All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I participated in a two-day tour and was guided by two different guides. Both guides had their own unique hospitality, and I was very satisfied.

For example, it was great that the guide helped those who were not good at trekking by advising them on where to step and what to hold onto. Also, when I had the guide who loved photography, I was grateful for the props they lent me and for taking beautiful photos.

2日間ツアーに参加し、2名のガイドさんに案内してもらいました。どちらのガイドさんもそれぞれのホスピタリティーがあり、満足です。

例えば、レッキング苦手な人に列の前に、どこを踏んだ方がいいとか、どこを掴まった方がいいとか、コツを教えてくれて良かったです。
また、写真好きのガイドさんの時は、撮影の小道具を貸してくれたり、写真をきれいに撮ってくれて感謝の気持ちで一杯です。

It was supposed to be a tour, but there was no guide, just a driver who spoke in a small voice and took us to the sightseeing spots. There were no materials or explanations provided (the driver might have been explaining, but I couldn't hear because the voice was too soft). Many of the sightseeing spots we arrived at were closed, and the ice festival was still at a time when the lights hadn't started yet. The bus was a small microbus with limited legroom... I was quite disappointed with various aspects, but since I don't have the courage to drive in winter Hokkaido, it can't be helped. I enjoyed researching and exploring on my own at each place I visited. The bears at the bear ranch were cute, and the weather was nice, allowing me to feel the grandeur of Hokkaido's nature. I was looking forward to this tour because of the good reviews, but it seems that the presence or absence of a tour guide makes a significant difference in the experience.

ツアーとなってるのですが、
ガイドさんもいない、小さな声でボソボソ喋る運転手さんが観光名所に連れて行ってくれるだけ…でした。そこに関する資料とかもなし、説明もないし(説明してくれてるかもしれないけど、声が小さくて聞こえない。。)着いた観光名所は閉まってるところ多いし、氷の祭りはまだライトアップが始まっていない時間だし、バスはちっさいマイクロバスで足元狭いし…
で色々とがっかりだったけど、冬の北海道を運転する勇気はないので仕方ない。行った先々自分で調べて楽しみました。くま牧場のくまかわいかったし、天気が良くて北海道の自然の雄大さを感じました。
他の口コミが良かったので楽しみにしていたのですが、ツアーガイドさんがいるかいないかで大きく差の出るツアーなんでしょうね。。

The bus had thorough infection control measures, which was great. Since there were only five participants on a weekday, it felt quite empty.

The tour sequence was: viewpoint of Shirakawa-go → Shirakawa-go → lunch in Shirakawa-go → exploring Takayama → experience grilling white shrimp crackers.

For lunch, we had two pieces of meat grilled on a magnolia leaf and fish that tasted like sweet simmered fish as the main dish, accompanied by side dishes, giving it a rustic feel. I wasn't a big fan of the sweet simmered fish, but the magnolia leaf miso was delicious.

It seems that many shops in Takayama are closed on Wednesdays, and we happened to visit on that day, which was a bit disappointing. However, I was glad to have tried grilled Hida beef skewers and sushi. There was also a sake shop where we could enjoy a little tasting, which was fun as we compared drinks and chose souvenirs.

Finally, we moved to Toyama and grilled two white shrimp crackers, but honestly, I felt this was unnecessary. They were so thin that they finished grilling in an instant, and I thought it was a waste of time to travel over an hour by bus just for this.

Overall, I am very satisfied. The bus guide provided concise recommendations on what places to visit before we arrived at our destination and gave us a map, which was very helpful.

バスの感染対策がしっかりされていてよかったです。
平日で参加者が5人しかいなかったためガラガラでした。

ツアーは白川郷の展望台→白川郷→白川郷でランチ→飛騨高山散策→白エビせんべい焼き体験という順序でした。

ランチは朴葉焼きのお肉が2切れと甘露煮のような魚がメインで副菜が付いた田舎料理といった感じでした。甘露煮は少し苦手でしたが朴葉味噌が美味しかったです。

飛騨高山は水曜日が定休のお店が多いようでちょうど当たってしまい少し残念でしたが、飛騨牛の串焼きとお寿司を食べれたのでよかったです。おちょこでお酒のちょい呑みができる酒屋さんもあり、飲み比べてお土産を選んだりして楽しかったです。

最後に富山に移動して白えびせんべいを2枚焼きましたが正直これはいらなかった。薄いので一瞬で焼き終わってしまい、このためだけにバスで1時間以上かけて移動するのは時間の無駄だと思いました。

総合的にはとても満足しています。
バスガイドのお兄さんが目的地に着く前にどのようなところを巡るのがいいか、おすすめを簡潔に紹介してくださり地図もいただけてとても役に立ちました。

I was very satisfied that we were able to visit many places that we couldn't have gone to on our own. Since we traveled by bus, we didn't get tired and were able to enjoy it until the end. If I have the chance, I would like to participate in other tours as well.

