All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I used a 7-hour sightseeing taxi service. The driver was waiting in the lobby even before the scheduled start time and treated us with respect and politeness throughout the day, which I truly appreciated. We were able to discuss and make additional changes to our destinations with the driver on the day of the tour, and he was very flexible. His driving skills were excellent, ensuring safe and efficient travel. Thanks to this experience, my stay in Kumamoto became a wonderful memory.

7時間の観光タクシーを利用させていただきました。ドライバーさんは時間通り、というか開始時間前からロビーに立って待っておられ、終日礼儀正しく敬意を持って接していただき、頭が下がる思いでした。目的地も当日ドライバーさんと相談して追加や変更にも柔軟に対応していただきました。運転技術もさすがで安全運転の上に効率よく回っていただきました。おかげさまで熊本滞在が最高の思い出になりました。

Sapporo was hit by heavy snowfall the day before. Although there were concerns about the itinerary, everything went smoothly throughout the day, and it turned out to be a fun experience. It became an irreplaceable memory. I also appreciate our guide, Shu, for accommodating my requests. Thank you very much for your help.

前日に大雪に見舞われた札幌。
行程が危ぶまれましたが、終始スムーズにガイドしていただき楽しい一日になりました。
かけがえのない思い出となりました。
ガイドのシュウさんにも、無理を聞いていただきました。本当にお世話になりました。ありがとうございます。

On the first day, I only moved from Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port. On the second day, I took a tour around Ishigaki Island using a regular sightseeing bus from the bus terminal. Along the way, we were guided to historical sites, and lunch was provided at a restaurant. At Kabira Bay, I paid an additional fee to explore the underwater world in a glass-bottom boat. It was much safer and more comfortable than driving a rental car myself. I would like to take a different tour the next time I visit Ishigaki Island.

初日は石垣空港から石垣港へ移動のみ、2日目にバスターミナルから定期観光バスで石垣島一周のツアーを利用しました。途中では名所旧跡を案内され、昼食もレストランで提供があり、川平湾では追加料金を払いグラスボートで海中を散策できました。レンタカーを自分の運転で周るより気兼ねなく安全快適で良かったです。また、石垣島来られる際には違った内容のツアーがあれば利用したいと思います。

It was a tour that perfectly matched the time of my return flight, so I participated. The weather was nice, and places like Kabira Bay were incredibly beautiful! I think it would be great to have a one-day tour that goes up to the northern part as well!

帰りの飛行機の時間にぴったり合うツアーでしたので、参加しました。天気が良く、川平湾等は最高にキレイでした！北部まで行く1日ツアーがあれば、それはそれで良いと思います！

Due to the long holiday, the tourist spots were bustling with a large number of people. Many participants were foreigners, and the guide spoke in both English and Japanese, which made me feel a bit like I was overseas. It was a tour that covered four locations in one day, so it was understandable, but I felt that there wasn't enough time at each place. The lunch, a Kyoto tofu set meal, had everything except the yudofu served cold, which felt a bit harsh on my chilled body, and I couldn't eat much. Personally, I wished for a bit more time to look at souvenirs, which is why I gave this rating.

連休という事もあり、各観光地は大勢の人でにぎわっていました。参加者も外国の方が多く、ガイドの方も英語と日本語の両方で話されていたので、少しだけ海外に行ったような気分になりました。4ヶ所を1日で巡るツアーでしたので、仕方のないことですが各箇所での時間がどこも足りないような気がしました。昼食の京豆腐御膳は湯豆腐以外の物が冷たかったので、冷えた体には少しきつく感じてしまい、箸が進みませんでした。個人的にはもう少しお土産を見る時間などのゆとりが欲しいと思ったのでこの評価になりました。

Since the weather was nice during the day, I was looking forward to the starry sky, and my family wanted to see the coconut crab, so we signed up for a night tour. They said that you can't know how many stars you'll see until you get there because of the flow of clouds, but when we arrived and looked up at the sky, it was a stunning starry sky! The stars felt closer than in a planetarium. The day before had also been very nice weather, but apparently, it wasn't as visible, so we were lucky.

