All Reviews for Bus Tours

I had always wanted to ride a water buffalo cart, so I booked this course without hesitation. It was great to visit the three islands, which are not easy to access individually. I was able to take photos with the water buffalo, creating wonderful memories. However, I think it might have been unnecessary to participate in the glass-bottom boat. My child ended up getting seasick.

以前から水牛車に乗りたい！と思っておりましたので、迷わずこのコースを予約しました。個人でなかなか行きにくい3 島巡りはありがたかったです。水牛と一緒に写真も撮れて良い思い出となりました。ただグラスボートは参加しなくても良かったかな。子供は見事に船酔いしてしまいました。

Due to Golden Week, other boats heading to Taketomi Island were fully booked, but since I had reserved this tour, I was able to cross over to Taketomi Island without any issues. The boat was quite nice and comfortable.

Once we arrived at Taketomi Island, we first toured the island by bus, followed by a water buffalo cart ride and a glass-bottom boat experience. The order of these activities seemed to change depending on the day's crowd, but it didn't matter at all if the order was different.

During the bus tour, we visited a beach where star sand can be found and enjoyed the scenery of the town. On the water buffalo cart, the guide sang Okinawan folk songs, making for a relaxing experience. From the glass-bottom boat, we could see beautiful coral reefs and fish.

It was a very fulfilling and well-planned itinerary.

GWということもあって他の竹富島に向かう船は満席でしたが、このツアーを予約しておいたため問題なく竹富島に渡れました。船もかなりいい船で快適でした。

竹富島についてからは、まずはバスで竹富島内を見て回り、その後、水牛車、グラスボートでした。それらの体験する順番は当日の込み具合などで変わるようでしたが、特に順番が変わっても問題なかったです。

バス観光では、星の砂がとれる砂浜にいったり、街並みをみたりしました。
水牛車は、先導の方が沖縄民謡を歌ってくれたりとのんびりと体験できました。
グラスボートからはきれいなサンゴ礁や魚を見ることができます。

とても内容充実したいいプランでした。

A shuttle bus came to pick us up at the hotel.
The bus drop-off point is close to the tour reception.
The reception was very polite and attentive.
When I asked about the bus stop to the airport, they provided information.
The boat to Iriomote Island was quite boring. It would be nice to have something to pass the time.
We took a bathroom break from Iriomote Island and explored the mangroves.
There was an explanation about the mangroves.
We took a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island… I rode with Yume-chan. She sang beautifully, it was the best!
Sightseeing on Yubu Island.
Lunch on Yubu Island: The adults thought it was delicious, but the kids found the taste and appearance unappealing and hardly touched it. In the end, they ordered curry and ate that.
The water buffalo cart from Yubu Island to Iriomote Island: The brother played the sanshin, but I didn’t know the song. He said he couldn’t sing, so there was no song.
The glass boat at Taketomi Island: There weren’t as many fish as I expected, but despite the cloudy weather, visibility was good. The kids were very focused on finding fish.
Free time at Taketomi Island: After getting off the glass boat, there was no guidance at all, and I didn’t know how to spend my time. A kind person from the ferry terminal helped me, and I rented a bike near the ferry terminal.
I think renting a bike is better than bus sightseeing.
The kids said this was the most fun time, and they talked about it even after returning. There were people exploring on foot, but walking seemed like a waste of time.
We took the ferry to Ishigaki Island at 4 PM.
The end.

Reflection:
I wish I had taken my time to rent a bike and leisurely explore Ishigaki Island until 5 PM. I think Taketomi Island is the best place to experience traditional Okinawan lifestyles, so I wanted to spend time without being rushed.

It was good that we could tour and experience various places without wasting time since the meeting time was set. The tour price was reasonable, and I think the content was satisfactory.

