All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

I participated with a friend. It was my first trip to Okinawa, and I joined a bus tour, which turned out to be a very fulfilling day! We were able to visit many famous spots in one day, such as Kadena Road Station, Manza Beach, and the Churaumi Aquarium, and it was a lot of fun.

Although we encountered a sudden downpour, the bus stopped right in front of the store entrance, so we didn't even need to use an umbrella! I was very happy to experience not only the beautiful scenery and food of Okinawa but also the warmth of the bus guide and the local people. I would love to use a bus tour again when I go back!

友人と2人での参加でした。私は初めての沖縄旅行で、バスツアーに参加しましたが、とても充実した1日となりました！
嘉手納道の駅、万座毛、美ら海水族館など有名スポットを1日でたくさんまわることができ、とても楽しかったです。
途中ゲリラ豪雨が降ってきましたが、お店入り口の目の前にバスを止めて降ろして頂けたので、傘もささずに済みました！
沖縄の景色や食べ物などはもちろん、バスガイドさんや沖縄の方々の暖かさも感じられて、とても嬉しかったです。
また行く際にはバスツアー利用したいと思います！

It was the tour I had been looking forward to. The bus departed on time. The driver was Mr. Ohtake, and the guide was Mr. Ooshiro. Both of them were wonderful and experienced individuals. Along the way, a few guests joined us at Galleria and American Village. Finally, we set off. First, we were able to see planes taking off from the observation deck at the military base. After that, we headed towards the Churaumi Aquarium. We leisurely enjoyed the view of the emerald green coastline along the way. We had a generous two and a half hours to explore the aquarium, where we could see the majestic whale sharks swimming in the large tanks, along with various fish. Although we didn’t go, it was also possible to watch a dolphin show. We had lunch inside the aquarium. It was early October, but the temperature was a scorching 32 degrees. We needed to be careful not to get heatstroke. Sunscreen and hats are necessary. After that, we stopped by the Okashi Goten for some souvenir time, where we could sample some sweets. Next, we set off for Manzamo. At Manzamo, we walked around the promenade while listening to Mr. Ooshiro's explanations. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but the sea was beautiful. Next was American Village, where we sampled taco rice and burritos, which are not commonly eaten on the mainland. It was a strange taste, but it was also a fun experience. The bus arrived at the Prefectural Office around 6 PM, earlier than scheduled. During the bus ride, Mr. Ooshiro explained Okinawa's history in a clear and thorough manner. It was a precious time to hear about Okinawa from a local. It was truly a satisfying tour that catered to our every need.

期待していた通りのツアーでした。バスは時間通りに出発。ドライバーは大竹さん、ガイドは大城さん。お二人とも経験豊富な素敵な方々です。途中ギャラリアとアメリカンビレッジで数名のお客さんが合流。いよいよ出発。まずは米軍基地、展望台で離陸して行く飛行機を見る事が出来ました。その後ちゅら海洋水族館に向けて移動。途中エメラルドグリーンの海岸線をのんびりと眺める事が出来ました。海洋水族館の見学時間はたっぷり２時間半。巨大な水槽で堂々と泳ぐジンベイ鮫や数々の魚を見ることができました。私たちは行きませんでしたがイルカショーを見る事も可能です。館内で各自昼食をとりました。10月初期でしたが32度の猛暑。
熱中症にならないように気を付ける必要があります。日焼け止め及び帽子が必要です。その後お菓子御殿に立ち寄りお土産タイム。サンプルのお菓子を頂けます。次は万座毛に向け出発。万座毛ではガイドの大城さんの説明を聞きながら遊歩道を一周。あいにくの曇り空、でも海が綺麗です。次はアメリカンビレッジ。本土ではあまり食べないタコライスとブリトーを試食。不思議なお味、これも楽しい経験です。バスは時間より早めの6時頃県庁前に到着です。バスの中でガイドの大城さんが沖縄を歴史を分かりやすく丁寧に説明して下さいました。沖縄の事を現地の方からお聞きすることができる貴重な時間です。本当に至れり尽くせりの満足できるツアーでした。

The tour guide and drivers are excellent. Despite the downpour and not being able to view Mt Fuji, I would highly recommend this company. Many thanks.

