All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I signed up for a half-day tour to visit two places, and I was able to be dropped off at the airport. I hadn't researched the stops in advance, but at Sefa Utaki, there was an explanatory video before entering, and thanks to the local guide at the Gangala Valley, I was able to fully enjoy the experience. As others have mentioned, I recommend bringing insect repellent spray before participating.

半日で2箇所観光、空港で降ろしてもらえるということで申し込みました。
立ち寄り場所について事前によく調べていませんでしたが、斎場御嶽では入場前に説明VTRがあり、ガンガラーの谷では現地ガイドさんのおかげで充分満喫できました。
他の方も書かれていましたが、参加前に虫除けスプレーをおすすめします。

Churaumi Aquarium was an area more enjoyable than I had imagined. The Pineapple Park we stopped by along the way was also a very nice area.

美ら海水族館、想像以上に楽しいエリアでした。そして途中立ち寄りのパイナップルパークもとても良いエリアでした。

I participated in a day trip from Ishigaki Island.
In the canoe, my viewpoint was close to the water's surface, so when I looked up, the sky felt very high and wide, and we were able to get very close to the mangroves. As we slowly moved along, feeling the sounds of birds, the water, and the wind, a scenery I had never seen before unfolded before me, creating an extraordinary world.
I had a truly wonderful time.
The guide's instructions on paddling were easy to understand, allowing me to participate with confidence.
Additionally, the various topics discussed during the tour were abundant and enjoyable, and I learned a lot.
Thank you very much.

石垣島から日帰りで参加しました。
カヌーは目線が水面に近いので、見上げれば空がとても高く、広く、マングローブのすぐ近くまでいけました。鳥の声、水の音、風も感じながらゆっくり進むカヌー、今までみたことのない景色が広がっていて非日常の世界でした。
とっても素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。
ガイドさんの漕ぎ方のレクチャーもわかりやすく安心して参加できました。
またツアー中の様々な話題も豊富で楽しく、勉強になりました。
ありがとうございました。

My companion was visiting Okinawa for the first time.
Whether or not you see things that symbolize Okinawa makes a big difference in your impression.
There is a gap between what locals enjoy and what tourists find appealing.
Visitors should stick to their intentions within their available time—don't be shy!

連れはハジミテの沖縄でした
沖縄を象徴するものを見るか見ないかで印象は大きく違います
住んでる人にウケるのと観光客にはギャップがある言うことです
利用者は時間に余裕の範囲で意志を貫くdon't be shy

The driver was kind, which was great, but I wished for more appropriate advice on the timing from a local, like what time we needed to leave to make it on time. There are places that aren't worth visiting at night, and the Churaumi Aquarium closes earlier than before (tears). I was exhausted and didn't want to be guided to the point where there were no options for dinner.

優しい運転手さんで良かったのですが
時間の配分について地元の方なら何時まで出ないと間に合わないと適切なアドバイスが欲しかった
夜 行っても仕方ない場所や 美ら海水族館が以前より早く閉館(涙)
夜ご飯 選択肢ないほど案内して欲しくなかったヘトヘトに

The guide at the Gangala Valley was interesting and very good. They also provided insect repellent spray and tea.

At the Sefa Utaki, most of the people on the bus tour were purchasing tickets, so I thought it would have been better if they sold tickets on the bus in advance.

ガンガラーの谷のガイドさんは話もおもしろくとても良かったです。
虫除けスプレーやお茶も用意されていました。

斎場御嶽はバスツアーの人達がほとんど購入するため入場券を買うのに並ぶので、事前にバスの中で販売してくれたら良かったと思いました。

I experienced a night tour on Iriomote Island for the first time. Thanks to Shun's attentive and detailed guidance, I had a very enjoyable time! The weather was also favorable, and I encountered 5 to 6 coconut crabs, owls, habu snakes, crabs, and even clownfish, experiencing a variety of ecosystems that I wouldn't normally encounter. Iriomote Island is vast, so I want to enjoy even more of its captivating nature. Next, I would like to try other attractions like canoeing and snorkeling. Thank you very much! ☺