ホテルまで送迎バスが来てくれた◎
バス降車場からツアー受付までが近い◎
受付でしっかりと丁寧な対応◎
空港までのバス停等を聞いたら教えてくれた⚪︎
西表島までの船は結構暇。暇つぶしがあると良い⚪︎
西表島からトイレ休憩をとってマングローブ探索◎
マングローブの説明◎
由布島までの水牛車◎…ゆめちゃんにのった。歌も上手くて最高！
由布島観光⚪︎
由布島昼食△
大人は美味しいと思ったけど、子どもは苦手な味と見た目で、なかなか手をつけず。結局カレーを注文して食べた。
由布島から西表島までの水牛車△…お兄さんが三線を弾いてくれたけど、曲がわからず。歌えないと言って歌がなかった。
竹富島のグラスボート◎ 思ったより魚はいなかったけど、天気が曇りの割にはよく見えた。子供がとても夢中になって魚を探していた。
竹富島のフリータイム✖️…グラスボートから降りると案内が全くなく、何をどう過ごしたら良いのかわからなかった。フェリー乗り場の観光係の人が親切に教えてくれ、フェリー乗り場近くのレンタサイクルを借りた。
バス観光より、レンタサイクルが良いと思う。
子どもはこの時間が1番楽しかったと帰ってきてからも話している。歩いて探索している人がいたが、歩きだと時間が勿体無い。
16時のフェリーで石垣島へ。
おわり。

振り返り↓
17時までゆっくりと石垣島でレンタサイクルを借りて、まったりと島を探索すれば良かったなと思った。
沖縄の昔ながらの生活様式を体験出来るのは、竹富島が最適だとおもうので、時間にとらわれずに過ごしたかった。

集合時間が決まっていたので無駄なくあちこちを観光、体験することが出来てよかった。
それなりのツアー料金だけど、納得のいく内容だったと思う。

I participated in the tour on January 2nd. I thought it would be very crowded with people and traffic in Kyoto during the New Year, but surprisingly, it was quite smooth. The tour had many international participants, and I felt there were few Japanese people. The staff's explanations during the ride were very easy to understand, and I was impressed that they spoke both English and Japanese. They were also very kind, taking photos for us and sharing various information, which made for a fun time. Thank you very much.

1月2日にツアー参加させて頂きました。
お正月の京都なので、人も道もとても混んでいるんだろうなぁ、と思っていましたが、意外にスムーズでした。
ツアーは、海外の方が多くて、
日本人は少なかった様な気がします。
車中でスタッフの方の説明はとても分かり易くて良かったですし、英語と日本語を話されてて、凄いなぁと思いました。また、とても親切で、写真を撮ってくれたり、色々教えてくださったりして、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。

The Churaumi Aquarium features an impressive whale shark viewable from the tank near the café! As soon as I arrived at the café where I could see the fish, I made a reservation for a 40-minute wait and explored other areas. It was the most wonderful and relaxing time, healing with the fish. I came to Okinawa to obtain a qualification, and as a woman traveling alone, I felt a bit anxious, but since I was here, I wanted to enjoy myself and booked this tour. The family next to me was friendly, and I felt so happy thinking this was a nice connection. However, since there were so many places to visit, I didn't have much time, and at the Churaumi Aquarium, I was in line and barely managed to buy souvenirs. At American Village, it was quite challenging since I got lost, so it was tough if I hadn't decided on the places to go in advance! I thought it felt like a trial experience.

美ら海水族館は、カフェの近くの水槽からみるジンベイザメ？が圧巻！魚をみれるカフェついたらすぐに待ち時間40分予約して他をまわりました。さいっこうに素敵なリラックスしたお魚に癒された時間でした。資格を沖縄にとりにきたので女性で1人は不安でしたがせっかく来たので満喫したくこのツアーを予約しました。隣りのご家族が仲良くしてくれまたこれもご縁だな〜と幸せいっぱいでした。ただ、あまりにもたくさん行くので時間が全然なく美ら海水族館では並んでいてギリギリお土産買えず、アメリカンビレッジは、迷うのでかなり行くところを決めていなければきつかったです！
お試し感覚かな？と思いました。

It was my first time in Kyoto, and I had a great time exploring various places. The tour guide's English was easy to understand, and I really appreciated that. I would like to sign up again if the opportunity arises.

初京都でしたので、いろいろ巡れて楽しかったです。添乗員さんの英語も分かりやすくて、とても好感持てました。また何かの機会があれば申し込みたいと思いました。

The explanation was particularly good. They were friendly and kind in answering questions, and it seemed like they had studied the content well. I also learned a lot myself.

