All Reviews for Bus Tours

We gathered at the bus terminal near the remote island bus terminal in the morning, and the guide shared a lot of interesting information during the ride, which was very helpful. We will return to the bus terminal after 2 PM, so if the weather and our stamina allow, we can visit nearby islands like Kohama Island. It's great because many of the sightseeing spots are difficult to access without a car.

朝に離島バスターミナル近くのバスターミナルに集合、ガイドが車中も色々話をしてくれてとても参考になります。14時過ぎにはバスターミナルに戻るので体力と天候が許せば小浜島など離島への観光、移動ができます。車が運転できないと観光しづらいところばかりなのでありがたいです。

There is a direct bus from the airport to the remote island bus terminal every 30 minutes. After this tour, there are shuttle buses from the ANA Hotel and the former JAL Hotel to the remote island bus terminal. It's recommended for sightseeing on the first day. After a stroll pulled by a water buffalo, you can go cycling with the map you received. You can enjoy a fulfilling afternoon.

空港から集合場所の離島バスターミナルまでは30分毎に直行バスがあります。またこのツアーが終わったあと、ANAホテルと旧JALホテルからは離島バスターミナルから送迎バスがあります。初日の観光にお勧めです。水牛に引かれて散策したあと、貰った地図でサイクリング。充実した午後を過ごせます。

I was very satisfied with the packed itinerary that included water buffalo carts, sanshin folk songs, a mangrove cruise, and cycling, and I was able to see the rare crested serpent eagle three times.

Each guide shared interesting stories about Ishigaki, which I found fascinating. The weather was also favorable, and I was moved by the beautiful Ishigaki Blue sea.

I would love to try island hopping again.

水牛車、三線民謡、マングローブクルーズ、サイクリングと盛りだくさんの内容の上、なかなか見れないというカンムリワシに3回もみることができて、大満足です。

それぞれのガイドさんの石垣にまつわる話なども面白く、興味深く聞きました。
天気にも恵まれ、石垣ブルーの海にも感動しました。

また違い島巡りもしてみたいです。

As explained at the remote island terminal, I managed to enjoy the experience with everyone, but the ferry from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki Island had unclear guidance and signage, making me anxious about when to board. Additionally, it was cold, and I couldn't hear the guide's words clearly. However, it was nice to be able to see the sights in a compact way.

離島ターミナルでの説明の通り
なんとか皆さんと楽しめましたが
竹富島から石垣島に帰るフェリーは
案内や掲示板がわかりにくく、いつ乗り込んだらいいのか不安でした。
あとは寒くて説明ガイドさんの言葉が入ってこなかったです。
でもコンパクトに観光できて良かったです。

The tour included the World Heritage site of Sefa Utaki, considered the highest sacred place of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the Okinawa Natural Monument, Gyokusendo Cave, making it a great deal. Although it's a half-day tour, the fact that they also provide transportation to Naha Airport is a big plus.

琉球王国最高の聖地とされる世界遺産の斎場御嶽と沖縄天然記念物の玉泉洞が見られるお得な内容になっていました。半日ツアーですが那覇空港に送っていただけるのもポイント高いです。

The Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley were great. However, there was very little explanation from the tour guide, which made it difficult to understand during the gathering times. I think it would have been better to have a bit more overall explanation and details about the places we were going to visit.

斎場御嶽　ガンガラーの谷は良かったです。添乗員さんの説明がほとんどなく　集合の時などわかりにくかったです。もう少し全体の説明や　どんな所に行くなど説明があった方が良かったと思います。

On the day we went, they seemed to be in a bad mood and didn't eat 😢. On the broadcast on March 1st, they were eating normally 😡.

僕達が行った日は機嫌が悪かったのか食べてくれませんでした😢
3/1放送の、おは土では普通に食べていました😡

The weather was favorable, and everything went as planned. Lunch was delicious, and we were taken to the airport on time. The guide was great as well. Ishigaki has become a wonderful memory.

