All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I wanted to take on the challenge of Oishi Shinsan again, so I participated in this tour once more. I wanted to stay a little longer, and this time I was able to stay for about 30 minutes longer, which was great. However, in the end, I had to rush, so I believe that a stay of at least 2 hours is necessary for this place. In future tours, I definitely want the stay at Oishi Shinsan to be at least 2 hours!

大石林山に再チャレンジしたくて、再度このツアーに参加しました。少しでも長く滞在したかったので、今回は30分くらい長く滞在できてとてもよかったです。それでも最後は駆け足になったので、やはり2時間は滞在時間が必要な場所だと思います
今後のツアーではぜひ大石林山滞在時間を2時間は欲しいと思います！！

Since I couldn't use a rental car, I opted for a bus tour. It was efficient and turned out to be a fun day. I recommend this tour for those without a driver's license.

レンタカーの利用が出来なかったので、バスツアーを利用しました。効率よくまわれ、楽しい1日になりました。免許のない方にはおすすめツアーです

Unfortunately, the clouds covered the sky, and I couldn't see the stars. I was really looking forward to the starry sky, so it's disappointing. The staff member tried to lift our spirits, and I have no complaints about the organizers. I want to improve my daily conduct and come back again. Please create something to blow away the clouds, Veltra.

あいにく雲がかかってしまい星は見ることができなかった。星空がメインで申し込んだので残念です。スタッフのお兄さんは盛り上げようとしてくれたし、主催側に文句はありません。日頃の行いを良くして、また来たいと思います。
何か雲を吹き飛ばす道具を、veltraさんで作って下さい。

The white sandy beach at Kabira Bay is amazing. The glass-bottom boat and the giant clams were enchanting. I saw so many of them. The guide's singing was also great. It's a compact and well-organized tour.

川平湾の白い砂浜最高。グラスボート、シャコガイが幻想的です。たくさん見れました。ガイドさんの歌も良かった。コンパクトにまとまってるツアー。

The water buffalo is adorable. The transfer from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island by water buffalo is amazing. The water buffalo takes you to Yufu Island slowly and steadily. If you love houseplants, this is even more suitable for you. The giant taro is also fantastic.

水牛は萌える。西表島→由布島の水牛移動は最高です。ゆっくりゆっくり水牛が由布島まで運んでくれます。観葉植物が好きな人は、なおさら向いています。オオタニワタリも最高です。

At first, I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but the staff really enhanced the tour. I was able to see coconut crabs, flying foxes, hermit crabs, rhinoceros beetles, and a beautiful starry sky, making it a very enjoyable tour.

　一人での参加ということで初めは不安もありましたが、職員の方々がツアーを盛り上げてくれ、ヤシガニ、オオコウモリ、オカヤドカリ、サイカブト、綺麗な星空などを見ることが出来、非常に楽しいツアーとなりました。

The tour was fulfilling, including activities like landing on the island, visiting a limestone cave, and experiencing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Additionally, being able to have lunch at a recommended restaurant allowed me to enjoy Iriomote Island even more. Thank you for the wonderful photos as well. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

ツアーの内容が、島に上陸したり、鍾乳洞に行ったり、SUPを体験したりと、充実していました。また、オススメの店で昼食を食べられたことで、西表島をより満喫することができました。素晴らしい写真もたくさんありがとうございます。また機会があれば参加したいと思います。

The tour content was great, and the instructor was very kind, making it the best sightseeing experience in Iriomote Island. It was also wonderful that they took photos during the tour and shared them right away. I would like to rely on them again when I come back here.

ツアー内容がよかったこと、また、インストラクターの方がとても親切で最高の西表島観光になりました。ツアー中の写真を撮影してもらえ、すぐに共有してもらえるのもとてもよかったです。またこちらに来た際にはお世話になりたいと思いました。

The best impression was from the staff at the tour desk. When we arrived at the water buffalo riding area by bus, we had to line up for registration. There were murmurs of, "Wait, we have to register again here? Do we have to line up?" This took some time and it was a bit chaotic. The water buffalo experience was great, though. The explanations were clear, and the songs were soothing. There was a group photo service on the water buffalo cart, but I think it would have been better if it was just for those who wanted it.

一番の良い印象はツアーデスクのスタッフの方々。
バスで水牛乗り場に着くと並び受け付け。え－ここでもまた受け付け？並ぶの？と言う声がちらほら。
そのため時間がかかる。バタバタでした。水牛は良かったです。説明も分かりやすく歌も癒しでした。水牛車での全員でサービスの撮影がありましたが希望者だけがいいと思いました。

It was my first time participating, and I had a lot of fun all day! I enjoyed my first experience with SUP very much! I was able to take many photos, which added to my memories.

