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A traditional wooden boat with a red sail on clear turquoise water, surrounded by a calm sea and a cloudy sky. 1
Two people in a workshop with tools and wooden materials. 2
A wooden boat on a sandy beach with a red sail, viewed through a rocky cave entrance. 3
A wooden boat with a red sail on clear turquoise water. 4
A traditional sailboat with a red sail on calm blue waters. 5
By Okinawa Adventure Guide - Itoman
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$102 and current price is NZ$51 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Sail on the lagoon and observe corals reefs and coastal nature
    • Learn and experience Sabani sailing techniques
    • Visit Itoman's Sabani yards and the shipwright's atelier

Activity location

    • Itoman
    • Itoman, Okinawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Chome Nishizakicho, Itoman, Okinawa 901-0335, Japan | The meeting point is at the south-east yard, next to a white cubic building. Your guide will wear an Okinawan traditional "Kuba hat" at the meeting point.
    • Itoman, Okinawa, Japan

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Okinawan sail & paddle tour on a traditional fishermen boat

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$101.64
NZ$50.82 x 1 AdultNZ$50.82
Total
The previous price was NZ$101.64 and current price is NZ$50.82
50% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fully guided tour in English, Japanese or French
  • Inclusions
    Safety equipment provided
  • Inclusions
    Pictures and videos taken with the onboard camera
  • Inclusions
    Your guide is accredited by the Okinawan Kayak and Canoe Association, the Wilderness Medical Associates International and Itoman Tourism Association.
  • Exclusions
    Any souvenir or food you might decide to buy
  • Exclusions
    Marine shoes (recommended)
  • Exclusions
    Clothing that can get in seawater

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bare feet, Pets, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, Non-swimmers

What you can expect

  • What is sabani:
    A sabani is a long and narrow traditional wooden fishing boat from Okinawa, originally used by the uminchu (Okinawan fishermen) for near-shore and open-sea travel.
    Sabani with their elegant lines were designed for speed and versatility. They have been historically used for coral reefs and net fishing techniques, catching large fish, including sharks, and for transport between islands.
    Today, sabani boats and their iconinc junk sails remain the symbol of Okinawan maritime culture and are increasingly featured in sailing and paddling experiences, as new, ecological and cultural way to enjoy the “Beautiful Island” blue seas.

    Description of your tour:

    • Meet your local guide at Itoman's sabani beach and get an introduction to sabani's history. It is the occasion to discover the unique craftsmanship behind Sabani building and its cultural significance.
    • Receive a safety briefing and take time to familiarise with the equipment and your route.
    • Start your experience with a short paddle training.
    • Raise the sail and leave the base for an hour of sailing adventure including:
      Navigation on the reef flats of Itoman.
      Observation of coral formations from the boat with an aquascope.
      A short break halfway on a sandy beach
    • Return to the base, a navigation challenge for the most daring seadfarers.

Location

Activity location

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    • Itoman
    • Itoman, Okinawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Chome Nishizakicho, Itoman, Okinawa 901-0335, Japan | The meeting point is at the south-east yard, next to a white cubic building. Your guide will wear an Okinawan traditional "Kuba hat" at the meeting point.
    • Itoman, Okinawa, Japan