説明が特に良かったです。
気さくに問い掛けにも、親切でしたし
内容も良く勉強していたようです。
私自身も勉強になりました。

The time allocation and meals were excellent. However, I understood that it was a tour mainly for foreigners, but all the announcements were in Chinese. I was in a situation where I didn't understand the attractions, meeting points, or times, and when I asked, they only provided the time. If there had been pamphlets for Japanese people or announcements in English, I think I would have enjoyed it much more.

時間配分、食事
申し分なしで、とても良かったです
しかし、
外人メインのツアーとは分かって居ましたが、案内が全て中国語
観光地の魅力や集合場所、時間など、分からない状態で、こちらが聞いたら
時間のみ教えてくれる状況でした。日本人向けにパンフレット、もしくは英語での案内さえあれば、もっと楽しめたと思います

I made a reservation and had some requests that I communicated through inquiries, but on the day of the pickup, I was told I wasn't on the customer list... The guide confirmed with the head office, and I was finally able to board. However, since I wasn't on the list, even though I reserved for four people, we couldn't all ride together and had to split into two buses with two people each. The order of the route was different, so in the end, we mostly ended up going around separately. I was quite disappointed.

The tour itself was conducted with two large buses, one in Chinese and the other in English. The bus guide and the driver were very kind, providing clear explanations and instructions, which made everything run smoothly. I truly appreciated their professionalism, especially considering the challenge of coordinating a diverse group of international travelers.

The itinerary allowed for stays of about 30 to 90 minutes at each location, which was great for quickly covering all the spots. Since it was free time, experiences varied for everyone. There were times I felt it was too short, and other times when I thought it was enough. Overall, the emphasis on punctuality was evident, and everyone adhered to the schedule, which helped maintain good order.

予約して、その後要望があり問い合わせでやり取りまでしていたのに、当日、ピックアップの際に顧客リストにないと言われ…ガイドさんが本社に確認してやっと乗れました。しかし、4名で予約したのに、リストになかったので、一緒に乗れず、バス2台で2名ずつに分かれて乗ることに。ルートを回る順番が違うので結局、ほとんど分かれて回ることになりました。かなりガッカリです。
ツアー自体は大型バス2台で中国語と英語のツアーで、バスガイドさんと運転手さんはとても親切でとてもわかりやすい説明と指示でスムーズに進めてくださって、本当に素晴らしかったです。多種多様な海外の方をまとめるのは大変だと思いますがプロフェッショナルでとても脱帽でした。
コース自体はそれぞれの場所に30-90分くらい滞在する形でちゃちゃっと全部周るという面ではとても良かったです。自由行動なので経験は人それぞれになるかと思います。短いと感じる時もあれば、もういいやと思うときとありました。ひとまず、時間通りにというのを誇張されていたのでみんな規律と時間厳守ですごく統制は取れていました。

Initially, I planned to travel to Kushiro for three nights and four days in August. However, due to my mother's health issues and an extended hospital stay, I had to cancel the trip and give up on this season. But after my mother regained her strength after more than three weeks in the hospital, I felt motivated to go to Hokkaido, even if it meant shortening the trip, and decided to go for two nights and three days at the end of September. Since I made the decision just before the trip, I didn't have time to plan activities for the second day, so I ended up participating in a tour with Veltra. I had a good experience with them when I visited Melbourne, Australia, so I joined again this time.

I've been to Sapporo a few times for work, but it was always a quick trip, so I couldn't do much sightseeing. I hadn't prepared geographically in advance, but by participating in this tour, I realized for the first time that Furano and Biei are relatively close. At Shikisai no Oka, I was able to experience the vast land, and the blue pond was a mystical blue that really lifted my spirits after a long time. However, the weather was unstable, and even my self-proclaimed sunny disposition couldn't keep the sun shining.

Aside from the weather, it was a satisfying tour. Above all, Hokkaido was truly vast. Thank you very much.

