All Reviews for Okinawa Water Sports

I participated in snorkeling from the morning. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sea turtles... However, Kaisei-san explained about Nemo and other fish, and the time flew by. At Pumpkin, we paddled through high waves in a canoe and safely reached the limestone cave. They provided explanations inside and helped us with going up and down. It was a pity that we couldn't go to the spring water area. Thank you for being considerate of my elderly husband and me. I was very tired, but it was fun. Thank you for your care, Kaisei-san.

朝からシュノーケリングに参加しました。
残念ながら、ウミガメさんには会えず‥
でも、かいせいさんがニモやほかの魚の説明をしてくれて、あっという間でした。
パンプキンでは、高波の中、カヌーで進み、無事に鍾乳洞までたどり着けました。中での説明や上り下りのフォローして頂きました。湧き水の所に行けなかったのが残念でした。高齢の私達夫婦を気遣ってもらい、ありがとうございました。
とても疲れましたが楽しかったです。
かいせいさん、お世話になりました。

We found this tour while searching for a beach trip because our family wanted to swim in the beautiful sea of Okinawa. We used Abaren Beach. There was no need to worry about transportation on the island, and we were able to rent floaties and umbrellas at the beach, which allowed us to travel light. The family members who could swim enjoyed swimming a bit further out, while those who couldn't enjoyed the sea at the water's edge. Even close to the shore, we could see fish and fully enjoyed the ocean. On the way back, we rinsed off the seawater with a shower and returned to the main island with a pleasant sense of fatigue.

沖縄のきれいな海で泳ぎたいという家族の希望があり、海水浴だけのツアーを探してこちらを見つけました。
ビーチは阿波連ビーチを利用。
島では移動の心配も無く、ビーチでは浮き輪、パラソルなども借りることができたので、荷物は少なくすみました。
泳げる家族は少し沖まで泳ぎを楽しみ、泳げない家族は波打ち際で海を楽しんでいました。
浜に近いところでも魚を見ることができて、海を堪能しました。
帰りはシャワーで軽く海水を落とし、心地よい疲れとともに本島へと戻りました。

Thank you for taking us to hidden waterfalls and caves that we would never have reached without our guide. You guided us carefully to ensure we didn't get hurt, and your wealth of knowledge and experience was captivating. It's tough with the typhoon, so please take care. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんがいなければ絶対辿り着けないような秘境の滝や洞窟に連れてってくださり、ありがとうございました。
怪我しないように丁寧にガイドいただいたり、知識や経験が豊富で聞き入ってしまいました。
おま台風で大変ですがお気をつけてください。本当にありがとうございました。

Five women around the age of 60 participated. There were some who were not good at swimming, but thanks to Ko-chan's meticulous care, we were able to enjoy snorkeling safely and securely. We saw a lot of fish as well. Personally, my first sea kayaking experience was physically tough. Sensing that, Ko-chan towed me back with her own kayak, which made it much easier. I have experienced snorkeling many times, including overseas, but the mystical beauty of the Blue Cave was exceptional. I want to go again.

還暦前後の女性5人で参加。泳ぎが苦手な人もいたけど、コーちゃんのきめ細かい配慮のおかげで、安心、安全にシュノーケルを楽しむことができました、
魚もたくさん見られました。
個人的に、初シーカヤックは体力的にきつかったです。
それを察知したコーちゃんが、帰りはご自分のカヤックに繋いで曳航してくれて、楽チンでした。
海外含め、シュノーケルは何回も経験がありますが、青の洞窟の神秘的な美しさは格別でした。また行きたいです。

Although we had an early departure, we were able to enjoy trekking at a leisurely pace without overlapping with other tour guests. It was my first trip to Okinawa, and I saw many new plants and animals, but our guide, Hoshi, provided detailed explanations about poisonous ones, which made me feel at ease. I was also happy to take a commemorative photo with the Sakishima Suo tree that I had always wanted to see. Above all, the soba we ate while enjoying the view from the top of the waterfall was incredibly delicious! We had a great time splashing around in the waterfall basin, and we got some fantastic photos as well. It was a satisfying tour! At the end of the tour, they even dropped us off at our hotel and recommended an izakaya for dinner, which turned out to be a great choice. Thanks to Hoshi, I had a wonderful time—thank you!

