All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

I participated with my younger sister. I work out at the gym twice a week, while my sister doesn't exercise at all, but thanks to the guide's consideration and pacing, we were able to enjoy trekking throughout!

The flight we were scheduled to take the day before was canceled, and the later flights were fully booked... However, we didn't give up and switched to a high-speed ferry, managing to get to Yakushima somehow.

The next day, the weather was clear, as if the rough weather from the previous day was a lie. The forest was cool, sparkling from the rain, and truly beautiful! The guide mentioned that "the forest today is in the best condition," and I completely agreed.

Our party, excluding the guide, consisted of five relatively fit members, but it was helpful that we took regular breaks. During lunch, we were served delicious miso soup.

Not only during breaks but also while walking, the guide shared various stories about Yakushima's history and the flora and fauna of the forest, which kept us engaged and made trekking enjoyable!

Additionally, since everyone in the party was energetic, we were pleasantly surprised to be taken to a beautiful river, which was a thoughtful gesture.

After trekking, we all high-fived and said our goodbyes cheerfully! Not only the weather but also having a wonderful guide and party made it a truly fantastic experience. Thank you very much.

妹と2人で参加しました。わたしは週2でジムで筋トレする程度、妹は普段全く運動をしていないですが、ガイドさんの気遣いやペース配分のおかげで、終始楽しくトレッキングできました！



前日昼すぎに着く予定の飛行機が欠航し、後便も満席… でしたが諦めきれず、高速船に切り替えてなんとか屋久島入りできました。

翌日は前日の荒天がウソのように晴れて、森の中は涼しく、雨上がりでキラキラしていて本当に美しかったです！ガイドさんが「今日の森は最高のコンディション」と仰っていましたが、その通りだと思いました。

ガイドさん除き5人のパーティで、比較的体力のあるメンバーでしたが、こまめに休憩を取っていただけて助かりました。お昼ご飯の時にはお味噌汁も振舞っていただき美味しかったです。

休憩中だけでなく歩きながら、ガイドさんが屋久島の歴史や森の動植物のことなど、色んなことをお話しして教えて下さったので、集中力を切らさず楽しくトレッキングできました！

またパーティが全員元気だったこともあり、サプライズで綺麗な川に連れていっていただけたのも、お心遣いが嬉しかったです。

トレッキング後はメンバーみんなでハイタッチして、爽やかにお別れしました！天気だけでなく、素敵なガイドさんとパーティに恵まれて、本当に素敵な経験になりました。ありがとうございました。

On the Sunday in the middle of the three-day weekend, I took a half-day tour. The weather was great, and I enjoyed the Phantom Island and snorkeling. The young girls also had fun taking pictures in mermaid costumes available for free rental on Phantom Island.

Since many tour companies gather in one place, it can get crowded, but that's to be expected. On the day of the tour, the port was just a short drive from the meeting point, where we parked and boarded the boat. There were about 20 participants and 3 staff members. They provided a brief snorkeling lecture and accompanied us during the actual snorkeling. We were able to see many fish in the beautiful sea. However, I would have appreciated a bit more time for snorkeling.

One downside was the lack of showers. I had to rinse off using a hose at the port. I recommend staying at a hotel for consecutive nights when using the tour, so you can use the hotel shower during the day.

3連休の真ん中だった日曜日に半日ツアーを利用しました。
天候にも恵まれ、幻の島とシュノーケリングを楽しめました。若い女の子達は幻の島で無料レンタルの人魚コスプレでの撮影も楽しんでいました。
各ツアー会社がわんさか集まるので混雑していますが、仕方ないですね。
当日は待ち合わせ場所から車でほんの少し移動した場所に港があり、そこの駐車場に車を停めて乗船。
参加者約20名に対し、スタッフ3名。シュノーケリングの簡単な講義をしてくれ、実際のシュノーケリングにも帯同してくれました。美しい海で魚をたくさん見ることができました。ただ、もう少しシュノーケリングの時間があると嬉しいところです。
残念だったのはシャワーが無かったこと。仕方なく、港にある水道のホースで体を流しました。ツアー利用の際にはホテルを連泊し、昼間でもホテルのシャワーを使える用意をしておくことをオススメします。

We participated in the 7 AM snorkeling with four men. Since there were hardly any people in the water yet, the sea was crystal clear and in perfect condition! The instructor was super friendly, and we were able to relax and have an amazing time! I highly recommend early morning snorkeling!

