All Reviews for Bus Tours

I participated in a tour that included a rental bicycle. It was prohibited to rent near the Taketomi Island port, so after arriving at Taketomi, we took a shuttle bus to the central area, about a 5-minute drive, to rent bicycles at a designated shop and start our sightseeing.

Unfortunately, it rained continuously on the day of the tour. The weather conditions were not suitable for cycling. (There's nothing we can do about the weather, though.)

The townscape was very beautiful, typical of Okinawa. The sea was also clear and filled with many fish. We couldn't climb Nagomi Tower due to its deterioration. I thought that for strolling around the central area, walking would be sufficient. In fact, on the way back, I walked from the central area to Taketomi Island port, which took about 15 minutes.

During busy seasons, the lunch spots on the island can get crowded, so it might be better to go a bit earlier.

I hope for sunny weather next time, and I want to try sightseeing again.

レンタサイクル付きのツアーに参加しました。
竹富島港付近でのレンタルは禁止されているとのことで、竹富到着後、
車で5分程度の中心部まで送迎バスで移動し、指定店舗で自転車を借りて
観光スタートになります。

当日は残念ながら雨続き。自転車には不向きな条件でした。
（天候ばかりはどうにもできませんが）

町並みは、沖縄らしくとても綺麗でよかったです。海も魚が多く綺麗だったです。
なごみの塔は老朽化で登れませんでした。
中心部付近の散策であれば、徒歩でも十分散策できる範疇と思いました。
実際、帰りは中心部から竹富島港まで歩きましたが15min程度だったかな。

繁忙期は、島内の昼食所は込み合いますので、少し早めに行った方が
良いかもしれません。

次の機会は晴れを祈って、また観光リベンジしたいです。

Traveling as a couple. This time, we booked a tour to leisurely visit two islands without being too greedy. Iriomote Island is rich in nature and perfect for relaxation, but if you're not an active person or nature enthusiast, you might find it a bit boring to stay for long periods since there are relatively few tourist spots for the size of the island. *However, it's a fantastic place for active people or nature lovers who want to stay longer.*

Yubu Island, on the other hand, has adorable cows. You can spend a decent amount of time there, so it's worth a visit.

Overall, the people in the Yaeyama Islands are laid-back, and there's less of the typical touristy pressure to buy things. However, Yubu Island did have a bit of a push for photos, which was a little disappointing.

All in all, we had a great time, so I give it four stars!

夫婦二人で旅行。
今回は欲張らずにまったり2島巡りでツアー予約。
西表島は自然豊かでまったりできるが、アクティブ派やネイチャー志向の人でないと島の広さの割に観光スポットが少ないため長時間の滞在は退屈かも。
※アクティブ派やネイチャー志向（長時間の滞在する人）にはメチャクチャ良いとこです。
由布島はとにかくも牛がかわいい。そこそこ時間も潰せるため行って損はない。
八重山全体に言えることとして、現地の人もまったりしており、観光地特有の商売ごり押しが少ない。
ただ、由布島だけ写真ごり押しがあり、少し残念だった。
総じて楽しかったので星4つ！

The guide's stories were interesting. I think it's an efficient tour that allows you to visit various places in one go.

The sea in Okinawa is truly beautiful. It's among the top three in the world in terms of beauty.

ガイドさんの話が面白かったです。
一度で色々な場所に行けて効率的なツアーだと思います。

沖縄の海は本当にきれいです。世界でもベストスリーに入る綺麗さです。

I participated with my mother in her 70s. Since it was our first time and she is elderly, I thought it would be better to take it easy so as not to inconvenience other customers. There were only two families on the mangrove cruise, and there were only five passengers on the sightseeing bus in Iriomote Island. We really enjoyed ourselves. The lunch on Yubu Island was a bento, but it was very delicious. My mother was also very satisfied.

