All Reviews for Okinawa Bus Tours

I applied for the course at Sefa Utaki and Okinawa World.
On the bus, they provided detailed explanations, allowing us to understand while we toured.
At the site, when I pointed my smartphone, there was a constant haze, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
At Okinawa World, we watched a show before heading to the limestone cave. The cave was extremely crowded, and many people were stopping, which took a lot of time, so we dashed back to the bus afterward.
In the end, the bus guide sang "Shimanchu nu Takara."
I was healed by their warm personality.

斎場御嶽と沖縄ワールドのコースを申し込みしました。
バスの中で詳しく教えてくださり理解しながら見学をすることができました。
現地はスマホを向けるとモヤがずっとかかっていて不思議な空気でした。
沖縄ワールドはショーを見てから鍾乳洞へ。鍾乳洞は大混雑で立ち止まる人も多いため時間がかかりでてからバスまでダッシュしました。
最後はバスガイドさんが島んちゅぬ宝を歌ってくださいました。
温かい人柄に癒されました。

I booked the tour because the reviews were good and our group couldn't drive on Ishigaki Island. The pick-up service to the hotel was very helpful, and everyone on the tour was kind.

I had no idea about Yubu Island, but I added it to the tour because it seemed like we could ride water buffalo. As a result, it became a very memorable experience. The lunch was also delicious!

We stayed on Taketomi Island for about 2.5 hours. It was great that we could rent bicycles on the day.

It wasn't too busy, and we were able to enjoy it leisurely. Thank you!

口コミも良かったのと、車が運転できないグループでの石垣島だったので、ツアーを予約しました。ホテルまでの送迎付きなのでとても助かりましたし、ツアーの方々は全員親切でした。
由布島は全く知らなかったのですがこちらのツアーで水牛に乗れそうだったので付けてみました。結果、とても思い出に残りました。お昼ご飯もおいしかったです！
竹富島も2.5時間ほど滞在しました。チャリも当日レンタルで借りれたので良かったです。
忙しすぎず、のんびり楽しめました。ありがとうございました！

I signed up for this tour because I wanted to make the most of my limited time efficiently. Iriomote Island is rich in nature, and the water buffalo walk leisurely, which was very soothing for me, as I usually live a busy life. The shaved ice I had on Taketomi Island was fluffy and delicious.

限られて時間の中で効率よく回りたかったので、こちらのツアーに申し込みました。西表島は自然が豊かで、水牛はゆったり歩き、普段忙しない時間の中で生活しているので、とても癒されました。竹富島で食べたかき氷はフワフワで美味しかったです。

This was our second tour with my 3-year-old child. Last time, my child was small, so we spent time at the nearby Cape Park during our visit to Sefa Utaki, but this time we took on the challenge. The sata andagi and island bananas at the roadside station we stopped by were delicious. Okinawa World and Gyokusendo Cave are always satisfying, no matter how many times we visit. The shows are also interesting.

3歳の子と2人で2回目のツアーでした。
前回は、子供がちいさく、斎場御嶽のときは近場の岬公園で過ごしましたが今回は挑戦しました。立ち寄る道の駅？にあるサーターアンダギーと島バナナはおいしいです。
沖縄ワールド、玉泉洞は何度来ても大満足です。ショーもおもしろい。

I participated alone in July.

First, we took a speedboat to Iriomote Island, and the tour started with a mangrove tour in the Nakama River. The speedboat ride included detailed explanations, and during the mangrove tour, we were able to handle real shells that are found in the river. Along the way to Yubu Island, we received various guides and had a great time throughout.

Yubu Island is a small island, but the lunch was very delicious, and the tropical plants were beautifully maintained in this lovely place. I thought it might smell like cattle, but it didn't at all. We also had various conversations and sang songs during the water buffalo cart ride.

After that, we went to Taketomi Island. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but we comfortably rode bicycles around the main spots.

I don't think I could have arranged such a perfect schedule on my own, so I believe this is the best tour.

Thank you very much.