朝7時のシュノーケリングに男4人で参加しました。まだ人がほとんど海に入っていなかったので、海の中は澄み渡っていて最高のコンディションでした！
インストラクターの方もすっごいフレンドリーでリラックスして最高に楽しめました！朝早いシュノーケリングはお勧めです！

I participated in the tour with just a desire to see beautiful stars, even though I found studying constellations difficult and lacked motivation in school. However, this time I was carefully taught how to find constellations and learned interesting stories about them, which sparked my interest in wanting to know more about stars!

The moon was very beautiful, which made it a bit harder to see the stars, but I can confidently say that I’m glad I participated! I would like to join again in a different season to see other stars. I think it would be great to have insect repellent spray to focus on the stars.

学校の授業では難しくてやる気になれなかった星座の勉強。きれいな星がみたいなーぐらいの気持ちでツアーに参加しましたが、今回星座の探し方やエピソードなどを丁寧に教えてもらい、星についてもっと知りたいと思えるきっかけになりました!!
月がとてもきれいでその分少し星が見えにくかったのですが、それでも自信をもって参加してよかったと言えます!
また違う星を見るために季節を変えて参加したいと思います(^^)
星に集中するために虫除けスプレーはあると◎かと思います。

This beginner course is just right in terms of time and physical effort.

I really enjoyed the Mononoke Forest, Yakusugi trees, and moss. The view from Taiko Rock was especially amazing. It's definitely worth seeing.

The guide was also fantastic. The rapport with everyone, their knowledge, and thoughtfulness received very positive feedback from the group.

時間的にも、体力的にもちょうどいい、初心者コースですね。

もののけの森や屋久杉や苔など、満喫できてよかったです。
特に太鼓岩からの眺めは最高でした。
一見の価値ありです。

ガイドさんも最高でした。
みなさんとの距離感や、知識、気遣いなど、仲間からの評判もとても良かったです。

I would have appreciated a message through VELTRA or a phone call the day before to confirm the change in pickup time. The reason is that when I check for any oversights at the end, I search for emails from "VELTRA" to review our previous communications.

I thought the guide was generally good. He had a lot of knowledge and insights about the island's history and the Yakusugi trees, which made him a great guide. If I had to make one suggestion, it would be that his talks were a bit long. Since the return bus time was fixed, it was quite stressful when the conversation extended during times when I wanted to prioritize time. In the end, I made it to the bus, so it was fine.

ピックアップ時間が変更になった旨はVElTRAを通じてメッセージか、若しくは前日に電話で再確認してほしかったです。
何故かと言うと、最後に抜けがないか確認するときに「VELTRA」でメールを検索して、今までのやり取りなどを確認していたからです。

ガイドさんは概ね良かったと思います。
島の歴史、屋久杉に関する知識やうんちくが多く、さすがガイドさんだと思いました。
一つだけ注文をつけるとするなら、少しだけ話しが長いことでした。
帰りのバスの時間が決まっているので、時間を優先したいタイミングで話が長いとかなり焦ります。
結果的にはバスには間に合いましたので、大丈夫でした。

It was unfortunate that we couldn't see the stars due to the cloudy sky, but our guide took us to various places to make up for it, and we had a great time. We were able to see coconut crabs, large hermit crabs, and even a rare owl, which made the children very happy. Thank you!

あいにくの曇り空で星が見えなかったのが残念でしたが、ガイドさんがそれを補うべくいろいろな場所に案内してくれて楽しかったです。
ヤシガニや大きなヤドカリ、珍しいコノハズクも見られて子供たちは大喜びしていました。ありがとうございました！

I thought the duration would be short at about two hours, but it was actually just right. Swimming surprisingly uses a lot of energy, and I tend to get sunburned too much, so I felt it was perfect. The guide was very interesting and kind, and they took a lot of photos, which helped create great memories! There were many fish like clownfish in the sea, and I enjoyed snorkeling.

