All Reviews for Bus Tours

Fantastic tour with a very informative and friendly guide and a friendly driver. The schedule was quite well arranged--nothing felt particularly hurried although that could be because we had expected that all stops outside of the main aquarium one would be brief.

The lunch option (available for an additional 1000yen) was very good--beautiful environment and good food at a fair price. For travellers staying in Naha, I'd recommend skipping the Okashigoten shop there (there's a similar one in Naha with the same prices at which the provided coupon can be used) and exploring/ eating lunch instead.

Travellers who wish to visit the Pineapple Park in great detail should note that this tour makes but a brief stop there. There appears to be a few courses available at the Park but the tour only had time for the shopping course. There was barely any time left at the end of the free wine tasting (which I would highly recommend--the wines are pretty interesting) so travellers who wish to make purchases should be quick.

2.5 hours was plenty for the aquarium and the bus was timed such that tour participants had just enough time to catch the dolphin show at the end. Visiting other attractions, however, might be a bit of a squeeze since the park is quite large, as is the aquarium.

Overall, the tour was a great way to see a lot of Okinawa in a day at a very affordable price. Although the guide and driver didn't speak much English, they did their best and it wasn't a large problem. Would recommend!

In the afternoon tour, after finishing, we had a meal on Kokusai Street, bought souvenirs, and returned to our accommodation, making good use of our time. At Masahiro Sake Brewery, we listened to an explanation of the process of making awamori. In the video inside, the employees were dancing with one-sho bottles of awamori balanced on their heads. It was amazing.

The Gyokusendo Cave at Okinawa World was incredibly beautiful, and I was deeply moved. I promised my friend that we would go on a cave exploration in the southern islands next time. The Eisa dance was also cool. At the end of the show, everyone danced together, and it was a lot of fun. I promised my friend that we would come back to Okinawa again. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

午後からのツアーで、終了してから国際通りで食事して、お土産買って宿に戻り
時間を有効につかえました。まさひろ酒造さんでは、泡盛が出来るまでの工程の説明を聞きました。館内のビデオで、従業員さん達が泡盛の一升ビンを頭の上に乗せて踊ってました。すごかったです。
おきなわワールドの玉泉洞は凄く綺麗で
感動しましたー。次は南の島の洞くつ探検に行こうと友人と約束しました。
エイサーもカッコよかったです。ショーの最後にみんなで踊ってとても楽しかったです。また沖縄に来ようと友人と約束しました。楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

I'm glad I was able to join an efficient tour that was compact and well-organized due to my short travel period. It felt like a tour that took all the best parts without any waste. The stories from the man handling the water buffalo were interesting.

旅行期間が短いので、ぎゅっと凝縮した効率の良いツアーに参加できて良かったと思います。無駄のないいいとこどりのツアーという感じです。水牛をあやつるおっちゃんのお話が面白かったです。

The Churaumi Aquarium was great because I had plenty of time to leisurely explore the exhibits! The bus guide also shared various stories, which made it very enjoyable!

美ら海水族館はとても時間があってゆっくり館内を見ることができて本当に良かったです！バスガイドさんも色んなお話しをしてくださってとても楽しかったです！

I used a tour to Taketomi Island. There was a shuttle from the ferry terminal, but the bus was smaller than I expected, and the road was worse than I imagined. Families with children should be careful.

竹富島へのツアーを利用しました。
フェリーターミナルから、送迎がありましたが、バスが思ったやり小さかったのと、想像以上に道が悪路でした。お子様連れは気をつけてください。

The guide sings Okinawan songs in the car, and they are very good and pleasant to the ears. I was able to spend a relaxing time. The driver is also very nice.
At the Valley of Gangala, the guide's explanations are easy to understand. It comes with well-chilled sanpin tea.

ガイドさんが車内で沖縄の歌を歌ってくれます。それがとても上手で耳に心地よいです。癒しの時間を過ごせました。運転手さんも感じがよいです。
ガンガラーの谷はガイドさんの説明がわかりやすい。よく冷えたさんぴん茶付きです。

Nice ride around Okinawa
Loved being able to see a lot without having to drive around with three small children.
They loved the aquarium and I appreciated the lunch and small gifts that came with trip.
Would definitely recommend this to others.

