All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

It was a very enjoyable night tour! The guide was very kind, and I felt safe participating.

The atmosphere of Ishigaki Island at night was wonderful, and I was moved by the many creatures I was able to see. I got to see coconut crabs, various insects, and even some rare animals, making it a truly valuable experience!

The explanations were easy to understand, and I was very satisfied that they took photos for us. I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Ishigaki Island! Thank you!

とても楽しいナイトツアーでした！ガイドさんもとても親切で、安心して参加することができました。

夜の石垣島は雰囲気がとても良く、たくさんの生き物を見ることができて感動しました。ヤシガニや色々な昆虫、珍しい動物も見ることができて、本当に貴重な体験でした！

説明も分かりやすく、写真も撮っていただけて大満足です。石垣島に来る方にはぜひおすすめしたいツアーです！ありがとうございました！

I was able to experience the rich ecosystem of Ishigaki Island. I was moved by the underwater world filled with sea snakes, unusual fish I had never seen before, and colorful scenery.

石垣島の豊かな生態系に触れることができた。
ウミヘビや見たことの無いような変わった魚、カラフルな景色が水中世界に広がっていて感動をおぼえた。

The outline of the moon was clear, and the stars were beautiful. I never got bored during the ride thanks to the tour guide's extensive knowledge.

月の輪郭がハッキリしていて、星も綺麗だった。
ツアーガイドの豊富な知識で車に乗っていても飽きなかった。

On the day of the event, we were picked up at 8 PM and set off. There were about eight participants. We changed into rental shoes inside the car. After about ten minutes, we arrived at our destination. We were given flashlights and set off immediately. At first, we had a hard time finding the coconut crabs, but our guide, Yume, did a great job! She took us to places where they were likely to be found, and we saw coconut crabs, baby coconut crabs, and hermit crabs. It was a moonlit night close to a full moon, and the stars were beautiful as well. At the end, we searched for scorpions with a black light. It was a satisfying night tour.

当日は２０時に宿へ迎えに来てくれて出発。
参加は８人ほどでした。
車内で貸靴に履き替え。
１０分程で目的地に到着。
懐中電灯を配られてすぐに出発です。
最初なかなかヤシガニが見つからなくてガイドのユメさん頑張ってくれました！
居そうな場所に案内してくれて居た！！
ヤシガニも子供のヤシガニもヤドカリも。
満月に近い月夜でしたが星も綺麗に観えました。
最後にブラックライトでサソリを探してくれて居ました。
満足のナイトツアーでした。

I think the timing of my visit at the end of April, just before Golden Week, was perfect. The pleasant air, bright sunshine, and the tropical flowers in full bloom created a beautiful setting as we slowly moved along the narrow paths lined with traditional houses in a water buffalo cart. It felt like a different world. It was also nice that there were hardly any tourists from overseas.

4月末のゴールデンウイーク前で、訪れた時期も良かったと思います。気持ちのいい空気と明るい日差し、南国の花が咲き乱れる中、伝統的な家屋が立ち並ぶ細い道をゆっくりと進む水牛車。別世界のような美しさでした。押し寄せる海外からの観光客が殆どいなかったのも良かったです。

I used the bus tour that I relied on during my first trip to Okinawa and Hokkaido again. As a result, it was great. I had planned to visit the Churaumi Aquarium since I already knew about it, but I had no idea about American Village, Kouri Island, or Manza Beach, so it was definitely the right choice to use the tour.

I believe the tour guide was from Korea and China, and I was impressed by how well they managed in an unfamiliar country. Their Japanese was very good, but it seemed there were times when communication was challenging, so it must be a tough job. It was a fun and worthwhile tour that matched the price. Thank you very much.

初めての沖縄、北海道旅行の際に頼ったバスツアーをまた利用しました。
結果、大変良かったです。美ら海水族館は知ってたから行こうとは思ってたものの、アメリカンビレッジ・古宇利島・万座毛のことは全く知らなかったので利用して正解でした。

添乗員さんは韓国と中国の方だったと思いますが、慣れない国でよく頑張っていらっしゃるなあと感心しました。日本語もとてもお上手でしたがやはり上手くやり取りできない事もあるようで大変なお仕事と思います。
金額に見合ったお得で楽しいツアーでした。有難う御座いました。

I was really satisfied with the mangrove canoeing experience, just as I had imagined. They were considerate about taking photos so that not many other people were in them, and I have done quite a few activities, but I really enjoyed this one!