自分達だけでは行けないような場所を沢山まわることができ、大満足でした。バス移動なので疲れることも無く、最後まで楽しむことが出来ました。また機会があれば他のツアーにも参加したいです。

Despite the heavy snow, the driver got out with us and guided us around Shirakawa-go. It was definitely the right choice not to come with a rental car on the snowy roads. Thanks to that, we were able to capture some beautiful scenery.

大雪にもかかわらず、運転手さんが一緒に降りて白川郷を廻りガイドしてくれました。
道中雪道でレンタカーで来なくて正解でした。
お陰様でよい風景が撮れました。

I was told that it was tough for beginners. I have some hiking experience, but this was my husband's third time hiking. The students we happened to go with were beginners, and their smiles disappeared around the mossy forest in the second half. We managed to walk through it with our physical and mental strength, but it was incredibly exhausting.

There were photo spots here and there, and the guide took great pictures for us. Considering our stay in Yakushima, it was wonderful to be able to visit Ariake in just one day. It became a great memory of the trip.

In the morning, it was drizzling, but by the time we reached Wilson's stump, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. When we got to Jomon Sugi, fog rolled in, creating a mystical landscape. At Taiko Rock, we were told that fog would cover the clouds, but luckily we could see the entire view and light shone through. Around the mossy forest, the fog returned, revealing the beautiful appearance of the forest.

The sense of accomplishment was incredible, but I truly believe that you need to have a strong mindset to tackle it.

初心者にはつらいと言われました。わたしは何度か登山経験があるのですが、夫は登山3回目で。たまたま一緒に行った学生の男の子たちは初心者で、後半の苔むす森あたりから笑顔が消えてました。体力と気力でなんとか歩き切ることができましたがものすごくしんどかったです。
所々写真スポットがあり、ガイドさんがしっかり写真を撮ってくれました。屋久島での滞在期間を考えると1日で有明所を行けるのはありがたかったです。旅のいい思い出になりました。
朝は小雨だったのですがウィルソン株までは日が差して青空でした。縄文杉に行くと霧がかかり幻想的な風景ができました。太鼓岩で霧で雲もかかると言われましたが運良く全貌が見渡せて光が差しました。苔むす森あたりはまた霧がかかりきれいな森の姿が見えました。
達成感はすごかったですが、強い気持ちを持たないと本当にきびしいと思います。

They responded perfectly to my request to efficiently cover everything in four hours. Despite the unfortunate cloudy and occasionally rainy weather, the driver's guidance was enjoyable, easy to understand, and excellent. I definitely want to do this again when I come back to Ishigaki.

４時間で効率良くまわりたいと言うわがまにも、きっちり応えて下さいました。
あいにくの曇り時々雨でしたが、運転手さんのガイドは楽しく、わかりやすく、最高でした。
また石垣に来た時は是非お願いします。

The guide was very service-oriented and it was enjoyable. Due to the snowfall, I was taken to places where I wouldn't drive myself, thanks to the reliable driving of a skilled driver. My first winter tour in Hokkaido was wonderful. Since it was right after a heavy snowfall, everything was completely white! The ice fall festival was before the lights were turned on, but the blue ice of Lake Shikotsu was very beautiful as it shone in the sunlight. This was truly a Hokkaido tour.

ガイドさんはサービス精神旺盛で、楽しかったです。積雪のため、自分では運転しないようなところにも、熟練の運転手さんの安心できる運転で連れて行ってもらい、初の冬の北海道ツアーとても良かったです。大雪のあとだったのでどこもかしこも真っ白！氷瀑祭りはライトアップ前でしたが青い支笏湖の氷が日に透けてとてもキレイでした。これぞ北海道なツアーでした。

I was sitting in the front, but the driver's voice was too quiet, making it hard to hear the meeting time each time. Also, although lunch was free, when we waited at the drop-off location, we were told that some people couldn't come and were waiting at the restaurant where they had lunch. However, this information wasn't communicated to everyone, so only the couple who heard it got on the bus. If the meeting point is different from where we got off, that should be communicated to everyone. Additionally, other tour companies usually remind you of the time again when getting off, but we had to ask every time.