初めての西表島でナイトツアーを体験しました。
しゅんさんの丁寧で細やかなガイドで非常に楽しく過ごせました！
天候にも恵まれ、ヤシガニが5〜6匹、フクロウやハブ、カニやニモなど様々な生態系と出会い、普段では味わえない体験が出来ました。
西表島は広大なのでまだまだ魅力ある自然を楽しみたく、
次はカヌーやシュノーケリングなど、別のアトラクションを楽しみたいと思います。
ありがとうごさいました☺

I visited the southern region for sightseeing. 1. Can I return to the airport by rental car for my flight home? → It was reserved since time management was in place. 2. During the bus ride, there was a lot of information provided, and the guidance through the window made it feel like I was sightseeing three times as much. 3. The advice on how to spend time in each sightseeing area, such as where to go first and what to eat here, was nice. The guide was bright and full of stories, which was great.

南部地区の観光でした。1.帰りの飛行機に　レンタカーで戻ってこれるか？→時間管理されてるので　予約でした
2.バスでの移動中　沢山の情報提供　車窓でのご案内　3倍観光した感じでした。3.各観光エリアでの　過ごし方　先に行くべき所など　此処でこれを食べるなどのアドバイスもナイスでした。
明るくて　お話豊富で　良かったです。

I participated with my wife and our two sons, aged 4 and 10. It was an adventure tour exploring the hot and humid subtropical night jungle, and everyone was excited from start to finish. We encountered many aspects of nature, including coconut crabs, crabs, limestone caves, fireflies, etc., which stimulated our senses. The guide was very attentive and provided interesting explanations, making for a fun time. I hope to do this again.

4歳と10歳の息子2人と妻を連れて参加しました。
高温多湿の亜熱帯ナイトジャングルを探検するという、冒険心MAXになれるツアーで、最初から最後まで全員大興奮でした。
ヤシガニ、カニ、鍾乳洞、ホタル、etc…たくさんの自然に触れて、五感を刺激されました。
ガイドさんもとても心配りや面白い説明してくださり、楽しい時間過ごせました。たまよろしくお願いします。

I participated in the Mangrove Canoe & Baras Snorkeling Tour! In the morning, we went canoeing in great weather, and it was the best experience—I was very satisfied! In the afternoon, during the snorkeling tour, it was raining, but the underwater scenery was beautiful, and I was able to encounter several sea turtles!! It was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide, Yume, provided us with various information about the islands, as well as explanations about the mangroves and the fish, which made for a very fulfilling day overall!! Thank you for the photos too!

マングローブカヌー&バラスシュノーケリングツアーに参加させて頂きました！
午前中はカヌーで天気も良く、最高の体験ができ満足でした！
午後のシュノーケリングツアーは雨が降っていましたが、海の中は綺麗でウミガメにも何匹か出会うことができました！！最高すぎました！
ツアーガイドをして頂いた、ゆめさんには色々な島の情報やマングローブや魚たちの説明などもして頂いたのでツアーを通して、とても満足な1日を過ごすことができました！！
写真もありがとうございました！

Honestly, I didn't have high expectations before going, but it was an absolutely wonderful experience! I'm glad I participated. The guide's stories and songs were very pleasant, and the time flew by. The water buffalo were also very smart and cute. This time, the weather was unstable, so I didn't rent a bicycle, but I still had fun with just the water buffalo. I highly recommend it!

正直、行くまではそんなに期待をしていなかったのですが…大変素晴らしい体験でした！参加して良かったです。ガイドの方のお話や歌がとっても心地良く、あっという間でした。水牛もとってもお利口さんで可愛かったです。今回はお天気が不安定だったので、レンタサイクルはしませんでしたが、水牛だけでも楽しかったです。おすすめします！

I participated in a stargazing and night tour for the first time because I wanted to see the beautiful starry sky and the tropical flora and fauna. Since there were only my child and me as participants this time, we were able to take our time and learn various things from the guide. We were able to see coconut crabs and hermit crabs, and the starry sky was beautiful to see with the naked eye. I truly had a wonderful time. My child was scared at first, but by the end, they said, "It was so much fun!" and we were able to create lovely memories on our last day. The guide was kind and shared a lot of detailed information about the various plants and animals. I would love to join the stargazing and night tour again the next time I come to Ishigaki Island. Thank you very much.