朝早めの出発でしたが、その代わりに他のツアー客と被る事なく、ゆったりとトレッキングを楽しめました。
初めての沖縄旅行で初見の動植物ばかりでしたが、ガイドの星さんが毒のあるもの等丁寧に説明してくれるので安心でした。
ずっと見たかったサキシマスオウノキと記念写真も撮れて良かったです。
何より滝上からの景色を見ながら食べるソバは最高に美味しかったです！
滝壺でも思い切りはしゃいで、ベストショットな写真も撮ってくださり、満足なツアーでした！
ツアー終わりもホテルまで送ってくれて、オススメの居酒屋を教えてもらい夜はそちらへ伺いましたが大正解でした。
とにかく星さんのおかげで楽しく過ごせました、ありがとうございます！

I heard there are many tours to the base of the waterfall, but I don't think there are many opportunities to climb to the top. The view is also amazing (you can see the river you passed by in the canoe), so I felt it was definitely worth doing both. It was my first experience with canoeing, but I felt no anxiety and would like to try it again.

滝つぼまでのツアーが多いと聞きましたが、滝上に登る機会ってあまり無いと思いますし、景色も素晴らしいので(カヌーで通った川なども見れます)、どちらも行って正解だったなと思いました。
カヌーは初体験でしたが不安もなく、またチャレンジしたいです。

I participated in snorkeling alone. There were a few other solo participants, and it didn't feel awkward at all, which was nice. Most of the participants were from overseas.

Positive points:
- The staff were calm and professional, which was great.
- The transportation made it easy to get to and from the location.

Concerns:
- At the shop, there were many people waiting from the time of changing clothes until the boat departure. If you don't ask, you won't receive the next instructions.
- Due to the large number of participants, the preparation time was long, making the time spent in the water feel short. I spent more time on the boat than in the water, just going down, swimming a bit, and coming back up repeatedly.
- In the changing room, there was also a wait for changing clothes and showers. The waiting time during the transfer was short, so it wasn't too much of a hassle, but some people might find it stressful.

The weather was cloudy, and we didn't see any sea turtles, so it just felt like we visited three spots. If you're considering the Kerama Islands, it might be worth looking into direct tours from the islands. Personally, I was drawn in by the top rating, but my impression was that it was neither particularly good nor bad.

1人でシュノーケリングで参加しました。
１人参加はチラホラおり、変に浮くような感じでもなくよかったです。参加者は、海外の方が非常に多かったです。

好かった点
○お店の方は淡々と対応してくれて、どなたも
ビジネスライクでよかったです。
○送迎があって行き帰りが楽でした。

気になった点
○お店で着替えからの船の出港まで、人数が多くて
待たされるところ。
自分から聞かないと次の案内をされません。
○人数が多いこともあり、準備時間が長くて、
海中にいる時間が短く感じる
船の上にいた時間の方が長いです。
潜って少し周遊して上がるの繰り返しでして。。
○更衣室で着替え、シャワーも順番待ちです。
移動時間中で、短時間なので苦にはならない
ですが、ストレス感じる人はいるかもなと。

天気も曇りだったのと、ウミガメに関してもスルーでして、ただ３箇所回ったっていう印象でした。
慶良間諸島であれば、島の方からの直接ツアーも視野にいれてもいいかと思います。
個人的には、評価１位につられて参加しましたが、良くも悪くもなくという印象でした。

I went mangrove canoeing and sightseeing at Yubu Island. With thorough preparation, we were able to efficiently experience and tour from the morning until around 4:00 PM. We were blessed with good weather, and the guides were kind and dedicated in their assistance, making it a very memorable experience.