Also, it seems they were unaware that the cable car had been temporarily closed for about a week, as they only realized it when they got to the boarding area. While there is no fault on the part of Veltra, I think it would be better for the tour company to check reviews and discuss improvements.

一番前に座っていたのに運転手さんの声が小さくて集合時間が毎回聞こえにくく、また、自由昼食だったのですが降りた場所で皆で待っていたら来られなくて、昼食食べた店で待っていたと言われましたが全員にその話をしていないので聞いていた夫婦だけバスに乗っていました。降りた場所と違う場所集合なら皆に伝えるべきですし、時間も他社ツアーなら降りる際にまた伝えてくれますがそれも無く、毎回時間を聞かなければいけないです。
あと、ロープウェイが１週間ぐらい臨時休業だったのを知らなかったらしく、乗り場に行って気付かれていました。
ベルトラさんの非はありませんが、ツアー会社の口コミなどは確認されて話し合われて改善された方が良いと思いました。

The long journey to Jomon Sugi took 10 hours, but I was able to walk without getting bored for even a moment! I truly appreciate the guide's wealth of knowledge, the enjoyment of their stories, and the opportunity to see so many Yakusugi trees. I'm really grateful for the wonderful memories created. The miso soup we had in the cold was the most delicious I've ever tasted in my life.

縄文杉まで10時間という長い道のり、一瞬たりとも飽きることなく歩くことができました！ガイドさんの豊富な豆知識、お話の楽しさ、たくさん屋久杉を見ることができたこと。素敵な思い出にしていただけたこと、本当に感謝感謝です。寒い中、いただいたお味噌汁、人生で一番美味しかったです。

I wanted to see mangroves, ride a water buffalo cart, and enjoy the coast, and my requests were fulfilled. The mangrove cruise departed from the port and headed towards the estuary, which was nice. I didn't have high expectations for lunch on Yubu Island, but it used a lot of local ingredients and was better than I expected. On Taketomi Island, I wanted to go to Kaiji Beach, so I chose a rental bicycle course. I was satisfied to find star sand. The distance was longer than I thought, so renting a bicycle was the right choice, but I also wished I could have ridden a water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island. Next time, I will go for a water buffalo cart ride on Taketomi Island.

マングローブ見たいし、水牛車にも乗りたい、海岸も満喫したいという要望を満たせました。
マングローブクルーズが港から乗船して河口に向かいましたが、それも良かったです。
由布島の昼食はあまり期待していなかったのですが、島の食材を多用していて予想以上に良かったです。
竹富島ではカイジ浜まで行きたくてレンタサイクルコースにしました。星の砂も見つけられて満足でした。思ったより距離があったのでレンタサイクルで正解でしたが、竹富島でも水牛車乗りたかったなと思いました。
次は竹富島の水牛車乗りにいきます。

Please arrive in front of the hotel five minutes before the start time, and the tour began smoothly.

Due to COVID-19, Shirakawa-go was sparsely populated, and our driver kindly took photos with him and made reservations at a delicious Hida beef restaurant... it was such a wonderful time!

On the way back, the driver kindly said, "If you'd like, it's okay to sleep," as I was getting sleepy!

I would love to use this service again!

開始時間5分前にはホテル前にお越しいただき、スムーズにツアーが始まりました。

コロナもあって白川郷には人がまばらだったこともあり、せっかくならと運転手さんが彼との写真を撮ってくださったり、飛騨牛の美味しいレストランを予約してくださったり…とっても素敵な時間でした！

帰りは眠くなっている私に、もしよかったら寝てしまっても大丈夫ですよーと心優しいお言葉をおかけしてくださりました！


また利用させていただきたいと思います！

The guide was wonderful.

We departed from Kanazawa Station, and they provided explanations about the city visible from the window. Although we didn't get off, it was enjoyable.

Basically, it's free time, but they will recommend places to visit and spots in Shirakawa-go where you can take beautiful photos!

It was a bus tour that I would like to join again.

素敵なガイドさんです。

金沢駅から出発し、車窓から見える街の説明もしてくださいました。
降りてはないのですが、楽しかったです。

基本的に自由行動ですが、訪れるのにお勧めの場所、白川郷でキレイに写真が撮れるスポットを教えてくださいます！

またお世話になりたいと思うバスツアーでした。

It's definitely cheaper and more efficient than securing tickets and transportation on your own. I recommend it for efficient sightseeing.