It was a tougher 10 hours than I expected, but the sense of achievement when I reached the top was incredible! The tour provided clothes and shoes, so I was able to go with minimal luggage, which was really helpful.

思った以上に辛い10時間でしたが、登りきったときの達成感が最高でした！
ツアーで服やシューズも用意してもらったので、荷物は最小限で行くことができ助かりました。

It was very fun! I was able to have various experiences, and I was happy. I want to go to Ishigaki again and participate! I will do my best at work from now on and look forward to enjoying even better trips.

とても、楽しく！
色々な体験をすることができました、幸せでしたまた石垣に行き参加したいです！
ぜび、これから仕事がんばってもっといい旅行を楽しみにしてます

Guide excellent. A lot of walking, but a good Tokyo first getting acquainted

The tour was very punctual and the tour guide was very nice and professional. She even gave out some treats during the long ride between destinations. Overall, great value and comfortable ride to and back from the aquarium. It's a much longer journey time-wise due to the multiple stops to pick up additional customers, but if you're looking for a cost-efficient way to visit the aquarium, this one-day tour is a great option to consider, especially taking into account how many other additional sites are included.

Took awhile to locate the guide at the port. Would have been easier to find with a more prominent sign. We had 7 people with luggage which completely filled the van. Ended up taking the luggage to our hotel first before starting the tour. Despite the somewhat rocky start due to the van size for our party we ended up having a good day. I would suggest no more than 5 people for that size van when you consider the luggage. The guide was wonderful and went out of her way to ensure we had a good tour and lunch spot. Would do again but with less people.

#Three Generation Trip# On my first visit to a remote island, I took the Dream Ferry from Ishigaki Island Terminal to Taketomi Island, where I enjoyed a glass-bottom boat ride, searched for star sand, and even rode a cart pulled by oxen. The sea was beautiful, the air was fresh, and I had a wonderfully relaxing time. I would love to visit Taketomi Island again someday. I want to ride the glass-bottom boat one more time. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
I highly recommend this remote island. (^ -^)

#三世代旅#初めての離島で、石垣島ターミナルから竹富島までにドリームフェリー乗って、グラスボートや星の砂を探しや牛車にも乗りました。海も綺麗ですし、空気も綺麗ですし、大変のんびり楽しみました。またいつか竹富島に行きたいです。グラスボートにももう一回乗りたいです。٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
大変おすすめできる離島です。(^-^)

Thank you for your support in September. I had some concerns about my physical strength after the typhoon, but I was able to participate safely. You provided timely reminders for hydration and stretching, which helped me avoid fatigue and discomfort, allowing me to enjoy the experience throughout. It was truly a well-organized tour. Thank you very much.

9月にお世話になりました。
台風の後で体力面にも不安がありましたが無事に体験する事が出来ました。
水分補給やストレッチの声かけをタイミング良くして下さり、殆どバテる事も身体が痛くなる事もなくずっと楽しい気持ちで過ごせました。本当に至れり尽くせりのツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

The guide on the day was an intern. There was also a veteran guide on board, but they only greeted the passengers at the beginning, and after that, the intern took charge the entire time.

I was satisfied with the content of the tour itself. However, the intern's guidance was so poor that it was the worst experience. They ended every explanation with "it seems like..." and kept asking the veteran guide questions during the tour, getting corrected each time.

When they said "it seems like..." I felt like saying, "I could have looked that up myself!" I didn't understand the purpose of having a guide. Before the sightseeing, they said, "I recommend this place," but when we went there, it was closed for the day. After returning from the sightseeing, they casually mentioned, "I forgot that place is closed today." Even though they are an intern, I was astonished at how little they knew.

Also, their way of speaking was rough. They might have intended to be friendly, but they didn't use Japanese correctly and relied too much on slang, which made it hard to listen to. I wouldn't say the intern guide was bad, but I think they should study more internally before presenting themselves in front of customers.

