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5 Activity to Enjoy the Great Outdoors in the Central Area of Okinawa Island

Okinawa is surrounded by the sea and is rich in nature, so there are a wide variety of Activity to choose from, including kayaking, SUP, and snorkeling. While listening to the instructor's explanations, you can have a valuable Experience of encountering rare creatures and tropical plants that live in Okinawa. Here, we will introduce five carefully selected Activity you can easily enjoy in the central area of Okinawa's main island.

Experience the mangroves up close while kayaking down the Hija River

You can encounter banyan trees over 100 years old and mangroves unique to the subtropics.
You can encounter banyan trees over 100 years old and mangroves unique to the subtropics.

This tour allows you to Experience paddling a kayak down Okinawa's largest river, Hijagawa. A veteran guide will carefully teach you everything from how to paddle a kayak to the river's ecosystem and Okinawa's history. The Hijagawa River flows gently and has little impact from waves, so everyone from small children to adults can enjoy the experience safely.

In the mangrove forest, you can get up close and personal with banyan trees that are over 100 years old and the rare creatures that live there, such as the "tontonmee" (a type of goby) and "fiddler crabs."

Kayak in the magic hour

Enjoy the magic hour without being disturbed by anyone.
Enjoy the magic hour without being disturbed by anyone.

In "Sunset Kayaking," you will paddle out into the ocean off the west coast of Okinawa's main island just as the sun sets. Awaiting you up ahead is a sunset that looks as if it is about to sink. The beautiful "magic hour" created by the sun disappearing from the horizon is a memorable sight. With nothing blocking your view, you can enjoy a romantic moment from the top of the kayak.

In addition to kayaking, you can also Experience "SUP yoga" taught by a US Yoga certified instructor.

Blue Field Okinawa
  • URLhttp://www.bluefi.com/
  • 住所566-11 Mizugama, Kadena-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • バスアクセスTake Ryukyu Bus #120 from Naha International Airport to "International Passenger Terminal Mae" and get off at "Mizugama" and walk for about 10 minutes
  • 営業時間8:00～19:00
    Mangrove Kayaking 9:00～, 11:00～, 13:00～, 15:00～
    Sunset Kayaking 1 hour before sunset
  • 定休日Open daily
  • 入場料Mangrove Kayaking/SUP Experience Adults (junior high school students and above) 5,800 yen, Children (elementary school students and below) 4,800 yen
    Sunset Kayaking/SUP Experience Adults (junior high school students and above) 5,800 yen, Children (elementary school students and below) 4,800 yen
  • TEL098-989-0780
  • 駐車場free
  • 年齢制限Kayak Experience Ages 2 and up, SUP Experience Ages 2 and up
  • メモVarious discounts available

A thrilling Activity where you glide through the blue sky and sea of Okinawa

Attach a safety device to the cable and slide down a maximum of 120m in one go.
Attach a safety device to the cable and slide down a maximum of 120m in one go.

Activity at a nature-friendly outdoor park originating from France. There are 35 Forest Adventure locations across Japan, but the southernmost one in Japan, "Forest Adventure in Onna," offers the best location overlooking the blue sea.

The best thing to do is the "Zip Slide" where you glide down a cable for 120m. The attraction is the exhilaration and speed of sliding down while feeling the wind and gazing at the beautiful sky, East China Sea, and tropical jungle that spread out before your eyes. You can Experience eight zip slides, both long and short.

After racing through the sky, you can enjoy a variety of Activity courses

A variety of Activity with panoramic views
A variety of Activity with panoramic views

After enjoying the thrill and exhilaration of the zip slide, there are plenty of Activity to try, such as the Tarzan Swing and Climbing Wall, which will test your courage to jump off.

The "Adventure Course" is located on a hilltop surrounded by tropical nature and can be enjoyed even by small children. Activity are set up to minimize the burden on the environment and leave the natural surroundings intact, so you can experience the feeling of being on an adventure in the middle of nature.

Forest Adventure in Onna
  • URLhttps://fa-onna.foret-aventure.jp/
  • 住所1525 Maeda, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 55 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間8:00-17:00 (Entry time 9:00-14:30)
  • 定休日No
  • 入場料Adventure course: Adults 3,800 yen, Group rate (8 or more) 3,500 yen
  • TEL090-4739-9140
  • 駐車場free
  • 年齢制限Adventure Course: 4th grade elementary school students and above, or height 140cm and above, weight less than 130kg

A healing Experience surrounded by nature on an open-air SUP

Experience can feel at ease because they can choose the SUP that best suits them.
Experience can feel at ease because they can choose the SUP that best suits them.

Stand-up paddle boarding, commonly known as "SUP," allows you to stand on a special board and stroll on the sea. In the "Blue Sky SUP Course," you can enjoy the blue sky and the beautiful Okinawan sea with a horizon as far as the eye can see. You can spend a relaxing time floating on the calm sea with no waves and looking at the open scenery.