一人でチケットや移動手段を確保するより、圧倒的について安上りになります。効率的な観光には、オススメです。

I think it would have been more enjoyable if it hadn't rained. If the lunch venue had been sunny, we could have gone out to the balcony and taken beautiful photos. At the shops we visited in the second half, you can drink various beverages. I recommend the dragon fruit. By the way, Momorin Temple and Gongendo, which we didn't get off at, are close to the ferry terminal, so you can walk there.

雨さえ降らなければ､もっと楽しかったと思います｡昼食の会場は晴れていたら、バルコニーに出られるので素敵な写真が撮れます｡後半に寄るショップでは色んなドリンクが飲めます。ドラゴンフルーツがお勧めです｡因みに下車しない桃林寺と権現堂は離島ターミナルから近いので､歩いて行けます。

The day before there was heavy snow, but we were blessed with clear weather on the day itself, resulting in the best snowy scenery! I was able to hear various stories from the guide, and the driver was kind, making it a very enjoyable trip.

前日まで大雪、当日は晴れという天候に恵まれ最高の雪景色でした！ガイドさんから色々なお話を伺え、運転手さんも親切でとても楽しい旅となりました。

The day we participated was a snowstorm and during the New Year holidays... Everywhere we went, we couldn't see anything because of the snowstorm. Even to have lunch, the hot spring town was closed. As a result, we could only eat at a ramen shop in the bear ranch that could only accommodate 10 people, so 30 of us took turns eating. On the way back, due to the bad weather, we were an hour late. There were various challenges, and it might have been a tough experience, but thanks to my love for Hokkaido, it turned into a good memory and was fun! Next time, I want to make sure to check if the shops are open before joining this plan again.

参加した日が吹雪＆年末年始｡｡｡
行く所、行く所、吹雪で見れない。
昼食をとるにも温泉街は閉まっている。
そのため、クマ牧場で１０名しか入れないラーメン屋にて３０名が代わる代わる食べる事しかできませんでした。
帰りは天候が悪い為、１時間遅れ。
色々あって散々といえばそうかもしれないけど、でもなんかかんだ北海道が好きっていうテンションのおかげか良い思い出にもなり楽しかった！！
今度は計画的にちゃんとお店が開いているか確認してからまたこのプランに参加したいと思います。

This is a greedy tour that takes you around popular spots such as Nakayama Pass, Sairo Observatory, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Noboribetsu Hell Valley. You will travel through winter Hokkaido with a safe and reliable veteran driver, sticking to the schedule.

We were blessed with clear weather, and the breathtaking winter scenery was truly moving! I was prepared for some bumps on the snowy roads, but the seating arrangements were considerate, making for a comfortable bus tour.

Mount Yotei, Showa Shinzan, and Noboribetsu Hell Valley were particularly impressive. I was also very satisfied with the stop at the bear ranch.

On the way back, we used the highway from Noboribetsu to Sapporo, so we arrived in no time. There were also restroom breaks at key points, which was reassuring. I highly recommend this tour!

中山峠からサイロ展望台、洞爺湖、昭和新山、地球岬、登別地獄谷、人気スポットを巡る欲張りツアーです。冬の北海道を、安全安心のベテランドライバーさんの運転で定刻通り巡ります。
晴天にも恵まれ、冬ならではの絶景に感動です！
雪道を走るので、ある程度揺れるのは覚悟していましたが、座席も配慮頂き快適なバスツアーでした。
羊蹄山、昭和新山、登別地獄谷は格別に良かったです。熊牧場にも立ち寄れて大満足です。
帰路は登別から札幌まで高速道路利用なので、あっという間に到着です。要所でトイレ休憩もあり安心でした。おすすめです！

I decided to participate because I was told I would be picked up at Fukuoka Airport. In the morning, I boarded at the airport, and after a day of sightseeing, I was dropped off near my hotel in the evening, allowing me to have a fulfilling day. On the way there, we crossed the Kanmon Bridge, and on the way back, we went through the Kanmon Tunnel, so I was able to experience both. Because it was the end of the year, Karato Market was very crowded, making it difficult to find a place for lunch. Since I was participating alone, I pleaded a bit and managed to get a seafood bowl. It was delicious, so I was satisfied. Unfortunately, because lunch took a long time, I only had time to take pictures at Akama Shrine. I don't think that usually happens. Overall, it was a tour that I’m glad I participated in.