所用時間は2時間ほどと短いかな？と思っていましたが、実際はちょうど良かったです。
泳ぐと意外と体力を使いますし、日焼けをしすぎてしまうのでちょうどいいと思いました。
案内してくれる方もとても面白く親切な方だったのと、たくさん写真を撮ってくれるのでいい思い出ができました！
海にはクマノミなどの魚がたくさんいて、シュノーケリングを楽しめます。

Walking through the jungle at night in the warm tropical climate, the starry sky viewed from the sandy beach was breathtaking. The service was incredibly attentive, and they took care of us, who were not used to traveling to remote islands, allowing us to comfortably experience nature exploration in the pitch darkness of Iriomote Island. The passage of time felt special, and I was captivated by the island's charm that made me forget the city. When we moved to a different location in the square, the starry sky came into view so beautifully that it was hard to tell if it was reality or a dream. They quickly informed us if there were muddy spots underfoot, and the photos taken with my friends at a spot where we could see the stars and the sea were fantastic!

夜のジャングルを歩き南国の暖かい気候の中、砂浜から見る星空は絶景。
対応がとにかく丁寧で、離島旅行に慣れていない私達を気遣ってくれて、西表島の夜の真っ暗な中で自然探索を快適に体験。
流れる時間は特別に感じ、都会を忘れさせてくれる島の魅力に心動かされました。
場所を変え広場に移動すると星空が視界に飛び込んできて現実か夢か分からなくなるほどきれいでした。
足元がぬかるんでいるところがあればすぐに教えてくれたし、友人と一緒に星空と海が見えるところで撮ってくれた写真も最高でした！

The cave turns blue because the white sand reflects sunlight from the seabed. The cave had almost no waves and was used as a practice spot for beginner snorkelers. They provide marine boots to prevent slipping and falling, as the cave is made of hard, sharp rocks. They kindly advised us to crouch down and place our hands on the rocks when entering the cave. They also helped pull up children who seemed to have difficulty exiting and guided us well. We swam not only in the cave but also at other snorkeling points, which were incredibly beautiful and filled with many fish! At Kabira Bay, they made various announcements to ensure the tour was safe.

洞窟内が青くなるのは白砂が日射しを海底から照らすから光るみたいです。
洞窟内はほとんど波がなくシュノーケル初心者の練習場所として使われていました。
洞窟は硬くて尖った岩でできているので、滑って転んだりしないようにマリンブーツを貸してくれます。
洞窟内に入るときはなるべく腰を下ろし手を岩場に付けてくださいと親切に教えてくれました。
出るときが難しそうなお子さんの手を掴み引き上げてくれ、誘導もちゃんとしていました。
洞窟内だけでなくその他のシュノーケルポイントでも泳いだのですが、そこがすごく綺麗でお魚が沢山いました！
川平湾では安全にツアーができるように色々とアナウンスしてくれました。

In the untamed jungle, you can hear the sounds of bats and owls, and there are places where you can gaze at the star-filled sky. It's recommended to observe the stars in a cool tropical environment while listening to the calls of wild birds.

Even near the coast, bats are flying around, and there was a cave close to the sandy beach that was home to coconut crabs. The stars are so beautiful that the area has been designated as a starry sky protection zone, and you can usually see famous constellations like the Milky Way depending on the season.

I've heard that fireflies can be seen from March to May, so if I get the chance, I would like to participate in that as well.

整備されていないジャングルの森にはコウモリやフクロウの鳴き声が聞こえ、満天の星を眺められる場所もあり、野鳥の声を聞きながら南国の涼しい環境で星を観察できオススメです。
海岸近くでもコウモリは飛んでて、砂浜すぐ近くの洞窟にはヤシガニのお家がありました。
星は星空保護区に指定されるほどきれいで、天の川など時期によって有名な星座はたいてい見れまました。
3月から5月までホタルが見れるとのことなので機会があればそちらの方も参加してみたいなと思います。

As a greedy and lazy person, I was looking for a tour that would allow me to enjoy various places all at once, and I stumbled upon this one! I was drawn to the great value package tour and decided to join! Since I was also interested in the gourmet scene of Iriomote Island, I was able to have stylish restaurants selected for me, which was perfect for someone like me who loves fashion!