There is also a "Sunset SUP Course" where you can watch the fiery red sunset of Okinawa from a SUP. Since it is not Activity that requires a lot of strength, it is sure to be a healing time that relaxes the mind and body.

Snorkeling where you can encounter tropical fish at popular spots

Enjoy the endlessly transparent world of deep blue
Enjoy the endlessly transparent world of deep blue

"Premium Snorkeling" is a boat snorkeling tour that enters the sea twice in half a day. You can enjoy snorkeling at spots such as the "Blue Cave", which is particularly popular in the prefecture, and "Ryugu Castle Point", where many tropical fish live, and you may even get to see clownfish, which are very popular with children.

There are also tours available for ages 4 and up, so families with small children can feel at ease. For those who are not good at swimming or are not confident in their physical strength, an instructor will support them with a swim ring.

Murnushi
  • URLhttp://www.murunu-shi.com/
  • 住所Okinawa Prefecture Nakagami District Yomitan Village Takashiho 915 Gala Blue Sea Property MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 55 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間8:00～20:00
  • 定休日Open daily
  • 入場料Blue sky SUP course 8,000 yen, Sunset SUP course 8,000 yen, Snorkeling 4,900 to 11,000 yen
  • TEL098-958-3332
  • 駐車場free
  • 年齢制限SUP 6 years old and above, Snorkeling 6 years old and above

Experience swimming in the air using the water pressure of a jet

The sight of it taking off with jets propelling from both its feet is a spectacular sight.
The sight of it taking off with jets propelling from both its feet is a spectacular sight.

This is a thrilling Activity where you attach jet ski jets to your feet and float with water pressure. If you are lifted into the air by the power of the jets, you can enjoy the sensation of flying over the blue sky and sea. The sight of you flying through the air, splashing water, is sure to become a hot topic on social media.

If you can swim, you can Experience from the first grade of elementary school. Once you get used to it, you can try your hand at acrobatic tricks, not just floating vertically, but spinning around as if flying in the air. It's a new type of marine Activity.

Flying through the sky and looking out over the blue ocean

Using jet boards, we can accommodate groups of up to 7 people at a time.
Using jet boards, we can accommodate groups of up to 7 people at a time.

"Parasailing" is also popular, where you float high in the sky using a special parachute to enjoy the sky and sea. COCO MARINE offers courses to suit the level of the person Experience it, from a 50m trial course to a 200m course, the longest in the prefecture and guaranteed to make you scream. It is Activity can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages, with participants from 4 to 65 years old.

There are also great value set plans available that include flyboarding, snorkeling, and SUP in addition to parasailing, so it's recommended for people who want to try a variety of activities.

COCO MARINE
  • URLhttps://cocomarin.com/
  • 住所4–4-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間8:00～20:00
  • 定休日Open daily
  • 入場料Fly boat 7,000 yen, Parasailing trial course 50m 5,000 yen and up
  • TEL098-917-0024
  • 駐車場300 yen (1 day)
  • 年齢制限Flyboat: Ages 12 and up, Parasailing: Ages 4 and up

The whale sharks are right there! A spectacular sight that you won't find at an aquarium

You can enjoy the impressive size of the ship through the large windows at the bottom of the boat.
You can enjoy the impressive size of the ship through the large windows at the bottom of the boat.

Activity involves boarding a glass-bottom boat and heading to a spot where you can see whale sharks. The silhouette of the whale shark, said to be the largest species of fish, is a spectacular sight. You can also see other fish such as remoras, fusiliers, and swallowtail fish. The great thing about this experience is that even those who are not good at swimming can enjoy the Okinawan ocean with peace of mind.

At the whale shark point, you can enjoy a spectacular feeding show by Staff/staff member from up close through the glass windows. You can enjoy it with peace of mind as you will be guided by a veteran captain.

Snorkeling with whale sharks up close

The feeding show on the "Whale Shark Glass Boat" is spectacular
The feeding show on the "Whale Shark Glass Boat" is spectacular

There is also a "Whale Shark Snorkel" where you can enjoy snorkeling while watching the whale sharks, which are also familiar to visitors at the Churaumi Aquarium. You can observe the whale sharks in the underwater cage from a distance of about 2 meters.

Experience is suitable for elementary school students and up, so it is recommended for families to create unforgettable memories unique to Okinawa. You will be amazed by the overwhelming size of the whale sharks, which exceeds human comprehension. Underwater cameras are also available for rental, so you can take photos of the whale sharks up close.

Top Marine Zanpa
  • URLhttp://www.top-mz.com/
  • 住所Okinawa Prefecture Nakagami District Yomitan Village Toya 33 Yomitan Village Fisheries Cooperative B1 MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • 営業時間8:00～18:00
  • 定休日No
  • 入場料Whale shark glass boat 12 years and over 2,550 yen 6-11 years 1,550 yen 0-5 years 600 yen, Whale shark snorkel 9,300 yen
  • TEL098-956-0070
  • 年齢制限Whale shark glass boat for ages 0 and up, Whale shark snorkel for ages 6 and up
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