Kayaking the Largest Mangrove Forest in Okinawa with East River Nature Guide [Higashi Village]
We partnered with East River Nature Guide, who took us on a private kayak tour of a the largest mangrove forest on the main island of Okinawa! Here’s what to expect and how to book your tour at www.east-river.jp
Our video on Higashi (and other Okinawa vids you might like):
– Things to do in Higashi Village: https://youtu.be/pDNwyeQNZhI
– 10 Things to do in Okinawa in Winter: https://youtu.be/28ZPd7bEvjY
– 12 Things to do in Naha (capital city): https://youtu.be/GiAKSxpLMYA
– Whale Watching (Jan-March): https://youtu.be/gZYR7ULb6Ng
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:05 About Yanbaru National Forest
00:30 Meeting up with East River Nature Guide for the tour
01:22 About the Mangrove Forest
02:00 Kayak Tour
03:08 How to book a tour with East River and Prices
04:25 Is it worth it?
04:41 Where to get lunch
04:59 Outro
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Sources:
Animal Photos: https://biodiversity.okinawa/en/video_pages/reference/minamitobihaze.html