Northern Okinawa Full Day.
Jungle waterfall and lunch on the rocks. Then choose your afternoon — hike, cycle, paddle, or boat.
A full-day blend of jungle, coast, and culture. A beginner-friendly river trek to a hidden waterfall in the morning, then an afternoon that shifts with the weather and the group — a hike, a cycle, a paddle, or a boat charter to Minna Island.
The day.
- 09:00
Meet & move
Welcome at the meeting point, and head off as a group to the first activity.
- Morning
Hidden waterfall & river trek
After a quick saftey breifing and gear fitting we are off on a beginner-friendly river trek under thick canopy, 30–40 minutes each way. Swim time at the falls, then lunch laid out on the rocks or soba in the forrest.
Seasonal lunch - Afternoon
Ryukyuan old town cycle
Pedal beneath a canopy of ancient fukugi trees to a local power spot, then follow the coastline where the views open up and keep getting better.
- Optional
Or swap it out — by advance request
Two opt-in alternatives that need to be booked ahead. Both come with their own price.
4 optional extras
- Private boat charter to Minna Island + snorkelWeather-dependent, additional fee
- Yachimun pottery studio (kiln-fired and shipped home)Two hours; pottery fired and shipped after your visit, additional fee
- Hike to one of Okinawa’s most breathtaking 360-degree viewpoints, with sweeping views across the island and coastline.40 minutes - 1 hour each way, most rewarding hike in Okinawa
- Sea kayak through a peaceful Okinawan jungle inlet and glide past beautiful mangroves surrounded by lush green scenery.Weather-dependent, additional fee
- 16:30
Return to the meeting point
Back where you started.
The morning is built around one waterfall. Thirty to forty minutes of easy wading up a river under thick subtropical canopy gets you there — most groups spend an hour at the pool before they realise. Lunch is laid out on the rocks. The water is cold. You'll want to swim twice. During the colder months, lunch is a hot bowl of Okinawa soba to warm you up, served at a charming little place deep in Motobu.
What happens after lunch depends on the day. In the afternoon, we cycle a stretch of the old Ryukyu coast through villages most travellers drive past, and stop at a local power spot with incredicle views. Learn the importance of this power spot to the locals.
If arranged at the time of booking, we can tailor the afternoon activity to suit your group. Options include sea kayaking through a peaceful jungle waterway, a guided hike to one of Okinawa’s best panoramic viewpoints, a hands-on yachimun pottery studio experience, or a private charter island hop to Minna Island for an afternoon snorkel in some of Okinawa’s clearest waters.
“Best day of our whole trip to Japan. We did an unbelievable river walk to a waterfall and then snorkelling. Breathtaking experience.”
The practical bits.
- Bilingual local guide (English & Japanese)
- Safety briefing and route leadership
- All gear for the chosen morning and afternoon activity
- Seasonal lunch
- Optional add-ons: Minna Island boat charter, yachimun pottery class, sea kayaking
- Personal snacks and additional drinks
- Transport to/from your accommodation (available on request for private tours from specific towns)
- Swimwear, a towel, and a full change of dry clothes
- Sunscreen (reef-safe), sunglasses, insect repellent
- Lightweight rain layer and a small daypack
- Cash or card for optional add-ons and souvenirs
- Difficulty: morning trek is beginner-friendly.
- Water segments: shallow wading in the morning, optional swims at the falls. Flotation aids will be provided.
- Weather safety: routes and afternoon activity may shift for wind, rain, heat, or sea conditions.
- Pottery option: pieces are fired after your visit — shipping fees and timelines vary by destination.
Full payment due at booking to secure your dates and reservations.
Full refund if you cancel up to 48 hours prior. No refund if less than 48 hours. Travel insurance recommended.
The north doesn't get many visitors who stay long enough to really see it. We've been running this route for years and it still surprises us. Come ready to move — and leave the rest to us..
— Aya & David
Price per person.
- 1 person
- ¥19,900
- 2 people
- ¥17,450
- 3 people
- ¥16,133
- 4 people
- ¥15,475
- 5 people
- ¥13,080
- 6 people
- ¥11,817
Per person, includes morning trek + chosen afternoon activity. Optional add-ons priced separately.
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What guests said about this tour.
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Would highly recommend Things To Do In Okinawa for anyone wanting an amazing day in Okinawa. We selected a full day tour which included a hike to a waterfall (which we ended up having all to ourselves!), lunch, and then a charter boat to two snorkelling locations. Our group was small (only 3 people) which we loved since then we really got to know the other wonderful person in our group as well as our amazing guide Aya. Aya was wonderful and graciously shared with us a lot of Okinawa history throughout the day which we really enjoyed. They also provided everything we needed- including boots to wear on our trek to the waterfall and all snorkelling gear. I think the ability to really customize your day, the small groups, and Aya’s great guidance make a Things To Do in Okinawa tour well worth it!!
Full day north Okinawa tour Leuke diverse dag met een gezellige tour gids!
We booked a full day north Okinawa tour and requested both a river trek and a hike up Mount Katsuudake. We had a great time with Yumi (who is fluent in English and - as a native Okinawan - very knowledgeable on local customs). She kept the mood light and fun.