お天気にも恵まれ、何もかも予定どおり。昼食もおいしく時間通りに空港まで送っていただきました。
ガイドさんもよかったです。
石垣、良い思い出となりました。

The main Churaumi Aquarium was impressive! There were many other highlights as well. Additionally, the tour guide (bus) was attentive and made the experience feel less tiring. If I had to mention something, it took about 4 hours round trip for passenger pickups, which was a bit hard on my back, but considering the cost performance, it might be within an acceptable range.

メインの美ら海水族館には感動！その他見どころも多っかたです。加えて観光ガイド（バス）が丁寧で疲れを感じさせなかった。しいて言えば乗客のピックアップで往復で約4時間要したので腰にきましたが,コスパを思うと許容範囲かも。

I participated in the same VELTRA bus tour in Miyako Island three days before this tour. At that time, it was a longer tour, but perhaps because I had a good impression from that experience, I enjoyed this one as well.

同じVELTRAさんの宮古島バスツアーにこのツアーの３日前に参加しました。その時はもっと長いツアーだったけど、その時の印象が良かったせいか、これも勿論楽しめましたけど、って所ですかね。

The weather was so cold that it didn't feel like Ishigaki, and it looked like it was about to rain, but I was glad I could tour efficiently. Each of the three islands has its own unique world, and choosing this tour was the right decision!

今にも雨が降りそうな天気で石垣とは思えないほど寒かったですが、効率よく観光できて良かったです。3島それぞれが独自の世界で、このツアーを選んで正解でした！

I was originally scheduled to go on a glass-bottom boat in Taketomi Island, but due to unstable weather, it was changed to a cart ride instead. However, the rain stopped during the sightseeing, and I was able to have a great time. It's highly recommended for those who don't have much time, as you can experience various activities in one day! They also handled the sudden changes smoothly. I would love to participate again if I have the opportunity. Thank you!

本当は竹富島でグラスボートになる予定でしたが天気が不安定で､代わりに牛車に変更となりました。
それでも観光時には雨も止み、楽しく過ごすことができました。
一日で様々な体験が出来るので､日程があまりない方にはとてもおすすめです♪
急な変更などもスムーズに対応いただきました。
また､機会がありましたら参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

I chose this option because I was considering ways to get to the Churaumi Aquarium without renting a car, and it allowed me to visit other spots as well. The bus guide shared a lot of information about Okinawa, making the trip enjoyable!

Since it was a weekday, there weren't many crowds, and my companion and I had plenty of time to explore each spot smoothly. If you have children, it might be a bit hectic and challenging.

While it may be difficult to see everything at the Churaumi Aquarium, it was sufficient to see the main attractions!

美ら海水族館へレンタカー以外で行く方法を検討している中で、他のスポットも回れるこちらを選びました。バスガイドさんが沖縄のことを色々教えてくれて、旅行が楽しいものになりました！
平日だったので、どこもそこまで混雑してなく、大人2人でサクサクと観光できるくらいどのスポットも時間は十分でした。
お子さんがいるともしかしたら慌ただしくて大変かもしれません。
美ら海水族館は、すべてを回るのは難しいかもしれませんが、主要スポットを見るには十分でした！

I traveled around Yubu Island by bicycle. I had heard that the island is flat with few hills, but there was sand on the roads, causing the bicycle tires to sink in, and there were also some hills. I should have opted for an electric bike.

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote was led by a very good guide, so even though it was my second time, I was able to see it from a new perspective.

由布島での移動を自転車でしました、島自体が平で坂道が少ないと聞いていましたが、道に砂があり、自転車のタイヤがめり込んだり、坂道もあり、電動自転車にすれば良かった。
西表のﾏﾝｸﾞﾛｰﾌﾞｸﾙｰｽﾞは説明が上手な方だったので、2度目でしたが新しい視点で見れました。

It was a very fulfilling tour. I had a lot of fun experiencing things that would be difficult to arrange on my own. Although there were many participants, it was great that there was also free time for exploration.