As for the coconut crab, they said they are not often seen in winter, and the guide searched quite a bit but couldn't find one. Just when we were about to give up, someone from another tour happened to find one and let us know. It was a small female coconut crab. I heard that females have small legs attached to the left side of their abdomen. When I gently touched and lifted it, the area around its abdomen was soft.

The guide was very kind and said we should enjoy the starry sky until everyone was satisfied, so in the end, they extended the tour by an hour. It was a wonderful experience.

昼間からお天気が良かったので私は星空を期待して、家族はヤシガニを見たくて、ナイトツアーに申し込みました。
星は現地まで行ってみないと雲の流れなどでどの程度見えるかわからないとのことでしたが、到着して空を見上げると、まぁ満天の星空！プラネタリウムよりも星が近く感じました。前日の昼もとても良いお天気でしたがこれほどは見えてなかったそうで、ラッキーでした。そしてヤシガニは、、冬はあまり見当たらないそうでガイドのお兄さんも随分探してくれましたがなかなか見つからず、諦めかけていたときにたまたま他のツアーの人が見つけて教えてくれました。小さなヤシガニのメスでした。メスは左側のお腹の辺りに小さな足が付いてるそうです。そーっと触って持ち上げてみたらお腹のところは柔らかかったです。
ガイドさんはとても親切でみんなが満足するまで星空眺めて帰りましょう、といってくれて予定より結局1時間も延長してくれました。とても良い経験ができました。

It was a happy time being able to take photos while watching the beautiful starry sky. It was very smooth, and I was able to take pictures with the stars from various angles, resulting in some wonderful photos. There were some lines that felt a bit off, whether due to editing or shooting stars, and I wished for a bit more editing in some cases, but I'm glad I made the request. I thought it would be better to think about the kind of photos I want to take next time before going. Thank you very much.

綺麗な星空の見える場所で星を見ながら撮影までできて幸せな時間でした。すごくスムーズで、色々な角度で星と一緒に撮っていただけて、素敵な写真ができて良かったです。加工なのか流れ星なのか、少し違和感のある線が入っていたり、もう少し加工が欲しいのもあったりしましたが、お願いして良かったです。今度はこうゆう写真を撮りたいと希望を考えてから行った方がいいなと思いました。ありがとうございました。

It was a bit cloudy, but I was very satisfied to see many stars that I usually can't see!
Perhaps because it was cold, we couldn't see any coconut crabs, but we saw a lot of the island's endemic species.
It was a fun experience to search for creatures together while illuminating the pitch-black path with our lights, something we don't do in our daily lives.
Next time, I want to try again during the warm summer! 😊

少し雲かかっていましたが、普段では見られない沢山の星がみえて大満足でした！
寒いからか、ヤシガニは見られずでしたが、島の固有種の生き物がたくさん見られました。
ライトで真っ暗の道を照らしながら、みんなで生き物をさがすのは日常にない体験で楽しかったです。
今度は、夏の温かい時に再チャレンジしたい
です(^^)

It was a great experience, efficiently organized. The local staff were all very kind. When returning from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Island, it would have been nice to have about 10 more minutes to spare since we were in a bit of a hurry.

効率的にまわれて大満喫でした。
現地スタッフの方たちもみんな親切。
竹富島から石垣島に帰るときは少し急ぎ足だったので10分位余裕があると良かったです。

I joined a tour to visit Kankakei, which is not accessible by winter bus routes. The appeal is being able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots. The guide's narration was very good. However, it was disappointing that the foreign guests kept talking loudly during that time.

冬季路線バスで行けない寒霞渓に行く為にツアーに参加しました。観光場所を効率よく回れることが魅力です。ガイドさんの朗読がとても良かったです。ただ外国の方はその間もずーっと大声で喋り続けていて残念でした。

Thank you for taking such wonderful photos.
Since the day we had reserved might be cloudy, you contacted us to suggest changing the reservation to today, and we were able to make the change the day before. Thanks to that, we were able to see a magnificent starry sky and take beautiful photos. Thank you very much.
I appreciate your communication and kind assistance. Thank you.

