IRIOMOTE JIMA SURF TRIPS
The good iriomote jima surf trips fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend about two hours paddling the sheltered Urauchi River on Iriomote-jima. Choose SUP for ages 12 to 59 or a canoe for ages 3 to 65. Guides such as Ayuka explain the mangroves and island nature, take waterproof photos, and provide the data free.
“Great experience in an amazing nature, very peaceful, quiet moment with a great coach, Iriomote in general has a beautiful nature”
Spend six hours on Iriomote with a SUP or canoe trip through sheltered mangrove rivers, a visit to Yubu Island, hotel or port pickup, equipment, showers, and free photo data. Canoeing suits ages 3 to 65, while SUP is for ages 12 to 59. English service may vary.
“The experience was fantastic. The mangrove forest is not something we've ever done before and it was beautiful. Our guide was really friendly and engaged well with everyone. Doing it in a small group worked well. Loved the shots we got Read more”
Spend about six hours on Iriomote Island combining sheltered mangrove paddling with snorkeling near Barasu Island. Choose SUP for ages 12 to 59 or canoeing for ages 6 to 59. Guides provide instruction, safety gear, free photo data, and a warm-water shower, with pickup from Uehara Port or nearby accommodation.
“A superb experience that allows you to enjoy different iriomote atmospheres, from sandbars to mangrove 🙂Auto-translated”
Paddle Iriomote’s sheltered mangrove rivers by SUP or canoe, then tackle a splashy canyoning session. Guides provide safety gear, hot showers, and free photo data. Canoeing suits ages 6 to 59, while SUP is for ages 12 to 59. Pickup is available around Uehara.
“We ended up only doing the Mangrove Forest portion in the Afternoon. Ferries to Uehara were cancelled due to wind, so we had to ferry to Ohara (south side of Island) and take a bus to Uehara. This meant we were too late to join the morning Read more”
Spend about six hours exploring Iriomote by canoe or SUP, visiting Barasu Island and crossing to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. Guides such as Tomochin, Yusuke, Chill, Xavi, and Shu have led this experience, with English support possible. Photos, equipment, showers, and Yubu Island admission are included.
“Our guide, Chill, was so informative and friendly. He spoke English so well, and provided us with a good insight into the features of the area. He was very efficient and we really enjoyed out time in the cave and in the mangroves. He also took Read more”
From Uehara Port, you’ll spend about 90 minutes canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding through Iriomote’s calm mangrove waterways, with a short break and possible low-tide forest walk. Guides such as Kono and Shogo explain the ecosystem in English or Japanese, take photos, and help beginners feel at ease.
“Fantastic way to explore the island! This canoe tour gave us the perfect opportunity to see some of Iriomote in just a couple of hours. Our guide was helpful and communicative in explaining what to expect and how to prepare for the experience. He also shared insights about the local region and the mangrove ecosystem, which was very interesting. We had a great time canoeing even as relative beginners in canoeing. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun way to explore Iriomote.”
Start before dawn at Densa Terminal and paddle a sheltered mangrove river as the sky brightens. Choose SUP for ages 12 to 59 or canoe for ages 3 to 65. The two-hour tour includes free waterproof-camera photos, pickup, and a small group capped at 15.
“The ferry became quite popular and I quickly booked an early morning tour. Despite the sudden reservation, they were kindly taken care of and we had a pleasant time. It was about spending early morning canoeing through mangroves, but the atmosphere changed on the Read moreAuto-translated”
Start at Densa Terminal for a two-hour sunset outing with IRIOMOTE ADVENTURE PiPi. Choose SUP or canoe, paddle calm mangrove rivers, then head toward the open sea for sunset. Guides including Hikaru, Nanami, and Tomoaki Sawayama are associated with the operation. Photos are included free.
“It was my first canoeing experience, but the guide carefully taught me how to understand it and I enjoyed it with peace of mind! The mangrove forest was very quiet, very mysterious, with only the sound of water pedalling through the canoe. Also, the stories about the naRead moreAuto-translated”
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