The canoe experience, entering from the sea and progressing into the river, was welcomed by the natural plants of Iriomote Island, leaving a lasting impression with their unique shapes that you wouldn't find in the city. I heard that there were fish swimming in the river, going back and forth to the sea. The natural limestone cave had a hole that looked like a tunnel. I was told that it was the result of rainwater dissolving over thousands of years.

Bara Island was like a cute little uninhabited island where you could land without swimming. Since it's made of coral, I didn't have to worry about getting hurt. Each tour was packed with the best parts, and I was extremely satisfied!

欲張りで面倒くさがりな私はなるべくまとめて色んな所で遊びたくてツアーを探してて偶然発見！
お得なセットツアーに惹かれて参加しました！
西表島グルメにも興味があったのでオシャレ好きな私にピッタリのお店をセレクトしてもらえました！
海からエントリーして川に進むカヌー体験は西表島の自然の植物がお出迎えしてくれて都会にはない不思議な形が印象に残っています。
川には魚も泳いでいて、海を行ったり来たりしてると聞きました。
自然の鍾乳洞はぽっかり穴が空いてトンネルみたいになってました。
何千年も時間をかけて雨水が溶かした結果なんですと、が教えてくれました。
バラス島は泳がずに上陸できる小さな無人島みたいでかわいかったです。
サンゴでできてるので、ケガを心配しなくて良いです。
それぞれのツアーの良いところを最大限に詰め込まれていて大満足！

I participated in a night jungle tour because I wanted to see nocturnal creatures. I was able to enjoy a variety of animals, including small frogs, large frogs, owls, bats, and coconut crabs! The starry sky was also beautifully visible, and I was very satisfied. Thank you!

夜の生き物を見たかったので夜のジャングルツアーに参加させていただきました。
小さなカエルに大きなカエル、フクロウやコウモリ、ヤシガニなど他にも色々な生き物が見れ存分に楽しませて頂きました！
星空も綺麗に見れ大満足でした。
ありがとうございました！

I participated in a one-day tour. In the morning, we did SUP and caving, and after having lunch, we went to Barasu Island.
At first, I struggled a bit with SUP, but by the end, I got the hang of it and was able to play around with my friends, which was fun. In the caving, I felt the grandeur of the stalactites that grow only a few millimeters each year.
Finally, we landed on Barasu Island, took photos, and collected some coral. It seems like I can make cute chopstick rests from the coral! I'm glad I chose this tour, and I want to come back to Iriomote Island again.

1日ツアーに参加しました。午前中にSUPとケイビングをして、お昼ご飯をはさんだ後にバラス島に行きました。
SUPの時、始めはなかなか思うようにのれなかったけど終盤になってからは友達と落とし合いなんかができるくらいになれて、楽しかったです。ケイビングでは年に数ミリしか伸びない鍾乳洞の壮大さを感じました。
最後にバラス島に上陸して写真やサンゴをとって帰りました。サンゴで可愛いお箸置きが作れそうです！また西表島に来たいと思うツアーで良かったです。

I wanted to make the most of my short stay on Iriomote Island, so I joined this tour that takes you to the mangrove limestone cave and Barasu Island. I was worried about whether I could enjoy it while being pressed for time, but the tour was designed with participants like me in mind, so I was able to enjoy it without any wasted time. I also managed to catch the ferry to Ishigaki Island without being late! The tour staff was very responsive to requests from participants, which left a great impression on me regarding their consideration for us. I didn't have many opportunities to express my gratitude, so I sent a thank-you message via LINE, and I received a prompt reply, showing that their aftercare was excellent!

とにかく短い滞在期間で西表島を遊び尽くしたかったので、マングローブ鍾乳洞バラス島に行けるこのツアーに参加しました。
時間に追われながら果たして楽しめるのかと思いましたが、私のようなタイトな参加者も考慮されているツアー内容だったので、無駄なく楽しめました。
石垣島行きのフェリーにも遅れることなく乗れました！
他にも参加者がいる中でかなり要望に答えてくれたので、参加者への気配り精神がしっかりしてるなぁと好印象！
なかなかお礼を言う瞬間がなかったのでラインでお礼のメッセージを送ると、すぐに返事が来てアフターケアもバッチリでした！

I participated in the sunset tour. Once the tour started, the instructions on how to kayak were thorough, which was great.