初めての参加でしたが1日とても楽しかったです！ SUP初体験でも十分楽しめましたー！写真もたくさん撮っていただけて思い出が増えました。

The day before, I received a call informing me that due to the tides, going to Barasu Island would be difficult, so I was grateful to be able to plan the afternoon in advance.

On the day itself, I was worried because rain was forecasted from the morning, but it didn't rain in the morning and we had a great time! To avoid congestion with the SUP, we changed our order and went to the cave first. It was much more exciting and adventurous than I had imagined for a cave tour, and I had a lot of fun! It was my first time doing SUP, but they taught me carefully, and I quickly started enjoying it! They took many photos during the tour, and I was happy to receive them on the same day!

In the afternoon, it poured heavily, so the tour was changed, which ended up being a relief.

前日に、潮の関係でバラス島は厳しいとお電話を頂いていたので、午後のプランを事前に練ることができ、有り難かったです。

当日は朝から雨予報で心配でしたが、午前中は雨も降らず楽しめました！
SUPが混雑しないように、とのことで順番変更して鍾乳洞から行きました。想像していた鍾乳洞ツアーよりも探検する気分でワクワクする内容で、とても楽しかったです！
SUPは初めでしたが丁寧に教えて頂いて、すぐ楽しくなりました！
ツアー途中の写真もたくさん撮って頂き、当日中にすぐもらえたのでよかったです！

午後は土砂降りだったのでツアー変更になって結局助かりました。

I went in mid-March. In the morning, a long-sleeved shirt was just right, but by afternoon, the temperature rose and a short-sleeved T-shirt was perfect. The weather was great, and the sea looked beautiful—it was the best! Cycling on Taketomi Island was very pleasant. The only downside was that lunch wasn't delicious.

3月の中旬に行きました。朝は長袖でちょうどいいくらいでしたが、昼からは気温が上がって半袖のTシャツでちょうどよかったです。天気がよくて海もきれいにみえて最高でした！竹富島のサイクリングはとても気持ち良かったです。
お昼ご飯が美味しくなかったのでそこだけ残念でした。

The bus was spacious, and I could stretch my legs, which was great. The lunch was delicious too. At the roadside station Itoman, there were many seafood dishes available, and I was very satisfied to be able to eat them on the spot. The bus guide provided thorough explanations, and I think it was the best tour.

バスが広くて、足も伸ばせて最高でした。
昼食も美味しかったです。道の駅いとまんでは、たくさん海鮮料理なども売っておりその場で食べれたので大満足でした。バスガイドさんもしっかり説明してくださり、１番良いツアーだと思いました。

It's understandable that various facilities are closed due to COVID-19 measures, but the issue was the bus guide. The incomprehensible Japanese they spoke was extremely grating and exhausting. If they want to work as a guide, I hope they study Japanese properly. The organization from start to finish was poor, and I was really tired.

コロナ対策の為色々な施設が閉まってるのは仕方ない事ですが、問題はバスガイドさんです。意味不明な日本語を永遠に話すので物凄く耳障りかつしんどかったです。ガイドを仕事にするなら日本語をしっかり勉強して欲しいです。最初から最後まで段取りも悪く本当に疲れました。

If you think you're going to a remote island for the first time, it might be nice to try visiting three islands as a test. Since time is tight, if you feel like you didn't have enough time on any island, you can always go back separately instead of on a tour.

It was unfortunate that the weather was bad, but overall, it was a good experience.

初めて離島にいくと思うならお試しで３つ回れるのはいいのかもしれない。
時間がキツキツなので足りないと思う島はツアーではなく別で改めて行けばよし。

あいにくの天気だったのが残念だがまあいい経験でした。

We stayed in Ishigaki Island and Kohama Island for our honeymoon and toured other islands with this tour. The staff on each island were friendly, and I think it was great to be able to visit everything in a compact way. There were a few moments that felt a bit rushed, but overall, I’m glad I participated.

新婚旅行で石垣島と小浜島に泊まり、こちらのツアーで他の離島をまわりました。
各島のスタッフの方も感じよく、コンパクトにまわれてよかったと思います。
少し慌ただしいかな、と思う点もありましたが、参加してよかったと思えました。

I participated in this tour because I didn't have much time on my first trip to the Yaeyama Islands. As a result, it was great to be able to see everything efficiently! Also, since I was planning to stay on Kohama Island that day, I hoped to disband locally on Taketomi Island, and I was very grateful that they arranged for my luggage to be transported from Ishigaki Island to my accommodation on Kohama Island! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy sightseeing without being weighed down. It's a tour, but it also offers a decent amount of freedom, so I highly recommend it!