当日のガイドさんがインターンの人でした。ベテランのガイドさんも乗っていたのですが、最初に乗客に挨拶しただけで、あとはずっとインターンが取り仕切っていました。
ツアーの内容自体は満足でした。
ですが、インターンの案内が下手過ぎて最悪でした。すべての説明の語尾に「～らしいです」とつけるのです。案内の途中でもベテランガイドさんにいちいち質問してるし、訂正されてるし。
「～らしいです」って言われても、そんなのあなたから聞かなくても、自分で調べられるわ！って言いそうになりました。なんのためのガイドか意味がわかりませんでした。
観光前に「〇〇がお勧めです」と言いながら、そのお店は行ってみたら当日閉まっているし。観光から戻ってきて帰路についたら、「〇〇は今日閉まっているの忘れてましたー」ってのうのうと言いのけるし。いくらインターンと言えど、何も把握してなくて、呆れました。
あと、話し方が乱暴です。フレンドリーにしたいつもりなのかもしれませんが、日本語も正しく使用できていないし、若者言葉を多用しすぎで聞き苦しかったです。インターンのガイドが悪いとは言いませんが、お客様の前に出す前に、社内で勉強してから人前に出るべきだと思いました。

Visiting Taketomi Island with my 5-year-old and 1-year-old was fantastic. I believe the round-trip ferry fare, water buffalo ride, and one-day rental bike price is unbeatable! It was a great help that we could rent a family bicycle. Since we didn't have a rental car, the hotel pick-up service was especially convenient! Everyone was very kind, and it turned out to be a fun trip! I would love to use this service again. Thank you!

5歳、1歳の子供を連れての竹富島。往復の乗船料、水牛、一日レンタサイクルでこの値段は他には絶対ないと思います！レンタサイクルも親子自転車が借りられて助かりました。我が家はレンタカーをつけてなかったので、ホテルへの送迎付きが何より助かりました！みなさんとても親切で、楽しい旅になりました！また利用したいです。ありがとうございました！

Since I had a short stay, I chose the Shiratani Unsuikyo & Taiko Rock & Jomon Sugi greedy course. I knew it was meant for physically fit people, but I thought I could manage. However, it really is not suitable for anyone who isn't in great shape! I was still okay in the first half, but on the way back in the second half, my knees started to hurt, and it was tough. I was so exhausted that I couldn't even feel moved when I saw Jomon Sugi. I didn't even have the energy to take photos; all I felt was tiredness and pain in my legs. Let's choose a course that suits our abilities!

滞在日数が少なかったので、白谷雲水峡&太鼓岩&縄文杉のよくばりコースにしました。
体力のある人向けとは分かっていましたが、なんとかなるだろうと選んだのですが
ホントに体力ある人しか選んじゃダメですね！
前半はまだ余裕があったのですが、後半帰り道ヒザが痛くなり、辛かったです。
余裕がなさすぎて、縄文杉を見ても全く感動できなかったほど。
写真を、撮る余裕もなく、疲れたのと、足が痛いのだけでした。
身の丈に合ったコースを選びましょう！

It was interesting to experience various things, but the lunch was cold and not good. Is there any way to improve that...?

いろいろ体験できておもしろかったんですが、ランチは冷たいし、まずいし、あれはどうにかならないものですかねぇ・・・？

Very happy --the guides are great/helpful --recommend to everybody to take this tour

I was a little disappointed because the guide seemed more like a resident, and I wanted to hear more about the local Okinawan dialect and accent. However, I had a great time and really enjoyed myself.

少し期待外れだったのは
ガイドさんがほぼ移住の方のようで
現地の沖縄の方言とか訛りの話し方が聞いてみたかったなぁと思ってたのでちょっと残念。
でもとても楽しかったですよ。満喫できました。

After the passage of Typhoon No. 18, there were concerns about the itinerary, but we were able to depart safely by reversing the schedule. We enjoyed a leisurely trip under the blue sky, riding the water buffalo carts on both Taketomi Island and Yubu Island. The lunch bento we had on Yubu Island was also delicious.

台風18号の通過後で履行が危ぶまれましたが、スケジュールを逆周りにするということで無事に出発できました。
竹富島と由布島のどちらの水牛車にも乗り、青空の下ゆったりのんびりとした旅を満喫出来ました。
由布島で食べたお昼のお弁当も美味しかったです。

- This is a very efficient plan for sightseeing in Ishigaki Island for those who do not drive.
- By the third day, when we were starting to feel tired, the relaxed morning departure and the option for hotel pickup and airport drop-off were great.
- The scenery was beautiful, of course, but the history of the Tomb of the Chinese and the explanation of the island songs from our guide were very moving.
- As mentioned in other comments, if you take a glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, you won't have time to enjoy the view from the observation deck, so we went to see the scenery of Kabira Bay separately.