　最初は、８月に３泊４日の予定で釧路に旅行行くつもりでした。しかし、母親の体調不良で入院期間が長引いたので旅行をキャンセルして今シーズンは諦めておりました。でも、３週間以上入院した母親もなんとか元気を取り戻してくれたので、期間を短縮してでも北海道に行こうという気持ちになり、９月の末に２泊３日の予定で行くことにしました。でも行こうと決断したのが旅行寸前だったので２日目の行動を計画する時間がなく、結局veltraさんのツアーに参加させていただくことにしました。オーストラリアのメルボルンに行ったときにお世話になったので今回もそのご縁で参加したものです。
　札幌は、仕事で数回来たことがありますが、とんぼ返りだったので殆ど観光はできませんでした。事前に地理の予習ができてなかったのですが、本ツアーに参加して初めて、割と近くに富良野や美瑛があることを実感しました。また、四季彩の丘では、広々とした大地を体感でき、青い池も神秘的なブルーで久しぶりに気分が上がりました。ただ、お天気が安定していなくて、晴れ男を自称している自分の力でも晴れを継続できませんでした。
　お天気を除けば、満足できたツアーでした。何より北海道はほんとに広かったですね。有難うございました。

We were the only Japanese tourists among a group from South Korea and individual tourists from abroad. The tour guide was from Northern Europe and had been living in Japan for over 20 years. At first, I was worried that I had mistakenly signed up for a tour aimed at overseas tourists, but that wasn't the case; apparently, many Japanese participants join during the autumn foliage season. During the tour, the guide kindly explained the highlights and points of caution in Japanese.

Honestly, I had low expectations for lunch, but it was almost identical to the photos online, and I enjoyed the tofu dishes. It was delicious.

韓国の団体と、個人の海外からの観光客、日本人は私達だけでした。添乗員も在日20年以上の北欧出身のかたで、最初、海外向けのツアーに間違えて申し込んだのかと焦りましたが、そうではなく、紅葉シーズンは日本人も多く参加があったそうです。ツアー中、日本語でも見所や注意点なと丁寧に話してくれました。
昼食は正直期待薄でしたが、ネットの写真とほぼ遜色なく、豆腐料理を堪能しました。美味しかったです。

Thanks to our guide and the wonderful driver, we had a great day. It was very good that we were able to visit the snowy Shirakawa-go first, based on accurate judgments regarding the weather and the congestion at our destination. I hope that the snowy Shirakawa-go was enjoyable for our overseas guests as well.

ガイドさんと、素敵な運転手さんのおかげで楽しい一日になりました。天候や目的地の混雑状況から的確な判断で雪の白川郷から先に観光できて大変良かったです。雪の白川郷を海外の方にも楽しんでいただけたのではないでしょうか。

The bus guide was very cheerful, a great singer, and a veteran staff member! The driver also drove very safely and arrived on time.

However, I think a tour from morning to night can be tough for customers with young children, around 3 years old! They cry and can be noisy, and I believe it was quite bothersome for those around them on the bus.

I thought it would be good to consider this when choosing a tour!

That was the only tiring part.

★ Other than that, I was very satisfied with the content!

Thank you for your hard work! Thank you!

バスガイドさんはとても明るくて歌も上手でベテランスタッフさんでした！
運転手さんもとても安全運転で時間通り着きました

ただ子連れのお客様で3歳くらいのお子様には朝から晩までのツアーはきついと思います！泣くしうるさくてしかもバス中で履いてとても周り迷惑されたと思います

考えてツアーを選択したら良いなーと思いました！

それだけが疲れました

★あとはとても良い内容で満足しました！

お疲れ様でした
有難うございます！

At Kiyomizu Temple, we had plenty of time to enjoy lunch and explore freely, but at the other temples and shrines, there wasn't much time before the meeting point, and the distance to the bus stop and sightseeing spots might be hard for elderly people (I participated with my mother, who is 76 years old).
The meeting time was 9:05 AM, and we finished at Kyoto Station at 6:30 PM, so it turned out to be longer than I expected, and I was exhausted. Just for reference, I am a 42-year-old person of average build (laughs).
The guide's stories related to the sightseeing spots in English were very enjoyable and educational!

Thank you very much!!