きれいな星空と南国の動植物がみたくて、初めて星空&ナイトツアーに参加しました。
今回は参加者が私と子どもだけだったので、ガイドさんにいろいろ教えて頂きながらゆっくりと参加することができました。
ヤシガニやヤドカリ、肉眼できれいな星空もみることができて、本当に素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。
子どもも最初は怖がっていましたが、最後は｢とっても楽しかった！｣と言っていて、最終日に素敵な思い出を作ることができました。
ガイドさんも優しくて、いろいろな動植物も詳しく教えてくださいました。
次回石垣島に来るときもまた星空&ナイトツアーに参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

It was the start of the rainy season, but the light rain stopped, creating just the right climate. After finishing dinner, my 4-year-old son, full of enthusiasm with his headlamp on, was invited by our guide Yuya to go out, and he was already super excited in the car on the way. After applying insect repellent, we headed into the forest. As we carefully descended a muddy slope with puddles, my son exclaimed, "A snake!" When I looked down, there was a habu slithering beside us! My son, who spotted the first creature, was full of confidence! We continued to find various night creatures like crabs, frogs, and spiders, while listening to Yuya's explanations, and we even spotted several coconut crabs moving slowly. I was delighted to see my son imitating Yuya, aiming his headlamp and proudly saying, "I took a picture!" Both parents were very satisfied.

Although we couldn't observe the stars due to the cloudy sky, we were able to spend more time observing the creatures, which might have made it the best experience for my son. It was a night of exploration that the whole family enjoyed together.

梅雨入りでしたが小雨が止んでちょうど良い気候でした。夜ご飯を食べ終わりヘッドライトをつけた息子4歳はやる気満々です。ホテルへお迎えに来たガイドのユーヤさんにも、行くか！と誘われ、行きの車内で既に大興奮。虫除けスプレーをして森の中へ。水たまりで泥濘む坂道をそろそろと降りていくと、ヘビだ！と息子の第一声！ほんとか〜と足元を見るとハブがニョロニョロと隣を進んでいました！1番に生き物を見つけた息子は自信満々です！その後もカニやカエル、クモなどユーヤさんの説明を受けながら次々と夜の生き物を見つけていき、ノソノソ歩くヤシガニも何匹か見つけられました。生き物の写真を撮るユーヤさんの真似をして、ヘッドライト向けては、撮りました！と得意げな息子に父母2人も大満足でした。
曇り空で星空観察は叶いませんでしたが、その分、生き物観察に時間をかけられたので、息子にとっては最高だったかもしれません。家族みんなで楽しめた夜の探検でした。

Due to lightning, the SUP experience was canceled, and we only participated in the sea turtle snorkeling. It was my first time snorkeling, but the instructor kindly taught me, and I was able to swim without any problems. From the moment I first put my face in the water, I was able to spot fish, which really excited me. I was lucky to see clownfish and sea turtles as well. Although the weather during this trip was not favorable and I felt a bit unsatisfied, this snorkeling experience made up for it all. I felt that satisfied.

雷によりSUP体験は中止となり、ウミガメシュノーケリングのみ体験しました。
シュノーケリングは初めてでしたが、インストラクターの方に優しく教えていただき、問題なく泳ぐことが出来ました。
海に初めて顔をつけた瞬間から魚を見つけられ、とてもテンションが上がりました。
カクレクマノミやウミガメも全部見ることが出来、運が良かったと思います。
今回の旅行は天気に恵まれず、不完全燃焼感があったのですが、このシュノーケリングで全て帳消しになりました。それくらいの満足感があります。

I participated in late May!! Unfortunately, due to the cloudy weather, we had to give up on stargazing, but it was a great tour filled with adventure, including exploring for coconut crabs and discovering other small animals. It wasn't a physically demanding experience, so women were also able to join. The tour guide was very kind and friendly, making it a very fulfilling tour!! I think it's an experience tour that can be enjoyed by both groups and individuals!!!

5月下旬参加しました！！あいにくの曇りで星空観測は断念したのですがヤシガニ散策や他小動物の発見など冒険感溢れる良いツアーでした。ハードな体験ツアーではないので女性の方も参加してました。ツアーガイドの方もとても優しくフレンドリーでとても充実したツアーになりました！！
団体でも個人でも楽しめる体験ツアーだと思います！！！

I'm glad I was able to go to places that I wouldn't have been able to visit without renting a car! Everything went smoothly and it made it easy to plan my subsequent activities.

