All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

With transportation included, you can easily visit three islands. This tour covers the highlights of each island and is ideal for those experiencing remote islands for the first time. When crossing to Yufu Island, sitting at the front may result in getting splashed, so if you're concerned about that, consider sitting towards the back.

送迎付きで、3島を手軽に回ることができます。それぞれの見どころを抑えており、離島初体験のツアーとしては最適といえます。由布島に渡るときは、先頭に座ると水がかかる可能性がありますので、気になる人は後方に座ることも考慮してください。

Guide was great...sang an Okinawan song to us, and with a good voice.

Unfortunately, the weather was rainy on the first day, so we started with the expectation of not seeing the stars. The guide also mentioned that it might not be good because of the clouds, but when we arrived at the stargazing point, we were able to see a magnificent starry sky spread out before us. I thought to myself, "This is what a perfect starry sky looks like." We were also able to see several shooting stars, which was moving. Additionally, we spotted owls, bats, coconut crabs, and hermit crabs, making the tour very enjoyable. Thank you very much.

あいにく1日雨が降ったりやんだりの天気だったので、星は諦めてのスタートでした。ガイドさんも雲が出てるからダメかなぁと言っていましたが、星空ポイントまで来るとなんと見事な星空が空一面に見る事が出来ました。満点の星空ってこーゆう事を言うんだなって思ったほどです。流れ星も何個も見る事ができ感動しました。他にフクロウやコウモリ、ヤシガニ、ヤドカリも見る事が出来とても楽しくツアーに参加することが出来ました。ありがとうございました。

As a beginner, I was quite anxious at first, but the staff were very kind and taught me well, and I realized that diving can be enjoyable even if you can't swim!

Thank you very much!

初心者なので、最初結構不安でしたが、スタッフの皆さんがとても丁寧に教えていただきまして、ダイヴィングは泳げなくても楽しめることを再認識しました！

本当にありがとうございました！

I've been to the main island many times, so honestly, there weren't any new places for me, but I wanted to visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Pineapple Park again, so I joined the tour. The guide was absolutely amazing! Their quick movements and consideration, plus their excellent English skills! It must be tiring to speak the same thing in Japanese and English twice...

One thing that concerned me was that we arrived at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium at a somewhat awkward time for the "Oki-chan Show." Since it was a bit far, moving from indoors to the show and back was hot. However, if I were to visit all these places on my own, it would be difficult and expensive, so I think the cost performance is excellent! 😊

何度も本島に行っているので、正直初めての場所はありませんでしたが、美ら海水族館と久しぶりにパイナップルパークに行きたくてツアーに参加しました。なんと言ってもガイドの方が最高でした！動きや配慮のテキパキさ、めちゃくちゃ英語が堪能！日本語、英語と同じ事を二回話すのは疲れるでしょうね…
一つ気になったのは、美ら海水族館に着いたのは「オキちゃんショー」には中途半端な時間だった事。離れているので屋内→ショー→屋内の移動暑かったー。しかし、個人でこれだけの場所を周るとなると大変だし高くつくしコスパは最高だと思います(^^)

This time, since it was a trip with my elderly parents, I wanted to minimize walking while still having a satisfying plan, and I found this course! The cruise was great, and the water buffalo cart and bus sightseeing were very good without unnecessary fatigue.

今回は高齢の両親との旅行だったので、なるべく歩かず、けれども満足行くプランでと思って探してヒットしたのがこのコースでした！
クルーズも良し、水牛車、バス観光と無駄に疲れることなく大変良かったです

On the day, there were clouds coming and going, which made me anxious, but after a sudden downpour, it cleared up and we could see the Milky Way clearly. My 8-year-old daughter also says that her best memory from Miyako Island is the starry sky photo tour. Thank you!

当日は雲が出たり、引いたり、不安でしたが、雨がザッと降った後一気に晴れて天の川まではっきりと見えました。
8歳の娘も宮古島での1番の思い出は星空フォトツアーと言っています。ありがとうございました！

It was a tour with high cost performance, allowing us to visit famous spots on Ishigaki Island and enjoy meals.

On the day of the tour, the weather was bad, and we couldn't ride the glass-bottom boat; we also got rained on at the observation deck. However, the guide's stories were interesting, and the content was very satisfying.

We arrived at the airport around 1:30 PM. It was a great tour that allowed us to enjoy Ishigaki Island until the last minute.

