Pinaisara Waterfall Half Day Tour (Short Tour)
This tour is highly recommended for families with kids, or if you just want to spend a half day sight seeing.
This tour takes you kayaking the Hinai River surrounded by Mangrove woods, and a nice hike into the Sakishimasuounoki forest. You may also enjoy some free time playing in the basin of the Pinaiasara Waterfalls.
Beginners are Welcomed
Level of difficulty |
Tour choices | Morning tour Aternoon tour |
Tour Available | All year round |
Required age | Over 5 years |
Fees | Price Until Feb 2025 / no advance paymant
Adult ¥9,000
NEW Price From 2025, Mar Advance Payment : You will receive an online payment bill by mail. Morning Tour Only!! Direct Booking Discount Campaign 2025!! Book from here !! ¥1,000 off / per Adult Apr~Oct ¥11,000 / Under 12 years ¥10,000 |
Tour lenght | 3h~4h No lunch |
Items used | River Kayak and Boots |
- Your Preparation:
Please bring drinking water for the tour. (1-2 500ml bottle)
Bring some cloth for change if you come from Ishigaki.
Be ready for getting wet. Wear swimsuit inside. - Price includes :
Shoes, waterproof bag, and backpack . - Caution:
Depending on the weather conditions, the tour route might be modified, or ended early for safety purposes.
9:00 | Pick up at the Hotel or Sea Port |
9:30 | Arrive at tour preparation point for training (Mare River upstream ) |
10:00 | Depart on tour (start kayaking the Hinai river). |
10:50 | Arrive upstream Hinai River, start hiking to Pinaiasara Waterfalls |
11:10 | Arrive at the waterfalls , rest and water play |
12:00 | Depart the waterfalls and hike back down to Hinai River |
12:20 | Arrive at the Hinai River, and depart by kayak to Mare River upstream. |
13:10 | Arrive back to Mare Hinai upstream. |
NOTE: During the summer season, all the tours might be one hour early.
What is Pinaisara?
“Pinai Falls” In Iriomote Island, it is called “Pinaisara”, that “Pinai” means a white beard and “Sara” means a waterfall.
It is located upstream of the Hinai River and has a drop of about 55m, making it one of the largest waterfalls in Okinawa Prefecture.