Okinawa World felt like Meiji Mura in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, where I could sense history. The Super Eisa performance was impressive, and it was so much fun to dance together at the end!

Gyokusendo Cave was incredibly beautiful, and I promised to join the cave exploration in the southern islands next time. At Masahiro Shuzo, the explanation of how awamori is made was easy to understand, and even though I couldn't drink it, it looked delicious, so I ended up buying a small bottle. When I see awamori, I think I will look for the Masahiro brand. I wished I had a bit more time at Okinawa World. I had a very enjoyable time. Thank you!

おきなわワールドは愛知県犬山の明治村のような感じで歴史を感じました。スーパーエイサーは見応えがあり、最後はみんなで踊ってとても楽しかったです〜
玉泉洞は最高に綺麗で次は南の島の洞くつ探検に参加しようと約束しました。
まさひろ酒造さんで泡盛ができるまでの説明わかりやすく飲めないのに美味しそうで、小瓶を買ってしまいました。泡盛を見ると　まさひろ　の銘柄を探しそうです。おきなわワールドは、もう少し時間が欲しかったです。とても楽しい時間をすごせました。ありがとうございました。

I had a full day of fun. It's definitely easier than arranging everything on your own. I can confidently say that it's worth paying for this tour! I highly recommend it!

１日たっぷり遊べました。個人で手配するより断然楽。これだったらお金を払ってもよい！と断言できるツアーでした。おすすめですよ！

I had a very efficient and enjoyable sightseeing experience in Ishigaki Island and Kabira Bay in just half a day. The female bus guide was very entertaining, making it a fun bus tour. There were eight of us participating, and it was all very enjoyable without any issues.

半日で石垣島及び川平湾の体験ができてとても効率的で楽しい観光が出来ました。バスのガイド(女性)さんがとても面白く楽しいバスツアーでした。
8名での参加でしたが問題なくとても楽しく良かったです。

I wanted to visit the Churaumi Aquarium, so I joined this bus tour. I think it's a great deal as it also takes you to famous tourist spots in Okinawa. The veteran guide's explanations were thorough and easy to understand, making it pleasant to listen to. Personally, I found the bridge to Kouri Island and the view of the sea from underneath the bridge to be beautiful. The timing felt just right. However, the Churaumi Aquarium was crowded, and if you wait for the crowds to thin out, you might run out of time, so I recommend moving quickly through the exhibits. You can see the key attractions, and the large tank with the whale sharks is breathtaking; you could watch it forever. The dolphin show was also heartwarming. It was a very satisfying tour.

美ら海水族館に行きたくてこのバスツアーに参加しました。水族館の他にも沖縄の有名な観光地をまわれて、大変お得なツアーだと思います。
ベテランガイドさんのお話も説明も丁寧で分かりやすく、聞いていて心地よかったです。
個人的には古宇利島の橋や橋の下から見る海がキレイでとてもよかったです。時間配分は丁度良く感じました。
ただ美ら海水族館は混雑していて、人だかりを空くのを待って見ていると時間が足りなくなるのでサクサク見ることをオススメします。
要所は見ることができ、巨大水槽やジンベイザメは圧巻でいつまでも見ていられます。イルカショーも見ていてほっこりしました。
大満足のツアーでした。

I'm glad I chose the bus tour. I think I would have gotten wet from the rain if I had gone out on my own. The sightseeing was disappointing due to the bad weather, but the guide was talented and great at chatting, so I didn't get bored.

It can be tough to look for a restaurant after coming back tired, so I was glad I reserved a steak dinner. As soon as we entered the restaurant, our meal began, and we had enough time afterward to shop on Kokusai Street.