70代の母と二人で参加しました。
初めてだし、高齢なのでゆったりしてるほうが他のお客様にも迷惑をかけなくてよいかな、と。
マングローブクルーズも２家族しか乗ってなかったし、西表島での観光バス乗客も５人のみ。すごく満喫できました。由布島でのお昼ごはんはお弁当でしたが、とてもおいしかったです。母も大満足でした。

I was really looking forward to it after reading other people's comments, but it was just average, for better or worse. I was seated with someone else, and there was an uncomfortable vibe between us, which made it a bit tough for a long time. The tour had a tight schedule, so we skipped some places we wanted to see and returned to the bus early. Other guests were also punctual, so we were able to stick to the schedule. The guide's occasionally serious expression seemed to reflect the difficulties of the job. Thank you for your hard work.

他の方のコメントを読んでいて、とても楽しみにしていましたが良くも悪くも普通でした。
相席だったのですが、（多分お互いに）いやぁな感じでそれがちょっと長時間は辛かったです。
ツアーとしてはスケジュールがタイトだったので見たい所は端折って早めにバスに戻っていましたし、他のお客さんも時間を守る人ばかりだったのでスケジュール通りに周れていました。
ガイドさんが時折見せる固い表情が、仕事の大変さを物語っているようでした。
お疲れ様です。

I gained a better understanding of place names that I only knew as knowledge through the guide's explanations. It was great to increase my knowledge about places I usually encounter casually, like the Imperial Palace and the National Diet Building. The time was a bit short.

知識として知っているだけの地名などがガイドさんの説明でよくわかった。普段何気なく接している皇居、国会議事堂などに関する知識が増えてよかった。時間は短め。

During my business trip to Kagoshima, I took advantage of the "one-day course." Thanks to the guide's thoughtful and flexible support, I was able to enjoy my time. I was also satisfied with the cost performance.

鹿児島への出張の合間をみて「1日コース」を利用しました。ガイドさんが気を効かして臨機応変にご対応頂いた事もあって、楽しく時間を過ごせました。コスパ的にも満足です。

I booked this to kill time until check-in at the hotel. For seeing a lot of places at once, a guided sightseeing bus is the best option, right? It was very informative and fun in a sightseeing mood. However, as noted in the precautions, it's a completely open-deck bus. Please keep that in mind during the summer or when the sun is strong.

ホテルへのチェックインまでの時間つぶしを兼ねて申し込みました
一気にいろんなところを見るにはガイド付きの観光バスが一番ですよね
なので　観光気分でとても為になったし楽しかったです
ですが　こちら注意事項にも書いてあるように完全オープンデッキバス☆
夏場や日差しの強い時期など　そのつもりで乗られますように

It was a wonderful experience. I'm glad I participated in this tour with my 76-year-old mother. Thanks to the staff's attentive service and good teamwork in communication, we were able to enjoy the tour smoothly without any worries. The lunch bento was made with local specialties and was very delicious. The restrooms were clean and well-maintained. The water buffalo moved slowly and leisurely, sometimes stopping for no reason or resting in the shade, which was very endearing and cute. I don't think such a flow of time exists in the city. The sound of the sanshin and gentle singing, the waves created by the water buffalo's movement, and the pleasant, clear breeze made for a lovely atmosphere. During the tour, my mother said she didn't feel any shoulder stiffness. The explanation from the glass-bottom boat guide was easy to understand and informative, making it enjoyable. The clownfish was indeed cute! The bubbles from the hot spring bubbling up from the seabed were so beautiful that I was moved. The bus driver's commentary on Iriomote Island was interesting. The mangrove cruise offered a subtropical landscape that felt very different from Japan. I'm glad I got to see it. Overall, I was very satisfied.