マングローブカヌー、由布島観光をしました。
しっかりご準備いただき、朝から16:00頃まで
効率良く体験•観光ができました。
天気に恵まれ、ガイドの方々は親切に一生懸命ご案内してくださったので、非常に良い思い出になりました。

I was honestly anxious because I'm not good at exercise or swimming, but from the very first greeting, the instructor Mizuki-chan got everyone excited, which lifted my spirits.

It was my first time kayaking, and I couldn't seem to move forward no matter how hard I paddled, which made me laugh. But somehow, I managed to reach the entrance of the dome.

Inside the dome, it was mystical, and I was impressed by the scenery that nature has created over a long period. The water was really cold!

As for snorkeling, to be honest, I didn't have high expectations about seeing a sea turtle; I thought it would be nice if I got lucky. But there it was! It was having a meal on the seabed! There were so many people around that I couldn't take my time to watch it, but I made sure to remember it well.

I was really anxious about swimming, so I relied heavily on the instructor Mizuki-chan and was holding onto a float the whole time. Thank you for your help!

I was also happy to see a lionfish and a needlefish besides the sea turtle. And of course, this little one in the picture! So cute! Mizuki-chan dove multiple times to take lots of photos for us.

It became a wonderful memory. Thank you so much!

運動も泳ぎも苦手で、正直不安だったんですけど、はじめの挨拶のときからインストラクターのみずきちゃんが盛り上げてくれたので、テンション上がりました。
カヤック初めてで、漕いでも漕いでも進まなくて笑っちゃいました。でもなんとかドーム入口までたどり着くことができました。
ドーム内は神秘的で、自然が長い年月をかけて作り上げた光景に感激しました。水冷たかったー笑
シュノーケリングでは正直、ウミガメは運が良ければ会えればいいなー程度であまり期待はしてなかったんです。
でもいた！海底でお食事してました！周りに人が集まってたのでゆっくり見ることはできませんでしたが、しっかり目に焼き付けました。
泳ぎがとにかく不安だった自分は、インストラクターのみずきちゃんに頼りきりで、ずっと浮き輪につかまってました。お世話になりましたw
ウミガメ意外にもミノカサゴとヤガラに会えたのは嬉しかったなー。あとやっぱり、画像のこの子ね！可愛いよねー。
みずきちゃんが、何度も潜ってたくさん写真を撮ってくれました。
良い思い出になりました。
どうもありがとう！

The guide provided detailed explanations for our first kayaking experience, making us feel safe and comfortable. They also cooked delicious meals that were even better than what we would have at a restaurant! Thank you very much!

初のカヤック細かい説明をしてくれるガイドさん詳しく安心して体験ができました。美味しいご飯も作ってくれる　素晴らしいガイドさん　お店で食べるより美味しかった！ありがとうございました♪

My first SUP experience was so much fun! I was taught the basics of how to ride, and I jumped right in. At first, I was a bit hesitant, but once I got the hang of it, even someone like me, who is a beginner and not very athletic, was able to glide smoothly across the water, which was really enjoyable!

On the day of the experience, the wind was a bit strong and the waves were somewhat rough, so there were times when I couldn't move as I wanted, but being surrounded by the beautiful sea and feeling the ocean breeze and the sway of the waves while doing SUP was truly refreshing and fun.

The guide took photos for us along the way and shared information about the natural environment of Kabira Bay, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

They picked me up from the hotel and dropped me off at a public shower room in Ishigaki City on the way back, which was really helpful. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

初めてのSUP体験とても楽しかったです！SUPの基本的な乗り方を教えてもらって、すぐに実践。初めは腰が引けてしまっていましたが、コツを掴むと初心者で運動神経の悪い自分でもすぐにスイスイと進むことができるようになり、面白かったです！

当日は少し風が強く波がやや強かったため、漕いでも漕いでも思い通りに進むことができない時もありましたが、綺麗な海に囲まれて海風や波の揺れを感じながらSUPをするのは本当に爽快で楽しかったです。

ガイドさんが途中途中で記念撮影をしてくださったり、川平湾の自然環境などについてお話をしてくださったおかげでさらに楽しめました。

行きはホテルでピックアップ、帰りは石垣市内の公共シャワールームまで送って下さったのも助かりました。楽しい体験をありがとうございました！

I enjoyed the sunset while leisurely paddling a canoe. SUP is difficult for balance, but with a canoe, even those without much stamina can manage! If you receive a simple paddling lesson, there's no need to worry even if it's your first time.