福岡空港でピックアップしてもらえるとのことだったので参加を決めました。
朝、空港で乗車し一日観光後夕方、ホテル近くで降車したので充実した一日を
過ごすことができました。行きは関門橋、帰りは関門トンネルを通ったので
両方を体験することができました。唐戸市場は年末ということもあって、とても混んでいて昼食場所を探すのが困難でした。一人参加でしたので頼み込んで
何とか海鮮丼にありつけました。美味しかったので満足しています。昼食に時間がかかったので赤間神社は写真を撮るだけの時間しか残されていなかったのが残念です。普段はそんなことは無いだろうと思います。参加して良かったと
思えるツアーです。

The event started on time and ended exactly as scheduled, even though it was New Year's Eve.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thorough disinfection measures were in place. However, there were a few people who moved their seats on the bus, which made me uncomfortable. I believe the designated seats were meant to maintain distance and for safety reasons, so it would have been helpful to have an announcement reminding people to refrain from moving seats, considering those who might not understand or think about this.

I remember when I visited Pineapple Park a long time ago, there was an all-you-can-eat pineapple. However, due to the pandemic, there were no samples of pineapple or pineapple snacks available.

At Ocean Expo Park, there was a construction area near the dolphin show, and we had to stand to watch the show. I think it would be difficult for small children to see. Additionally, it can feel cold due to the sea breeze in winter, so I recommend dressing accordingly. Similarly, it was very cold at Manzamo due to the strong winds. I was glad I brought a scarf.

Even though it was winter, I was pleased that I could enjoy the scenery at all the tourist spots just as it appeared in the photos.

時間通りに開始して、（大晦日でしたが）終了時刻もぴったりでした。

コロナ禍なので、消毒はしっかりされていました。ですが、バスの中で座席を移動される方が数名いて、嫌な気分になりました。ディスタンスを取ったり、何かあった時のための指定席だったと思うのですが、それを考えたり理解できなかったりする人たちにために、席の移動は遠慮いただくよう、一言注意事項としてアナウンスがあるとよかったです。

大昔にパイナップルパークに行った時は、切ったパイナップルが食べ放題だったように記憶しています。コロナ禍なので、パイナップルやパイナップルのお菓子の試食は一切なかったです。

海洋博公園では、工事中（？）の部分がイルカショー近くにあり、イルカショーを立って見なくてはなりません。小さいお子さんは見にくいと思います。また冬場は海風で寒く感じますので、そのあたりを考えた服装をおすすめします。同様に、万座毛も風が強くとても寒かったです。私はマフラーを持って行って正解だったと思いました。

冬場でしたが、どの観光地でも写真通りの景色が楽しめたのでよかったです。

I joined spontaneously by myself, and it was fun! After moving to Taketomi Island by ferry, I took a water buffalo tour, then rented a bicycle to explore some of the island's famous beaches and stopped by a café. It turned out to be a fulfilling half day.

一人でふらっと参加しましたが、楽しかったです！フェリーで竹富島に移動後、水牛ツアーの後は、自転車借りて、島の有名な浜をいくつか散策したり、カフェに寄ったり。充実した半日になりました。

I participated in a tour on January 2nd. I arrived in Okinawa from Tokyo on December 31st, and it was very warm. On January 1st, it was also warm, so I went out without a coat. I thought it would be warm on the 2nd as well, so I wore light clothing and got on the bus. However, it started to rain partway through the day, and by the time we arrived at the Churaumi Aquarium, it was cold rain... The audience seating for the dolphin show was under construction, so it felt like we were watching from far away through the trees, and we could hardly see anything! It seemed pointless to have the show under those circumstances. The bus guide explained everything very clearly, and I felt like I got a little closer to Okinawa. The color of the sea at Kouri Island was very beautiful, and just that made me glad I participated in this tour. Since it included admission tickets, it saved me the trouble and time of buying them, and there was also a light meal included, so I had a fun day. However, it was uncomfortable that there were people on the bus who were not wearing masks. It was disappointing that the guide did not address this.

