Nakijin Trip Overview
Explore the idyllic Yambaru region of Northern Okinawa (and stay warm during winter) in a pro sea kayak, customised tours with a small intimate group of up to 4 guests you will have the time to relax and take in the surroundings. Tours are adjusted to your groups ability and experience, please contact us after booking, so we can arrange the perfect experience for you.
Total experience time 1.5 – 2.5 hours (depending on your desires).
We will meet at a local road station where you will have the chance to change and buy a drink before going to the launch site. You will be shown the basics of safely controlling your kayak before the adventure. The weather, sea and the groups’ ability affect where we can launch from and what features and areas are suitable to explore, potential locations are Kouri Island, Nakijin reef, Yagaji sea valley and Haneji inland sea with its secret beaches, mangroves and remote islands.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Nakijin, Japan
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Kayaking & Canoeing
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What to Expect When Visiting Nakijin, Okinawa, Japan
Explore the idyllic Yambaru region of Northern Okinawa (and stay warm during winter) in a pro sea kayak, customised tours with a small intimate group of up to 4 guests you will have the time to relax and take in the surroundings. Tours are adjusted to your groups ability and experience, please contact us after booking, so we can arrange the perfect experience for you.
Total experience time 1.5 – 2.5 hours (depending on your desires).
We will meet at a local road station where you will have the chance to change and buy a drink before going to the launch site. You will be shown the basics of safely controlling your kayak before the adventure. The weather, sea and the groups’ ability affect where we can launch from and what features and areas are suitable to explore, potential locations are Kouri Island, Nakijin reef, Yagaji sea valley and Haneji inland sea with its secret beaches, mangroves and remote islands.
Itinerary
• Meet at the local farmers market – Rika Rika Warumi in Nakijin, where you can buy drinks and snacks.
• Drive to the launch site best suited to the conditions (10 min)
• The safety gear provided include – life jacket, windproof jacket, neoprene felt bottom boots
• Learn the basics of controlling your Kayak including the foot controls to steer your kayak (20min)
• Explore the area for up to 2 hours with the option to stop and explore by foot.
• Areas to explore will depend on the weather, sea conditions and the group’s ability. You will have the opportunity to paddle under Kouri bridge – Okinawa’s longest road bridge and/or through Yagaji’s sea valley with its steep jungle covered walls or land on one of Haneji’s uninhabited islands.
