Thank you for the wonderful experience. The gentle sway of the kayak was impressive. I thoroughly enjoyed the flora and fauna of Okinawa, including the mangroves. Since I borrowed waterproof pants, I hardly got wet. My dog, who loves playing in the water, also had a great time. There was a little incident where my dog jumped into the river, but it was so much fun. I will definitely participate again.素敵な体験ありがとうございました。カヤックの心地よい揺れが印象的でした。マングローブなど沖縄の動植物を堪能させていただきました。防水ズボンを借りていたので、ほとんど濡れませんでした。水遊びが好きな愛犬も楽しんでいました。愛犬が川に飛び込むハプニングがありましたが、凄く楽しかったです。また、参加させていただきます。
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