レンタカーを借りるなどしなければ行けなかった場所へ行けたため、良かったです！時間通りに進み、その後の予定も組みやすかったです。

Unfortunately, it was rainy at the Sefa Utaki, but the Gangala Valley was better than I expected. The guide was also very attentive and I recommend it.

斎場御嶽はあいにくの雨で残念でしたが、
ガンガラーの谷は思った以上に良かった。
ガイドも丁寧でおすすめです。

They were very friendly and waited in an easy-to-find spot to minimize walking from the parking lot. When we went to the Churaumi Aquarium and I realized I didn't have tickets, they guided me to where I could buy discounted tickets and shared various recommendations for souvenirs. It was really helpful, especially since we had elderly members in our three-generation trip.

とても気さくな方で、駐車場などもなるべく歩かないようわかりやすい所で待ってくれてました。
美ら海水族館に行く時もチケットがないことを知ると割引チケットを変えるところに案内していただいたり、おすすめのお土産など色々なので事を教えていただきました。3世代旅行で高齢者もいたので本当に助かりました。

On the day of the bus tour, I was worried because of the surprisingly heavy rain, but the bus guide said, "This is a view of Okinawa that you rarely get to see!" which I found very positive and liked. At first, I couldn't understand the dialect, but I gradually got used to it, and by the end, we became quite friendly, which was really nice.

As for the tour itself, as everyone mentioned, there were times when we didn't have enough time, but considering going on my own, I was satisfied with being able to visit that distance and those sightseeing spots in just one day.

One disappointment was that I was really looking forward to the unlimited rides on the Yui Rail, thinking we would each get one ticket to go from one end to the other, but it turned out to be just one ticket for one person, which was disappointing.

But I would love to participate again!

バスツワー当日、びっくりするくらいの大雨でどうなることかと思いましたが、バスガイドさんがなかなか見れない沖縄の景色です！とおっしゃっていただいたのが前向きで好きでした。ただ、方言が初め聞き取れずわからなかったですが段々慣れてきて最後には仲良く慣れてとてもよかったです♡
ツワー自体、みなさんおっしゃる通りツワーだけあって時間が足りないことがありましたが自分で行くことを考えたらあの距離と観光地を１日でまわっていただけて満足です⭐︎
残念なのがゆいレールが乗り放題とあり、端から端まで行けるととても楽しみにしておりましたが人数分いただけると思っていたら1人だけだったのが残念でした。
でもまた参加したいです♪

Since my 58-year-old mother was with me, we avoided intense activities and opted for this tour instead. The flow was smooth, and it was a meaningful time without any waste. Even during the bus ride, the driver shared stories about Iriomote Island, which was very enjoyable.

58の母がいたので、激しいアクティビティなどは避けこちらのツアーに申し込みしました。
流れもスムーズで無駄のない有意義な時間でした。移動のバスでも運転手の方が西表島の話をしてくれとても楽しかったです。

The aquarium is quite a walk from the bus parking lot, but there is plenty of time to see everything. There are few places to eat, so I think it's a good idea to either get takeout or bring something from a convenience store. Although the other places were short visits, I was able to see a variety of things. Driving around with a rental car is nice, but it was easier not having to drive. At Sam's Sail Line in the evening, we were able to dine as scheduled, and both the performance and the food were good.

水族館はバス駐車場からかなり歩いていきますが、見る時間は十分あります。食事をするところは少ないのでテイクアウトかコンビニで何か持って行くといいと思います。他は短時間ですが、色々回りことが出来ました。レンタカーで回るのも良いのですが、運転しない分楽でした。夜のサムズセーラインは予約通りに食事が出来、パフォーマンスや料理は良かったです。

I definitely wanted to visit Churaumi Aquarium and Pineapple Park, so I joined this tour. It was great because we could efficiently visit all the sightseeing spots. We were picked up near the hotel for the outbound trip and dropped off in front of American Village (Chatan) on the way back, allowing us to cover all the places we wanted to see in one day. The bus guide's explanations about Okinawa's history and culture, as well as the spots we passed, were very good! I would like to use a bus tour again when I come to Okinawa.