ノンビリと、カヌーをこぎながら日没をたのしみました。サップはバランスが難しいですが、カヌーなら体力がない人でも大丈夫です！
簡単な漕ぎ方のレクチャーを受ければ、初めての人でも全然心配なしです。

- The guide was very kind and provided easy-to-understand explanations, making it easy for first-timers to participate.
- There was also ample support for those who are not good at swimming.
- The duration and distance of swimming were just right, and it was nice to receive photos afterward.

・ガイドの方がとても親切、分かりやすい説明で初めてでも参加しやすい。
・泳ぎが苦手な人へのサポートも厚い。
・時間も泳ぐ距離も程よい、終わった後に写真も頂けるのが良かった。

I thought it would mainly be kayaking, but it was a relaxed tour where we learned interesting facts about mangroves and the ecosystem. It would be even more fun if there was more time for serious paddling.

カヤックを漕ぐのかメインかと思っていましたが、マングローブや生態系についての豆知識を聞きながらのゆったりしたツアーでした。ガッツリ漕ぐ時間があるとさらに楽しいです。

I was quite anxious during my first kayaking experience, but the instructor was very kind and taught me well! It was also really enjoyable to talk about Ishigaki Island and nature! The mangroves I saw for the first time were very mystical and beautiful! I definitely want to experience it again!

初めてのカヤックでは不安が強かったのですが、インストラクターさんがとても親切に教えて頂きました！石垣島のことだったり、自然のことだったり、お話もとても楽しかったです！
初めて見るマングローブはとても神秘的で素敵でした！
また必ず体験したいと思います！

I was planning to watch the sunset, but due to cloudy weather, they looked for ways for the participants to enjoy themselves! They attend to you kindly and politely, so even beginners can feel at ease!

サンセットを見る予定でしたが、天候が曇りのため、参加者が楽しめる方法を探してくれました！
優しく丁寧にアテンドしてもらえるので、初心者でも安心できます！

I went on a mangrove kayak tour by myself, and even in the car, I was able to hear valuable stories about Ishigaki Island. It was my first time kayaking, but they kindly and thoroughly taught me, and the photos they sent were really beautiful, creating wonderful memories! Thanks to all the guides. It was also my first time snorkeling, and I wasn't very good at it, but it became a great memory. Thank you very much!

一人旅で、マングローブカヤックツアーに行きましたが、車の中でも石垣島の貴重なお話を聞かせてくださったり、カヤックは初めてだったのですが、親切丁寧に教えてくださって、送って下さった写真も本当に綺麗でいい思い出になりました！
ガイドの皆さんのおかげです。
シュノーケルも初めてで、ヘタクソでしたが、いい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました

I was very satisfied with the tour, as they actively taught us about the creatures, culture, and lifestyle of Iriomote. I believe I was even more satisfied because of this guide. If I have the opportunity to come to Iriomote Island again, I would like to request them once more.

西表の生き物や文化、生活など積極的に教えてくれて大満足のツアーとなりました！
ツアーの内容はもちろん、このガイドさんだったことでさらに満足できたと思います。
また西表島に来る機会があったらまたお願いしたいです。

The guide was great, and I had a wonderful experience! The Blue Cave was very beautiful, and I want to come back! It was truly the best! Thank you!

ガイドの方も対応も良く、とてもいい思い出が出来ました！
青の洞窟もとても綺麗で、また来たいと思いました！
本当に最高でした！
ありがとうございました！

I enjoyed kayaking up the river lined with mangroves, trekking to the waterfall, and immersing myself in nature. The guide was also fantastic, making this tour highly recommended.