石垣島内の名所を巡り、食事も食べられる
コストパフォーマンスが高いツアーでした。

当日は天候が悪く、グラスボートに乗れず、展望台では雨にも降られましたが、ガイドの方のお話しも面白く、十分満足いく内容でした。

空港には13:30頃の到着でした。
ぎりぎりまで石垣島を楽しむことができるとても良いツアーでした。

The water buffalo carts, the buildings, and the people were all wonderful.

My stay on Taketomi Island was very short, so I felt a bit unsatisfied and definitely want to go back again.

水牛車も、建物も、人も全てよかったです。

竹富島の滞在が、すごく少なくて。。物足りなかったので、またぜひ行きたいと思いました。

The water buffalo on Taketomi Island was just as good as I expected. However, one disappointing thing was that despite checking in early to ride the water buffalo, I was skipped over several times. When I asked if it was my turn yet, I was told to wait a little longer, and then it turned out I had actually been forgotten. I was disappointed by the lack of enthusiasm from the staff at the reception.

竹富島の水牛は予想通り良かったです。
ただ一つ残念なのが水牛に乗るのに早く受付をしたのにも関わらず、何組にも飛ばされ、まだですか？と聞いたときにはもう少しお待ちくださいと言われ、それからまた待っていたら実際は忘れられていた。受付のやる気の無さにがっかり。

The night of our reservation was quite cloudy, so we were able to reschedule for the next day! They sent us some really wonderful photos via LINE. Sitting on a rocky area with a mat laid out and holding still for 30 seconds was pretty tough. Since there were four of us in the family, it was 6,000 yen per person, totaling 24,000 yen. It would be great if they could offer a little discount for the kids... ^^;

予約してた日の夜は雲が多く、急遽次の日に入れていただきました！
とても素敵な写真をラインで送ってもらいました。
ゴツゴツの岩場にジョイントマットみたいなのを敷いてそこに座って30秒静止は、結構辛かったです。
家族4人だったので6,000円×4人で24,000円
子どもはちょっと安くしてもらえるとありがたいです、、、^^;

I had received the Google Maps directions to the beach on Kurima Island in advance, but it was incredibly dark, and I felt like I was experiencing a bit of a thrill before the shoot!

As I made my way through the narrow roads, I was relieved to see a few cars parked there.

I was worried that the clouds might affect the clarity of the starry sky, but the photographer guided us based on the sky conditions, which put me at ease.

This time, I requested a three-shot with my two children and their grandmother, and I think it became a wonderful travel memory! Thank you very much!

来間島の浜までのGoogleマップを事前に頂いていたのですが、とにかくかなり真っ暗で、撮影前に肝試し的なアトラクションを味わった気分でした！！笑

細い道を抜けて行くと、そこには数台の車が停まっていて、ホッとしました。

当日雲が出たりしていたので星空が綺麗に写るのか心配でしたが、カメラマンさんが空の状況を見ながら進めてくれたので、安心でした。

今回は、子供2人とおばあちゃんとの３ショットでお願いしたのですが、凄く良い旅の記念になったと思います！
ありがとうございました！！

We participated as a family of four!
On the way to the meeting point, we got a bit lost, but thanks to the smooth phone support from the staff at Tabiwaku Miyakojima, we safely arrived at the shooting location.
Under a sky full of stars that felt like being in a planetarium, with the precise instructions from the photographer, we were able to take amazing photos that we could never have captured ourselves as amateurs! We are very satisfied!
Thank you so much! m(_ _)m

家族４人で参加しました！
待ち合わせの場所に向かう途中迷ってしまいましたが、タビワク宮古島の担当の方のスムーズな電話対応で無事に撮影ポイントに辿り着きました。
まるでプラネタリウムの中にいるような満天の星の下、カメラマンさんの的確なご指示により、素人には決して撮ることの出来ない素晴らしい写真を撮って頂きました！大満足です！
本当にありがとうございました！m(_ _)m

At the end of August, I applied about five days ago.
The time and location will be communicated after applying.

First of all, the starry sky at the shooting location is simply wonderful.
This is what a star-filled sky looks like.
I've never seen the Milky Way so clearly before.
It seemed even clearer than at Mauna Kea in Hawaii...
Just for this starry sky, it's worth participating.

The photos are amazing.
The finished product is very well done.
During the shoot, the photographer kindly gave instructions and listened to my requests for silhouette shots.
The photographer had both kindness and technique.

Lastly, the staff member who guided us to the shooting location and explained the data handover was very helpful.
They shared many recommendations for sightseeing in Miyako Island and were very attentive.
The next day, I immediately went to the recommended sightseeing spots and lunch.