ステキな写真を撮って頂きありがとうございました
私達が予約をしていた日は曇りになるかもしれないから、今日はどうか・・と連絡を入れて頂き　予約の前日に変更してもらいました。そのおかげで素晴らしい星空を見る事ができ、ステキな写真を撮って頂きました。ありがとうございました(*^^*)
連絡を頂けた事、親切な対応　感謝します。ありがとうございます

It was drizzling, but I had fun as they lent me rain gear. I wanted to see more inside, but...

I would like to go again in the spring♪

I went alone, but there were many couples and families around.

小雨が降ってたけど、雨具も貸していただけて楽しかったです。
もっと中まで見たかったけど、、、

また春にでも行きたいです♪

一人で行きましたが、周りはご夫婦やカップルが多かったです。

I experienced snorkeling at the Blue Cave and kayaking in the mangroves of Miyara River. It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island. Since planning activities on our own felt daunting, we looked for a tour and chose PiPi, which had excellent reviews.

At the start of the tour, they kindly picked us up from our accommodation by car, which was very appreciated. We shared the ride with other participants to the destination.

To sum it up, I was extremely satisfied. During the ride, the guides (Hiro and Haru) shared the charms of Ishigaki Island, making the journey enjoyable.

At the first destination, the Blue Cave, I experienced snorkeling for the first time. I was able to see colorful fish up close in the clear waters, which was a very elegant experience. Although it was mid-December, we were fortunate to have clear skies that day, and I didn't feel cold in the water.

After snorkeling, we drove to the Miyara River mangroves. It was my first time kayaking, but the guide (Kano) taught us carefully, so I was able to paddle without any issues. The weather was clear that day, and the sunset was incredibly beautiful. The dazzling sunset harmonized with the tranquility of the mangroves, allowing us to enjoy a stunning landscape while kayaking.

During both activities, the guides took plenty of photos, so I didn't have to worry about my phone getting wet and was able to get enough pictures, which was a relief.

This first trip to Ishigaki Island left a lasting impression, thanks to this tour. I would definitely like to do it again.

青の洞窟シュノーケリングと宮良川マングローブカヤックを体験しました。
　初めての石垣島旅行。自分達でアクティビティを計画するのはハードルが高かったため、ツアーを探して、口コミ高評価のPiPiさんを選びました。
　ツアー開始時は宿泊先まで車で迎えにきてくださり、ありがたかったです。他の参加者さんと乗り合わせて目的地までの移動でした。
　結論から言うと、大変大満足でした。移動中は、ガイドさん（彪央さん、はるさん）が石垣島の魅力をお話ししてくださり、楽しく移動できました。
　まず最初の目的地、青の洞窟では初めてシュノーケリングを体験しました。透明度の高い海でカラフルな魚たちを間近で見れて、とても優雅な時間でした。12月中旬でしたが、その日は幸運にも快晴で、海の中も寒く感じませんでした。
　シュノーケリング後は、宮良川マングローブに車移動しました。カヤックは初めてでしたがガイドさん（狩野さん）が丁寧に教えてくださったので、問題なく乗ることができました。当日は快晴だったため、夕日がとても綺麗でした。眩しいくらいの夕日とマングローブの静けさが調和して、大変美しい風景をカヤックで楽しむことができました。
　両方のアクティビティではガイドさんがたくさん写真を撮ってくださるので、携帯の水没を心配しなくても十分に写真が得られて助かりました。
初めての石垣島旅行。大半心に残るたびになったのも、こちらのツアーのおかげです。また是非お願いしたいです。

I signed up for this to help international students learn about Japanese culture. I was satisfied with visiting the main spots like Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama. The guide explained everything in both Japanese and English, which made it easy to understand. For lunch, we had tofu dishes, but it would have been nice to have yuba as well.

Considering the price of the tour, we were able to see so much, so I was a bit tired from walking, but it was really great. I think it's a recommended tour even for Japanese people.