マングローブが群生する川をカヤックで遡上、滝までトレッキングと自然を満喫できました。
またガイドさんも最高でおすすめのツアーです。

Due to the rain and strong winds, the tour content changed, but I was able to enjoy the beautiful Kabira Bay! The staff recommended some great places, making my trip even more fulfilling. ^_^

雨と強風で、ツアー内容が変わってしまいましたが、キレイな川平湾を楽しむ事ができました！
スタッフさんに、おすすめのお店を教えてもらい、より充実した旅行になりました^_^

On my second visit to Iriomote Island, I was finally able to land on Barasu Island, which I had longed to visit. However, I received a notice the day before that the cave experience was canceled due to not enough participants, and it was replaced with snorkeling, which my partner was disappointed about (but I was lucky because I actually wanted to go snorkeling, haha). We were able to see three sea turtles, and thanks to our guide Matsuko-san's attentive guidance, we had a fun day. I would give it five stars, but since it was different from my initial booking, I will give it four stars. Overall, I was very satisfied with the tour.

西表島２回目にして、念願のバラス島に上陸することが出来ました。ただ前日に鍾乳洞体験が人数が集まらない為、中止との連絡が来て、シュノーケリングに代替になり、相方が残念がっていました(実は自分はシュノーケリングしたかったのでラッキー笑)しかしウミガメも３頭も見れたし、ガイドのまつ子さんの丁寧な案内で楽しく一日過ごすことができました。私としては星５つですが、やはり最初の申し込みとは変更になってしまったので星４つとさせていただきます。ツアーとしては大満足でした。

I learned about mangroves for the first time in detail. Thanks to the knowledgeable guide, I had a great time.

マングローブのことをはじめてちゃんと知りました。
詳しいガイドさんのおかげでとっても楽しめました。

Despite the somewhat cloudy weather, I was glad to be able to go snorkeling in the ocean with excellent visibility and see various fish. I also had the opportunity to sign up for parasailing on the boat, which allowed me to experience the best feeling of floating. I had arranged for a pickup, but considering the possibility of rain, I decided to go directly to the meeting place by car the day before. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a response via message, and the phone number provided on the day didn't connect either, so it seems there was a miscommunication. I was disappointed that at least the contact number for the day wasn't reachable.

やや曇りというあいにくの天気にもかかわらず、抜群の透明度の海でシュノーケリングができ、様々な魚たちを見ることができて良かったです。
船の上でパラセーリングを申し込むことができ、最高の浮遊感覚を味わうことができました。
送迎を申し込んでいたところ、雨の降る可能性も考えて前日に車で直接集合場所に行こうと変更したのですが、メッセージでの返信だけでなく、当日朝の電話も通じず、結局すれ違いになってしまったようでした。
当日の連絡先の電話くらいは通じるようにしてもらいたかったのが残念でした。

I visited the Blue Cave for the first time, and it was very beautiful! I thought it might be crowded during the second half of Golden Week, but I chose the 7 AM option, which turned out to be a great decision. Fortunately, there were few people, and the Blue Cave felt like a private experience! I was able to take a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory! There were also many fish, which was great. I would love to participate again! Thank you!

初めて青の洞窟来ました、とても綺麗でした！
ゴールデンウィーク後半で混んでいるかなと思っていましたが、朝7時からのを選択したのが良くとても運がいいことに人が少なく青の洞窟が貸切状態でした！
たくさん写真も撮っていただきとてもいい思い出になりました！
魚も沢山いて良かったです
また参加したいです！ありがとうございました

Not only did we see sea turtles, but we also spotted fish like clownfish! I was surprised to find several sea turtles in shallow waters where the depth was less than 2 meters! They were so focused on eating seaweed that they were indifferent to the humans floating nearby. Occasionally, they would surface for air, and I was able to take photos at those moments, creating wonderful memories. It was astonishing to be so close that I could almost touch them. Even if you're not confident in your swimming skills, being pulled along with a kickboard made it safe and enjoyable. Thanks to the buoyancy of the life jacket, I could float comfortably without worrying about breathing even if I took off my mask. The calm waves and shallow waters were also reassuring. It was great that I could join as an individual participant, and the shop provided transportation, plus we received photos right after returning, which was a delightful service. They also provided a map to some delicious restaurants. The sea turtle tour was the best, so exciting that I couldn't sleep! Thank you, guide!