思い描いていた通りのマングローブカヌーができてすごく満足です。写真も他の人があまり映らないように配慮いただいたり、アクティビティは結構してきましたがとても楽しめました！

It was a fun day of snorkeling and canoeing!

We did snorkeling in the morning, had lunch in between, and then went canoeing in the afternoon. I was actually disappointed when the plan changed from the Blue Cave to Osaki due to bad weather, but I was very satisfied to see a sea turtle up close, which is quite rare even in the Blue Cave. Plus, it was nice that it wasn't too hot!

During the morning snorkeling:
- The instructor taught us carefully, so I was able to start with a float and then swim on my own and enjoy it.
- The water clarity at Osaki was high, allowing us to observe colorful fish, sea turtles, and sea snakes up close.
- We had the amazing experience of a sea turtle coming up for air right in the middle of our group.
- Looking back, I'm glad we experienced Osaki instead of the Blue Cave.

In the afternoon mangrove canoeing:
- Thanks to the humorous instructor, we had a great time.
- We were able to observe hermit crabs (maybe?).

Overall, it was a day full of extraordinary experiences that even beginners could enjoy safely! By the way, during the lunch break between the morning and afternoon sessions, we took a shower at a tour-related facility and then went to a recommended burger place that serves Ishigaki beef, which was also excellent.

As for other highlights, we saw the following from the car window:
- Sugarcane fields and their processing factory
- Ishigaki beef and Jersey cows
- Peacocks (they were spreading their feathers and making sounds)
- Pigs (maybe Agu pigs?)

参加して楽しいシュノーケリングとカヌーでした！

シュノーケリングは午前に実施して、お昼を挟んで、カヌーは午後に実施しました。
実は天候不良で予定していた青の洞窟から大崎に変更になりガッカリしていたのですが、青の洞窟でもなかなか遭遇しにくい？ウミガメを間近で見ることができて、大満足でした。しかも暑くなくて良かった！

午前のシュノーケリングでは、
・インストラクターが丁寧に教えてくれたので、浮き輪スタートでも途中から自力で泳いで楽しむことができました
・大崎の海の透明度が高く、カラフルな魚・ウミガメ・ウミヘビを間近で観察できました
・ウミガメが自分たちの輪の中に息継ぎしにくるという感動体験がありました
・今思うと青の洞窟でなくて、体験できた大崎で良かったです

午後のマングローブカヌーでは、
・ユーモアたっぷりのインストラクターのおかげで楽しめました
・ヤドカニ（？）の生き物も観察できました

全体を通して、
初心者でも安心して参加できる、非日常感たっぷりの一日でした！
ちなみに午前と午後の間のお昼では、ツアー関連の施設でシャワーを浴びた後、インストラクターさんのおすすめの石垣牛ハンバーガー屋さんに行きました。
こちらのおすすめも非常に良かったです。

その他見所ですが、車窓から次を見れました
・サトウキビ畑とその加工工場
・石垣牛とジャージー牛
・くじゃく（羽開いたり、鳴いてました）
・豚（アグー豚？）

Since we couldn't go to Uni Beach during the sunset time on that day, we changed our plans to the morning. It was absolutely beautiful, and I'm really glad we chose this tour.

The staff were very friendly and approachable, making our experience so enjoyable! On the way back on the boat, we were looking for turtles, but we had a hard time finding any. The captain didn't say anything, but I felt like he was being considerate of us, taking a longer route to help us find them. And we finally spotted one! The captain was quite handsome too! Thank you for a wonderful time.

この日のサンセット時間帯はユニの浜には行けないということで午前中に変更していただきました。とにかく美しいし、このツアーを選んで良かったです。
それにとても気さくで接しやすく、可愛らしいスタッフさんに対応いただきとても楽しく過ごせました！帰りのボートではカメが見られることが…ということで探していたのですがなかなか見つからず。船長さんは何も言っていませんでしたが、なんとなくカメを必死に探す私たちを気遣って遠回りしてくださっていたように感じました。そして見つけられました！船長さん、イケメンですね！素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

The guide spoke about historical sites, military bases, and the current situation in Okinawa from a natural standpoint, without imposing their views. Although the bus ride was long, I had a great time.

史跡のこと基地のこと沖縄の現状等、ガイドさんはナチュラルな立場で考えを押し付けることなく話してくれていたように感じました。バスの乗車時間が長かったですが良い時間が過ごせました。

I chose this tour because I'm greedy and wanted to do a lot. It was just as I expected, a packed tour that was enjoyable. I had so many things I wanted to do, and the day was fulfilling.