ちゅら海水族館とパイナップルパークには、絶対に行きたかったのでこちらのツアーに参加しました
効率よく観光スポットがめぐれてとても良かったです
行きはホテル近くでピックアップしてもらい帰りは、アメリカンヴィレッジ前(北谷)で下ろしていただき１日で行きたい観光地をすべてめぐることができました
バスガイドさんによる、沖縄の歴史や文化、通過したスポットの説明がとても良かったです！
また、沖縄に来た際は、バスツアーを利用したいです

I had a fulfilling day overall! If I had to say something, I think it would have been nice to have a little more time for lunch to relax, but it was a great trip where I could enjoy a lot of nature!

！1日を通して充実した1日が過ごせました♪しいてゆうなら、お昼ご飯の時間がもう少しあるとのんびり出来て良かったかなと思いましたが、たくさん自然を満喫出来ていい旅でした！

At night, we encountered insects and creatures that we had never seen before on Honshu, and my 6-year-old and 3-year-old sons were thrilled! The one who was the most childlike and excited was Dad, though! When we travel to Ishigaki Island again, we would love to participate!

夜、本州ではみたことがない虫や生き物に出会えて、6歳と3歳の息子たちは大喜びでした！誰よりも童心にかえりはしゃいでいたのはパパでしたが笑　また石垣島へ旅行した際は、参加したいです！

Although the cloudy sky prevented us from seeing the stars, it was a very enjoyable tour as we encountered the coconut crabs. Each of us walked slowly along the stone-paved path from the park's promenade to the observation deck, carrying the flashlights we rented, so it was easy for us, a couple in our 50s, to participate. The coconut crabs we suddenly found were very large and impressive!

生憎の曇り空で星空は見えませんでしたが、ヤシガニに出会えてとても楽しいツアーでした。公園の遊歩道から展望台へ続く石畳の道をそれぞれがレンタルされた懐中電灯を持ってゆっくりと歩くので、我々50代夫婦にも問題なく参加出来ました。突如見つかるヤシガニはとても大きく迫力があります！

I received a confirmation call the day before, and the very polite explanation made me feel at ease as I headed to Ishigaki Island for the first time. On the day of the tour, when I met the guide at the port, they greeted me with great energy, which left a good impression. It was also helpful that they confirmed the day's schedule during the gathering, making it easy to envision how the day would unfold. Thank you very much.

The tour itself was fantastic; the snorkeling was in a very clear sea, and I was able to swim comfortably. The guide matched our pace, which made it very enjoyable. During the river jumping tour, I jumped into the river with all my might, which reminded me of playing in the river as a child, and it was a lot of fun. Thank you for taking so many photos. This became my best memory of the trip. I will participate again when I come back.

前日に確認の電話が入り、とても丁寧な説明で始めてでも安心して石垣島から向かうことができました。
当日、港でガイドさんと合流した際は、とても元気に挨拶してくださり印象が良かったです。
1日の流れも集合時に確認してくれたので、どういう動きになるかイメージしやすかったのは良かったです。あいがとうございました。
ツアー自体は、シュノーケリングはとても透明度も高い海で気持ちよく泳げて、ガイドさんもペースを合わせてくださり、とても楽しめました。
川に飛び込むツアーでは、思いっきり川に飛び込み、こどものころの川遊びを思い出し、とても楽しかったです。
写真も沢山撮ってくださりありがとうございました。
この旅行で一番の思い出になりました。
また来たときは参加します。

I wanted to go to the Churaumi Aquarium, so I considered renting a car, but it was expensive since I was alone. Instead, I signed up for a bus tour. The 150 minutes at the Churaumi Aquarium was just the right amount of time. I chose a tour that included steak and lobster teppanyaki, and it was delicious.

美ら海水族館に行きたかったのでレンタカー借りて行こうと考えましたが、一人なんで割高でした。そこでバスツアーを申し込みました。美ら海水族館は150分でちょうど良い時間でした。ステーキとロブスターの鉄板焼き付きのツアーにしましたが美味しかったです。

The mangrove cruise felt just like a real jungle cruise. The boatman skillfully navigated the increasingly narrow waterways due to the tides, pointing out flying birds and small fruits as we spotted them, which was impressive.