素晴らしい体験でした。このツアーに参加して良かった。76歳の母と私の２人での参加でしたが係員さんの対応と気配り、チームワークの良い情報伝達のおかげで何も不安に思うことなくスムーズにツアーを楽しむことができました。ランチのお弁当も島の特産物を使った料理でとても美味しかった。トイレはどこも清潔で掃除が行き届いていた。水牛さんの歩みはゆっくりのんびりで、時にはわけもなく立ち止まったり、日陰に入ると休んだりして、とても愛らしくてかわいい。都会にいるとこんな時間の流れ方はしないと思う。三線とおだやかな歌声、水牛さんの歩みによる波の音、心地よい澄んだ風。ツアー中、母は肩こりが気にならなかったと言っています。グラスボードのガイドさんの説明がわかりやすくて勉強になって楽しかった。カクレクマノミがやっぱかわいい！海底から湧き出る温泉の泡が美し過ぎて感動した。西表島のバスの運転手さんのガイドが面白かった。マングローブクルーズはとても日本とは思えない亜熱帯の景色。見ることができて良かった。全体を通して満足満足。

We participated with our family at the end of April, but it was quite cold due to the strong wind. I'm not sure if there were blankets available for rent, but I think we would have used them if there had been information about it. Although the top was open-air, I think glass walls would have been nice as well. However, with a polite guide, I believe it's a great value for those who are not familiar with Osaka city.

4月の終わりに家族で参加しましたが、風が結構強く吹いて寒かったです。ブランケットの貸し出しがあったかは定かではありませんが、案内があれば利用したかと思います。上は吹き出しでしたがガラス張りでもいいと思います。しかし丁寧なガイドもあって大阪市内に詳しくない人には値段も安く大満足だと思います。

Nice half day tour with drop off at airport for afternoon flights. All destinations were great, and we felt the time allocated for each destination was decent. Our tour guide was friendly and made sure we understood what time we needed to be back for each destination even though the tour is meant to be Japanese only. The English audio guide wasn't working, but we were ok with that. The timing of the tour was accurate so we had plenty of time to catch our flight after.

I wanted to see the mangroves and ride a water buffalo, so it was really great! I chose a plan that allowed me to ride both in the water and on land! I had a relaxing time and felt rejuvenated!

マングローブも見たかったし、水牛にも乗りたかったので、とても良かったです！水の中と陸の二回乗るプランにしました！のんび〜りした時間で癒されました！

No one had a license, and transportation was a challenge for sightseeing, but even with a packed itinerary visiting three places, this price is cheap! Since it was a half-day tour, I had time to visit Shuri Castle in the afternoon, making good use of my day. Thank you very much.

誰も免許がなく、観光でまわるのに移動がネックだったんですが、3箇所まわる盛りだくさんな内容なのに、この値段は安いです！半日だったので、午後は首里城に行く時間かでき、1日を有効に使うことができました。ありがとうございました。

The guide was very kind and knowledgeable. Thanks to that, I had a great trip. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't very good on the day, but since we only stayed in Kouri Island for about 20 minutes on this course, it actually turned out to be a good thing! The Churaumi Aquarium had more attractions than I expected, and I strongly want to come back. The Eisa show and the Shisa performance at Ryukyu Village were also wonderful, and the audience was able to participate, which made it very fulfilling. However, I felt quite rushed during our stay at Ryukyu Village. After watching the show, we had to return to the bus immediately, so it's a bit disappointing that we couldn't experience more of the village we came to visit. Overall, it was a very fulfilling day.

ガイドさんがとても優しくて知識もかなり豊富です。おかげで良い旅が出来ました。当日生憎天気があまり良くないが、このコースでは古宇利島で20分くらいしか滞在しないため、逆に良いことになりました！美ら海水族館は思ってたより見所が多く、また来たいと強く思っています。琉球村のエイサーショーとシーサーのパフォーマンスも素晴らしく、観客たちも参加することができ、とても充実でした。ただ琉球村での滞在はかなり急いでいる気がします。ショーを見た後、すぐバスに戻らなければならないので、せっかく来た村の中のいろんな体験が出来ないのはちょっと残念です。全体的にとても充実した一日でした。

I had never been to Sefa Utaki, but I really wanted to go. However, since the transportation options for individual travelers are not very good, I was looking for a tour that could take me there. Fortunately, it worked out perfectly since I could only go for a half-day tour due to my flight schedule on the last day. I had been to Okinawa World and the Himeyuri Peace Museum before, but the museum adjacent to the Himeyuri Tower had been renovated and was completely different from my previous visit, so it felt like a new experience. I also hadn't been to Okinawa World in 16 years, so I barely remembered it. I think these shuttle buses are a great way to efficiently visit places that are hard to reach for individual travelers.

