Kayak & SUP ease
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Kayak & SUP ease runs two-hour guided mangrove kayak tours on the Hija River in Kadena five times a day, every day, for ¥6,000 an adult (October 2026), from a shop in Mizugama with free parking.
The Hija River meets the sea at Kadena, and the guides lead you through the mangrove on its lower reaches, pointing out wild birds and the other creatures that live among the roots. A tour is about an hour on the water inside a two-hour slot, with a safety talk first and a photo stop on the way. Children from two can sit with a parent, and nobody needs to be a strong swimmer.
The shop sits in Mizugama, 15 to 30 minutes by car from the Blue Cave at Maeda and American Village in Chatan, which makes it easy to fold into a central Okinawa day. Arrive ten minutes before your slot, or earlier if you need to change.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hija River mangrove kayak tourAges 4–14 ¥5,000, from age 2 with a parent. Five departures a day at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, from one participant. Kayak, life jacket, sandals, insurance and tour photos included. OneTwoSmile listing, October 2026; group and family plans run cheaper in set periods. | ¥6,000 / person aged 15+ | About 2 hr (1 hr on the water) | Year-round, daily |
| Sunset and mangrove kayak tourAges 4–14 ¥5,000. | ¥6,000 / person aged 15+ | About 2 hr | Year-round |
FAQ
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Can you kayak the Hija River in winter?
Yes. Kayak & SUP ease runs Hija River mangrove tours every day of the year, five times a day, and says the river rarely turns rough even in strong wind.
How much is a mangrove kayak tour in Kadena?
Kayak & SUP ease charges ¥6,000 for ages 15 and up and ¥5,000 for ages 4 to 14 on its Hija River tour, as listed on OneTwoSmile in October 2026. The price includes gear, insurance and photos.
Does Kayak & SUP ease speak English?
Kayak & SUP ease works in Japanese.
Is Kayak & SUP ease open in winter?
Kayak & SUP ease: Kayak & SUP ease runs the Hija River tours every day of the year, and the company says the river rarely gets rough water even in strong wind, so it makes a sheltered plan for a windy February day. Bring a change of clothes and a layer for after the paddle.
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