留学生に日本の文化を知ってもらうために申し込みました。伏見稲荷、清水寺、金閣寺、嵐山とメインどころをまわれ、満足でした。ガイドさんも日本語と英語で説明され、わかりやすかったです。お昼ご飯は、豆腐料理でしたが、湯葉もあるとよかったかな。
このツアー料金で、これだけまわれたので、歩き疲れた面もありましたが、とてもよかったです。
日本人だけでも、おすすめのツアーだと思います。

It was good that they came to pick us up at the airport on time.
We went from the airport to the Churaumi Aquarium, and then to Pineapple Park.
We were a group of nine and had requested to take photos at beautiful scenic spots when making the reservation, but in the end, we weren't guided to any.
It was a silent two-hour ride from the airport to the aquarium.
The driver only answered in single words to what we asked.
If it had been a taxi for transportation, there would have been no problem, but since I thought it was a sightseeing taxi, I was a bit disappointed, thinking we would get guidance while enjoying the scenery.
When I booked a similar taxi in Hawaii, there was a lot of guidance, and they recommended places and took many photos for us. Perhaps it was disappointing because I compared it to that experience.
Next time, I would like to request someone who can provide a bit more guidance.

時間通りに空港に迎えに来ていただけたので、そこはよかったです。
空港から美ら海水族館にいき、そとあとパイナップルパークにいきました。
9人での参加で、キレイな景色のところでみんなで写真を撮りたいと予約の時にお願いしてましたが、結局どこも案内してもらえませんでした。
空港から水族館まで、無言の2時間。
聞いたことにだけ、単語で答える感じ。
送迎のタクシーであれば、何の問題もないですが、観光タクシーと思っていたので、景色を見ながら案内とかしてもらえるのかなと思っていたのでちょっと残念でした。
ハワイで同じようなタクシーを予約した時は、たくさん案内があって、おすすめの場所を教えてもらったり、写真もいっぱい撮ってもらいました。それと比べてしまったからダメだったんでしょうか。
次回はもう少し案内してくれる方にお願いしたいです。

I had a great time seeing the starry sky and various creatures. Entering the dark jungle with just one light felt like an adventure, and I was very excited. It was also nice to explore not only the jungle but also small caves and the seaside.

It rained for a bit, but the jungle was so lush that I didn't get wet. It drizzled and stopped quickly, so I was able to see the starry sky afterward. The tour guide shared a lot of detailed information about Ishigaki Island and the plants and animals that inhabit it, making the time fly by.

I had another appointment afterward, so I was a bit rushed at the end. Next time, I hope to participate with more time to spare at the end. Thank you!

満天の星空も色々な生き物もたくさん見ることが出来て楽しかったです。
ライト一つで暗いジャングルの中に入るのは冒険みたいでとてもワクワクしました。ジャングルだけでなく、小さな鍾乳洞や海辺も散策出来たのも良かったです。
途中雨が降ったのですが、ジャングルの中は草木が多くて濡れませんでした。サーっと降ってすぐに止んだので、その後しっかり星空も見ることが出来ました。
ツアーガイドの方が石垣島のことや石垣島に生息する動植物について色々詳しくお話してくれて、あっという間の時間でした。
次に予定を入れてしまっていたので、最後バタバタしてしまったので、次回参加の時は終わり時間に余裕を持って参加出来ればと思います。ありがとうございました！

It was a course that took us from Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Castle and Mount Aso, and the driver was very kind and provided various explanations. Unfortunately, there were many clouds, and it was disappointing that we couldn't reach the crater of Mount Aso, but instead, we visited other attractions. I think it's better to enjoy a few places rather than trying to see too many.

熊本駅から熊本城と阿蘇さんを回るコースでしたが、運転手さんはとても親切な方で色々と説明をしてくださいました。あいにく雲が多く、阿蘇山の火口まで行けなかったのは残念でしたが、その代わり別の見所を回ってくれました。
あまりあちこち欲張らずに数ヵ所を楽しむのが良いと思います。

traveled with parents, personally the travel spots in the itinerary is just average for me. Anyway, would like to thank driver and tour guide as we needed to board Shinkansen at 8 pm so they really managed the time for us to catch up with the train.

This was my first time, and my mother hadn't been since her honeymoon half a century ago. We wanted to tour the sights even for a short time, so we requested a sightseeing taxi. The driver was very kind, taking photos for us and providing various guidance, which made for a very memorable sightseeing experience.