斎場御嶽は、まだ行ったことがなく、どうしても行きたいと思っていたのですが、個人で行くには交通の便が良くないため、そこに行けるツアーを探していました。ただ、最終日で飛行機の時間もあり、半日観光でしか行けないため、ちょうどよかったです。おきなわワールド、ひめゆりの塔は行ったことがあったのですが、ひめゆりの塔に隣接する資料館はリニューアルされていて前に行った時とは全然違っていたので、初めてと同じでよかったです。おきなをワールドも16年も前に行ったきりだったので、ほとんど覚えていなかったです。こういう巡回バスは、個人旅行で交通の便が悪いところを効率よくまわるには、とてもいいと思います。

This trip was brief but took in some major locations in a busy city where others ways would easily tire the most energetic traveller. A bit longer, and include Kobe would be great!

It was an amazing power spot. It's moving to see how the wisdom of the past is utilized, with the villagers helping each other, and to be able to see the gassho-zukuri houses in their original state even today. Thank you.

凄いパワースポットでした。こんな風に昔の人の知恵を生かして村の人々が助け合い、今でもそのままの状態で観れる合掌ずくりの家は感動します。ありがとう。

My parents from Nagasaki and my sister from Tokyo came to Osaka, and we participated in an open-deck bus tour for sightseeing. In the morning, we took the Namba route, and in the afternoon, we joined the Umeda route, which made us feel like we efficiently conquered all of Osaka in a short time. Both my parents and sister were very satisfied. I would definitely like to use this service again when I guide others around Osaka. Also, I want to ride the open-deck bus again!!

長崎の両親と東京の姉が来阪し、観光のため、オープンデッキバスツアーに参加させていただきました。午前はなんばルート、午後はうめだルートに参加し、短時間で効率的に大阪まるごと観光制覇できた気分になりました。両親も姉も大満足でした。大阪の観光案内をするときはまた是非利用させて頂きたいと思います。また、オープンデッキバス乗りたかばい！！

I was able to efficiently visit inconvenient spots in a short amount of time. I felt it was a cost-effective plan. Since it's possible to get off at Naha Airport, I recommend setting it for the last day of your trip. However, the stay time at each sightseeing spot is relatively short, so those who want to explore in depth may need to consider this.

短時間で交通の不便なスポットを効率的に回る事ができました。コストパフォーマンスの高いプランだと感じました。那覇空港での下車が可能なので旅行最終日の設定がお勧めです。ただ各観光スポットの滞在時間は短めなのでじっくり訪れたい方には一考が必要かと思います。

The staff at the reception were very kind and left a good impression. I was a bit nervous on my first solo trip and was flustered, forgetting my umbrella at the hotel, but their gentle response made me feel very reassured. In the end, the umbrella was tucked away in the back of my luggage, originally in my carry-on bag, but I ended up wasting energy going back and forth to the hotel. However, I was able to enjoy the sightseeing thanks to the guide's excellent commentary and the driver's safe driving. The weather was such that I didn't need to use the umbrella at all, but I look forward to participating again on a sunny day when I can enjoy the views of Kabira Bay and Tamatorizaki without worrying about an umbrella. The option to stop at the airport was also very convenient and meaningful for first-timers or those who do not rent a car, making it a great way to make the most of the last day.