初めての八重山諸島の旅行であまり時間もなかったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。結果、効率よくまわれてよかったです！また、当日は小浜島に宿泊予定だったので、竹富島で現地解散を希望したのですが、荷物を石垣島から小浜島の宿泊先まで手配していただき大変助かりました！おかげで身軽に観光ができてよかったです＾＾ツアーですが、そこそこ自由度もあり、おすすめです！

I fulfilled my dream of riding a water buffalo! I enjoyed the mangroves of Iriomote Island, the water buffalo on Yufu Island, and the glass-bottom boat and water buffalo on Taketomi Island. It was a very efficient way to have fun! I forgot reality while listening to the guide's sanshin performance and was healed by the great nature. The female water buffalo had flowers on her head, and she was so cute. Next time I visit on a trip, I want to book this tour again and go cycling on Taketomi Island!

水牛に乗りたいという夢が叶いました！
西表島のマングローブ、由布島での水牛、竹富島でのグラスボードと水牛。とても効率良く楽しめました！
ガイドさんの三線の演奏に現実を忘れ、大自然に癒されました。
女の子の水牛は頭にお花を付けていて可愛かったです。
次回また旅行で訪れる際もこのツアーを申し込んで竹富島でサイクリングしたいと思っています！

The purpose was to go to the aquarium, but we were able to efficiently visit various places by bus. The guide's explanations were easy to understand, it was comfortable, and I had a lot of fun throughout the day!

水族館に行くことが目的でしたが、バスでいろいろな場所を効率的にまわれました。添乗員さんの説明もわかりやすく、楽だし、1日とても楽しめました！

This time, I had a three-hour stay at Oishi Rinsan, which I was really looking forward to visiting the most! However, when the same group was having a photo session for over 10 minutes, it was quite troublesome for those of us waiting behind them. It was also disappointing that a group of 6 or 7 men was making a lot of noise while walking around, as I wanted to enjoy the tranquility. I couldn't help but wonder what they were there for.

Once again, this is a power spot and a place of worship. Let's be considerate of those around us and follow proper etiquette! The spirits are watching!

今回、大石林山が３時間の滞在時間となり、1番訪れたかったのでとても楽しみにしていました！
ただ同じ場所で10分以上も撮影大会されると、後ろで待っている人たちもいるので、とても困りました。他にも6〜7人の男性グループがずっと大声を出して騒ぎながらまわっていたのも静寂な中で回りたかっただけにとても残念でした！何しにきたのかなと思うくらいです。
今一度、パワースポットだろうとここは拝所です。周りへの思いやりを持ってマナーは守りましょう！！精霊たちがみてますよ！

I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Taketomi Island. After taking a water buffalo cart, I explored the beaches by renting a bicycle and discovered the island. Initially, I had planned to tour the island on foot, but considering the distance to see the entire island, a bicycle was much more convenient.

はじめの竹富島を満喫できました。水牛車になった後、レンタサイクルでビーチを巡り、島を探検しました。
予約当初は、徒歩での島巡りを予定していましたが、島全体を観光する移動距離も考えると、自転車が便利でした。

I was looking for a good way to explore Okinawa without renting a car and came across this tour. It's recommended because you can visit hard-to-reach places in a short amount of time. (Depending on your flight,) you can even use it on your last day of stay. The atmosphere at Sefa Utaki was particularly sacred and really wonderful.

レンタカーを借りずに沖縄観光をする良い手段がないかと思い、
ツアーを探していたところ、このツアーを発見しました。
個人では回りにくい場所を短時間で回れるため、オススメです。
(フライトにもよりますが、)滞在最終日にも利用出来ます。
特に斎場御嶽が神聖な雰囲気で凄く良かったです。

I was looking for a good way to explore Okinawa without renting a car, and I discovered this tour. It efficiently covers the main sightseeing spots in Okinawa in one day, and I am very satisfied.

レンタカーを借りずに沖縄観光をする良い手段がないかと思い、
ツアーを探していたところ、このツアーを発見しました。
一日で沖縄観光の主要なスポットを効率的に回ることが出来て、大満足です。

This bus tour was a fun and convenient way to see parts of Okinawa we couldn’t reach without a car. It picked us up right at the hotel, and then we were just along for the ride!

The guide did not speak English (as we knew), but she was very friendly and tried her best to help us. The audio guide was a bit mixed, but did provide some decent information.

We decided to pay the extra 1000 yen for lunch, and it was actually really good!

