All Reviews for Bus Tours

A shuttle bus came to pick us up at the hotel.
The bus drop-off point is close to the tour reception.
The reception was very polite and attentive.
When I asked about the bus stop to the airport, they provided information.
The boat to Iriomote Island was quite boring. It would be nice to have something to pass the time.
We took a bathroom break from Iriomote Island and explored the mangroves.
There was an explanation about the mangroves.
We took a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island… I rode with Yume-chan. She sang beautifully, it was the best!
Sightseeing on Yubu Island.
Lunch on Yubu Island: The adults thought it was delicious, but the kids found the taste and appearance unappealing and hardly touched it. In the end, they ordered curry and ate that.
The water buffalo cart from Yubu Island to Iriomote Island: The brother played the sanshin, but I didn’t know the song. He said he couldn’t sing, so there was no song.
The glass boat at Taketomi Island: There weren’t as many fish as I expected, but despite the cloudy weather, visibility was good. The kids were very focused on finding fish.
Free time at Taketomi Island: After getting off the glass boat, there was no guidance at all, and I didn’t know how to spend my time. A kind person from the ferry terminal helped me, and I rented a bike near the ferry terminal.
I think renting a bike is better than bus sightseeing.
The kids said this was the most fun time, and they talked about it even after returning. There were people exploring on foot, but walking seemed like a waste of time.
We took the ferry to Ishigaki Island at 4 PM.
The end.

Reflection:
I wish I had taken my time to rent a bike and leisurely explore Ishigaki Island until 5 PM. I think Taketomi Island is the best place to experience traditional Okinawan lifestyles, so I wanted to spend time without being rushed.

It was good that we could tour and experience various places without wasting time since the meeting time was set. The tour price was reasonable, and I think the content was satisfactory.

ホテルまで送迎バスが来てくれた◎
バス降車場からツアー受付までが近い◎
受付でしっかりと丁寧な対応◎
空港までのバス停等を聞いたら教えてくれた⚪︎
西表島までの船は結構暇。暇つぶしがあると良い⚪︎
西表島からトイレ休憩をとってマングローブ探索◎
マングローブの説明◎
由布島までの水牛車◎…ゆめちゃんにのった。歌も上手くて最高！
由布島観光⚪︎
由布島昼食△
大人は美味しいと思ったけど、子どもは苦手な味と見た目で、なかなか手をつけず。結局カレーを注文して食べた。
由布島から西表島までの水牛車△…お兄さんが三線を弾いてくれたけど、曲がわからず。歌えないと言って歌がなかった。
竹富島のグラスボート◎ 思ったより魚はいなかったけど、天気が曇りの割にはよく見えた。子供がとても夢中になって魚を探していた。
竹富島のフリータイム✖️…グラスボートから降りると案内が全くなく、何をどう過ごしたら良いのかわからなかった。フェリー乗り場の観光係の人が親切に教えてくれ、フェリー乗り場近くのレンタサイクルを借りた。
バス観光より、レンタサイクルが良いと思う。
子どもはこの時間が1番楽しかったと帰ってきてからも話している。歩いて探索している人がいたが、歩きだと時間が勿体無い。
16時のフェリーで石垣島へ。
おわり。

振り返り↓
17時までゆっくりと石垣島でレンタサイクルを借りて、まったりと島を探索すれば良かったなと思った。
沖縄の昔ながらの生活様式を体験出来るのは、竹富島が最適だとおもうので、時間にとらわれずに過ごしたかった。

集合時間が決まっていたので無駄なくあちこちを観光、体験することが出来てよかった。
それなりのツアー料金だけど、納得のいく内容だったと思う。

The Churaumi Aquarium features an impressive whale shark viewable from the tank near the café! As soon as I arrived at the café where I could see the fish, I made a reservation for a 40-minute wait and explored other areas. It was the most wonderful and relaxing time, healing with the fish. I came to Okinawa to obtain a qualification, and as a woman traveling alone, I felt a bit anxious, but since I was here, I wanted to enjoy myself and booked this tour. The family next to me was friendly, and I felt so happy thinking this was a nice connection. However, since there were so many places to visit, I didn't have much time, and at the Churaumi Aquarium, I was in line and barely managed to buy souvenirs. At American Village, it was quite challenging since I got lost, so it was tough if I hadn't decided on the places to go in advance! I thought it felt like a trial experience.