7月に1人で参加させて頂きました。

最初にスピードボートで西表島島に行き、仲間川のマングローブツアーから始まりました。スピードボートから全て詳しい説明付きで、マングローブツアーでは川で獲れる本物の貝などを実際に回してくださりました。
由布島への道中も色々なガイドをしていだだけ、終始楽しく過ごせました。
由布島は小さな島ですが、お弁当がとても美味しいく南国の植物がとても綺麗に手入れされた美しい場所でした。
牛臭いかな？と思っていましたが、全くでした。
水牛車でも色々なお話をして歌も歌って頂けました。

その後、竹富島に行きました。あいにくの雲でしたが、自転車で快適に主要な場所を周りました。

自分ではこんなにベストなスケジュールで行けないので、最高のツアーだと思います。

ありがとうございました。

A wonderful summer vacation visiting the three islands of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island, swaying in a water buffalo cart while being soothed by the sounds of the sanshin, and seeing coral reefs and colorful fish from a glass-bottom boat.

西表島、由布島、竹富島の3島巡り、水牛車に揺られ癒される三線の調べ、グラスボートから見えたサンゴ礁とカラフルな魚たち、楽しい夏休みでした。

The water buffalo, Kaiji, was adorable. The guide's island song was also charming, and it put me in a relaxed mood. It was very hot that day, but I felt a sense of coolness.

水牛のカイジくんが、かわいかった。
ガイドさんの島唄も魅力でしたし、ゆったりした気分になりました。
この日はとても暑かったのですが、涼しさを感じました

I was able to make good use of my time while sightseeing on the way to Nago. The prices were reasonable, which was great. Next time, I would like to use a course that takes me to the southern tourist spots while moving to Naha Airport.

名護への移動で、観光しながらうまく時間使えました。価格もリーズナブルでよかったです。次回は那覇空港へ移動する南部観光地を巡りのコースを利用したいです。

I was moved by the Milky Way, which I saw for the first time. The starry sky was magnificent, and everything, including the staff's explanations, was great. I was worried about my 80-year-old mother needing a restroom, but there were restroom breaks along the way, so we could participate with peace of mind. Thank you very much.

初めて見る天の川に感動しました。
満天の星空、スタッフさんの説明何もかも良かったです。80歳の母親も一緒だったのでトイレが心配でしたが、道中にトイレ休憩もあり安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました。

It was a very precious memory of Ishigaki Island to have the opportunity to see the sunset and the landscape leading to the sea from the river mouth, which is not something you get to experience often. I'm grateful to our bright and charming guide, Makoto, for taking so many photos! The shuttle service from the hotel to the site was also greatly appreciated since we didn't have a car. If I get the chance, I would love to try the night tour to see the stars next time! Thank you very much! ^ - ^

雲の合間から見える夕陽や海へ続く風景を河口側から見る機会はなかなか無かったのでとても貴重な石垣島での思い出になりました。明るくてチャーミングなガイドのまことさんに写真もたくさん撮っていただき感謝です！ホテルから現地まで送迎付きだったのも車が無い私たちにとって大変有り難かったです。機会があったら次回は星を見るナイトツアーに行ってみたいです！！ありがとうございました^ - ^

For those who do not participate in activities like snorkeling, I recommend the glass-bottom boat tour in Taketomi Island. However, the water buffalo cart tours are crowded and have very long wait times, which leaves almost no time for free exploration of Taketomi Island afterward. Therefore, I suggest opting for cycling instead of the water buffalo cart course.

シュノーケリング等をやらない方には竹富島グラスボートお勧めですが、水牛車観光は混雑していてとても待ち時間が長い為、その後の竹富島フリー観光時間がほぼ無くなるので水牛車コースではなくサイクリングをお勧めします。

This is my first time in Ishigaki Island. This time, since I didn't have much time, I joined this tour to efficiently visit the surrounding islands. Whether boarding the boat or the bus, there was very little waiting time, and everything went smoothly. Fortunately, the waves weren't high, and I didn't experience the seasickness I was worried about, but I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness bring some medication.