The aquarium was definitely the highlight, but the bridge was quite scenic and the pineapple park was very true to its name.

Some of the stops (Dinoland?!) were pretty surreal, but that’s part of the fun.

I was very satisfied with the round trip around Ishigaki Island, where I could enjoy a beautiful view of the sea, and lunch was included. The veteran male guide played several songs on the sanshin and sang Okinawan songs, which was quite nice.

石垣島をぐるっと一周、綺麗な海が一望出来て、ランチも付いて大変満足です。
ベテランの男性のガイドさん、何曲か三線を弾いて沖縄の歌を歌ってくれて、なかなか良かったです。

It was a very satisfying tour that allowed us to visit three islands in one day. My 2-year-old daughter was really happy during the ride on the water buffalo cart. The bento box we had for lunch was filled with many local Okinawan dishes, and everything was delicious.

3島を一日で廻ることができ大満足のツアーでした。水牛車での移動は2歳の娘もすごく嬉しそうでした。お昼に出た幕の内弁当は沖縄の郷土料理がたくさん入っていてどれも美味しかったです。

We participated as a family this time. The tour guide's bright and courteous service left a wonderful impression on us. The tour was designed to fully experience Okinawa in a short amount of time, which was great for us since our stay was brief. Thank you very much.

今回家族で参加させてもらいました。添乗員さんの明るく丁寧な対応がとても素晴らしく印象に残っています。
ツアーも、短い時間で沖縄をフルに感じられる内容になっていて、滞在日数が短い私達にはとても良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

Overall, it felt a bit rushed and hectic, but I was satisfied to experience the charm of Ishigaki Island. The bus guide's singing was also very good, and my 2-year-old daughter enjoyed listening while clapping along.

全体的にかけ足で少し慌ただしい感じがしましたが、ひととおり石垣島の魅力を堪能できて満足でした。バスガイドさんの歌もとても上手で、2歳の娘が手拍子しながら楽しそうに聞いていました。

Driving from Naha in a rental car is a fun experience, but sometimes you just want to take a nap (dangerous!). It's nice to doze off while listening to the guide's explanations on familiar roads. I'm glad I was able to visit Kouri Island, which I've always wanted to see. Next time, I plan to stay in the northern part for the first time and would love to spend a bit more time on Kouri Island. This trip has also given me new ideas for my future travels in Okinawa. The pickled island shallots I bought at the roadside station on Kouri Island were incredibly delicious, and I'm glad I decided to get them. The guide casually recommended local specialties, like the fresh seaweed that’s only available this season, saying, "My favorite is..." which was really nice. Since I was traveling alone, I appreciated having someone to discuss what’s good and what to try. Thank you to the beautiful, serious, and kind guide.

那覇からレンタカーで運転していくと、楽しいドライブではありますが、
たまには居眠りしたい（危！）ですよね。
ガイドさんの解説を聞きながら、何回か通った道をうとうとしながら行くのも気楽でいいものです。
行ってみたかった古宇利島に行けて良かった。次回は北部に初めて滞在して
今度は古宇利島にもう少しゆっくり居たいなとか、新たな沖縄旅の参考にもなります。古宇利島の道の駅で買った島ラッキョウの浅漬けがすごく美味しくて
買ってみてよかった。ガイドさんが「私のお気に入りは・・・」と言って特産品をさりげなく、今の季節しかない生のあーさなどお勧めしてくれたのがとても良かったです。一人参加でしたので、あれがいいこれがいいと話合う相手がいないので、有難かったです。美人でまじめで優しいガイドさんありがとう。

I have been to Okinawa Island several times, but I had never been to the northernmost point. Since I was alone, I thought it would be easier to use this bus tour rather than renting a car, and that turned out to be the right choice. However, everyone who participated in the tour mentioned that the last stop at the aquarium was unnecessary. Those who join this tour usually have no other options to visit the northernmost point and have been to Okinawa multiple times, so they have already visited the aquarium several times. Instead, I would have preferred to spend more time at Daichi Forest.

　何度か沖縄本島は行っているのですが、最北端はまだ一度も行っていないですし、１人でしたので、レンタカーを借りるよりは、こちらのバスツアーで行く方が楽と思い、利用しました。それ自体は、正解でしたが、参加されたみなさんが、みんな言っていたのは、最後の水族館はいらないという意見でした。このツアーに参加される方は、最北端へ行くツアーが他になく、沖縄には何度も行っている方なので、水族館はもう何度も行っているので、それなら、水族館は行かずに、大石林山の滞在時間をもっと増やしてほしかったです。