美ら海水族館は、カフェの近くの水槽からみるジンベイザメ？が圧巻！魚をみれるカフェついたらすぐに待ち時間40分予約して他をまわりました。さいっこうに素敵なリラックスしたお魚に癒された時間でした。資格を沖縄にとりにきたので女性で1人は不安でしたがせっかく来たので満喫したくこのツアーを予約しました。隣りのご家族が仲良くしてくれまたこれもご縁だな〜と幸せいっぱいでした。ただ、あまりにもたくさん行くので時間が全然なく美ら海水族館では並んでいてギリギリお土産買えず、アメリカンビレッジは、迷うのでかなり行くところを決めていなければきつかったです！
お試し感覚かな？と思いました。

The bus guide was very cheerful, a great singer, and a veteran staff member! The driver also drove very safely and arrived on time.

However, I think a tour from morning to night can be tough for customers with young children, around 3 years old! They cry and can be noisy, and I believe it was quite bothersome for those around them on the bus.

I thought it would be good to consider this when choosing a tour!

That was the only tiring part.

★ Other than that, I was very satisfied with the content!

Thank you for your hard work! Thank you!

バスガイドさんはとても明るくて歌も上手でベテランスタッフさんでした！
運転手さんもとても安全運転で時間通り着きました

ただ子連れのお客様で3歳くらいのお子様には朝から晩までのツアーはきついと思います！泣くしうるさくてしかもバス中で履いてとても周り迷惑されたと思います

考えてツアーを選択したら良いなーと思いました！

それだけが疲れました

★あとはとても良い内容で満足しました！

お疲れ様でした
有難うございます！

The sightseeing locations were only two, but they were very fulfilling. The guide provided various explanations, which was great. Lastly, being dropped off at Naha Airport was appreciated as a tourist.

見学地は、２ヶ所だけでしたが、とても充実してました。
ガイドさんも、色々と説明をしてくださり、良かったです。
最後に那覇空港で降ろしてもらえるのは観光客としては、ありがたかったです。

Kim, our guide, provided thorough explanations and was kind at each location. The driver was also very nice. I thought I would like to go again (and meet them) someday.

ガイドのキムさんが、丁寧に説明をしてくれ、その場所ごとでも親切でした。
運転手さんも優しかったです。
また行きたい（会いたい）と、思いました。

It was my first trip to Ishigaki Island. I found that there are various activities available, but since we have a 5-month-old baby, there were few options we could participate in. The mangrove cruise and water buffalo experience we signed up for were suitable for infants, and I believe our child would have been very happy. It was a tour that we could join with peace of mind, even with a baby.

初めての石垣島への旅行でした。
調べてみると色々とアクティビティがあるらしいが、我が家は5ヶ月の子供がおり参加できるものが少なかった…。今回申し込んだマングローブクルーズや水牛体験は0歳児も体験でき、子供もきっと大喜びだったと思います。赤ちゃん連れでも安心して参加できるツアーでした。

It was a wonderful tour with excellent time management, content, and the guide's communication skills. I recommend it for those who want to efficiently experience Okinawan culture in half a day. Thank you very much.

タイムマネジメント、内容、ガイドさんのコミュニケーション力、すべてが素晴らしいツアーでした。半日で効率良く沖縄文化に触れたい方にはおすすめです。ありがとうございました。

The explanation of the mangrove tour was also helpful. The water buffalo cart was fun, and the children were very satisfied with taking photos and interacting with the water buffalo.

マングローブ観光の説明もためになりました。
水牛車も楽しく,水牛との写真撮影や触ってふれ合うことで、子供達も大満足でした。

Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal, gather at 7:45. After completing the check-in, we watched a 5-minute video tour guide, then boarded in time for departure (08:15). We received tickets for various facilities and the ferry, and started as a group. The initial boarding time was about 45 minutes, followed by a transfer at Ohara Port. Then we enjoyed a mangrove cruise on Nakama River for about an hour (transferring at a different location) and took a 15-minute bus tour of Iriomote Island. We then switched to a water buffalo cart at Mihara to go to Yubu Island (plantation visit and lunch). We left Yubu Island at 12:25, then went from Mihara to Ohara Port (13:25), to Taketomi Port (14:10), and enjoyed a bus tour on the island (Kaiji Beach [Star Sand Beach] <get off> and Kondoi Beach <view from the bus>). After a water buffalo cart tour, we returned to Taketomi Port (16:00) and then to Ishigaki Port (16:15).

The transfers to each island were on a large ferry. The boat does sway, but since it’s not a small boat, no one experienced seasickness. However, for those concerned about seasickness, the premium seats on the second floor of the ferry (500 yen per route) are recommended.