石垣島は初めて。今回は、あまり時間がなかったこともあり、離島を効率よく回るのに、このツアーに参加しました。
船に乗るにも、バスに乗るにも、とにかく待ち時間が少なく、スムーズ。
運良く、波も高くなくて、心配していた船酔いもありませんでしたが、酔いやすい人は酔い止め持参をオススメします。

The full day experience is quite interesting, though most of the cases are only self-guided and if you are not Japanese, there is limited information learned since most of the guided (on the river boat and the bus) are conducted in Japanese. The whole trip is packed with different experiences including a boat trip, water buffalo truck, authentic little towns, beautiful beaches, etc., which were quite satisfactory. The bento for lunch was well prepared as well. Fortunately, I was in a showroom about Taketomi Island with many great displays of local folk items, culture, and a short movie theatre with air conditioning that allowed me to spend the time during the rain learning many things about Taketomi culture. Also, there is English and Chinese explanation as well.

The full day experience is quite interesting though most of the cases are only self-guided and if you are not Japanese, there is limited information learnt since most of the guided (on the river boat and the bus) are conducted in Japanese. The guided device for foreigners had very limited information compared with the length of what the guides said. My guided device seems malfuntioned as it is not working probably in the middle of the trip, which really lessened the information I could learn. Haven't said that, the whole trip is packed with difference experiences with boat trip, water buffalo truck, authentic little towns, beautiful beaches etc which were quite satisfactory. The bento in lunch was well prepared as well. There was a huge rain but fortunately I was in a showroom about the Taketomi Island with many great displays of local folk items, culture, and short movie theatre with air conditioned that made me spend the time during the rain to learn many things about the Taketomi Culture. Also, there is English and Chinese explanation as well.

It was a tour that circled Ishigaki Island by bus, and the weather was great, making it truly wonderful. We efficiently visited all the points we wanted to see, and it was fun to have songs sung with the sanshin on the bus.

石垣島をバスで一周するツアーでしたが、天気も良くて本当に最高でした。行きたいポイントを効率良く回って頂き、またバスの中では三線で歌も歌っていただき楽しかったです。

I chose how to spend the last day. It was reassuring that lunch was included. The bus guide's explanations were very thorough and wonderful. Thank you very much.

最後の1日の過ごし方で､選びました。お昼も付いているので、安心でした。バスガイドさんの説明がとても丁寧で素晴らしかったです。ありがとうございました。

I was able to spend a relaxing time, and it was enjoyable. The water buffalo were cute, and I was surprised at how smart they were. The explanation about the island was thorough, and it truly became a wonderful memory.

のんびりとした時間を過ごすことが出来、楽しかったです。水牛が可愛く､とても頭が良くびっくりしました。島の説明も丁寧で､本当に良い思い出になりました。

Taketomi Island has many attractions, and my free time passed in the blink of an eye. The beach and the streets with red-tiled roofs were wonderful, creating a soothing atmosphere.

竹富島は見どころが多くフリータイムはあっという間に過ぎてしまいました。浜も赤瓦の街並みも素敵で癒される空間でした。

I participated with an elementary school student. Since we didn't have a car, we opted for a bus tour, and along the way, the guide shared a lot of useful knowledge about Okinawa, which was very educational.

At Sefa Utaki, we had some extra time, so we enjoyed the stunning views at Chinen Misaki. In the Gyokusendo Cave, they provided us with insect repellent spray and let us carry a thermos of salted barley tea, allowing us to explore leisurely for about an hour. It was cold and very refreshing.

We arrived at the airport around 1 PM, and we were able to spend a very meaningful morning.

小学生と二人で参加しました。
車がないのでバスツアーにしましたが、道中ガイドさんのためになる沖縄知識をたくさんお話してくださり大変勉強になりました。
斎場御嶽は時間が余ったので知念岬で絶景を楽しみ、ガンガラーの谷では虫除けスプレーをしてくれ、塩麦茶の水筒を持たせてもらい約1時間ほどゆっくり探索できました。冷たくてありがたかったです。
空港には13時ごろに到着して、午前中をかなり有意義に過ごせました。

Having Chinese friends made the guided tour in Chinese extremely helpful. We were able to fully enjoy the northern course, and it seemed that we received useful advice from the guide for our activities later on.