Overall, I was very satisfied!

8月の終わり、5日前くらいに申し込みました。
時間や場所は、申し込んでから連絡がきます。

まず、撮影場所の星空がとにかく素敵。
満点の星空とはこのこと。
そして、こんなにくっきりと天の川を見たのは初めてです。
ハワイのマウナケアよりもよく見えたような。。
この星空だけでも参加する価値があります。

写真、これはすごいですね。
出来上がりはとてもよくできています。
撮影時も優しく指示してくれたり、
シルエット撮りの要望も聞いてくれたり、
カメラマンさんは、優しさとテクニックを兼ね備えてました。

最後に、スタッフの方。
撮影場所の案内とデータ受け渡しの説明をしてくれたスタッフさん。
宮古島観光のオススメをたくさん教えてくださり、
いろいろ親身になってくれました。
翌日はさっそくオススメの観光・ランチに行きました。

総合的に大満足でした！

I signed up for a tour since I was traveling alone and didn't have a driver's license. The bus was cool, and the guide entertained us a lot, teaching us things I didn't know along the way with the beautiful scenery. The driver also greeted us every time we got off. I left the tour due to my own circumstances, but they treated me with kindness until the end. I'm glad I participated. The highlight of the tour was gaining various information and learning about Okinawa's history. I would like to join again. Thank you very much.

ひとり旅で免許もないので、ツアーに申し込んでみました。
バスは涼しいし、ガイドさんは沢山楽しませてくださり、知らなかったことも道すがらの風景と共に教えてくださいました。運転手さんも降りるたびに声を掛けてくださいました。
私の都合で離脱しましたが、最後まで丁寧に接してくださいました。
参加して良かったです。
ツアーの醍醐味は、色々な情報や沖縄の歴史などを得られることです。また参加したいと思いました。
どうもありがとうございました

Il taxi si è presentato davanti al nostro alloggio perfettamente puntuale: abbiamo concordato l'itinerario e, dopo aver letto le condizioni di trasporto, siamo partiti.
Abbiamo apprezzato la guida spedita (ci ha fatto risparmiare parecchi minuti).
Per comunicare il taxista ha utilizzato un traduttore vocale portatile, che si è dimostrato affidabile.
Se si è in tanti (noi in 9) il prezzo è davvero conveniente, anche considerando parcheggi ed autostrade, pagati da noi di volta in volta.
Attività e compagnia sicuramente da consigliare!

At Pineapple Park, if you're just wandering around with kids, you won't have nearly enough time. You'll have to dash through the souvenir shop. On Kouri Island, an umbrella is a must. If you want to dip your feet in the sea, bring sandals or water shoes. The aquarium is relaxing. Just be aware that there are few places to have lunch.

パイナップルパークは子供と普通に回っていたら全く時間が足りません。
お土産屋さんはダッシュで通り抜けないといけません。
古宇利島は日傘、必須です。。
海に足を入れたい場合はサンダルやマリンシューズを。
水族館はゆったり。
ただランチできる場所が少ないのでご注意を。

It was really great to be able to visit various places in one day for this price, but I was a bit disappointed that the time at each location was short. I understand that arrival times can vary due to traffic conditions, but it was tough when the sightseeing time was less than an hour. I chose the course that included Mihama American Village, but we arrived there too early and I didn't know what to do. I thought if we had arrived a little later, we could have had dinner or something. The price is low, so I guess this is what you get.

一日でいろんな所をこの値段で回れたのはすごく良かったけど各々の時間が短いのが少し残念でした。着いた時間が交通事情などによりずれるのは仕方ないけど観光が1時間未満のところは時間を削られるとしんどかったです。美浜アメリカンビレッジのコースを選択したがアメリカンビレッジに着く時間が早すぎて何をしたら良いか分からなかったです。もう少し遅ければ晩御飯を食べたりできたのに、と思いました。値段も安いしこんなもんかな。

Relaxing sightseeing on a water buffalo, and then renting a bicycle to the sea.
There are no traffic signals, the roads are unpaved, and the bicycles have no locks.
It's an experience you can't have in any rural area. It was a luxury.

水牛でゆったりと観光、そのあとはレンタルサイクルで海まで。
信号もなく、道路も舗装されていなく、自転車には鍵もない。
どんな地方の田舎にいってもできない経験。ぜいたくでした。

It was my first time on Taketomi Island. Since it was the last day, I was very happy with the luggage storage service. I was healed by the scenery of Taketomi Island and the water buffalo.