Additionally, the guide was very knowledgeable and shared various stories, so I was never bored.

Thank you very much.

・サンセットツアーに参加しました。
ツアーが始まったらカヤックの乗り方から丁寧に指導があり、良かったです。

また、ガイドの方の知識が豊富で色々な話を織り交ぜながらガイドしていただき、退屈しませんでした。

ありがとうございました。

I had a one-on-one experience with a diver. They carefully taught me everything I was worried about regarding diving, which was really great.

During the dive, I felt secure knowing they were right behind me.

They took 60 photos for me, so I didn't even need to bring my GoPro.

The changing area and shower room were a bit limited, but I don't think it was a problem.

The diver was incredibly attentive, and the service was excellent.

マンツーマンでダイバーが付いてくれました。ダイビングで心配になることを全て丁寧に教えていただきすごくよかったです。

ダイビング中も後ろからついてくれているため、安心です。

写真も60枚もとっていただき、goproなど持って行かなくても良かったです。

脱衣所、シャワー室は少し少ないですが、
特に問題ないと思います。

ダイバーさんがとにかく丁寧でサービスも良かったです。

I wanted to see a lot of shooting stars, so after doing some research, I found out that Iriomote Island also offers a view of the Milky Way, and I made a reservation. The weather was clear, so I enjoyed the stars near an observation deck with a sense of openness. I was able to see shooting stars, and I successfully achieved my goal. I also saw Mars, Jupiter, and Venus. The soothing sound of the gentle waves allowed me to experience the tranquility of nature. The small jungle on the sandy beach was filled with rare nocturnal natural monuments. When I encountered a coconut crab and a hermit crab, I was understandably startled, but I was gently reassured that as long as I didn't approach and kept my distance, there was nothing to worry about. I hope that the unchanging nature will remain forever...

流れ星がたくさん見たくて色々調べたら西表島がさらに天の川も見れることが分かり、申し込みました。
天気も晴れたので開放感のある展望台近くで星を満喫。
流れ星も見えて、目的も無事達成。火星木星金星も見れました。
静かな波の音に癒やされて、自然の時間を体験できました。
砂浜にあるちょっとしたジャングルには夜行性の珍しい天然記念物の生き物で溢れてました。
ヤシガニにオカヤドカリ、ハブが出てきたときは流石に動揺しましたが近づかず警戒させなければ何も心配はいらないよと優しく声がけしてくれました。
いつまでも変わらない自然が残ればいいなと思いました…

The blue sea, close to the color of the cave, had blue fish swimming, and the underwater scenery was beautiful. I kept my eyes wide open, chasing after the fish. After a lunch break, I tried SAP for the first time at Kabira Bay! I was constantly amazed by the sea mixed with green and blue. I could see the fish swimming clearly, and it felt great to glide over the coral. There were also people kayaking on another tour, making it a popular spot. I believe it can be enjoyed not only during the peak season but also in the off-season!

洞窟の水色に近い青い海には青い魚が泳いでいて、海中もきれいで、ずっと目を開きっぱなしで魚を追いかけていました。
ランチ休憩のあと、今度は川平湾でSAPに初挑戦！
緑と青の混じり合った海には感動しっぱなしでした。
魚が泳いでいるのがよく見えて、サンゴの上をスイスイ進むのが気持ちいいです。
別のツアーでカヌーに乗ってる人たちもいて人気の場所でした。
シーズンオンはもちろんですが、シーズンオフでも楽しめると思います！

I was considering experiencing an outdoor tour, and with plenty of options available until the day of departure, I discussed with my friends and made a reservation with Pipi.

On the day of the tour, I was worried about the unstable weather and whether it would rain, but by the time we got on the stand-up paddleboard and entered the mangrove river, it started to clear up, and the sunlight shining through the trees was dazzling and beautiful!

The light trekking to the waterfall involved walking through shallow waters, which felt nice and refreshing on my feet. Haru, the handsome guide who took pictures of me and my friends sitting on the vines of the Modama tree, talked about Iriomote Island the whole time!

After a short 5-minute drive, we arrived at the entrance to the cave exploration! It was my first time taking photos in complete darkness, and it was really fun! I didn't have a beautiful image of natural caves, but thanks to the caves on Iriomote Island, my perception has completely changed!