1/2にツァーに参加しました。
12/31に東京から沖縄に着き
とても暖かく1/1も暖かくコート無しで出かけ
2日の日も暖かいものと思い薄着でバスに乗りました。しかしこの日は途中から雨が降って来て　
美ら海水族館に着いた頃は冷たい雨が…
イルカショーの観客席が工事中で遠くから
木々の間から観るような感じで、全くと言う程観えません！これならショーをする意味がない様に思えました。
バスのガイドさんはとても良く分かりやすく説明して頂き、沖縄県が少し近くなった様に思えました。古宇利島は海の色がとても綺麗で、これだけでもこのツアーに参加して良かったと思ってます。入場券付きなので、買う手間も時間も短縮出来て、それに軽食も付いて
楽しい一日を過ごさせていただきました。
ただ…お客さまの中にバスの中でもマスクをしてない方がいらして不快でした。ガイドさんも注意をする事なく過ぎてしまった事は残念でした。

I enjoyed the bus tour with the guide's fluent and calm explanations (laughs). The Asahiyama Zoo in winter was cold (^_^;). As the bus guide mentioned, it was difficult to see the animals from warmer climates, but I was able to see the penguins more slowly on the way back than on the way there (ヽ(•̀ω•́ )ゝ). In the end, I was so happy that they thoroughly checked the drop-off location that I almost cried ♡. I'm used to the snow, but I definitely want to visit Hokkaido in spring. I would be happy to make a reservation for the next time.

バスガイドさんの流暢で淡々と説明しながらのガイドツアーが好きでした（笑）
冬の旭山動物園は寒かった(^_^;)
バスガイドさんがはなしていたとおり、暖かいところの動物を見るのは難しく、ペンギンは、行きより、帰りを見るのがゆっくり見えましたヽ(•̀ω•́ )ゝ
最後、降りる場所の相談を確り調べてくれて涙が出るほど嬉しかった♡
雪は慣れてますが、やはり春の北海道行ってみたい。次も予約出来たら嬉しい

I thought the price was a bit high when I made the reservation, but it was the best day experience. The mangrove tour in Iriomote Island is something you can't really experience on the mainland. Even in Okinawa, the sea in the early winter morning requires a coat. Yubu Island is entirely a botanical garden with many plants I've never seen before. Unfortunately, the lunch was not good. The water buffalo experience was also fun. Taketomi Island felt like a whole different world. I was very satisfied.

価格がちょっと高いなと思って予約をしましたが，最高の1日体験でした。西表島のマングローブ遊覧はなかなか本土では体験できません。沖縄と言えど，真冬の早朝の海はコートが必要です。由布島は島全体が植物園で観たことない植物がたくさんでした。残念なのは昼食がまずかったです。水牛も楽しかったです。竹富島は小さな島全体が別世界でした。とても満足しました。

On the last day, it's convenient to use until the flight time. Kabira Bay is amazing. You can see the clear underwater world from the glass-bottom boat. The coral reefs and tropical fish are right there. The sandy beach is pure white, and there is no typical ocean smell of salt. It feels like a lake. If there are no tourists, it's a relaxing place where time seems to stand still.

最終日，飛行機の時間までの利用に便利です。川平湾が最高です。グラスボートで透き通った海中が見えます。サンゴ礁と熱帯魚がまじかです。砂浜は真っ白で，一般の海独特の潮の匂いはしません。湖みたいです。観光客が居なければ，時が止まったみたいにのんびりしたところです。

The driver and staff were very kind. The snowy scenery of Shirakawa-go was so beautiful that it moved me. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to use your services! Thank you very much!

運転手さんもスタッフさんもとても親切でした。白川郷の雪景色が綺麗すぎて感動しました。また機会がありましたら、利用したいと思います！大変ありがとうございました！

I made many memories at all the spots. The bus guide was very friendly and talked to us, making it a very enjoyable trip.

全てのスポットで思い出がたくさんできました。バスガイドさんも気さくに話してくれるので、とても楽しい旅でした。

If the weather is good, I think it would look just like the pictures. Unfortunately, there was a heavy rain like a downpour... It was disappointing that there were few places to take shelter from the rain.

お天気が良ければ、写真通りだと思うのですが。
あいにくスコールのような大雨…
雨宿りするお店も少なく残念でした。

This is a tour that efficiently covers the famous spots in central to northern Okinawa. The bus guide was entertaining, and I was able to learn about Okinawa's history and current situation. It was a very satisfying tour, including the pricing.