初めての竹富島でした。最終日だったので、荷物を預かってくれるサービスはとても嬉しかったです。竹富島の風景と、水牛に癒されました。

I enjoyed a leisurely ride on a water buffalo cart while listening to stories about the island and live music, and then took a walk around the island to eat some shaved ice. It was hot, but it was a fun half-day. I think it's a great deal since it also includes a ferry ticket! ☆

のんびり水牛車に乗りながら島の話や弾き語りを楽しみ、その後島内を散歩してかき氷を食べ。。暑かったけど、楽しい半日でした。フェリーのチケットもついていてお得だと思います☆

It was a solo trip. Even though I was alone, the bus tour and the water buffalo cart were both enjoyable! The guide's sanshin and singing during the water buffalo cart ride were truly moving! It became a wonderful memory of this summer.

ひとり旅でした。ひとりでしたが、バス観光も水牛車も楽しかったです！水牛車でのガイドさんの三線と唄は、本当に感動しました！この夏のステキなの思い出になりました。

The main highlight this time was the Churaumi Aquarium. On the way, we stopped at various places, and the guide's trivia and little souvenirs were great. Since we just rode the bus, I would like to use this service again next time.

今回のメインは美ら海水族館でした。行く道中に色々な場所に寄ってくれ、ガイドさんの豆知識やプチ土産も良かったです。
バスに乗ってるだけなので、また次の機会も利用したいです。

The entrance to Saijō Utaki is about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot. I arrived at the entrance right at 9 AM when it opened. The guide who was accompanying the bus does not provide a tour, so I explored on my own.

Since it was just before opening, there were few other tourists, allowing for a peaceful visit. After going up the Ujōguchi, I soon reached Ufugūi, where the path splits into two. If you want to see Yuinchi, please continue straight. If you turn right, you will reach Sangūi, which has a triangular space. From here, you can see Kudaka Island and feel the energy from the sea, the sacred rocks, and the Gajumaru trees.

Near Ujōguchi, there is a steep path leading to the Uroka (purification area), but be careful as it is quite steep and could take you over an hour, exceeding your sightseeing time before returning to the bus.

At the entrance to the Gangala Valley, you will be called together with other tour participants while waiting at the cave café. There is a dedicated guide here. First, there is an explanation of the tour, and free salted barley tea (in a water bottle) is provided. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 20 minutes, so if you don't have a drink, it's best to pick one up here to avoid heatstroke.

The guide provides explanations in a polite and well-paced manner. They are from Tokyo but have moved to Okinawa and seem to have studied well. In the Ikiga Cave, you proceed into the dark cave with a lamp. The rugged feel of the rocks and the sight of a river flowing inside the cave reminded me of the Amano Iwato Shrine in Miyazaki. I felt that this is where humans sense the source of life.

Please be sure to climb the tree terrace located towards the end of the course. You can see the hill where the bones of the Port of Nakagawa people from the Paleolithic era were excavated.

The exit is on the Okinawa World side. There will be guidance from the guide, but I think it's best to familiarize yourself with the route to the parking lot where the return tour bus stops.

斎場御嶽入口は駐車場から徒歩で5分ぐらいのところにあります。
ちょうど開場の９時、入口に到着。バスに添乗していたガイドさんは案内してくれませんので、自分の足で観光します。

開場間近なので他の観光客も少なく心静かに見ることができました。御門口（ウジョウグチ）を上がってしばらくすると、大庫理（ウフグーイ）に当たりますが、ここで道が二手に分かれています。寄満（ユインチ）を見たい人はまっすぐ進んでください。右手に曲がると三角形の空間がある三庫理（サングーイ）へ出ます。久高島を望め、海、磐座（いわくら）、ガジュマルからのパワーを感じられる所です。

御門口の近くにウローカー（みそぎ場）への坂道がありますが、かなり勾配が急なので、そこに行ってしまうと観光時間（バスに戻るまでの時間）の１時間を超える可能性がありますのでご注意ください。

ガンガラーの谷は、入口の洞窟カフェで待っていると、他のツアーの人たちと一緒に呼び出されます。ここは専用のガイドさんがいます。まずはツアーの説明があるのですが、無料の塩入麦茶（水筒入）が案内されます。ツアーは約１時間２０分かかりますので、飲み物を持っていない人は、ここで必ずピックアップし、熱中症にならないようにしたほうが良いかと思います。