非常に充実したツアーでした。個人では手配するのが難しい体験がツアーを通してたくさんできて楽しかったです。参加人数は多かったですが、自由散策の時間もあるため良かったです。

This was my first time in Ishigaki Island, and I considered going to more remote islands on my own, but I became anxious about the possibility of not being able to secure a ferry reservation, especially given the recent over-tourism I’ve been experiencing in the area. So, I decided to join a tour.

As a result, I was able to efficiently visit three islands and get a glimpse of their charm. The guides were all unique and had their own styles, and they were very good at communicating, which made it a lot of fun.

I think I could have managed to visit each island on my own, but the tour included lunch and transportation with the guide, which felt like a great deal. I realized that starting with a guided tour to explore the highlights and then diving deeper into the places that interest me as a repeat visitor might be the best approach.

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy with occasional light rain, so I was glad I opted for a bus tour instead of walking or biking around Taketomi Island. However, since we traveled by car to the sightseeing spots, the time spent on the island felt a bit short, and I wished I could have stayed longer. I didn’t have a chance to buy souvenirs except on Yubu Island.

The guide for the jungle cruise was positive, saying that even though it was raining, there were still good things about it, which I appreciated. When the guide expressed disappointment about the weather multiple times, I thought that the most disappointed people were the guests who traveled from afar, and I couldn’t help but think they should offer a discount (though not specifically for this tour).

初石垣島、自力でさらに離島に行くことも考えましたが船の予約が取れないこともあると見て、昨今のオーバーツーリズムを日々実感する地域から行くこともあって不安になりツアーに申し込むことに。
結果三島を効率よく巡って魅力の一端を感じることが出来ました。登場したガイドさんも三者三様で個性的で、皆さんお話がお上手でとても楽しかったです。
それぞれの島に行くだけなら自力でも行けたかなとは思いますが、昼食まで付いてガイドさんも送迎も付いてとてもお得感はあり、やはり最初は解説付きで巡って気になるところをリピーターとして深掘りするのが良いのかなと思いました。
あいにく曇り空に時々小雨といった天気だったので竹富島はフリー歩きや自転車にせずバスツアーにしておいて良かったなと思いますが、見どころ地点に車で行く分？時間が短いのでもう少し島内にいたかったなあとは思いました。由布島以外ではお土産を買うチャンスはありませんでした。
ジャングルクルーズのガイドさんは雨だけど逆に良いこともあると前向きに話して下さってありがたかったです。
ガイドさんに何度もお天気を残念がられると一番残念なのは遠方から来る客の方だしじゃあ値引きしてくれと思っちゃうので(こちらのツアーのことではないです)。

I was able to efficiently and comfortably visit the attractions and sightseeing spots in Ishigaki Island. The bus guide and the driver were both friendly and kind.

石垣島の見どころや観光地等を、効率よく、安全・快適に巡ることができました。
バスガイドさんも、運転手の方も、感じよく親切に接してくれました。

The weather wasn't great, but I was able to experience everything I wanted without getting caught in heavy rain, making it a satisfying trip. Since we were visiting various places in a day, it was more about seeing and experiencing different islands compactly rather than taking our time to explore. It was wonderful for that kind of travel. However, there were some inconsistencies in the instructions regarding the restrooms at the port, as they said not to go because it would be crowded, yet others were using them. Given that it was a busy trip, it would have been better if they had provided explanations in advance about where to find restrooms.

天気は良くありませんでしたが、大雨に降られることなく、コンパクトにみたいものが、体験したいことができ、満足の旅でした。日帰りで色んなところを回るので、じっくり色々見たいというよりは、コンパクトに色んな島を見てみたい、体験したいという旅としては素晴らしいです。トイレを港では、混むので行ってはいけないと言いながら、他の方は行っていたりと指示がチグハグなところがありましたので、忙しい旅であるが故に、トイレはどこで行っておく等、事前に説明をしてくれた方が良かったです。

Had a blast with veltra . The aquarium and the lunch stop near the beautiful beach were the highlights! Guide was very nice too.