中国人の友人達だったので中国語ガイド付きは非常に助かりました。コースも北部を満喫出来ましたし、後日以降の活動に役立つアドバイスをガイドさんからいただいていたようでした。

Okinawa World and the performances were enjoyable, but the time spent at each location was too short, and there were many things left undone. It would have been nice to have a course that included only Okinawa World and the performances, excluding Iars Okinawa.

沖縄ワールドも戦績も楽しかったが、どうしても場所ごとの時間が短く、やり残したことがたくさんあった。
イアース沖縄を外して、沖縄ワールドと戦績だけのコースがあると良かった。

There were two participants, but we were provided with a large sightseeing bus, and throughout the journey, the tour guide shared many stories about Okinawa's history, the Okinawa War, and the names and regions we passed by, making it a very enriching tour with a lot to learn.

At the Peace Memorial Park and the Himeyuri Monument, we visited the museum, but even in a rush, we were cutting it close on time. Still, I thought the tour schedule was well planned to avoid getting caught in the heavy traffic that occurs in Naha in the evening.

On the way back, we had the option to get off at Aeon Mall, so we also went to the outlet and enjoyed some leisurely shopping before heading home.

It was a great tour. Thank you very much.

参加人数2人でしたが、大型観光バスを
出してもらえ、道中も添乗員さんが、
沖縄の歴史、沖縄戦のこと、バスが走っている地名や地域のことなど、たくさんのお話しをしてくださり、学び多いくとても充実のツアーでした。
平和祈念公園と、ひめゆりの塔では資料館に行きましたが、かけ足でも時間がギリギリでした。それでも夕方になると道路の大渋滞がおこる那覇で、渋滞の時間にかぶらないように帰ってこられるツアースケジュールが考えられているんだろうなと思いました。
帰りはイーアスで途中下車可能だったので、アウトレットにも行き、ゆっくり買い物をして帰りました。
いいツアーでした。ありがとうございました。

I participated with my grandchild, so we chose a course that included Pineapple Park and the Churaumi Aquarium. At Pineapple Park, we were thrilled by the parade of our favorite dinosaurs, and at the Churaumi Aquarium, we were amazed by the giant whale sharks and rays! My grandchild was also very interested in the colorful fish living in the coral reefs. There were quite a few international tourists among the participants, making it a fun and culturally rich tour. I was impressed by the tour guide's fluent English and efficient attitude. Thank you for a wonderful trip.

孫と２人で参加しましたので、パイナップルパークと美ら海水族館が入ったコースを選びました。パイナップルパークでは大好きな恐竜たちのオンパレードに大喜び、美ら海水族館では巨大なジンベイザメやエイに感動！サンゴ礁に住むカラフルな魚たちにも興味津々の孫でした。参加者は、外国からの観光客もけっこういらっしゃいましたので、国際色豊かな楽しいツアーでした。添乗員さんの流暢な英語とテキパキとした態度に感心しました。すてきな旅を、ありがとうございました。

I participated because it was appealing to efficiently visit the main tourist spots. During the bus ride, I was able to hear a wide range of interesting stories from the guide about the history, legends, culture, and industries of Ishigaki Island, as well as trendy spots and souvenir information that would be difficult to reach on my own. Towards the end, the guide's singing of Yaeyama folk songs, including "Tears Are Falling," was also wonderful. I was moved.

主な観光地を効率よく周れるのが魅力で参加しました。バス乗車中は石垣島の歴史や言い伝え、文化、産業の他、流行りのスポット、お土産情報まで、幅広く、自力でリーチ難しいような興味深いお話をガイドさんから聞けましたし、終盤にガイドさんの歌う八重山の民謡も涙そうそうも良かったです。感動しました。

The weather was nice, but the heat was a struggle. Given my age, the schedule was tough. The children were happy. We had the experience of mangroves, water buffalo, and the traditional streets of Taketomi Island. I thought it would be nice to experience it slowly during a cooler time rather than in the peak of summer. If I have the time, I would like to experience it again during a cooler season.