ガイドさんが丁寧かつテンポよく説明してくれます。東京都出身だそうですが、沖縄が気に入って移住したそうで、よく勉強しているなと思いました。イキガ洞はランプをもって暗闇の洞窟を進んでいきます。岩のゴツゴツした感じや洞窟内を川が流れる様子が宮崎の天岩戸神社に似ています。こういうところに人間は、生命の源を感じるのだと体感しました。

コースの最後の方にあるツリーテラスはぜひ登ってください。旧石器時代の港川人の骨が発掘された「港川フィッシャー遺跡」の丘が望めます。

出口は、おきなわワールド側です。ガイドさんからも案内がありますが、帰りのツアーバスが停車している駐車場までは道順をしっかり把握してから歩いた方が良いと思います。

I received a phone call about the tour details the day before, which left a good impression. We traveled to Iriomote Island by ferry. There was a pick-up service to Uehara Port, and a cheerful staff member came to greet us. During the tour, they were very kind to us (I will skip the details of the tour). After the tour, there was also a shower available (with rinse, shampoo, and body soap). It was a shop with a strong spirit of service!

ツアー内容について、前日にお電話をいただけるのですが、そこから好印象でした。西表島まではフェリーで行きます。上原港までお迎えがついているので、元気のいいスタッフの方が来てくださりました。
ツアー中も親切にしてもらえました。(ツアーの事は省略します)
ツアー後にはシャワーも付いています(リンスシャンプーボディーソープ付き)。
サービス精神旺盛なショップでした！

The ferry fare to Taketomi Island and the tour fee for the water buffalo and Taketomi Island are included, making it a great deal. We were able to enjoy a leisurely time with the water buffalo. At the end, we had the opportunity to take photos, which we could also purchase, making it perfect for creating memories. In fact, we plan to buy the photos and display them at home. If you're going to Ishigaki Island and have a half day available, I highly recommend enjoying Taketomi Island with the water buffalo! 😊

竹富島までのフェリー代と水牛と竹富島を巡るツアー代が含まれており、お得です。ゆったりとした水牛と楽しむことができました。最後には写真を撮っていただき、その写真を購入することもでき、思い出づくりにはぴったりだと思います。実際に私たちは写真を購入して、家に飾る予定です。石垣島に行って午後半日時間があるという方はぜひ水牛と一緒に竹富島を楽しんでみてはいかがでしょうか(^ ^)

I was drawn to the catchphrase "the last hidden gem of Japan," so I decided to go to Iriomote Island! As the name suggests, endless nature spreads out before you, and I was able to fully enjoy mangrove SUP and snorkeling. In particular, Barasu Island felt like a truly mysterious space, and I wanted to float there forever! The service was great too!

私はこの日本最後の秘境というキャッチに惹かれて、西表島に行くことに決めました！
その名の通り、果てしない自然が広がっており、マングローブSUPもシュノーケリングも存分に楽しむことができました。
特にバラス島はまさに不思議な空間といった感じで、ずっと側で浮かんでいたいと思いました！
サービスも良かったですよ！

A nearby island that can be reached by boat in 10 minutes from Ishigaki Island. The water buffalo pulling the cart are cute and relaxing at their own pace. However, it felt a bit too commercialized as a tourist spot, and there were a lot of people, making it seem somewhat like a theme park.

石垣島から船で10分で行ける身近な島。
牛車の水牛さんは可愛く、マイペースで癒されます。
ただ、ちょと観光地化され過ぎてて、人も沢山いるのでなんとなくテーマパーク的に見えました。

Taketomi Island has many sandy paths within the village, which can make it a bit tricky to maintain your balance, but cycling was both enjoyable and an efficient way to explore the places I wanted to visit! The rental bicycle shop provides a map of Taketomi Island with numbered sections, so you won't get lost. There are bicycle parking areas at the tourist spots, so you won't have any trouble finding a place to park! The West Pier is less crowded, making it perfect for taking photos!

竹富島は集落内は砂の道が多く、バランスを崩しそうになることもありますが、自転車も楽しく、かつ効率よく行きたいところを巡ることができました！レンタサイクルやさんが整理番号つきの竹富島の地図をくださるので、迷わず行けます♪観光スポットには自転車置き場があるので、置き場に困ることもありません！
西桟橋は人が少ないので、写真撮るにはうってつけです！

I was able to visit a sacred site in the southern part of Okinawa, which healed both my tired mind and body. I especially enjoyed the Valley of Gangala, as the guide provided a lot of interesting information.

沖縄の南部の聖地へ巡れて日ごろの疲れた心身共にいやされた。
特にガンガラーの谷はガイドさんがいろいろ案内してくれたのでとても楽しめました。