バスツアーにして良かったです。自分で出かけたら雨で濡れてしまっていたと思います。観光は悪天候で残念でしたが、ガイドさんが芸達者でおしゃべり上手で退屈しませんでした。
疲れて帰った後でレストラン探すのは大変なので、ステーキディナーを予約して良かったです。お店に入ってすぐにお食事が始まり、終わった後で国際通りで買い物ができるほど時間的な余裕がありました。

Following last year, I accompanied my family to participate in the Naha Marathon and arrived in Naha, where I joined a bus tour with my son on Sunday. When I received the message confirming the meeting time, I was delighted to find out that it was the same guide as last year. This year, thanks to the guide who entertained us with songs and dances without a dull moment during the trip, and the polite driver who drove safely, we were able to spend a fun and meaningful day with peace of mind, and my family was very satisfied. Thank you very much.

昨年に続き、那覇マラソン参加の家族に同行して那覇入りし、日曜日に息子とバスツアーに参加しました。
集合時間確認の連絡を頂いた時、昨年と同じガイドさんだと分かり、嬉しくなりました。
今年も道中 退屈する間も無く 歌や踊りを披露して 参加者をリードして下さったガイドさんと、安全運転で礼儀正しいドライバーさんのお陰で、安心しながら楽しく 有意義な一日を過ごすことが出来、家族も大満足でした。
ありがとうございました。

I was looking forward to the half-day Ishigaki sightseeing tour, and thanks to our guide, Mr. Hashizume, and the driver, I had a great time. I was unsure about the glass-bottom boat in the rainy Kabira Bay, but Mr. Hashizume assured me that it probably wasn't murky and that we would be able to see underwater! Since we had come all this way, I decided to go for it, and it was definitely the right choice. The underwater scenery was beautiful, and I even got to see a sea turtle, which made me very satisfied.

Thank you very much! I would love to come back to Ishigaki Island for a revenge trip and experience the four islands tour that I had to cancel this time.

楽しみにしていた半日石垣観光でしたが、ガイドの橋爪さんや運転手さんのおかげで十分楽しめました。雨の川平湾グラスボードもどうしようか迷いましたが、橋爪さんが多分濁ってないので海の中は見れますよ❗️と言ってくださったので折角来たのだからと乗りましたが大正解でした。海の中はきれいでウミガメまで見れて大満足でした。
本当に有難うございました。又リベンジで石垣島に来て今回キャンセルした４島回りも体験したいと思います。

This was my first trip to Okinawa. I had hoped to visit the observation tower and Mihama, but since there were no openings, I chose this option instead.

I wanted to have lunch around the aquarium, so I didn't eat at Okashi Goten, but just looking at souvenirs left me with too much time on my hands. I thought I could explore a bit more since Ocean Expo Park has various facilities, but the bus stop was quite far away, and I only had time to see the aquarium, the manatee pavilion, and the dolphin show. I was hoping to have lunch at a restaurant, but it seemed like there were mostly food court options like burgers and soba, and I didn't have the luxury of taking my time…

Personally, I enjoyed the dinosaur area at Nago Pineapple Park more. I felt there were quite a few souvenir shops, so if I had known, I would have spent more time here instead of on the farm tour.

The guide shared a lot of interesting information about Okinawa at various locations, which was very nice.

As noted, it seems that transportation can be quite delayed. Even at the meeting time and departure time, there was no bus in sight near the hotel, and just when I was about to contact someone, the bus arrived. It would have been reassuring to receive a notification about the delay… (I was quite anxious, wondering if I was at the wrong waiting spot). The return shuttle to the hotel was also an hour late (there were some people who returned late at the departure time as well). I recommend planning your schedule with some extra time.