清水寺では昼食時間と自由散策を楽しめる時間が十分にありましたが、その他の寺社は集合時間まであまり時間がなく、バス停車場や観光場所までの距離もあるため、高齢の方にはハードかなと思いました（76歳後期高齢者の母と一緒に参加しました）。
集合が朝9時05分、京都駅での解散が18時30分でしたので、思っていたより長丁場でクタクタになりました。　当方42歳の中肉中背の者です。ご参考までに（笑）
ガイドさんの英語での観光地に因んだお話がとても楽しく勉強になりました！

ありがとうございました！！

I had prepared myself for a one-star experience, but it turned out to be just fine. The main language was Chinese, and all the explanations were in that language as well, but I had checked the websites of the places we visited, so it was totally okay not to understand everything. As long as I knew the meeting place and time, it was no different from a Japanese tour.

For this price, I thought the content was definitely worth it. We were taken to various places, which felt like a good deal. Each stop was relaxed, allowing us time to buy souvenirs and take bathroom breaks. I was glad it wasn't a tight schedule.

The guide was also very kind, so there were no issues at all.

星１つの体験談を見ていたので、覚悟していきました(どんな？)
メインは中国語で、説明とかも全部そうでしたが、行く先々のホームページは見ていたので、なくても全然OKでした。集合場所と時間だけ分かれば、日本人ツアーと対して変わりません。
この金額で、この内容は、全然アリだと思いました。色々連れていってもらえて、お得でした。各々、時間もゆったりでしたので、お土産を買ったりトイレによったりできました。タイトなスケジュールではなくて良かったです。
ガイドの方も、優しい対応でしたので、問題ありませんでした。

The sightseeing locations were only two, but they were very fulfilling. The guide provided various explanations, which was great. Lastly, being dropped off at Naha Airport was appreciated as a tourist.

見学地は、２ヶ所だけでしたが、とても充実してました。
ガイドさんも、色々と説明をしてくださり、良かったです。
最後に那覇空港で降ろしてもらえるのは観光客としては、ありがたかったです。

Kim, our guide, provided thorough explanations and was kind at each location. The driver was also very nice. I thought I would like to go again (and meet them) someday.

ガイドのキムさんが、丁寧に説明をしてくれ、その場所ごとでも親切でした。
運転手さんも優しかったです。
また行きたい（会いたい）と、思いました。

It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island. I found that there are various activities available, but since we have a 5-month-old baby, there were few options we could participate in. The mangrove cruise and water buffalo experience we signed up for were suitable for infants, and I believe our child would have been very happy. It was a tour that we could join with peace of mind, even with a baby.

初めての石垣島への旅行でした。
調べてみると色々とアクティビティがあるらしいが、我が家は5ヶ月の子供がおり参加できるものが少なかった…。今回申し込んだマングローブクルーズや水牛体験は0歳児も体験でき、子供もきっと大喜びだったと思います。赤ちゃん連れでも安心して参加できるツアーでした。

I participated in the illumination bus again this year. Although it wasn't as cold at the start of the ride as last year, it did get chilly since it was an open-top bus. They distributed one hand warmer to each person when we boarded, which I found very useful!

去年に引き続き、イルミネーションバスへ参加しました。乗車開始時は去年よりも寒くはなかったものの、屋根無しバスということもあり、乗っているうちに寒くなってきた。
乗車時に一人ひとつカイロが配布されて、それを活用しました！

I participated without lunch and without an entrance fee. Since my husband is not fond of tofu, there weren't many choices. In the end, it was good that we didn't have lunch! If you have some rice balls or bread on the bus, you can enjoy a lot of food while walking around and see various sights. We were able to visit four main tourist spots in Kyoto in one day, which was very worthwhile. The entrance fees were 500 yen and 400 yen, and I was able to buy them smoothly without any crowds.

At the last stop, Arashiyama, I got lost and separated from the group, but since I had mentioned that I would be returning by train, I was able to see the World Heritage temple and had an extra hour to explore, which made me even more satisfied. I highly recommend the tour content.

The guide was fun and kind, but I found the English a bit difficult to understand due to a hurried feeling, so I rated it four stars.