欲張りだから、沢山行けるこのツアーを選びました。
思った通り盛りだくさんのツアーで楽しめました。
やりたいことが沢山あって1日充実しました。

- The guide was beautiful and had a great singing voice, singing island songs accompanied by the sanshin.
- The limestone cave was quite spacious and impressive.
- At Kabira Bay, we experienced the optional glass-bottom boat, where the person steering also acted as a guide, providing explanations as we went along. The photos only show coral, but there were schools of colorful fish of various sizes, including clownfish, which we could observe closely.
- For lunch, we had a set with Ishigaki beef hamburger, and unlike store-bought ones, the hamburger had a strong meaty flavor.
- At Tamatorizaki Observatory, we were able to fully enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree views.

If you use it on the last day, you can get off at the airport at the end. Since it's a limousine bus, you can participate with your suitcase. If I could wish for something, I would have liked to include a visit to Yaeyama Village to interact with the macaques, and it would be nice if the course were about an hour longer.

・ガイドさんが美人で歌も上手く、島唄を三線にのせて歌ってくださいました。
・鍾乳洞は結構広くて見応えありました。
・川平湾ではオプションのグラスボートを体験、操縦する方がガイドもされていて説明を聞きながら進みます。写真は珊瑚しか写ってないですが、色とりどり、大きさも様々な魚群、クマノミもいて、じっくりと観察ができました。
・昼食は石垣牛のハンバーグランチセットで、ハンバーグは市販のと違い、お肉をしっかり感じるものでした。
・玉取崎展望台は360度見渡す限りの絶景を心ゆくまで堪能できました。

最終日に利用すると最後に空港で下車できます。
リムジンバスなのでスーツケース持参で参加可能。
欲を言えば、やいま村、リスザルと触れ合う、などもコースに入ってあと1時間くらい長いといいな、と思いました。

I participated in the long-awaited Blue Cave tour! Luckily, I was able to swim with sea turtles, which became a lifelong memory. The blueness of the cave was stunning, and colorful tropical fish swam right in front of me, making it feel like a natural aquarium. It was the best experience, and I am very satisfied!

念願の青の洞窟ツアーに参加しました！運良くウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことができて、一生の思い出になりました。洞窟の青さもさることながら、カラフルな熱帯魚が目の前をたくさん泳いでいて、まるで天然の水族館のよう。最高の体験ができて大満足です！

This was my first time participating, and I felt truly cared for from start to finish, which allowed me to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. I learned a lot about the ocean, making it a special experience that was more than just swimming. They took many photos and videos, creating memories that will last a lifetime. I definitely want to participate again!

初めて参加しましたが、最初から最後まで本当に丁寧に対応していただき安心して楽しめました。海の知識もたくさん教えてもらえて、ただ泳ぐだけじゃない特別な体験になりました。写真や動画もたくさん撮っていただき、一生の思い出です。また絶対参加したいです！

I participated in the jungle night tour, and it was more impressive than I expected! The coconut crab I encountered in the darkness was much larger than I imagined, and I was overwhelmed by its strength. Also, when I looked up, the starry sky was filled with so many stars that it felt like they might spill over, and it was breathtakingly beautiful. The guide's explanations were thorough, making it an unforgettable and amazing night!

ジャングルナイトツアーに参加しましたが、期待以上の大迫力でした！暗闇の中で遭遇したヤシガニは、想像よりもずっと大きく、その力強さに圧倒されました。また、ふと見上げた星空は、こぼれ落ちそうなほど満天の星で、言葉を失うほどの美しさです。ガイドさんの解説も丁寧で、忘れられない最高の夜になりました！

This was my first time participating, and I felt truly cared for from start to finish, which allowed me to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. I learned a lot about the ocean, making it a special experience that was more than just swimming. They took many photos and videos, creating memories that will last a lifetime. I definitely want to participate again!

初めて参加しましたが、最初から最後まで本当に丁寧に対応していただき安心して楽しめました。海の知識もたくさん教えてもらえて、ただ泳ぐだけじゃない特別な体験になりました。写真や動画もたくさん撮っていただき、一生の思い出です。また絶対参加したいです！

I think the color of the sea would have been even more beautiful if it had been sunny, but even so, the mangrove tour provided a lot of interesting explanations, allowing me to learn many things I didn't know. I crossed the sea on a water buffalo cart, and while leisurely touring Taketomi Island, I experienced a performance of the sanshin. It was a very satisfying tour! Additionally, the bus driver on Iriomote Island was a great storyteller, making the trip very enjoyable. I also got to see the special natural monument, the crested serpent eagle.