I was able to efficiently visit three islands. I also enjoyed having a little bit of Okinawan cuisine for lunch, which was great.

効率よく3島行くことが出来ました。
お昼ご飯も沖縄料理を少しずつ食べることができたのでよかったです。

I particularly enjoyed the Churaumi Aquarium and American Village. Both places have large grounds, so I think I would have been more tired if I had been driving a rental car. It was nice to spend time on the bus while leisurely enjoying the scenery.

特に美ら海水族館、アメリカンビレッジを満喫できました。どちらの場所も広い敷地なのでレンタカーで運転していたらもっと疲れが出てたと思います。バス内はゆっくり景色を眺めながら過ごせたのが良かったです。

I was impressed that the water buffalo on Yubu Island are considered family by the locals, and that they live in mutual trust. The village on Taketomi Island gave me a comforting impression of a good old Japan. It was a nice, leisurely day of sightseeing.

由布島の水牛は地元の方々にとって家族であり、お互いが信頼し合って生活していることに感銘を受けました。竹富島の集落は何かほっとできる昔の良き日本といった印象でした。のんびりした1日観光で、良かったです。

Initially, we planned to rent a car and visit the tourist spots, but it was the right choice to go with a bus tour. I am grateful to the guide for their accurate explanations and to the driver for considering safety while driving.

当初レンタカーを借りて観光地を回ろうとしたが、バスツアーにして正解でした。
ガイドさんの的確な説明、安全を考慮して運転してくださったドライバーさんに感謝しております。

By using the bus tour, I was able to travel from Naha to the Churaumi Aquarium at a cost that was so affordable that I even received change back when considering transportation expenses.

バスツアーを使う事で、那覇から美ら海水族館に行く為の、移動費、交通費を考慮しても、お釣りが来るほどお得に旅行することが出来た。

I was honestly indifferent about riding a water buffalo by myself, but I ended up having a surprisingly fun and meaningful relaxing time. I was satisfied with the tour content and I'm glad I participated.

1人参加で、正直水牛に乗るのはどっちでもいいかな、、と考えていましたが、想像以上に楽しく有意義なまったり時間を過ごせました。ツアー内容も満足で、参加して良かったです。

The weather was unfortunate, but I was glad to see Nakama River with the boat cover removed. The bus on Iriomote Island is more of a means of transportation than a tourist experience. I think incorporating the Wildlife Conservation Center would increase satisfaction even in the rain. Lunch allowed us to feel the essence of Yaeyama, and the portion was ample. The water buffalo was adorable, and we saw many butterflies.

Since I rode a water buffalo cart in Taketomi in the past, I opted for a rental bicycle, but we were in a rush because the return boat was already scheduled. We quickly visited three places: Nishi Sanbashi, Kondoi Beach, and Kaiji Beach. There was no time to go to a café. I thought it was nice that those walking could choose the last boat. I wish the rental bicycle was available for at least two hours.

あいにくの天気でしたが、仲間川はなんとか船のカバーを外して見れて良かったです。西表島バスは観光というより単なる移動手段。野生生物保護センターも組み込むと雨でも満足度が上がると思います。ランチは八重山を感じられ、量も十分でした。水牛が可愛かったです。蝶々もたくさん見れました。
竹富は昔水牛車に乗ったのでレンタサイクルにしましたが、帰りの船が決まっており、時間がなくてバタバタで、西桟橋、コンドイビーチ、カイジ浜の三ヶ所回っておわりでした。カフェに行く時間は皆無。歩きの人は最終便も選択できたので、いいなあと思いました。レンタサイクルもせめて2時間は欲しいです。

Overall, it was great for me. This course is quite fast-paced, but it's very difficult to book and complete this itinerary on your own within this time and budget. The explanation of the mangroves, along with the shamisen and singing while riding on the cow, was flavorful and enjoyable. If you find a place you like, there are boats available to each of the surrounding islands, so I think it would be nice to revisit the next day for a more leisurely experience. I think it would be easier to rent a bicycle to get to the beach on Taketomi Island.