ランチなし、入場料なしで参加しました。主人が豆腐が苦手のため、他にチョイスがなくて。結果はランチなしで良かった‼️バスの中でおにぎりやパンを軽く食べれば、食べ歩きが沢山出来て色々見れるし、京都のメイン観光地4箇所を１日で回れるのでとてもお得でした。
入場料は500円と400円で混まずにすんなり買えました。
最後の嵐山では迷ってはぐれてしまいましたが、電車で帰る事を伝えていたので、世界遺産のお寺も見れたし1時間余分にゆっくりと回れたので、更に満足でした。ツアー内容はお勧めです。

ガイドさんは楽しくて親切な方でしたが、慌てる感じで英語が分かりにくく、星4とさせて頂きました。

Nice to meet you. I participated in a day trip departing from Sapporo by myself. Most of the guests were from overseas. I was impressed by how the guide explained things in various languages.

The sightseeing spots were free for each person to explore, so I could look around without any hesitation, and since lunch was also free to choose, I was able to enjoy my time even as a solo participant.

初めまして利用してみました。
札幌から出発の日帰り旅で1人で参加しました。
ほとんどが海外からのお客さんでした。ガイドさんが色々な言語で説明していてすごいなと感心しました。

観光場所は各自自由散策になりので気兼ねなく見る事が出来、昼食も各自自由に食べれるので1人参加でも楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。

It was a wonderful tour with excellent time management, content, and the guide's communication skills. I recommend it for those who want to efficiently experience Okinawan culture in half a day. Thank you very much.

タイムマネジメント、内容、ガイドさんのコミュニケーション力、すべてが素晴らしいツアーでした。半日で効率良く沖縄文化に触れたい方にはおすすめです。ありがとうございました。

It was the best experience, allowing us to efficiently visit various spots that we couldn't have done on our own in just one day, and it was also cost-effective!

Especially at Lake Shikotsu, even though it was winter, we could see a bit of Shikotsu Blue, which was very magical and beautiful.

Our guide, Catherine, was very knowledgeable and skillfully explained things in Japanese, English, and Chinese. She was also a great speaker, and I really enjoyed it! I would love to join her guided tour again.

About 80% of the other guests were from Korea and China, and there were few Japanese guests, but everyone was quiet on the bus and adhered to the meeting times, making it a very comfortable tour.

The only downside was that I was looking forward to the photo of the Showa Shinzan Ropeway included in the tour photos, but we didn't have enough time to ride it, so just be aware of that. Other than that, it was a very satisfying tour!

1日で自分達だと回れない色んなスポットを効率良く回れてコスパも良く最高でした！
特に支笏湖では冬でしたが支笏ブルーも少し見れてとても幻想的で綺麗でした。

ガイドのキャサリンさんはとても博識で、日本語、英語、中国語を巧みに使い説明をしてくれて、話しもとても上手で本当に楽しかったです！
また彼女のガイドツアーに参加したいです。

まわりのお客さんの8割は韓国、中国からのお客さんで日本人の方が少なかったですが、車内でも静かで皆んな集合時間も守っていてとても快適なツアーでした。

ひとつだけ残念なのは、ツアー写真に昭和新山のロープウェイの写真があったので楽しみにしていたのですが、ロープウェイに乗るには時間が足りず乗れないので、そこだけ注意です。
それ以外はとても大満足なツアーでした！

The explanation of the mangrove tour was also helpful. The water buffalo cart was fun, and the children were very satisfied with taking photos and interacting with the water buffalo.

マングローブ観光の説明もためになりました。
水牛車も楽しく,水牛との写真撮影や触ってふれ合うことで、子供達も大満足でした。

Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, gather at 7:45. After completing the check-in, we watched a 5-minute video tour guide, then boarded in time for departure (08:15). We received tickets for various facilities and the ferry, and started as a group. The initial boarding time was about 45 minutes, followed by a transfer at Ohara Port. Then we enjoyed a mangrove cruise on Nakama River for about an hour (transferring at a different location) and took a 15-minute bus tour of Iriomote Island. We then switched to a water buffalo cart at Mihara to go to Yubu Island (plantation visit and lunch). We left Yubu Island at 12:25, then went from Mihara to Ohara Port (13:25), to Taketomi Port (14:10), and enjoyed a bus tour on the island (Kaiji Beach [Star Sand Beach] <get off> and Kondoi Beach <view from the bus>). After a water buffalo cart tour, we returned to Taketomi Port (16:00) and then to Ishigaki Port (16:15).

The transfers to each island were on a large ferry. The boat does sway, but since it’s not a small boat, no one experienced seasickness. However, for those concerned about seasickness, the premium seats on the second floor of the ferry (500 yen per route) are recommended.