石垣港離島ターミナル　7:45集合
受付を済ませるとビデオによるツアー案内を５分位見た後は、出航に間に合うように乗船（08：15出航）各施設や船車券を受け取りグループ毎にスタート。はじめの乗船時間は約45分～大原港案内に従って乗り換え～仲間川マングローブクルーズ約1時間（乗船場所とは異なる所で乗り換え～西表島バス観光15分程乗車～美原で水牛車に乗り換えて由布島へ（植物園見学・昼食）由布島を12時25分〜美原～大原港（13：25）～竹富港（14：10）～島内バス観光（カイジ浜〔星砂の浜〕＜下車＞・コンドイビーチ＜車窓＞）～水牛車観光～竹富港（16：00）～石垣港（16：15）
各島への移動は大型の船でした。
船は揺れますが小型船ではないので、船酔いをしている人はいませんでしたが、船酔いが心配な方は船の2階のプレミアムシート（各航路毎500円）がおすすめです。

It was unfortunately rainy on December 29, 2023, but it seems that winter in Ishigaki Island often has bad weather. I realized that having two sunny days out of the three I was there was quite lucky. On the first day (December 26), there was an unexpected water outage, so the large public bath was unavailable. However, when I returned from dinner, the water supply had been restored. This time, I couldn't dive into nature due to the rain during the bus tour, but I plan to aim for a day with good weather for my next visit. Well, I'll be back! ♪

2023/12/29(金)あいにくの雨でしたが、冬の石垣島は悪天候が多いようで、3日いた内に2日晴れ居るのはラッキーな方だと云うことがわかりました。初日(12/26)は急遽断水という事で大浴場もアウトだという事でしたが夕食に行って帰って来たら、断水が解除されていました。今回のバスツアーは雨で自然の中に飛び込むことは出来ませんでしたが、次回は天候の良い日を狙って再トライします。では、また来ます♪

The Nakama River cruise was fantastic, with great weather and the mountains reflecting on the river. The explanations from the cruise staff were easy to understand, and I had a wonderful time.

仲間川クルーズ　天気も良く　川に映る　山河が、最高でした。
クルーズ船の乗務員の方の説明も、わかりやすく
楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。

I was able to tour and sightsee in the northern part of Okinawa in just one day! I could visit tourist spots around Nago at a reasonable price! I went to Manzamo, Kouri Island, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Pineapple Park, and Okashi Goten, and not only did I enjoy sightseeing, but I was also able to buy souvenirs! Although I didn't have meals included, I could eat at each tourist spot, so I was able to get around without any inconvenience! Thank you!

1日で沖縄北部を周遊・観光出来ました！リーズナブルな価格で名護周辺の観光地を周遊出来ました！万座毛, 古宇利島, 沖縄美ら海, ﾊﾟｲﾅｯﾌﾟﾙﾊﾟｰｸ, 御菓子御殿と観光だけでなく, おみやげ物も買うことが出来ました！食事は無かったですが,各観光地で食事が出来たので,不便なく回る事が出来ました！ありがとうございました！

I was able to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots in half a day! Since I had a transfer to the airport on the last day, I was able to smoothly complete my itinerary! I was satisfied as I could visit the main attractions, including Sefa Utaki and Okinawa World, at a reasonable price. I was also pleased to visit Nago, Naha, and Itoman in two days! Thank you!

半日で観光地を効率良く回れました！最終日空港へ送迎付きだったので, スムーズに日程をこなすことが出来ました！斎場御嶽とおきなわワールドとリーズナブルな価格で主要な観光出来たので満足しています。2日間で名護と那覇, 糸満と回れたので満足しています！ありがとうございます！

It was a tour in the rain. As expected, the Okinawa Islands can be expected to have good weather until October. From November, there are hardly any sunny days, so be careful.

雨の中のツアーでした。やはり、沖縄諸島は、10月までが天気が期待できます。11月からは、晴れる日がほとんど無いので、気を付けて。

Unfortunately, the weather was very rough. The bus driver on Iriomote Island and the staff on the mangrove cruise were very kind. I think it would have been a wonderful experience if it had been sunny.

On Taketomi Island, I had applied for a rental bicycle, but the person who came to pick me up was very unfriendly and had a cold attitude. I think it's better to skip the rental bicycle.

あいにく大荒れの天気でした。
西表島のバスの運転手の方やマングローブクルーズのかたはとても親切でした。
晴れてたら素晴らしい体験になったかと思います。

竹富島ではレンタサイクルを申し込んでいましたが、迎えに来られた方はとても愛想なく、冷たい対応でした。
レンタサイクルはやめたほうがいいと思います。

The weather wasn't great and it was cold, but the staff were kind and I had a lot of fun. It would have been perfect if the weather had been better.