Bara Island was even more beautiful than in the photos, and I took tons of selfies with my friends (laughs).

野外のツアーを体験したいと考えていて、旅行出発の日までたくさんあるツアーの中で何がいいのか友人と話し合いこちらのピピさんに予約しました。
当日は不安定な天気で雨が振らないか心配でしたが、サップに乗りマングローブの川に入る頃には晴れ始め、木の間から差し込む太陽の光が眩しくてきれいでした！
滝までの軽いトレッキングは浅い水辺を歩くので足元が冷たくて気持ちよかったです。
モダマのツルに座って友人との思い出を撮ってくれた原さんはイケメンガイドさんで、西表島の話をずっとしてくれました！
車に乗って5分くらい移動して洞窟探検の入り口に到着！
真っ暗闇で写真を取るなんて初めてで面白かったです！
自然の洞窟はキレイなイメージがなかったけど、西表島の洞窟のおかげでイメージ逆転しました！
バラス島は写真よりもキレイで、友人と自撮りしまくりました(笑)

I was skeptical about whether the blue cave in the photos actually existed until I saw it in person with my friend. After looking at various reviews, I made a reservation with the highly-rated Pipi. Inside the cave, Arai took photos for us, and we posed like sea lions for a commemorative shot. Although it wasn't exactly like the pictures, it was quite blue. I'm glad I went. We also got to see clownfish and created fun memories.

Canoeing at Kabira Bay was amazing; even though we didn't dive, there were many blue fish swimming around. Arai took a smiling photo of us standing side by side on the SUP in front of the rocks. I wanted to go to the edge, and when I asked, Arai happily obliged. The service was excellent, so I highly recommend it.

写真のような青い洞窟あるのか実際に見るまで友人と疑っていました。
口コミをいろいろ見て評判がいいピピさんを予約。
洞窟内では新井さんが写真を撮ってくれて友人とシーサのポーズで記念撮影。
写真と全く同じではなかったですがかなり青かったです。行ってよかったと思いました。
クマノミにも会えて、楽しい思い出を作れました。
川平湾でのカヌーは潜っていないのに青い魚がたくさんいて海に浮かび、岩の前では、2人並んでサップに立った写真を新井さんが笑顔で撮ってくれました。
端っこの方まで行きたかったのでお願いすると新井さんは快く引き受けてくれました。サービスが良かったのでオススメです。

When my friend and I arrived at the waterfall in the jungle, we felt the strong life force of nature with our whole bodies. After that, we headed to the limestone cave in the morning, thinking it might be physically tough, but we were able to explore without getting tired at all. We were amazed to see a termite mound up close and were so impressed by the untouched limestone caves that we quickly made our way through three of them. Inside the caves, when light was shone, the water droplets reflected beautifully, creating a fantastical atmosphere, and it felt like we were on a remote island cut off from the outside world, experiencing something extraordinary. After lunch, we landed on Baras Island. My friend and I had a great time splashing around on the white coral and floating, which felt incredibly liberating. I was also happy that Mr. Kurizawa sent us the photos taken at the places we visited on the same day via LINE.

友人と2人ジャングルの中で無心になりながら滝に着くと、ありのままの自然の強い生命力を体いっぱいに感じました。
その後、午前のうちに鍾乳洞に向かい体力的にキツイかもと思っていましたが、全然疲れずに探索できました。
友人とシロアリの巣を間近で見れたり、手付かずの鍾乳洞に感動していたらあっという間に3つの鍾乳洞を進んでいけました。
洞窟内部は光を当てると水滴が反射し幻想的で、外界とは途絶された陸の孤島のようで非日常を味わえました。
ランチのあとはバラス島に上陸。
友人と2人笑いながら白いサンゴの上を水遊びしたりプカプカ浮いたりでき、開放感があるので最高に気分が良かったです。
行った場所で撮った写真を栗澤さんがその日のうちにラインで送ってくれて嬉しかったです。

I was captivated by the gradient of colors in the water at Kabira Bay. When the tide is high, the sandy beach disappears, and the sea looks beautiful and expansive, but the waves can be rough, so it might be a good idea to check in advance. I also felt fortunate to see the mangroves. It's a great option for those who are not very active, as you can easily engage in a full-body workout that's healthy. The nearby sea is calm and has fish, so I think it's also suitable for small children.

