Southward Kayak Club
Kayak
Southward Kayak Club takes groups from age 3 up the Okukubi River mangrove in Kin, which Japan's environment ministry lists among its 500 important wetlands, then out to sea for a beach landing, for ¥4,800 an adult (OneTwoSmile, October 2026).
Four species of mangrove line about 950 m of the Okukubi River, and the club's guides, who hold the prefecture's kayak and canoe association certificate, explain them as you paddle. Every seat has a backrest, which helps anyone with a stiff back, and the river is calm enough for three-year-olds. At the end you leave the mangrove, paddle into the open sea and land on a quiet local beach for a snack and a hunt for shells and the protected land hermit crabs.
The club sets out its safety rules in detail, with go and no-go limits for wind from eight directions, wave height and tide, and its guides cancel whenever a safety concern remains. Bring a swimsuit under clothes that can get wet; parking at Nature Mirai-kan is included in the price.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okukubi River mangrove kayak, out to the sea and a beach landingAges 3–12 ¥3,800; minimum two people. Gear, guide, insurance and parking included, with GoPro photos and video sent the same day. Rain jacket and trousers lent free. Meets at the Nature Mirai-kan car park in Kin. OneTwoSmile listing, October 2026. | ¥4,800 / person aged 13+ | About 2.5–3 hr | Year-round, timed to the tide |
FAQ
Quick answers about Southward Kayak Clubよくある質問
Is there a mangrove kayak tour in central Okinawa for small children?
Yes. Southward Kayak Club takes children from age 3 on its Okukubi River mangrove kayak in Kin, for ¥3,800 for ages 3 to 12 and ¥4,800 for adults. The river is calm, and every seat has a backrest.
Does the Okukubi River kayak tour run when it is windy?
Yes. Southward Kayak Club runs in wind up to fixed limits for each of eight directions, checked along with wave height and tide, and cancels when a safety concern remains. The beach landing at the end depends on the wind.
How much does Southward Kayak Club charge?
Southward Kayak Club lists Okukubi River mangrove kayak, out to the sea and a beach landing from ¥4,800 per person aged 13+ (About 2.5–3 hr).
Does Southward Kayak Club speak English?
Southward Kayak Club works in Japanese.
Is Southward Kayak Club open in winter?
Southward Kayak Club: The club runs on a tide timetable through the year and judges each day on wind direction and speed, wave height and the tide against fixed criteria; the beach landing at the end depends on the wind. It says the mudskippers and fiddler crabs go quiet in the cool months, so plan a February trip around the mangrove and the paddle out to sea.