天気が良くなくて、寒かったですが、スタッフの方が親切でとても楽しかったです。天気がよければ最高でした。

The water buffalo cart crossing the sea to Yubu Island was absolutely wonderful, and the water buffalo cart course on Taketomi Island, where bougainvillea blooms, was very soothing. The leisurely water buffalo made me feel warm and fuzzy. There are still many places on Taketomi Island that I haven't seen, and I feel a bit regretful about that. I already want to live there. Next time, I want to visit Yonaguni Island as well. I want to go again! ^_^

由布島へ海をわたる水牛車もめっちゃステキでしたし、ブーゲンビリア咲く竹富島の水牛車コースも癒されました。
のんびりやさんの水牛が、ほっこりしました。
竹富島はまだまだみてないところもあり心残りです。
もはや住みたいです。今度は与那国島にもいってみたいです。
また行きたいです^_^

It was a journey where I could truly feel that the topography, agricultural, forestry, and fishery products, as well as the flora and fauna of Okinawa, are thanks to the Ryukyu limestone. Since Okinawa aims to be a tourist nation, the level of the guides and facility staff is high. This was my fourth visit, and each time I gained new insights and resolved questions. However, new questions have arisen, and it seems I will be visiting again. The sightseeing bus tours, in particular, are excellent value for money and highly recommended.

沖縄の地形、農林水産物、動植物は、琉球石灰岩のおかげということが実感できる旅でした。沖縄は、観光立国を目指しているだけに、ガイドさんや施設担当者の方々のレベルが高い。今回で4回目の訪問でしたが、毎回新たな知見と疑問の解消を果たせました。ところが、また新たな疑問が生じ、またまた訪問することになりそうです。
特に観光バスツアーは、コスパ抜群でおすすめです。

The tour was not affected by the weather and covered everything. It rained quite heavily, but I felt very satisfied. I would like to participate again when I travel to Okinawa. Both the guide and the bus driver were great!

ツアー内容は天候に左右されず
すべて回ってくれ、
そこそこ強い雨だったが満足感が高い。
また沖縄旅行の時は参加したい。
ガイド、バスドライバー共に良かった‼︎

The departure location was easy to find, and it was helpful that there were enough umbrellas provided for everyone, even in the rain. I recommend this for those who want to efficiently circle the island without renting a car.

出発場所も分かりやすく、雨でも人数分の傘が用意されていたので助かりました。レンタカーではない旅行で効率的に島を一周したい方にオススメです。

I was able to participate without any issues as a solo traveler. The timing was just right, and the guide was polite and did a great job of keeping everything organized.

1人参加でも問題なく過ごすことができました。時間は過不足無く、ガイドの方も丁寧でしっかりと場をまとめていて素晴らしかったです。

I participated with my elderly mother.
We were able to efficiently tour Ishigaki Island, and it was convenient to drop off at Ishigaki Airport at the end.
It was a bit disappointing that the rice for lunch was cold.
In the end, we were able to listen to songs accompanied by the guide's sanshin, which became a wonderful memory.
I would recommend this tour to acquaintances who are going to Ishigaki Island.

高齢の母と参加しました。
効率よく石垣島を観光でき、最後は石垣島空港で降りれて便利でした。
昼食の、ご飯が冷めていたのが、ちょっと残念でした。
最後はガイドさんの三線と共に歌を聴けて、良い思い出となりました。
知り合いが石垣島に行く時は、お勧めしたいツアーです。

The bus meeting point was crowded with other buses, making it hard to find.
I couldn't listen to the audio guidance on my smartphone, so it would have been nice if it had been played inside the bus.
It would have also been helpful to be informed about the travel time to the destination.
I was very satisfied with the cost for the Churaumi Aquarium tour and dinner.

バスの待ち合わせ場所が他のバスと混雑しており、わかりづらいです。
スマホで音声ガイダンスが聴けないかったので、車内で流していただけたら良かったです。
また行き先までの所要時間なども伝えてくださればよかったです。
ちゅら海観光、ディナーまでの金額で大変満足しました。

We took a glass-bottom boat, but it seems that our child got seasick and couldn't enjoy it fully. However, while we had a fun time on the water buffalo cart, it seems the seasickness wore off.
On the glass-bottom boat, the engine noise is quite loud, so if you want to hear the explanations, it might be better not to go too far in. (We could hardly hear anything.)