川平湾の海の色のグラデーションに惚れ惚れしました。
満潮になると砂浜がなくなり海が広くなりきれいですが、波が荒れてる場合があるので相談してみるといいかも。
マングローブも見ることができたので得した気分。
運動不足の方でも簡単に、全身を使った健康的な運動ができるのでおすすめ。
近くの海は穏やかで魚がいるので、小さいお子さんにもおすすめかなあと思いました。

While waiting in line in front of the waterfall, the guides shared interesting stories about the crows on Iriomote Island, which only eat natural foods and don't rummage through garbage. I think the tour was well thought out to ensure we didn't get bored during the wait.

At the mangrove river, they took plenty of photos for us, and in front of the waterfall, we were able to take commemorative pictures with other participants we had become friendly with!

During the cave trekking in the forest, they provided equipment to prevent injuries and led the way, skillfully avoiding difficult terrain, which I really appreciated.

There was a tree along the way with roots shaped like boards, creating a natural bench, which was quite amusing.

On Barasu Island, I felt a connection to the changes in nature, and strangely, my perspective of the world seemed to become clearer. Thank you so much to the four guides who took care of us!

滝の前で順番待ちをしていたんですが、その間も西表島のカラスはゴミを漁らず自然のものだけ食べるなどの面白い話をしてくれました。待ち時間も退屈しないように工夫が詰め込まれたツアーだったと思います。
マングローブの川では写真をこまめに撮ってくれて、滝の前では仲良くなった他の参加者の方と記念撮影してもらえました！
森での洞窟トレッキングではケガをしないように装備を用意してくれて、先頭に立って足場の悪い場所を避けてくれて流石だなと思いました。

途中にある木には根っこが板みたいな形をしていて自然のベンチになってて面白かったです。

バラス島は自然の変化を感じられて、不思議と世界の見え方がクリアになったように感じました。担当してくださった4人のガイドの方々、本当にありがとうございました！

Kawahirawan is just as beautiful as it looks in photos, and I approached it with maximum expectations. Although the sea is in a bay, it's spacious enough to move around freely on a SUP and enjoy the scenery. I was advised that the afternoon is the best time to visit the Blue Cave, so they adjusted the schedule accordingly. After listening to the snorkeling instructions, I was so moved when I put my face in the water that I couldn't even speak in the blue world. I was so absorbed in watching the fish that I almost bumped into other people, but the instructors kindly called out to me, so there were no troubles, and I was able to enjoy the tour. They provided transportation back to the hotel and took photos for free, which was a greatly appreciated service.

川平湾は写真でみたままの風景で、期待度マックスで臨めました。
海は湾になっていますが広いのでサップで自由に移動したり、景色を楽しめたりできます。
青の洞窟は僕が、行ったときは午後がオススメということで調整してくれました。
シュノーケルの説明を聞いたあと、顔を水につけると青の世界に声が出ないくらい感動しました。
終わるまでずっと魚を見るのに夢中だったので途中ほかのひとにぶつかりそうになりましたが、インストラクターの方々が優しく声をかけてくれたのでトラブルにならずにツアーを楽しめました。
ホテルまで送迎してくれて、写真も無料で撮ってくれるのでサービスは大変有り難いものでした。

I was drawn to the sound of "the phantom island not on the map" and absolutely wanted to go to Balas Island. I was moved to learn that the corals are white because they are not alive, despite being so beautiful, which deepened my understanding of nature! There are colorful fish around the corals! There are also waterfalls, and Kobachan took a lot of Instagram-worthy photos for me and even gave them to me for free! There’s also caving nearby, where you enter through an entrance just big enough for one person to pass through in the forest! Here too, Kobachan took photos inside the cave, which I posted on Instagram later! I definitely recommend mangroves and caving for jungle lovers!