天気が良く暑さに苦しみました。年齢的にスケジュールがハードでした。子供達は喜んでいました。マングローブ、水牛、竹富島の昔ながらの街並みの体験をさせていただきました。真夏の体験でなく涼しい時期にゆっくり体験したいと思いました。時間があれば涼しい時期にもう一度体験させていただきたいと思います。

The water buffalo tour was relaxing and enjoyable. The song from the man upon arrival added to the fun. The buffalo were very smart too. You can also take pictures with the buffalo on the island.
The mangrove tour progresses slowly along the river. It's soothing as you see the mangroves and birds.

水牛ツアーは、のんびりゆっくり楽しかった。到着時のおじさんの歌も盛り上げてくれました。牛もとてもお利口でした。島では、水牛と写真も撮れます。
マングローブツアーは、ゆっくり川を進みます。マングローブや鳥などを見ながら癒されます。

The guide was wonderful. The driver was also pleasant, and I was able to enjoy the tour comfortably. I would like to use this service again.

ガイドさんが素敵な方でした。運転手さんも感じが良く気持ちよくツアーに回れました。また利用したいです。

It was hot outside, but the limestone cave was a bit cool. I was able to enjoy some cold barley tea, and although I had water that had reached room temperature, it was a relief. The guide's explanations were very easy to understand, and I’m really glad I participated in this tour. I was looking at other tours, but since this one departed from my hotel, I decided on it right away. Thank you to the driver, the tour conductor, and the guide from the Valley of Gangala for all your help.

外は暑いけど、すこーし涼しい鍾乳洞でした。塩入の冷たい麦茶もいただけ、常温になってた水は持っていましたが，助かりました。ガイドさんの説明も大変わかりやすく，このツアーに参加してとても良かったです。他のツアーも見てましたが、丁度ステイ先のホテル発だったので，即決でした。運転手さん、添乗員さん、ガンガラーの谷のガイドさん、おせわになりました、ありがとうございました。

I was able to visit three islands, and it was a very meaningful time. The mangroves, water buffalo carts, and the streets of Taketomi Island were amazing. The rental bicycles were great. The ferry from Ishigaki Island is very rocky, so those who are prone to motion sickness definitely need to take anti-nausea medication! After arriving at Taketomi Island, I took a bus to the city center, but it was unfortunate that the departure was delayed because we were waiting for the next ferry. This reduced our sightseeing time on Taketomi Island.

3つの島をまわることが出来て、とても有意義な時間でした。
マングローブや水牛車、竹富島の街並みは最高でした。レンタサイクル良かったです。
石垣島からの船はとても揺れるので、酔いやすい人は酔い止め必須です！
竹富島に着いてから市街地まで行くバスに乗車したけれど、次の便の船を待っていた為、発車が遅れたことが残念です。竹富島観光の時間が減りました。

I didn't know places like this still existed. It's as if Yufu Island is heaven, a paradise, and the water buffalo cart is a shuttle to heaven—truly like a dream. The water buffalo cart feels like it's moving through time and space. There’s such a different world here that it makes me worry about returning to reality. I'm glad I went.

まだ、こういう場所があったのか。まるで由布島は天国、楽園、水牛車は天国への送迎、まさに夢の中。水牛車は時空を超えて移動しているようです。現実世界に戻れるか心配になるほど違った世界があります。行ってよかった。

I was able to enjoy the sightseeing bus until my flight around 3:00 PM. They can drop you off at the airport along the way, but it's not too far from the bus terminal to the airport, so I recommend this for your last day.

15:00頃のフライトまで観光バスで楽しめました。途中で空港下車も対応してくれますが、バスターミナルまで戻っても空港まではそんなに遠くないので最終日におすすめします。