私は初、母は新婚旅行以来半世紀の白浜。短時間でも名所巡りをしたく観光タクシーをお願いしました。とても親切なドライバーさんで、写真を撮ってくださったり色々案内して頂き、とても思い出に残る観光ができました。

I was able to enjoy a full day visiting three islands and even riding a water buffalo. I would like to use this service again if I have the chance to go back.

1日で3島周遊して水牛も乗ることができて、とても満喫することができました。
また行くことがあれば利用したいです。

A bus tour is the most efficient way to visit the main tourist spots in the northern part of Okinawa Island in a single day. The Churaumi Aquarium lives up to its reputation and is truly impressive. Nago's Pineapple Park is an interesting and unique spot (the souvenir shop is surprisingly well-stocked).

沖縄本島北部の主要観光スポットを1日がかりで効率よく回れるのは、バスツアーならでは。美ら海水族館は評判どおりの見応え。名護のパイナップルパークはおもしろ珍スポット（お土産売店は真面目な充実ぶり）。

The guide was great. It was a good deal.
Thank you for the lots of Yakushima information.
It was a tour that I felt was worth going on.

ガイドさんが良かった。お得です。
沢山の屋久島情報ありがとうございました。
行って良かったと思えるツアーでした。

I am a 74-year-old senior, and this was my first sightseeing trip to Kyoto with my 18-year-old granddaughter. There were about 20 passengers on the bus, half of whom were Westerners and the other half were Japanese. It was enjoyable to listen to the interactions between the foreign guests and the guide. Among them, there was an elderly foreign woman who was waiting alone for the bus, so I took the plunge and spoke to her in broken English. She was a visitor from Germany, and she loved Japanese culture. She had come to Tokyo a week ago and traveled to Kyoto by Shinkansen, planning to stay in Kyoto for just one night before returning to Tokyo. She mentioned that Japan was even more wonderful than she had imagined. Meeting someone from a different country became a delightful memory for me.

私は74歳の高齢者で18歳の孫娘との初めての京都観光でした、
バスの乗客は約20人ほどで
その半数は欧米人で残り半数が日本人でした、
外国の方々とガイドさんとのやりとりを聞くのも楽しかったです、
その中で一人で来られていた外国の高齢女性がポツンとバスを待っておられたので、思い切って片言英語で話しかけてみました、ドイツからのお客様でしたが、日本文化が好きで、1週間前に東京に来て、新幹線で京都に来た、京都には一泊だけしてまた東京に戻るとのこと、、日本は想像以上に素敵だったとおっしゃいました、そんな異国の方と触れ合えたのも愉しい思い出になりました、

The tour guide is nice. It would be great to have the tour in English.

The tour guide is nice~ it will be great if hv tour in English.

I didn't confirm enough, but it seems the tour I participated in was aimed at Chinese tourists, as the guide's explanations were in Chinese. Therefore, the explanations in Japanese were minimal, and I wasn't fully satisfied with the experience. Since Japanese was the third language for me, that aspect reduced my enjoyment.

確認不足だったが参加したツアーは中国の方向けのツアーだったらしく添乗員の方の説明が中国語だった為日本語での説明は最低限でせっかくの体験も今ひとつ満足がいかなかった。日本語は第3言語だったのでその部分で楽しみが半減した。

Since there were six adults and one three-year-old, we chose a charter taxi for easy transportation. We booked it for a total of six hours (four hours plus two hours) from the start, and we were able to visit all the places we wanted. The driver was very kind and suggested destinations, including where to have lunch. It was great to be able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly!

大人6人と3歳児1人でしたので、簡単に移動できるように貸し切りタクシーを選びました。最初から4時間+2時間で予約して、行きたい所に全部行けました。運転手さんもすごく優しくて、昼ごはんも含めて行き先などを提案してくれました。スムーズに観光できてよかったです！

I participated in mid-December 2023. It was windy and cloudy, and it even rained a bit along the way, but I enjoyed the mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island, rode a cart to Yufu Island, and explored the botanical garden. It was impressive when the female boatman sang songs and talked about the cows while swaying in the cart on Yufu Island. The cows, pulling the cart with 17 people on board, were very cute. I was picked up at the hotel at 7:15 AM, and on the way back, I arrived at Ishigaki Port around 2 PM, and they drove me back to the hotel, which was very helpful. I had a great time and enjoyed it thoroughly.