今回初めての沖縄旅行です。
展望塔と美浜の方希望だったのですが空きがなかったのでこちらにしました。

水族館周りで昼食にしたかったので御菓子御殿で昼食をとらなかったのですが、お土産を見るだけだと時間を持て余してしまいました。
海洋博公園は施設も色々あるので他も少し見て回れるかと思ってたんですがバス停までも結構離れてるし、水族館とマナティー館、イルカショーだけ見てあとは見る余裕もあまりありませんでした。
ランチもどこかレストランで…と思っていたのですが（バーガーやそばなどフードコートのような所が多かった気が…）ゆっくりしてる余裕もなく…(´；ω；`)
ナゴパイナップルパークは個人的に恐竜エリアの方が楽しめました。お土産屋さんが割と多かった印象だったので、判っていれば畑の見学よりこちらに時間取ってました。

ガイドさんが場所場所で沖縄の話を色々して下さりとても良かったです。


注意書きの所にもありますが、交通事情で結構遅れるようです。
集合時間になっても出発時刻になってもホテル付近にバスが見当たらず、連絡しようと思った所にバスが到着。遅れる旨連絡頂けたら安心できたのですが…（待機場所が間違っているのかとかなり焦りました）
帰りのホテルへの送迎も1時間遅れでした(出発時間に遅れて戻ってくる方がいたこともありますが）
余裕をもって予定を組んでおくことをお勧めします。

The first sightseeing spot, Manza Beach, was crowded with foreigners, making it difficult to enjoy. At the main attraction, Churaumi Aquarium, there was plenty of time to fully appreciate it. However, at Nago Pineapple Park, I only had about 20 minutes for a restroom break and shopping due to time constraints. I was really looking forward to visiting Pineapple Park, so I was quite disappointed. I would prefer to skip Manza Beach and spend more time at Nago Pineapple Park instead. However, the bus tour was very convenient, as it included hotel pick-up and drop-off, allowed for drinking, and provided the opportunity to nap during the ride.

最初に観光した万座毛は外国人が多く、満足に観ることができません。
メインの美ら海水族館は時間もたっぷりあり、満足に観ることができます。
ナゴパイナップルパークは、時間がなく、トイレと買い物のみで20分ほどしか滞在できませんでした。パイナップルパークに行くのもとても楽しみにしていたため、がっかりしてしまいました。万座毛をやめて、その分ナゴパイナップルパークにもっと時間をとって頂きたいです。
ただ、バスツアーはやはり、ホテルまで送迎、お酒も飲め、移動中寝ることもでき、非常に楽でした。

It was my first trip to Okinawa. I was really torn about where to go, whether to rent a car or take the Yui Rail, but after much deliberation, I discovered this great value monitor tour on an internet site and signed up. To sum it up, it had great cost performance, a good travel itinerary, the Churaumi Aquarium was fantastic, and Emerald Beach was wonderful—this bus tour was perfect for a first-time trip to Okinawa. The only downside was that the bus seemed old, and there was a smell of exhaust inside, plus the ride was uncomfortable. Other than that, the guide's explanations were enjoyable and thorough, which was great. I would definitely like to use a different plan when I come for my second trip to Okinawa.

人生初めての沖縄旅行でした。何処に行こうかとか、レンタカーを借りようか、ゆいレールにしようかと、迷いに迷ったあげく、インターネットサイトで、このお得な、モニターツアーを発見し、申し込みました。結果から言えばコスパ良し、旅行の工程プラン良し、美ら海水族館よし、エメラルドビーチ良しで、初めて沖縄旅行するには、もってこいのバスツアーでした。ただ残念なのはバスが古いのか車内に排ガスの臭いがあり、また乗り心地がＸ。その他は、ガイドさんの案内も楽しく、丁寧で、良かったです。また2回目の沖縄旅行に来た時もぜひ違うプランで利用したいです。

Although it didn't rain, it was cloudy and windy due to the typhoon's influence. Due to our schedule, we went in the afternoon on the day we arrived in Ishigaki Island.

The high-speed boat to Taketomi Island is smaller and tends to sway more, almost bouncing over the waves. It was great that we arrived at Taketomi Island quickly. On the way back, we took a larger boat which was much steadier.

Our first sightseeing activity was a glass-bottom boat. The captain was very experienced and showed us shallow areas where the glass bottom of the boat was almost touching the coral reefs. He was very familiar with the points of interest. As expected, some people had to use the sick bags.

