Nakama River Mangrove Cruise Canoe | Reviews & Comments
This time, Okinawa ・ Iriomote Island (Iriomotejima) Nakamagawa River " will be featured.
The Nakama River has the largest river in Japan.
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The ecosystem is rich,
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Nakama River, with its untouched nature, is a great place for children and Recommended sightseeing spots for families That's right!
In the article, Activities you can enjoy around Nakama River We will also introduce some interesting facts! If you are planning a family trip to Iriomote Island, please use this as a reference.
table of contents
- 1 What is Nakama River?
- 2 Nakama River Activities Reviews
- 3 Nakama River Recommended Activity 1: Mangrove Cruise Canoe/Kayak/SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Experience
- 4 Nakama River Recommended Activity 2: Mangroves + Tour of Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island
- 5 Enjoy a mangrove cruise canoe on Nakama River!
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
What is Nakama River?
We will introduce in detail what kind of river Nakama River is, where it flows and what kind of ecosystem you can experience.
Where is the Nakama River? What is its length and width?
Nakama River teeth, Iriomote Island A river flowing east from the mountain in the center of .
The total length of the river is about 17.5 km, and the width of the river at its mouth is about 200 m at its widest point! Flowing through Iriomote Island Urauchi River The second largest river on Iriomote Island after Ura-Uchigawa. is.
Nakama River Features & Attractions 1: Mangrove Forest
The charm of Nakama River is, A vast mangrove forest boasting the largest basin area in Japan Mangroves are a general term for plants that grow in brackish waters (areas where seawater and freshwater mix) in tropical and subtropical regions.
In the mangrove forests of the Nakama River, Approximately 25% of the mangroves inhabiting Japan are concentrated here. Nakama River Natural Conservation Area " National Natural Monument Designated as It has been done.
In the Nakama River basin, Bruguiera or Kandelia candel Including plants of the Hirugidae family, A rare species that can only be found in the eastern part of Iriomote Island. Mayapshiki You can see a wide variety of plants, such as .
Also, Iriomote Island for Special Natural Monument Iriomote wildcat or Crested Eagle It is a treasure trove of rare animals. It has also become.
Nakama River's Features and Attractions 2: Hermitage
One of the highlights of the Nakama River is Giant trees that live in the upper reaches of the river. Hermitage is.
The roots of the Sakishimasu Heronoki are Buttress Its distinctive board-like shape, called "bankon," In areas with thin topsoil like Iriomote Island, trees cannot extend their roots underground, so they stabilize themselves by extending their plate-like roots upwards on the ground's surface.
The Sakishimasu no Onoki tree in Nakama River is the largest in Japan.
Estimated age: over 350 years
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It is an impressive tree with a height of 18m and a maximum root height of 3.1m!
This is a spot you should definitely check out when you go river rafting on Nakamagawa River!
Nakama River Map
Nakama River Activities Reviews
Recommended activities you can experience at Nakama River We will introduce the following.
Japan's largest mangrove forest, SUP or Canoeing and Kayaking Why not try cruising on the
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A guided tour of the World Heritage Site, Taketomi Town's official tourist guide ordinance. This plan will take you to one of the few unexplored areas of Iriomote Island, a World Heritage Site! On a mangrove cruise in a SUP canoe, a professional guide certified by the Taketomi Town official tourist guide ordinance will explain the creatures and plants of Iriomote Island in an easy-to-understand manner. In the afternoon, you will take a covered powerboat to the miraculous Barasu Island, a colorful
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A professional guide certified by the World Heritage Site Taketomi Town Tourist Guide Ordinance. World Heritage Site Iriomote Island Activities A relaxing and soothing mangrove cruise experience on a popular SUP (stand-up paddle) or canoe! On the mangrove cruise, a professional guide will give you a detailed explanation of the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island.
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Recommended for those who are not physically fit or have time restrictions. Why not try a full-scale sea kayaking experience on the majestic Nakama River, which is home to Japan's largest mangrove forest? You can rest assured as our veteran guides will give you a detailed paddle lesson. We will provide you with a detailed explanation of the mangroves, flora and fauna. You will encounter scenery that you would never be able to see on a sightseeing boat.
Nakama River Recommended Activity 1: Mangrove Cruise Canoe/Kayak/SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Experience
In the Nakama River, The vast mangrove forest Canoeing and Kayaking , SUP Cruising plans using !
In SUP and kayaking experiences,
Veteran guide certified by Taketomi Town
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Taketomi Town Tourist Guide
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While listening to the explanations of the guide who knows Nakama River inside and out,
Iriomote Island
You can learn about the plants and animals that live there and their ecosystems.
Even if it's your first time experiencing SUP or kayaking, you will receive a thorough lesson, so even small children can participate with peace of mind.
A plan in which the guide takes photos during the tour and provides the data free of charge If you are staying on Iriomote Island, Transportation service It also comes with a carrying case, making it easy to move around!