全部ありで自分には良かったです。このコースはかなりの駆け足ですが、自分で全部これだけの行程を　この時間と予算で予約してこなすのはたいへん難しい　マングローブの解説も牛さんに乗って聞く三味線と歌も味があってよかったです。気に入った場所があったら各離島への船は出ているので　今回は一回ざっとのおさらい経験として翌日再度ふらっと行けばいいかと思います。竹富島で浜の方に行くにはレンタサイクルあると楽かなと思います。

I visited Okinawa for the first time for spring training camp and sightseeing. Since I didn't have a driver's license, I participated in this tour. The guests were about half Japanese and half international, with many from the Chinese-speaking regions.

It varies case by case, but the atmosphere on the bus was generally calm, with Okinawan folk songs playing throughout, and only a bit of excitement from the children. Additionally, there is a smartphone audio guidance service available. When you activate the browser and pass specific GPS points, explanations automatically play. You can also replay them, and they provide detailed information about local customs and traditions.

It was a bit cloudy, but I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful waters of Okinawa. However, some might feel that the schedule is a bit tight. But that's to be expected—just enjoy it like a school trip!

野球の春季キャンプと観光で初じめて訪れた沖縄。
車の免許を持ってなかったので、こちらのツアーに参加させていただきました。
客は半分が日本の方で半分が海外の方（中華圏の方が多かったです）って感じでした。
ケースバイケースではあるんでしょうけど、バス内の雰囲気は始終沖縄の民謡とか流れてましたが、比較的に静かな方でした。子どもがちょっとはしゃぐくらい。
あとスマホで音声ガイダンスサービスがいただけます。ブラウザーを起動した状態で、GPSで特定ポイントを通過すると自動で説明が流れる感じ。もちろん再再生とかも可能で、地域の風習など、結構細かいところまで説明してくれます。
少し曇ってましたが、沖縄の美ら海をガッツリ堪能できました。
ただ人によっては時間が少しタイトに感じられるかも。ただ仕方ない。修学旅行の気分で楽しむべし。

I think it was the best course. If I had a little more time on Taketomi Island, it would have been even better. I think a bicycle is necessary for efficient movement. There are several places where you can rent bicycles, but I think it would have been better to know this before going. Iriomote Island and the water buffalo were also amazing. Be careful about the time of the last bus on the way back.

一番良いコ−スだったと思います。竹富島は、もう少し時間があるともっと良かったです。効率良く行動するには自転車が必要かと思います。レンタル自転車の借りれる所は数カ所ありますが、行く前に把握しておいた方がよかったと思いました。西表島や水牛も最高でした。
帰りの最終バスの時間は気を付けた方がいいですよ。

For us who do not use a car, it was a bus tour that took us to the places we wanted to go. First of all, the driver was truly wonderful, and it was impressive to see him respond with a smile to those who were a bit late, saying, "It's okay!" It had been 15 years since I last visited Okinawa, and I was surprised yet very pleased to see that Manza Beach had been developed and that a huge place called American Village had been built. I'm really glad I participated in this tour.

車を使用しない私たちにとって、行きたいところに連れて行ってくれるバスツアーでした。
まず運転手さんが本当に素晴らしい方で、少し時間に遅れ恐縮している方にも「大丈夫ですよ〜」と、笑顔で対応されているのが印象的でした。
15年ぶりの沖縄でしたが、万座毛が整備されていたり、アメリカンビレッジという巨大な場所が出来ていたりと、驚きつつもとても楽しめて、このツアーに参加して本当によかったです。