The water buffalo cart moved very slowly, allowing the water buffalo to take the lead on the path, and I was impressed that the cars could pass without scraping on the narrow roads. The island bus tour included stops at places like Hoshizuna Beach, and the guidance was very kind. We were able to experience the sightseeing points of Taketomi Island in a compact manner.

雨こそ降らなかったけれど，台風の影響で曇りで風が強かったです．日程の関係で石垣島到着日の午後に行きました．
竹富島まで行く高速艇は小さいほど揺れます，というか波の上を跳ねていく感じです．竹富島が近くて直ぐに着いてよかったです．帰りは大きめの船で落ち着いていました．
最初の観光はグラスボートでした．船頭さんは非常にベテランで大揺れの船底のガラスに珊瑚礁が当たるすれすれまで浅いところを見せてくれました．ポイントを熟知しておられます．案の定エチケット袋を使うかたが出ました．
水牛車はとてもとてものんびり走行し，水牛に走行路を任せていますが，狭い道を車が擦れないで通るのは感心しました．島内バス観光は星砂の浜などのコースですが親切な案内でした．コンパクトに竹富島の観光ポイントを経験できました．

It's an ambitious course that you can't fully explore in a day, yet somehow time moves slowly. Starting with a mangrove jungle cruise, I was surprisingly relaxed on the water buffalo cart, and cycling on Taketomi Island was refreshing! Each of the three places had a different vibe and atmosphere, and I was very satisfied!

自分では、1日で周りきれない欲張りコースなのに、何故か時間がゆっくり動きます。マングローブのジャングルクルーズから始まり、水牛車には自分でもびっくりするほど癒されて、竹富島ではサイクリングでスカッとしました〜。
3箇所全部違う顔、雰囲気があり大変満足でした！

It's a shame the weather wasn't clear. I was healed by the cuteness of the water buffalo. The golden chrysalis was surprising! It was impressive.

お天気がカラッととはいかなかったのが残念。水牛の可愛さに癒されました。金色のサナギが驚き‼️印象的でした。

The staff's prompt and friendly service.
Although it was a short time, it was an experience of island time.
Since it was a whirlwind trip, this kind of relaxed time was perfect for us.

スタッフの迅速で親切な対応。
短い時間でしたが、島国時間の体験。
弾丸旅行だったので、こんなのんびりした時間が私たちにはピッタリでした。

I participated from a hotel in Naha City. Since it was a business hotel, we gathered at Kenmin Plaza, but it was conveniently less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. My main purpose was to visit the aquarium, and even with the round-trip bus fare from Naha City and the aquarium ticket price, I received change from the tour fee.

Especially at the aquarium, they coordinated the schedule to fit the dolphin show times, and I had time to sit at a café and observe the whale sharks, which was delightful. On Kouri Island, we had time to eat soft serve ice cream and take photos on the beach. The guide's advice was not only accurate but also subtle, making it a pleasant experience.

那覇市内のホテルから参加しました。ビジネスホテルだったので、県民広場集合でしたが、ホテルから歩いて10分もかからない距離で便利でした。水族館に行くのがメインの目的でしたが、那覇市内からのバス往復、水族館チケット代だけても、ツアー料金からお釣りがきます。
とくに水族館ではイルカショーなどの時間帯にも合わせてくださり、ジンベイザメをカフェで座って観察する時間もあり、満喫出来ました。古宇利島ではソフトクリームを食べて、浜辺で写真を撮る時間もありました。ガイドさんのアドバイスが的確なうえにさりげなくて、心地良かったです。

I was healed by the beauty of the sea on Kouri Island, and at the Churaumi Aquarium, I forgot about my daily life while enjoying the aquarium and the sandy beach. I recommend it because you can visit the tourist attractions in one day. During the bus ride, the guide's fun and informative stories made me forget about the travel time. I would like to travel with this tour again.