2023年12月中旬に参加しました。風が強く曇っていて途中雨も降りましたが、西表島のマングローブクルーズ、牛車に乗って由布島に渡り、植物園を散策しました。由布島の牛車に乗った時に船頭の女性が牛車に揺れながら、牛達の話しや歌を歌ってくれたのが印象的です。17人もの人達を乗せて、健気に車を引く牛がとても可愛かったです。行きは朝7時15分にホテルにお迎えで、帰りは14時くらいに石垣港に着いてホテルまで車で送ってくれたので、助かりました。充分楽しめたのでよかったです。

I made the reservation mainly for the Churaumi Aquarium, but Pineapple Park was incredibly fun! Pineapple Park had a unique atmosphere with music playing endlessly, but since the area is quite large, it's important to manage your time wisely. After the first shop you encounter at Pineapple Park, there’s another shop near the exit that sells alcohol and other items. You might run out of time to explore the area selling alcohol, so please make sure to fully enjoy Pineapple Park!

美ら海水族館目当てでの予約だったのですが、パイナップルパークが最高に楽しかったです！
パイナップルパークでは独特の音楽が永遠に流れ続ける不思議な空間でしたが、かなり広い敷地なため、時間配分を気をつけたほうがいいです。
最初に出てくるパイナップルパークの売店の後に、出口付近にあるお酒などを売っている別の売店があります。
お酒などを売っているエリアをゆっくり見る時間がなくなってしまうので、みなさんはパイナップルパークを余すことなく満喫できるように気をつけてください！

The weather was really nice on the day, and we enjoyed a sky full of stars at night. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the coconut crab due to the time and weather, but we discovered various creatures! Our guide was very young and fresh. It was fun to learn not only about the creatures but also about the plants and the history of Miyako Island. Additionally, the ground is paved, so I don't think it will get muddy even if the weather is bad. I recommend wearing long sleeves, long pants, and shoes, as you might get bitten by insects.

当日はとっても天気が良くて、夜空に満点の星空が楽しめました。お目当てのヤシガニは時間と天候のため見ることはできませんでしたが、いろんな生き物を発見して見せてくれました！とっても若くてフレッシュなガイドさんでした。生き物だけではなく、植物や宮古島の歴史なども教えてくれて楽しかったです。また、足元が舗装されているので天気が悪くても足元はぐちゃぐちゃにならないと思います。
虫に刺されたりするかもなので長袖長ズボンに靴といった服装がおすすめです。

My 81-year-old mother wanted to see Jomon Sugi in Yakushima, so I joined a tour with my siblings in their 50s and a dedicated guide. The weather was perfect, likely due to our good behavior, but even though my mother is quite healthy for her age and has no issues in her daily life, I was worried about whether she would be able to complete the round trip of 22 km, which included some climbing.

In the end, the trio in their 50s successfully reached Jomon Sugi, but my mother waited at the Wilson stump just in case. We later reunited, and everyone returned safely.

It was a long and quite stamina-demanding journey, but thanks to our very kind and experienced guide, Mr. Iwakawa, we were able to enjoy it. Thank you very much.

81歳の母が屋久島の縄文杉を見たいというので、50代の妹弟と専属ガイドさん付きのツアーに参加しました。日頃の行いか天候はバッチリでしたが、母は81歳にしてはとても元気で日常生活には全く問題ないものの往復22kmの行程に登山も含まれているので、無事帰って来れるのかどうか不安を抱えながらの参加でした。
結果、50代トリオは無事縄文杉に到着しましたが、母は念のためウィルソン株で待機。その後合流し全員無事で生還しました。
長くてかなりスタミナを要する行程でしたが、とても親切なベテランガイドの岩川さんのおかげで楽しむことが出来ました。ありがとうございました。