Mangrove SUP & Canoe Tour on Ishigaki's Miyara River | Half-Day Tour with Your Choice of Time Slot

Paddle Through the Miyara River Mangroves by SUP or Canoe

This tour takes you by SUP (stand-up paddleboard) or canoe along the Miyara River on Ishigaki Island, through the Miyara River Hirugi Forest (mangrove forest), a National Natural Monument of Japan. As you paddle past mangroves crowding the riverbanks, you can observe the subtropical nature up close.

The tour takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. Equipment rental and photo data taken by your guide are included.

Free hotel pickup is also available within the designated area. With multiple time slots from early morning to evening, you can fit the tour neatly into your itinerary.

Safety at PiPi, a Certified "Maru-Yu" Shop

The tour is run by "Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi," operated by NASH Co., Ltd.

PiPi is a certified shop under the "Excellent Marine Leisure Safety Provider" program (known as "Maru-Yu"), which is granted only to operators that meet the safety standards set by the Okinawa Prefectural Public Safety Commission. Only about 3% of operators in Okinawa Prefecture hold this certification (as of August 2025).

The shop has met strict standards for guide safety training and operations, including mandatory life jackets, carrying an AED, and regular safety training for staff. That is why first-timers and families with children can join with confidence.

First, Choose Your Time Slot and SUP or Canoe

When booking, you choose both your time slot and your activity. Check which slots are available for your preferred date across early morning, morning, afternoon and evening.

During the day, you paddle along the river surrounded by green mangroves. Early morning and evening slots include courses designed around the sunrise or sunset. Choose based on the scenery you want to see and what else you have planned that day. Please note that sunrise and sunset may not be visible depending on the weather.

SUP means standing on a large board and paddling. From a standing position, you can look out over the trees along the river from a higher vantage point.

In a canoe, you paddle while seated, so the water feels closer. In a two-person canoe, you sit one behind the other and call out to each other as you go.

Learn How to Paddle, Then Head Out on the River

Following the instructions in your booking confirmation, you meet your guide and head to the activity site. Put on your life jacket and learn how to hold and use the paddle.

The Miyara River is a calm setting surrounded by mangroves. Even first-timers can make their way along the river with the guide's support.

Once you are ready, step onto your chosen SUP or canoe. Dip your paddle into the water and enjoy the green scenery spreading out along the river.

Next, Observe the Mangroves Along the River

Along the banks, you can see roots spreading at the water's edge and branches reaching out over the river. As you paddle past the trees, feel free to ask your guide about any plants that catch your eye.

Where branches stretch overhead, look up and notice the layers of leaves. From the water, you can enjoy a variety of views, from green reflected on the surface to glimpses of sky between the branches.

Participants love the relaxed time spent cruising among the green mangroves under the blue sky. The route and order of stops vary depending on conditions on the day.

Back to the Start, With Photos to Remember the Trip

After your time on the river, you return to the starting point. The photo data taken by your guide is yours free of charge, so you can take home shots of yourself paddling and surrounded by mangroves.

The hot showers near the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal (Ritou Terminal) are available only during limited hours. They cannot be used for slots outside operating hours, such as early morning and evening courses, so if you would like to use them, please check when booking.

FAQ

■ Can I join if I have never tried SUP or canoeing? Yes. Your guide will explain how to paddle and support you throughout the experience. The river is calm, so it is an easy place for beginners to enjoy.

■ What is the minimum age? SUP is open to ages 3 to 59, and canoeing to ages 3 to 65. Children aged 3 to 11 may be guided in a canoe instead of on a SUP, depending on conditions and the number of participants on the day.

■ Which time slots are available? There are early morning, morning, afternoon and evening slots. Please check the start times and course details available for your preferred date. Early morning and evening slots include courses to watch the sunrise or sunset.

■ Does the tour run in the rain? Yes, the tour runs in the rain. However, it will be cancelled if safety cannot be ensured.

■ What should I wear and bring? Please change into clothes you don't mind getting wet beforehand, and bring a towel, a drink and a change of clothes. All equipment needed for the activity is provided.

■ Can I use the hot showers after the tour? Within operating hours, you can use the hot showers near the Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal free of charge. The 6:00 and 17:00 courses fall outside operating hours, so the showers are not available. If you would like to use them, please check availability for your chosen time slot when booking.

Before You Book

• Your preferred time slot and activity, and the age requirements for your group
• Meeting point, pickup area and start time
• Clothes you don't mind getting wet, plus a towel, drink and change of clothes
• Whether showers are available, and the latest pricing and cancellation terms

Prices, tour times and plan details are subject to change. Please check the product page for the latest information before booking.

Summary

Gaze at roots spreading along the banks, or look up at the sky between the branches. On the Miyara River, you paddle right alongside the mangroves under your own power.

Will you stand on a SUP and look out over the scenery, or sit in a canoe and paddle with your companion? You can choose both your activity and your time slot to suit your travel plans.

Before a morning of sightseeing, or in a free afternoon slot. Add a half day out in Ishigaki's nature to your itinerary.

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