受付の方がとても親切で好感がもてました。初めての一人旅で何かと緊張ぎみで、傘をホテルに忘れたとかバタバタとしてましたが、優しい対応でとても安心できました。結局傘は荷物の奥の方におさまっててもともとキャリーバッグの中にあったのですがホテルまで往復し無駄な体力を使ってしまいましたが、バスもガイドさんの名調子とドライバーさんの安全運転で楽しく観光ができました。天気も最後まで傘を使う事はありませんでしたが、今度は傘の心配のいらない晴れた日の川平湾や玉取崎の景観を楽しみにまた参加したいと思いました。空港での途中下車もでき
ので初めての方やレンタカーを借りない方などの最終日の有効活用になりとても便利で有意義な
ツアーだと感じました。

The weather was great on the day, and I had a lot of fun participating. Above all, the bus guide was a wonderful and lovely person. They were skilled at dancing and singing, and they even showcased their shamisen playing, so I didn't feel bored during the ride! I highly recommend this tour!

当日は天気もよく、とても楽しく参加できました。
何よりバスガイトさんがすばらしく素敵な方でした(^▽^)
踊りや歌も上手で、三味線も披露してくださったので、車中も退屈せず過ごせました！
オススメできるツアーです☆彡

Me gustó mucho su servicio y conocí mucho de okinawa gracias por ensenarme la cultura de okinawa.

We used it for the first time as a couple, and it was really great.
On the bus, the guide performed songs and dances and taught us, which made it very lively.
I want to use it again! ♬

夫婦で 初めて利用しましたが 凄く良かったです。
バスの中では ガイドさんが 歌や踊りを披露して下さったり 教えて下さったりと 凄く盛り上がりました(*^^*)
また 利用したいです♬

I went at the end of February. It was cold and the weather was a bit rough, but I had a great time.

I was able to efficiently visit Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi, which was nice.

Overall, it was a good tour, but if I had to mention something, it was a bit confusing when we arrived at Iriomote Island because there were other tour groups at the same time, and it was hard to tell which boat to get on.

On Taketomi Island, I did some cycling. It was only for an hour, but I was able to go to various places, and the scenery was great! I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

２月の終わりに行きました。寒くて天候もあるかったんですが
すごく楽しかったです。
西表･由布･竹富と効率よく回れてよかったです。

おおむねいツアーでしたが、あえて言うとしたら、西表島についた時に、同時間に他の観光ツアーの団体がいて、どこの船に乗ればいいかちょっとわかりずらかったことかな。

竹富島ではサイクリングやりました。１時間だけですが、いろんなところに行けて、景色もＧＯＯＤ！！
また機会があったら参加したいです。

The guide's explanations were easy to understand, so I participated in a different course on the second day as well. I think it would be more convenient if the mobile confirmation for the voucher was accepted instead of having to print it out.

ガイドさんの説明がわかりやすくてよかったので2日目も別コースで参加した。バウチャーの印刷に手間取った携帯確認でokだともっと手軽だと思う

I was looking for a tour that my mother, who is in her late 60s, could enjoy without having to walk too much. Although we could only stay one night in Ishigaki Island, I wanted to visit other nearby islands as well. I particularly wanted to go to Taketomi Island and ride the water buffalo cart, and I was pleased that there was enough time to enjoy both the water buffalo cart ride and the glass-bottom boat. The smooth transfers also helped us make the most of our limited time for sightseeing. It seemed like my mother enjoyed it too.

６０代後半の母を連れての旅行だったので、あまり歩かなくても楽しめるツアーを探していました。また石垣島へは１泊しか出来なかったですが他の離島にも行きたいと思っていました。
特に竹富島へ行って水牛車には乗りたいと思っていましたが、水牛車に乗車する時間もグラスボード等も十分楽しむことが出来るだけの時間が確保されていました。乗り継ぎがスムーズだったことも時間がない中、効率よく観光するには良かったと思います。母も楽しんでいたようです。

I went expecting only the Churaumi Aquarium, but I really enjoyed interacting with the butterflies at Ryukyu Castle. The lunch here is Okinawa soba, which is very simple. It's really great for tourists without a car to be able to explore various places.