・初めての石垣島観光で、車を運転しない者にとって、とても効率良く石垣島の観光地を周れるプランです。
・そろそろ疲れの出始めた3日目でしたが、朝の出発もゆったりで、ホテルでのピックアップおよび空港下車が選択出来たのも良かったです。
・景色が美しいのはもちろんでしたが、ガイドさんから伺った唐人墓の歴史や、島唄の解説はとても感慨ふかかったです。
・他の方のコメントにもありましたが、川平湾でグラスボートに乗ると、展望台からの景色を観る時間はなくなってしまうので、私たちは川平湾の景色は別途観に行きました。

- It was a tour involving multiple operators, including a ferry to the remote islands, a boat on Iriomote Island, a bus, a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, lunch, and rental bicycles on Taketomi Island. Everything was very well coordinated, allowing for smooth sightseeing without any confusion.
- It was also great that the boat captain on Iriomote Island, the bus driver, and the water buffalo cart operator provided explanations.
- Contrary to the weather forecast, we were blessed with good weather for three days and were able to enjoy very beautiful scenery. Even the photos I took look stunning!

・3つの離島を巡るため、離島へ渡る船、西表島でのボート、バス、由布島へ渡る水牛車、ランチ、竹富島でのレンタサイクル等、複数の業者が関わるツアーでしたが、非常に良くコーディネートされていて、迷うことなくスムーズに観光出来ました。
・西表島でのボートの操縦士さんやバスの運転手さん、水牛車の操者の方が解説をしてくださるのも良かったです。
・事前の天気予報と変わって、3日間天気に恵まれ、とても美しい景色を堪能出来ました。自分で撮った写真ですら美しいと思える景色です！

We participated in a Jomon Sugi trekking tour as a couple, and we were blessed with good weather. It was quite warm for October, and we were able to experience the overwhelming nature of Yakushima, which made us forget our daily lives and return to our childhood spirit. However, due to our usual lack of exercise, both our physical and mental limits were pushed beyond what we expected. Thanks to the generous support and extensive knowledge of our guide, Ishigawa, we were able to have a moving experience at Jomon Sugi and safely return home, for which we are truly grateful.

今回夫婦で縄文杉トレッキングツアーに参加させて頂きましたが、天候にも恵まれ10月としては暑いぐらいの陽気の中、屋久島の圧倒的な大自然に触れ、日常を忘れて童心に帰った気がしました。とは言え普段の運動不足から気力・体力ともに限界を超え、満身創痍になる中、添乗員の石我さんの手厚いサポートと博識に支えられ何とか縄文杉にも感動的な体面を果たし、無事に帰宅することが出来ましたので、心より感謝しております。

The tour went smoothly and they didn't waste too much time at the lesser sights (pineapple park and butterfly garden). There was plenty of time at the aquarium, which is the highlight of the tour. The traffic coming back was pretty bad so the drop off time was later than expected.

Since it was a veteran guide, we were able to finish safely until the end. However, because they were experienced, I felt that the focus was more on safety and efficiently reaching the destination rather than on the quality of the guiding and entertaining the customers. I believe the enjoyment of trekking to Jomon Sugi depends on the guide, but overall, it was a lot of fun. Thank you very much.

ベテランガイドの方だったので安全に最後まで終えることができました。
しかしベテランということもあってガイドの質、お客様を楽しませるということより、安全面や順調に効率よく目的地に辿り着くことに重きを置いていると感じました。
ガイドさんで縄文杉のトレッキングの楽しさは決まると思うのですが、トータルではとても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

This tour was definitely the highlight of our trip to Japan! Our tour guide Blair was amazing and very informative. Not only did he keep us on schedule but he also gave us extra time at the stop on Mt. Fuji because it was such a nice clear day! All of the stops were very fun and the blueberry ice cream at the lake is a must eat! We we're lucky enough to see Mt Fuji from most of our stops that day including the lake. The 8 ponds also had a lot to do and we bought most of our souvenirs there. The lunch at ninja village is definitely recomended. And the 4d ride was a perfect finish to the whole day. If I had to change something about the tour I would possibly cut out either the ninja village or the 4d ride just to allow for more time at the other stops since it felt a little rushed. The value for your money is amazing and I will be telling all my friends to book this specific tour and request our amazing guide!! Blair was even helpful enough to give us recommendations for the rest of our trip on our bus ride back to shinjuku. Thank you for an amazing experience and we will definitely be back!