沖縄の中部～北部の名スポットを効率よくまわれるツアーです。
バスガイドさんの話も面白く、沖縄の歴史や現状も学ぶ事ができました。
料金面も含む、大満足のツアーです。

While the tour price felt a bit on the higher side, I decided to sign up since I was in Okinawa and wanted to experience not just the urban areas like Naha (Kokusai Street) but also the natural beauty of the outer islands and ride a water buffalo.

On the day of the tour, I received a briefing at the ferry terminal in Ishigaki Island, and we were given stickers to help the local guides identify our groups. The explanation was thorough, and they had taken measures for infection prevention, making the process feel systematic and efficient as they smoothly managed the participants.

We set sail from Ishigaki Port towards Iriomote Island. There were moments when we were rocked by large waves, but I thought this was the essence of a nature experience. Upon arriving at Iriomote Island, we met the local guides for our respective courses and boarded the boat for my chosen course. We received explanations about the types of mangroves, their formation, and the birds we encountered along the way, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in nature.

After the cruise, we boarded a bus to the starting point for the water buffalo ride. During the bus ride, the driver provided a local guide while driving diligently. That simplicity added to the feeling of being on an outer island, which was nice. At the starting point for the water buffalo cart, there were about seven or eight water buffalo waiting, and we divided into groups to board. During the ride to Yubu Island, a local person sang Yaeyama folk songs, and I felt relaxed, swaying gently on the water buffalo.

On Yubu Island, we had free time and ate our bento at a designated cafeteria. Walking around Yubu Island, I was surrounded by nature, but there were few people, and the exhibits felt a bit disorganized. While it might be nice to experience nature in a more natural state, the island felt a bit lonely.

After riding the water buffalo cart back to Iriomote Island, we took a bus to the port where our return high-speed boat was waiting. On the way back, we stopped by Taketomi Island. I chose the course with the water buffalo and rental bicycles. I enjoyed a leisurely ride through the town on the water buffalo cart, feeling the charm of the outer island homes.

Regarding the rental bicycles, we had limited time because we had to catch an earlier high-speed boat back to Ishigaki Island, but I was still able to visit Kondoi Beach and find star-shaped sand. I appreciated the freedom to explore.

Overall, I was able to experience a variety of activities in one day and truly feel the atmosphere of the outer islands. It was great.

ツアーの値段的には、少し高めかなを思いつつ、せっかく沖縄に来たのだから、那覇などの市街地(国際通り）だけでなく、離島の自然に触れたい、水牛にも乗りたいと思い申し込みました。
当日は、石垣島のフェリーターミナルの受付で事前の説明を受け、参加グループごとに現地案内人が見分けるためのシールなどももらいました。説明は丁寧で、感染防止対策も取られ、システマチックになっている感じで効率的に段取り良く参加者を次々にさばいていました。
石垣島の港から西表島に向けて出港しました。途中、大きな波にゆられる場面もありましたが、これぞ、自然体験の醍醐味と思いました。西表島に着くと、それぞれのコースの現地案内人がいたので、自分が選んだコースの船に乗り込みました。マングローブの種類や成り立ち、途中で出会えた鳥などの説明も受け、自然を体全体で感じることが出来ました。
クルーズを終えると、バスに乗車し、水牛の出発地点まで行きました。バス移動の途中、運転手さんが一生懸命に運転しながら現地ガイドをしてくれました。その素朴さも、離島に来た感じがして良かったです。水牛車の出発地点では、７、８頭の水牛が待機しており、グループに分かれて乗り込みました。由布島までの移動中、現地の方が八重山の民謡を歌ってくれて、のんびり水牛に揺られて、ゆったりとした気分になれました。
由布島では、自由行動で、適宜、指定された食堂でお弁当を食べました。
由布島散策は、自然いっぱいの中で歩けましたが、人も少なく、展示物なども少し雑然としており、自然に近い形といえば良いかもしれませんが、少し寂しい感じがする島でした。
水牛車に乗って、西表島に戻り、バスで、帰りの高速船が待つ港まで移動しました。帰りの高速艇で、途中、竹富島に立ち寄りました。水牛とレンタサイクルのコースを選択しました。町の中を水牛車に揺られてのんびり歩きました。町の家々も離島らしさを感じることが出来ました。
レンタサイクルに関しては、石垣島までの帰りの高速艇の時間を早くしていたため、あまり時間が取れませんでしたが、それでも、コンドイ浜に行ったりして星の形の砂を見つけたりできました。自由に行動できたのは良かったと思います。
１日、様々な体験をすることができ、離島の雰囲気を感じることができました。良かったです。