地図には無い幻の島という響きに惹かれてバラス島に絶対行きたいと思い、
こんなにきれいなのにサンゴが白いのは生きていないからと教えていただき、自然の奥深さを知れて感動しました！
サンゴのまわりにはカラフルな魚がいます！
滝もあって、インスタ映えする写真をこばちゃんがたくさん撮ってくれてしかも無料でくれました！
ケイビングも近くにあって、森の中をひとり通れるくらいの入り口から入ります！
ここでもこばちゃんが洞窟の中の写真を撮ってくれて後でインスタに投稿しました！
マングローブとケイビングはジャングル好きな人は絶対行くのがオススメ！

The highlight of my trip to Iriomote Island was the mangrove SUP. At first, I was struggling to make any progress, feeling anxious to stand up, but time just passed, and I couldn't stand up on the way there. I took a commemorative photo sitting on a sturdy tree vine, which felt like a naturally made swing, allowing me to appreciate the wonders of life. It turned into a great story to share with my friends.

At the waterfall, the staff took photos for us, creating an experience I never imagined, which became a wonderful memory. On the way back, I learned some tips and was able to stand up even in the choppy waters. When I explored the naturally formed cave, I felt like I got to know the deep, unrefined side of Iriomote Island, not just the tourist spots. I made my way through small gaps by touch, and inside the cave, there was a beautiful small river formed by rainwater, allowing me to feel the rhythm of nature, which was very satisfying.

The boat ride to Barasu Island had high waves, but we landed without any issues. Overall, I was extremely satisfied.

今回の西表島旅行で1番楽しみだったのがマングローブのsup。
最初は右往左往しながらなんとか進める状態。早く立ちたいと焦る気持ちとは裏腹に時間だけが過ぎ、行きは立てなかった。
頑丈な木のツルに座り記念に一枚。自然にできたブランコみたいで生命の面白さを実感。友人に話せるいい土産話になった。
滝ではスタッフさんが写真を撮ってくれて今まで考えられなかった経験ができ、いい思い出になった。
帰りはコツを伝授してもらい波のある海でも立つことができるようになった。
自然にできた洞窟を探検した時は、整備された観光地ではないディープな西表島を知れたと思う。
小さい隙間を手探りで進んだり、洞窟内には綺麗な雨水でできた小さな川が流れ自然の営みを感じることができ満足。
船に乗ってのバラス島は波が高かったが特に問題なく上陸できた。
総合的に大満足。

First of all you need to walk a little path to genki village but the signage can be bigger we won't very sure at first. Japanese staff tried their best to explain some informations about dolphins to us the kids learned something (I hope!). I was alone with my daughter so it was very difficult to take picture and looking after my little girl same time. It is better to have third person to help you take pictures. The whole experience was good we were very close with the dolphins watching them doing different tricks. I think we got to pad them about three or four times. I think this is a must try experience with little kids at Okinawa something you will always remember in life!

Cape Hedo and the Great Stone Forest are far from Naha and difficult to visit individually, so I was very satisfied with the tour bus that took us around. Since the tour is mainly free time, there's absolutely no problem participating alone!

辺戸岬や大石林山は那覇からは遠く個人では行きにくい場所なのでツアーバスで巡れてとても満足です。自由行動が基本なので１人参加でも全く問題無し！

I participated in a half-day tour. I was impressed by how the staff were considerate of the groups with children. Due to the tide, we first went snorkeling. Compared to other tours I’ve participated in, the free time was longer, and I was able to enjoy myself. During snorkeling, I saw sea snakes and rockfish, which I had never seen before, and it was very interesting. When I found a rockfish, the staff member said, "I'll take a beautiful photo for you," and went to take a free diving photo!

After that, we landed on Hamajima, known as the "Island of Illusions." The staff took many photos, and I was able to see the beautiful sea; it was the best tour. I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance!

半日ツアーで参加しました。スタッフの方がお子さんのいるグループに配慮して動かれていたのが印象的でした。潮の満ち引きの加減で、まずシュノーケルに行きました。今まで参加して別のツアーと比べて、フリータイムの時間も長く、楽しむことができました。シュノーケルでは、今まで見たことがない、ウミヘビや、カサゴなど見ることができ、大変面白かったです。カサゴを見つけたとき、スタッフさんが「綺麗な写真撮ってくるよ」と素潜り写真を撮りにいって下さいました！
その後は、幻の島と呼ばれている浜島へ上陸しました。スタッフの方がたくさん写真を撮って下さり、美しい海を見ることができ、最高のツアーでした。
また機会があれば是非参加したいです！