My family has been in Japan for few months now, but we did not quite make it to Mount Fuji since it is not as convenient as visiting most of the other sites. As a result, we booked the tour from Veltra which was a good idea. Although the price seemed on higher side, the offer tempted us to go ahead. The bus was good and the seats comfortable with good leg space. We were glad to have been offered an entire row of 4 seats all for ourselves, 2 + 1 kid. Free wi-fi on the bus was a bonus. Due to long weekend, there was more traffic which led to a delay of about an hour and the itinerary was changed, as we first headed to Oshino Ninja village for an early lunch. This place was pretty good with few options for veggies too. We got to click pics with Ninjas. Next stop was at Oshino Hakkai village with lovely fresh water, clear ponds and country-side houses which was picturesque. We then headed to Mt Fuji 5th station where the clouds played a spoil sport and hence we could not get a great view of the mountain. The time allotted here was less than 30 min which I felt was too less, as this was the main site of visit, expected at least an hour. The 4D activity was broken that day and was cancelled. Hence, as an alternate we got a boat ride at lake Kawaguchi and later went to the other side of the lake where we were in for some luck to see the Mt Fuji peak.
Overall a good experience, the guide Jack kept us engaged with information about Japan and ensured no-one was left behind!!

It's easier than going on your own, and I think the package price is a good deal. I was surprised by the intelligence of the water buffalo as they turned while considering their turning radius. The sea was beautiful, and I was captivated by it.

自分で行くより楽だし、セット料金もお得だと思います。
水牛は内輪差を考えながら曲がったりしてるので、その賢さにびっくりしました。
海は綺麗で見惚れました。

I happened to find a tour site to go with my friends.
I was very satisfied with the tour!
Our destination was the Churaumi Aquarium!
It was my first time visiting the Churaumi Aquarium, and we were blessed with good weather. I really enjoyed such a dynamic aquarium with so much movement.
I wished we had a little more time to enjoy it.
The dolphin show was amazing, and I was surprised by the dolphins' abilities.
At Manzamo, as soon as we arrived, it started pouring rain, but miraculously, a beautiful big rainbow appeared.
At American Village, I was very satisfied that we could stretch our legs all the way to Sunset Beach!
I definitely want to participate again!
The staff welcomed us with smiles and thoughtful hospitality.
I would like to participate again.

友人と行くためにたまたま見つけたツアーサイトでした。
ツアー的になとても満足で良かったです！
わたし達の目的が、美ら海水族館でした！
美ら海水族館へ初めて行きましたが、お天気ににも恵まれ、大迫力でここまで動きがある水族館はとても楽しめました。
もう少し時間がほしいと思う楽しめました。
イルカショーではイルカの能力に驚きでした
次の
万座毛では到着した瞬間、大雨がふりましたが、逆に奇跡的に大きな虹がかかりとても綺麗でした。
アメリカンビレッジでは、サンセットビーチまて足を伸ばす事が出来とても満足でした！
また絶対参加したいです！
スタッフさんもいつも笑顔で思いやりのおもてなし頂きお出迎いして頂きました。
また、参加したいと思います。

I participated alone, but it was a tour that I could enjoy even by myself. I was the only solo participant on the same tour.
On Taketomi Island, I chose cycling, and it was great to have the time to freely cycle around the island and choose my return ferry time at my convenience.

1人で参加しましたが、十分1人でも楽しめるツアーでした。同じツアーでの1人参加は私だけでした。
竹富島では、サイクリングを選択し自由に島1週できる時間はあり帰りのフェリーの時間も自由に選べてよかったです。

10/6
When I arrived at Awa Port, I received a confirmation call from the guide about tomorrow's trekking. Since I had rented some gear, they brought it to my accommodation around 9:00 PM.