石垣港離島ターミナル　7:45集合
受付を済ませるとビデオによるツアー案内を５分位見た後は、出航に間に合うように乗船（08：15出航）各施設や船車券を受け取りグループ毎にスタート。はじめの乗船時間は約45分～大原港案内に従って乗り換え～仲間川マングローブクルーズ約1時間（乗船場所とは異なる所で乗り換え～西表島バス観光15分程乗車～美原で水牛車に乗り換えて由布島へ（植物園見学・昼食）由布島を12時25分〜美原～大原港（13：25）～竹富港（14：10）～島内バス観光（カイジ浜〔星砂の浜〕＜下車＞・コンドイビーチ＜車窓＞）～水牛車観光～竹富港（16：00）～石垣港（16：15）
各島への移動は大型の船でした。
船は揺れますが小型船ではないので、船酔いをしている人はいませんでしたが、船酔いが心配な方は船の2階のプレミアムシート（各航路毎500円）がおすすめです。

Unfortunately, the guide's Japanese was not only poor, but as a Chinese person, their Chinese expression was also not very good. There was hardly any guidance in Japanese. However, the scenery is incredibly beautiful! The sights are worth visiting, but the guide was the only regret.

残念ながらガイドさんの日本語は苦手だけではなく、中国人として中国語の表現もあまり上手ではない。日本語の案内もぜんぜんなかった。しかし、景色はめっちゃきれい！
导游的日语真的不太好，中文表达能力也很一般。景点很美值得一去，但导游是唯一的遗憾。

It was unfortunately rainy on December 29, 2023, but it seems that winter in Ishigaki Island often has bad weather. I realized that having two sunny days out of the three I was there was quite lucky. On the first day (December 26), there was an unexpected water outage, so the large public bath was unavailable. However, when I returned from dinner, the water supply had been restored. This time, I couldn't dive into nature due to the rain during the bus tour, but I plan to aim for a day with good weather for my next visit. Well, I'll be back! ♪

2023/12/29(金)あいにくの雨でしたが、冬の石垣島は悪天候が多いようで、3日いた内に2日晴れ居るのはラッキーな方だと云うことがわかりました。初日(12/26)は急遽断水という事で大浴場もアウトだという事でしたが夕食に行って帰って来たら、断水が解除されていました。今回のバスツアーは雨で自然の中に飛び込むことは出来ませんでしたが、次回は天候の良い日を狙って再トライします。では、また来ます♪

On the bus tour that included lunch, we were able to visit not only Shirakawa-go but also Takayama. In Takayama, there was a shop where we could sample sake using a coin-operated server, which was really great.

昼食込のバスツアーで白川郷だけでなく飛騨高山も観光できました。
飛騨高山ではコインサーバーで日本酒の試飲ができるお店がありとてもよかったです。

My elderly mother said, "I want to go while I can," so our family participated. It was my first time riding a double-decker bus, and I was very excited! The open ceiling was refreshing, and it was beautiful to see the illuminations from a height that I usually don't experience. I was worried about the cold, but there were blankets available for rent and hand warmers distributed, so it was warmer than I expected. Since my toes got cold, I recommend that those who go prepare their feet. The guide's explanations were excellent, and I was able to rediscover the charm of Osaka, which was very enjoyable.

高齢の母が「行ける間に行きたい」とのことで家族で参加しました。
2階建てバスに乗るのは初めてだったので、とてもワクワク♪
天井がオープンなので爽快で、普段見ることの無い高さからイルミネーションを眺められてとても綺麗でした。
心配していた寒さも、ブランケットの貸出があり、カイロの配布もあったので思ったよりも暖かかったです。
足先が冷えるので、行かれる方は足元を防備して行かれることをオススメします。
ガイドさんの解説もお上手で、大阪の街の魅力を再発見することができ、とても楽しかったです。

The Nakama River cruise was fantastic, with great weather and the mountains reflecting on the river. The explanations from the cruise staff were easy to understand, and I had a wonderful time.

仲間川クルーズ　天気も良く　川に映る　山河が、最高でした。
クルーズ船の乗務員の方の説明も、わかりやすく
楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。