There are full-day and half-day courses available, so you can plan your trip to fit your sightseeing schedule.
Why not enjoy the nature of Nakama River with your family and create some wonderful memories?
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Guided tour by a professional guide certified by the World Heritage Site Taketomi Town Tourist Guide Ordinance. After the popular World Heritage Site Iriomote Island SUP and canoe mangrove river cruise and morning tour, you will ride a cute buffalo cart and listen to the sanshin music while being rocked across the sea. Paradise! Enjoy sightseeing on Yubu Island.
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A popular activity on the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island - a canoe mangrove river cruise and nature experience! In the morning, you can enjoy a leisurely cruise through the mangroves on a canoe. In the afternoon, you can ride a cute buffalo cart and listen to the sanshin as you cross the sea. Paradise! Come and enjoy sightseeing on Yubu Island.
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A professional guide certified by the World Heritage Site Taketomi Town Tourist Guide Ordinance. A relaxing and soothing mangrove cruise experience on a popular SUP canoe on the World Heritage Site Iriomote Island. Soak up plenty of negative ions in the hidden subtropical jungle. At Mangrove & Jungle, a professional guide will give you a detailed explanation of the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island.
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A professional guide certified by the World Heritage Site Taketomi Town Tourist Guide Ordinance. World Heritage Site Iriomote Island Activities A relaxing and soothing mangrove cruise experience on a popular SUP (stand-up paddle) or canoe! On the mangrove cruise, a professional guide will give you a detailed explanation of the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island.
This plan does not support English.
A professional guide certified by the Tourist Guide Ordinance of the World Heritage Site Taketomi Town will guide you. A relaxing and soothing mangrove cruise experience on a popular SUP (stand-up paddle) canoe on the World Heritage Site Iriomote Island! On the mangrove cruise in the hidden subtropical area, a professional guide certified by the Tourist Guide Ordinance of the World Heritage Site Taketomi Town will give you a detailed explanation of the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island.
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This is a half-day mangrove kayaking (canoeing) experience tour. We will take you to a field where you can enjoy the nature of Iriomote in a quiet and relaxed manner, not at a famous tourist spot. The main field is Nakama River, a treasure trove of living creatures. You will go through a forest tunnel that can only be entered by kayak (canoe), where sightseeing boats cannot enter. At low tide, you will land on the tidal flats and encounter Japanese giant crabs and worms.
Nakama River Recommended Activity 2: Mangroves + Tour of Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island
Iriomote Island If you visit, Yubu Island (Yubujima) and Taketomi Island We also recommend joining a tour that allows you to enjoy popular spots such as Taketomijima at once. is.
Mangrove cruise on the Nakama River,
Water buffalo cart ride on Yubu Island
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Water buffalo cart tour on Taketomi Island
The contents vary depending on the plan.
Great value plan with lunch included
The best part is that you can enjoy the natural beauty of Iriomote Island, as well as the charms of Yubu Island and Taketomi Island all at once!
A recommended plan for those visiting Iriomote Island for the first time or those who want to make the most of their time sightseeing.
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Please check it out!
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★A recommended course that efficiently visits the classic tourist spots! ★On Iriomote Island, you can observe various plants and animals up close on a mangrove cruise along the Nakama River. ★Cross the shallow sea in a water buffalo cart to the subtropical plant paradise of Yubu Island (for sightseeing and lunch). ★On Taketomi Island, where the original Okinawan scenery remains, take a leisurely water buffalo cart tour through the red-tiled villages. ★After the water buffalo cart tour, you have free time. Relax and enjoy at your own pace.
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★The most popular course that efficiently visits the standard sightseeing spots! ★Observe various plants and animals up close on a mangrove cruise on the Nakama River on Iriomote Island ★Cross the shallow sea in a buffalo cart to the subtropical botanical garden on Yubu Island. Stroll around the garden and have lunch at a restaurant ★After arriving on Taketomi Island, you will have free time. Feel free to stroll around the island at your leisure ★The return trip from Taketomi Island is
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★A golden course recommended for those who want to visit remote islands! ★On Iriomote Island, enjoy the subtropical wilderness on a mangrove cruise along Nakama River! ★Take a leisurely water buffalo cart ride across the shallow sea to Yubu Island, home to a subtropical botanical garden. ★On Taketomi Island, enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour to see the coral and colorful tropical fish. ★After the glass-bottom boat tour, you will have free time to explore the village.
Enjoy a mangrove cruise canoe on Nakama River!
Japan's largest mangrove forest spreads across the river basin Nakama River .
Canoeing or SUP Why not take a cruise down the Nakamagawa River and enjoy the great outdoors of Iriomote Island?
If you join a tour, you can efficiently visit the tourist spots around Iriomote Island. Please use it as a reference!
*The content of this article is current as of January 2025.
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