10/7
Departure was at 4:20. The guide picked me up by car at the accommodation. We drove along a winding mountain road and arrived at the entrance of Shiratani Unsuikyo. It was drizzling a bit, so we had breakfast in the car. After breakfast, I paid 1,000 yen at the entrance of Shiratani Unsuikyo, and the trekking began! At Shiratani Unsuikyo, famous for its Forest of the Mononoke, the guide had prepared finger puppets of Kodama, which made for some photogenic moments. The weather cleared up at Taiko Rock, and we were able to enjoy a stunning view! At Wilson Stump, I saw a heart shape. We had lunch after seeing Jomon Sugi. For lunch, the guide prepared tonjiru (pork miso soup). After that, we descended the mountain. Around 3:00 PM, the guide gave me jelly and tankan juice. We proceeded along the trolley path and safely arrived at the Arakawa Trailhead. I took the bus at 4:30 PM and reached the accommodation by 6:00 PM.

〈Impressions〉
- It was very fulfilling and fun! I was worried about covering everything in one day, but with the stamina of a woman in her 20s, it's totally fine even if you don't usually exercise!
- The guide's hospitality was amazing! I don't know if it was personal, but they also gave me tonjiru and dessert. They took a lot of photos, which made for great memories! I was really happy to take a picture with Kodama in the Forest of the Mononoke!!
- I was able to sightsee efficiently! The guide taught us about history and nature. I thought it would be tough to deal with the sweat before heading home if I participated in a half-day tour on the second day.

10/6
安房港に着いたら、ガイドから明日のトレッキングについての確認電話があった。
レンタルグッズを借りていたので21:00頃に宿まで持って来てくれた。
10/7
出発は4:20。宿までガイドが車で迎えに来てくれた。
くねくねした山道を進み、白谷雲水峡入り口についた。
少し雨が降っていたので、車内で朝食を頂いた。
朝食後、白谷雲水峡入り口で1,000円支払い、トレッキングスタート！
もののけの森で有名な白谷雲水峡では、ガイドが指人形のこだまを用意してくれていてフォトジェニックが起こった。
太鼓岩では天気が回復し、絶景を見ることができた！
ウィルソン株ではハートをみた。
縄文杉をみてお昼を食べた。
お昼ではガイドが豚汁を用意してくれた。
その後下山。15:00頃にガイドがゼリーとたんかんジュースをくれた。
トロッコ道を進み、無事に荒川登山口についた。
16:30発のバスに乗り、宿には18:00ついた。

〈感想〉
・とても充実して楽しかった！
1日で巡ることに不安があったが、20代女性の体力があれば普段運動をしていなくても大丈夫！
・ガイドのおもてなしが凄かった！
個人的か分からないが、豚汁やデザートもくれた。また写真もたくさん撮ってくれていい思い出になった！もののけの森でこだまと撮れて本当嬉しかった！！
・効率的に観光できた！
ガイドが歴史や自然について教えてくれた点。
2日目に半日ツアーに参加した場合、帰宅前の汗の処理が大変だと思った点。

I was looking forward to having a guide who was an older man, but it turned out to be a woman. She was very experienced and I was able to hear various stories, which was nice in its own way. She made sure to take us to photogenic spots and helped us take as many pictures as possible at Kabira Bay.

The time spent at each landmark was short, but given that we wanted to see as much as possible within the time frame, it couldn't be helped. On the plus side, we were able to visit many places, which was fulfilling.

Since this was my several visits to Ishigaki Island, there were places I had already been to, but there was also new information, so I never got bored.

おじいのガイドが楽しみだったんですが、女性の方でした。経験豊富で、いろんな話も聞けましたし、それはそれでよかったです。写真写りがいい場所だとか、川平湾でできるだけ写真が撮れるようにと配慮してくれました。
各名所での滞在時間が短いですが、時間内に回ろうと思えば仕方ないですね。その分、たくさんの場所に行けて充実しています。
何回目かの石垣島なので、既に行ったことがある場所もあったのですが、新情報もあって飽きることはなかったです。

I'm glad I was able to visit various places.
The content was abundant!
The guide was also very kind, and I had a great time!

いろんなところを、まわれてよかったです。
内容が盛り沢山でした！
ガイドの方も親切にしていただき楽しかったです！