晴れていればもっと海の色も綺麗だっただろうなぁと思いますが、それでもマングローブの遊覧ではいろんな解説で知らないことをたくさん知ることができ、水牛車で海を渡ったり、竹富島観光も水牛車でのんびり周りながら三線演奏を体験して、大満足のツアーでした！また、西表島でのバスの運転手さんは、お話上手でとても楽しめました。特別天然記念物のカンムリワシも、見れました。

Despite the unfortunate weather, I participated with a faint hope, but I couldn't see the stars after all. However, our guide Kenken worked hard to find coconut crabs and shared many stories about the creatures of Ishigaki, as well as information about stars and constellations, which made me feel a deep love for Ishigaki. ♥ In the end, we also got to see fireflies, which left me extremely satisfied. I definitely want to come back for a revenge trip to see the starry sky!

あいにくのお天気の中、微かな希望を持って参加しましたが、やっぱり星は見られずでした。でも、ガイドのケンケンさんが、一生懸命にヤシガニを見つけてくれたり、石垣の生き物の話や、星や星座の事などたくさん教えてくれて、石垣への愛をたっぷり感じさせてもらいました♥
最後にホタルも見送ってくれて、大大満足でした。また、星空を見にリベンジしたいと思います！

Swimming with colorful fish in the transparent sea was more moving than I could have imagined, and it was the best time to completely forget about my daily life and truly refresh myself.

透明な海の中で色とりどりの魚と一緒に泳ぐ体験は想像以上に感動的で、日常を忘れて心からリフレッシュできた最高の時間だった。

I used a charter taxi for the first time. I was able to visit all the places I wanted, and when I had extra time, I could also go to the recommended spots suggested by the driver. While I was exploring the destinations, the driver waited in the taxi, which was great because it meant I didn't have to worry about sticking to a strict schedule. If I have the chance again, I would like to use this service.

貸切タクシーを初めて利用しました。行きたい所は全て回れましたし、時間が余った時に運転手さんのおすすめの場所にも行けました。目的地散策中、運転手さんはタクシーの中で待っていてくれるので、予定時間より前後しても問題ないところもとても良かったです。また機会があれば、利用したいです。

Overall, it was disappointing. It might be due to the schedule. The pose options were limited, so I should have decided on my own. If I take photos again, I will choose a different place.

全体的に期待はずれ。日程もありそうだけど。
ポーズ指定薄めだから自分で決めるべきだった。
次撮るなら別のところにする。

I had plenty of free time, so I was able to relax while renting a bicycle. The water buffalo cart ride was also a lot of fun!

One point to note!
After getting off the ferry, I found out that there are two boarding areas for the Iriomote Island tour cruise: one for "tour groups" and one for "general users."
Since there was no specific guidance, I asked at the shop, and they directed me to the general boarding area, but I ended up almost missing the tour cruise...
If there had been a little more detailed guidance from the start, I think I would have been able to board without confusion and with peace of mind.

フリー時間がたっぷりあったので、自転車を借りてのんびり過ごせました。水牛車もとても楽しかったです！

注意点が1つ！
フェリーを降りた後、西表島ツアーのクルーズ船乗り場が「ツアー専用」と「一般利用者用」の2つあることがわかりました。
特に案内がなかったため売店で聞いたところ、一般用を教えていただき、結局ツアーのクルーズに乗り遅れそうに…。
最初からもう少し丁寧な案内があれば、迷わず安心して乗れると思います。

On Ishigaki Island, I experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) among the mangroves and snorkeling in the ocean filled with coral reefs. While paddling slowly along the calm river, I was able to feel the nature of the mangroves up close, which was very soothing. At first, it was a bit challenging to maintain my balance, but the staff kindly taught me how to ride and gave me tips, allowing me to enjoy it with peace of mind.

During snorkeling, the clear waters revealed a vibrant array of fish and beautiful coral reefs, creating a sense of entering another world. The staff were always attentive and very kind, making it easy for a first-timer like me to participate without any anxiety. This experience on Ishigaki Island was not only a chance to appreciate the richness of nature but also to feel the warmth of the people, making it truly special.