グラスボートに乗ったのですが、こどもは酔ってしまって十分には楽しめなかったようです。ただ、水牛車で楽しい時間を過ごしている間に、酔いも覚めて？来たようです。
グラスボートでは、エンジンの音が結構大きいので説明を聞きたい方はあまり奥に行かない方が良いかもです。(我が家はほとんど聞けませんでした)

It felt just right in terms of timing. It would be even better if we could make a quick stop at the Himeyuri Monument. The humid limestone cave was a first for me.

時間的にちょうどよい感じでした。ひめゆりの塔にちょっとだけ寄ってもらえるとよりよいかと。　蒸し暑い鍾乳洞は初めてでした

The meeting place was easy to find (I think other tours have similar locations as well), and the time allocation afterwards was just right. The steak wasn't delicious, so I think it was unnecessary.

集合場所もわかりやすく（他のツアーも同じような場所とは思う）　その後の時間配分もちょうどよし。　ステーキは美味しくなかったので不要かと思います。

After checking in at the remote island terminal, I just had to follow the local staff's instructions at each destination, like "get on that boat" and "take that bus," which made things easy and relaxed. I was considering exploring on my own, but I was glad I joined the tour because of its efficiency.

Seeing the uniquely shaped mangrove trees up close and riding a water buffalo with gentle eyes but great strength were wonderful memories unique to Okinawa.

However, although the morning tour included a bento box, I had a feeling it wouldn't suit my taste, and unfortunately, it didn't. I wish there had been an option for a plan without a bento box so I could stay longer on Yubu Island.

離島ターミナルで受付をしたら、あとは行く先々で現地の係の人があのボート乗って、次はあのバス乗ってと指示してくれるので流れに身を任せるのみで気が楽でした。個人でまわろうかとも思っていましたが、あまりの効率のよさにツアーに参加してよかったと思いました。
おもしろい形のマングローブの木を間近で見れたこと、優しい目をしてるけどとても力持ちの水牛に乗ったこと、沖縄ならではのいい思い出です。
ただ、午前発でお弁当が付いていまたしたが、なんとなく想像はしてましたが個人的には口に合わず…。由布島に長く滞在できるプランでお弁当なしが選べたらよかったのにな、と思います。

I'm glad I was able to visit various places. The weather was nice for November, and I was able to see a beautiful sea. The guide's attentiveness was wonderful, and it was great that they were flexible with changes to the drop-off location. Thank you for the enjoyable time.

色んな所を回れてよかった。
この日は11月にしては天気が良く綺麗な海が見れました。ガイドさんの気配りも素晴らしく、降車場所の変更等柔軟な対応をされていて良かった。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

I usually travel without tours, but it was great to efficiently see the highlights. My elderly mother, who has trouble with her legs, was with me, and by the time we arrived at Taketomi Island, she seemed to be quite exhausted from all the activities. It would have been even more satisfying if we had taken it a bit easier without cramming too much in.

普段はツアーとは無縁な旅をするのですが、
効率よく見どころを観光できて良かったです。
足腰の悪い高齢の母が一緒でしたが、
盛りだくさんゆえに竹富島到着の頃は
動くのがしんどくなってしまったようです。
詰め込みすぎず、もう少〜しのんびりだと更に満足でした。

Half-day sightseeing until the evening flight. It was very fulfilling.

Since it was a sightseeing tour, I thought we would be taken around in a conveyor-belt manner, but there was plenty of time for each stop, and the explanations from the bus guide made the visits very meaningful.

You can choose between Okinawa World and the Valley of Gangala, and I chose the Valley of Gangala.

Together with a dedicated guide, we formed a team of about a dozen people and set off. They provide lanterns in dark areas. The Valley of Gangala is very mystical, with nature preserved as it is. The mystery of the Minatogawa people. The banyan tree walks!? It was a thrilling tour.

I want to go again. I felt like each time I visit, my experience is different.

夕方のフライトまでの半日観光。
とても中身の濃いものでした。

観光ツアーなので流れ作業的に連れて行かれるのかと思いきや、それぞれにたっぷり時間があり、バスガイドさんの説明があってからの見学はとても有意義なものでした。

沖縄ワールドとガンガラーの谷とを選べるのですが、私はガンガラーの谷を選択。

専属のガイドさんと共に十数人1チームとなって、出発。
暗いところはランタンを貸してくれます。
とても神秘的で自然がそのまま残されているガンガラーの谷。
港川人の謎。
ガジュマルの木が歩く⁉
ワクワクしっぱなしのツアーでした。

また行きたいと思います。
行く度に感じ方が違うような気がしました。