ウミガメだけではなく、カクレクマノミなどの魚も見られました！！
ウミガメは２ｍもない足のつきそうな浅瀬に何匹もいて驚きました！
夢中で海藻を食べているので、浮いている人間には無関心です。
ときどき呼吸のために浮上してくるのですが、そのタイミングで写真を撮っていただけて良い思い出になりました。
触れるくらい近くにいて、びっくりです。
泳ぎに自信がなくても、ビート板で引っ張っていただけたので安心＆楽です。
ライフジャケットの浮力で、ずっと浮いてるのでマスク取っても呼吸の心配もないです。
波が穏やかで足が着く浅瀬なのも安心でした。
１人参加可でショップから送迎をしてもらえて、戻ってすぐに写真もいただけて嬉しいサービスでした。
美味しいお店の地図もいただけます。
興奮して眠れないほど、ウミガメツアーは最高でした！！
ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。

A 63-year-old woman traveling alone. This was my third time canoeing. Since it's a single kayak, I could go at my own pace and relax. The river is wide, offering magnificent views and the sounds of birds and cicadas, making it the perfect forest bathing experience.

I thought trekking for 40 minutes would be tough, but the guide made it enjoyable with explanations and photos, so it was fine.

Seeing the waterfall for the first time was incredibly moving. The water was cold, but my goal was to jump into the plunge pool, and it was the best experience.

The return canoe ride was also fun with everyone chatting and laughing. Thank you to the guide!

63歳ババ1人旅。カヌーは3回目。1人乗りだから自分のペースでのんびり。川幅が広いから雄大な景色と鳥やせみの声で最高の森林浴。

トレッキングは40分で大変かなと思ったけどガイドさんが説明や写真などで楽しみながらだったから大丈夫でした。

初めて滝を見て大感動。水は冷たいけど目標は滝壺ジャンプだったから最高でした。

帰りのカヌーもみんなでワイワイで楽しかったです。ガイドさんありがとうございました

The guide helped us find the points of interest, and I was thrilled to meet a sea turtle. The weather was a bit cloudy in the afternoon, but the ocean was beautiful, which was great. I also enjoyed exploring Hatoma Island! Unfortunately, we couldn't land on Barasu Island... Thank you very much to the guide for being so kind. I would love to request your services again if I get to visit Iriomote again!

ガイドさんがポイントで探してくださり、ウミガメに会えて感激でした。
お天気は午後曇り気味でしたが、海は綺麗でよかったです。
鳩間島散策も楽しみました！バラス島は残念ながら上陸できませんでしたが、、、
ガイドさんには大変親切に対応いただきありがとうございました。
また西表に行けたらお願いしたいです！

It was Golden Week, so there were quite a few people, and our departure was delayed by about 30 minutes, but we were able to stay at the beach for about 4 hours. The lunch served was curry, which was delicious, but I thought it would have been even better if there were a few more menu options.

GWだったので多少ひとも多く、出航時間も30分ほど遅れましたが、ビーチでは4時間ほど滞在できました。
昼食はカレーが出て美味しかったですが、何種類かメニューがあれば、なお良いと思いました。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day of our visit, so we couldn't see a perfect starry sky, but it was a wonderful experience to relax while floating on the river and watching the sky darken. If you bring your belongings, you'll end up getting on the boat with them, and they might get wet, so it's better to go without any bags. The guide took many more beautiful photos than I expected.

あいにく当日は曇りで満点の星空とはいきませんでしたが、空が暗くなっていく様子を河に浮かびながらゆっくり過ごせたのはとても良い体験でした。
荷物を持って行ったらそのままボートに乗ることになってしまって荷物が濡れたので、手ぶらで行かれた方がいいです。
ガイドのおじさんが思った以上に素敵な写真をたくさん撮ってくださいました。