During the bus ride, the locals we usually encounter while sightseeing in Okinawa only used a slight dialect, but the driver spoke a little in Okinawan (Uchināguchi), which was easy to understand. It sounded almost like a spell!

The bus ride was short, but the scenery was very nice. We crossed to Yubu Island on a water buffalo, and I was amazed at how calm and intelligent the buffalo were. The buffalo I took a photo with was named Rui-kun. I was drawn to his expression, and the photo we took together became a wonderful memory.

The village on Taketomi Island had such an atmosphere that when viewed from the observation deck, it felt like I had entered another world. It was truly beautiful.

マングローブクルーズはさながらリアルジャングルクルーズ、干満の差でどんどんと狭くなって行く航路を上手に切り抜けながら飛んでる鳥や小さな木の実まで、見つけたら次々に指差しながら案内してくださる船頭さんがすごかったです。
バス移動では普段、観光で触れ合う沖縄の人達はちょっとした訛程度の方言しか使われていないのが運転手さんが沖縄弁（うちなーぐち）で少しだけ喋ってくださってよくわかりました。呪文の様でした!
バスでの移動は短い距離でしたが、景色含め、とてもよかったです。
由布島には水牛に乗って渡りましたが、とても穏やかで賢い牛さん達で驚きました。一緒に写真を撮った牛さんの名前はルイくん。彼の表情に惹かれて一緒に撮ってもらった写真は凄くいい思い出になりました。
竹富島の集落は展望台から見てみると異世界に来てしまったのではないかと思うほどの雰囲気があり、とても素敵でした。

We came to Okinawa for our honeymoon. Given that it was the rainy season and we were unsure of what to expect, as well as feeling scared about driving on unfamiliar roads for long periods, we chose a tour.

Bus
It might depend on the number of participants and COVID-19 measures, but there were no other customers in front, behind, or beside us, which made it comfortable.

Tour
It was very packed with activities, and we were extremely satisfied. There were places we wouldn't have been able to visit or would have given up on if we had gone on our own!

Guide
On the bus, the guide shared information about Okinawa, the climate, delicious food, and fun places to visit! The meeting times were clear, and they informed us about how far we were from the bus, which allowed us to move around without any anxiety.

新婚旅行で沖縄旅行に来ました。
梅雨時期で、どうなるか分からないという点と、知らない道を何分も運転するのは怖いという点から、ツアーを選びました。

バス
申し込み人数やコロナ対策にもよるのかもしれないですが、他のお客様が前後左右にいないようになっていて、快適でした。

ツアー
とても盛りだくさんで、大満足でした。自分たちで行けば、回りきれなかったり諦めてしまったりするところもしっかり見ることができました！

ガイド
バスの中で、沖縄のことや気候のことをはじめ、美味しいものや楽しいところも教えてくれました！集合時間も明確で、バスまでどのくらい離れているかなども伝えてくれたので不安なく行動できました。

During our trip from Onna Village to the airport, our only destination was American Village, and we left everything else up to the driver. We had interesting experiences everywhere we went. Even during the car ride, the driver explained the places we passed and entertained us with quizzes, making it a fulfilling time for our family of five without any boredom.

Although our sightseeing the day before was quite limited, the driver on that day was a humorous guide, which was a pleasant surprise compared to the quiet driver we had previously.

We even talked as a family about wanting to request that same driver the next time we visit Okinawa. We considered renting a car ourselves, but choosing a sightseeing taxi this time was definitely the right decision.

恩納村～空港までの中でアメリカンビレッジしか目的がなく、それ以外はおまかせしたのですが、どこもおもしろい体験をすることができました。
車の移動中も通る場所の解説をしてくれたり、クイズを出して楽しませてくれたりと、家族５人での旅行でしたが飽きることなく充実した時間になりました。

前日の観光はかなり限られた時間内でお願いしたこともありますが、物静かなタイプの運転手さんだったことに比べ、この日はガイドに慣れたユーモアのある方で本当に当たりだったなと思います。

次回沖縄に行った際は、その方を指名したいねと家族で話しているくらいです。自分たちでレンタカーを借りるかも悩みましたが、今回は観光タクシーにして大正解でした。