石垣島では、マングローブの中でSUPと、珊瑚礁が広がる海でシュノーケリングを体験しました。SUPでは、静かな川をゆっくり進みながら、両側に広がるマングローブの自然を間近で感じることができ、とても癒されました。最初はバランスを取るのが少し難しかったですが、スタッフさんが丁寧に乗り方やコツを教えてくださり、安心して楽しむことができました。シュノーケリングでは、透き通った海の中に色とりどりの魚や美しい珊瑚礁が広がっていて、まるで別の世界に入ったような感動がありました。スタッフさんも常に気を配ってくださり、とても親切で、初めてでも不安なく参加できました。自然の豊かさだけでなく、人の温かさも感じられる、石垣島ならではの素晴らしい体験になりました。

The guide was an incredibly knowledgeable woman, and her smooth articulation was as fluid as water on a flat board. Despite the rainy, cloudy weather, she shared the island's history and many fun events with us. The half-day itinerary felt very short.

実に博識な女性のガイドさんで、まさに立板に水の様に滑らかな滑舌は、雨混じりの曇天にも関わらず島の歴史や沢山の楽しい出来事を教えていただいた。半日の行程がすごく短く感じられた。

After landing, I was told the order of the shoot by the staff, and it was great. The way the staff spoke was friendly and welcoming.

上陸後、スタッフの方から撮影の順番を言われて撮影しましたが、スタッフの方の話し方など親しみやすく最高でした。

On the day of participation, the weather was unfortunately bad, and I joined with the hope that it would clear up. However, during the drone filming, there was miraculously a break in the clouds, and I had the best experience! If there’s another opportunity, I would definitely like to use this service again.

参加当日は生憎の天気で、晴れたら良いな〜くらいの気持ちで参加しましたが、ドローン撮影時は奇跡的に晴れ間が除き、最高の体験が出来ました！
また機会があれば、是非とも利用したく思います。

The photographer was kind and easy to talk to, making the time fly by. The starry sky was beautiful, and I'm currently waiting for the photos, but I'm really looking forward to them.

カメラマンさんが親切で会話しやすく、時間が過ぎるのが早かったです。
星空も綺麗で現在は写真待ちですが、とても楽しみです。

The driver was very pleasant, and I appreciate the enjoyable sightseeing experience. There was no sense of overstepping, yet it didn't feel lacking either; it was a perfectly balanced guide.

ドライバーさんがとても感じ良く、気分の良い観光をさせて頂き、感謝です。
差し出がましさ感もなく、かといって、物足りなさも感じさせず、程よい塩梅のガイドでした。

It was a trip to Ishigaki Island and the surrounding islands after eight years. Last time, it rained almost every day during my stay. This time, I was greeted with the expected cobalt blue sea, white sandy beaches, and white clouds in the blue sky. The sightseeing boat that navigated through the mangrove forest of Nakama River was refreshing. The hotel shuttle, the experience with the water buffalo cart timed with the ferry service connecting the islands, and the lunch arrangements all went smoothly without any waiting on the return journey. This level of efficiency is truly remarkable and unique to Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant time in the south.

８年振りの石垣島や周辺離島への旅でした。前回は滞在中のほぼ全日に亘っての
降雨続き。今回は期待通りのコバルトブルーの海と白い砂浜や青空の中の白い雲。
仲間川マングローブ林を進む遊覧ボートは涼風爽やかでした。ホテルへの送迎，島々を結ぶフェリー船の運航に合わせるかの水牛車体験や昼食手配，帰路も待つことなく
スムーズに運航されて行くのは日本ならではの見事さでした。無駄時間皆無。
南の心地良い時間を堪能させていただきました。

Before departure, they provided a detailed explanation that was easy to understand, and we received colored participant stickers for each course to attach to our chests. These sticker colors indicated the different activities such as the Nakagawa Cruise, bus rides, water buffalo cart rides, and ferry boarding, allowing for smooth transitions without getting lost during the experiences.

However, there was one issue: I had chosen the cycling course on Taketomi Island, but upon arriving at Taketomi Port, there were many bike rental vendors, and I was confused about which shuttle bus to take.

Overall, the day went smoothly, and I had a fun experience. I believe this is a highly recommended tour that provides satisfaction.

出発前に詳細な説明を分かりやすくして頂き、コース毎に色が違う参加シールを胸等に貼ります。このコース毎のシールカラーにより、仲間川クルーズ、バス乗車、水牛車乗車、フェリー乗船、の案内があるのでスムーズに迷うことなく移動・体験ができました。
ただ一つ困った事は、竹富島ではサイクリングコースを選択していたのですが、竹富港都到着してサイクリング貸出業者が多く、どの送迎車に乗ればいいのか迷ってしまいました。
全体的には一日スムーズに事が運び楽しく体験ができ、満足できるおすすめツアーだと思います。