美ら海水族館だけを期待していったのですが、
琉球城での蝶との触れ合いがとても楽しめました。
ここでいただく昼食は沖縄そばなのですが、とてもシンプルです。
色々とまわっていただけるのが車のない観光者にとってはとてもありがたいことですね。

I booked a plan that includes a water buffalo cart, considering the possibility of rain. I decided on this because there was a discount a few days prior, and they also offered to store our luggage for free. On the day of the visit, I checked in my luggage at the counter, received my ticket, and was given a paper with the instructions. It was a cloudy day with light rain, but once we arrived at Taketomi Island, the rain stopped. After a 30-minute tour on the water buffalo cart, we rented electric bicycles and explored the island for about an hour and a half. At the coast, we were able to see sea cucumbers, moray eels, and small fish from the surface of the water. It was a very beautiful island. I definitely want to go again! ♪

雨の場合も考えて水牛車付きのプランを予約しました。数日前だと割引きもあり、無料で荷物も預かってくれるというので決めました。当日は、窓口で荷物を預けチケットを貰い、手順を書いた紙を貰いました。その日は曇り空で小雨もパラついていましたが、竹富島に着くと雨は止んだので水牛車の３０分の観光の後に電動自転車を借りて１時間半余り島を回りました。海岸ではナマコ、エラブウナギ、小魚など水面から見ることができました。とても綺麗な島でした。また是非、行きたいです♪

Unfortunately, due to the cloudy sky, I couldn't see the blue of the southern sea and sky. However, I was able to fully enjoy the wonders of Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi Islands.

Among them, the stories from the guides on the boat, bus, and water buffalo were very charming. Their gentle way of speaking, with phrases like "grandma" and "grandpa," and their easy-to-understand explanations made it enjoyable.

What remains in my heart are the boats cutting through the wind over the forests and rivers, the sounds of the sanshin and singing, the Okinawan lunch, the gelato we ate on the beach, and picking up star sand at Kaiji Beach—there are so many memories.

I was especially excited to see the golden chrysalis (Papilio garamas) at the butterfly garden on Yufu Island.

While cycling around Taketomi Island, we explored the beaches and townscapes, and everywhere we went, we could feel the islanders' cherished way of life and culture that they have preserved.

If I ever have time again, I would love to participate slowly once more.

　残念だったのは曇り空のため、南の海と空の青さを見ることはできませんでした。しかし、西表・由布・竹富島の素晴らしさを満喫することができました。

中でも、ボートやバス、水牛のガイドさんたちのお話がとってもチャーミングです。「おばあ」「おじい」など、優しい響きの語り口や分かりやすい説明で楽しかったです。

心に残るのは、林と川の上を風を切って走るボートや、三線の音色や歌声、沖縄料理のランチ、浜辺で食べたジェラート、カイジ浜で星の砂を拾ったことなど、いっぱいいっぱいあります。

特に由布島の蝶園でみた黄金のサナギ（オオゴマダラ）には大興奮しました。

私たちは竹富島ではサイクリングをしながらビーチや街並みを見て回りましたが、どこに行っても島人たちが大切に守ってきた島の生活や文化を感じることができました。

いつか時間が出来たら、またゆっくり参加させて頂きたいと思います。

After much deliberation on whether to rent a car or book a pass individually, I decided to join an optional tour based on the recommendation of a friend who lives locally. This was a great decision. I was able to enjoy sightseeing at a relaxed pace without worrying about parking or the bus schedule for the return trip. The guide spoke both Japanese and English, and it seemed like the foreign guests were having a great time as well. This is a tour I can recommend to both foreigners and Japanese people.

レンタカーで行くか、個人でパスを予約して行くかを散々迷い、地元に住んでいた友人のすすめでオプショナルツアーに参加することに。
これが大正解。パーキングや帰りのバスの時間などを気にせずにゆったりとしたスケジュールで観光できました。ガイドさんは日本語と英語とどちらも話せて、外国人の方々も楽しんでいるようでした。
外国人にも日本人にもおすすめできるツアーです。