古宇利島の海の美しさに癒され、美ら海水族館では水族館と砂浜で日常を忘れ、楽しかったです。観光名所を一日で訪れることが出来るのでお勧めです。バスの移動中もガイドさんの楽しく、勉強になる話で移動時間が気になりませんでした。また、このツアーで旅行をしたいと思います。

I thought it was great that we could disband at the airport, so I joined on the last day. Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal, so the views, such as those of Kabira Bay, were somewhat lacking. However, along the way, our veteran guide shared various stories unique to the locals, which was enjoyable. I would like to visit again when the weather is nice.

空港で離団できるのが良いな、と思ったので最終日に参加しました。あいにくの空模様だったので、川平湾などの景色はいまひとつ。ただ、道中でベテランガイドさんが地元の人ならではの話を色々と聞かせてくれたので楽しかったです。また天気の良いときに訪れたいです。

It was a very fulfilling tour where I could feel the atmosphere of each island! I was a bit disappointed that the meal was a bento, but there were plenty of highlights to see!

島それぞれの雰囲気を感じることができ、とても充実したツアーでした！
食事はお弁当なので、少しガッカリでしたが、見所満載でした！

The water buffalo can hold about 20 people, so depending on your seat, you might not be able to hear the guide's explanations at all. If you're sitting towards the back, you won't even feel like you're riding the water buffalo. I wanted to take a photo while riding, but it was impossible.

水牛は、20人くらい乗れるので
席によっては全然ガイドさんの説明が聞けない
後ろの方は水牛に乗ってる感じもしない。
乗ってるところの写真を撮りたかったけど無理でした

I think it's best to consider the bus as a means to take you to Mount Ontake and Okinawa World without expecting much from the guide. Although they encourage an early gathering for the bus, it operates on "Okinawa time," meaning the bus actually arrives late. Both the guide's lack of organization and the bus's delays are within the acceptable range when you think of it as part of the Okinawa experience.

ガイドに期待せず、御嶽と沖縄ワールドに連れて行ってくれるバスと考えるといいと思います。
バスの集合を早めに促しているのに、実際バスは遅れてくるという沖縄時間です。
ガイドのグダグダさも、バスのグダグダさも、沖縄と考えれば許容範囲です。

I felt it was great to attend the Eisa show at Okinawa World. Seifa Utaki was also a wonderful place with a mystical atmosphere. It was the perfect tour for a one-night stay.

おきなわワールドのエイサーショウは来て良かったと感じました。
斎場御嶽も神秘的な雰囲気漂う素晴らしい場所でした。
1泊で来たので丁度良いツアーでした。

The bus tour guide's talk was very engaging and enjoyable. The guide at the Ganagalar Valley also provided explanations that were easy to understand, and I was excited to explore. It became a memorable experience at Ganagalar.

バスツアーガイドさんのお話がとてもメリハリがあり楽しかったです。
ガンガラーの谷のガイドさんの説明もとても分かりやすくワクワクしながら探検させていただきました。
印象に残るガンガラーになりました。

On the last day of my trip to Okinawa, I participated in a half-day tour, which was appealing because it included transportation to the airport. We explored the Sefa Utaki in the morning calm. The worship areas, rocks, trees, and flowers were all surrounded by pure air, making it a wonderful experience. We had about 45 minutes for the visit, and to be honest, I thought that if we had a bit more time, we could have checked out the roadside station with a parking lot as well. The Ganjyaru Valley tour included an 80-minute walk through the forest with a tour guide. There was plenty of time, and it was full of highlights like the forest and limestone caves! I really enjoyed it. It was nice that they provided bottled tea and had insect repellent available, showing their thoughtfulness. I would love to participate again.

沖縄旅行の最終日に参加しました。半日コースで、空港まで送ってもらえるのも魅力でした。斎場御嶽は朝の静けさの中を回りました。拝礼所や岩や木々や草花も清らかな空気のなかにあって素敵でした。およそ45分の見学時間で、正直言えばもう少し時間があったら駐車場のある道の駅も覗くことができたかなと思いました。ガンガラーの谷はツアーガイドと森を歩く80分のコースです。時間もたっぷりとあり、森や鍾乳洞など見所満載！本当に楽しかったです。ペットボトルのお茶がついたり、虫除けがさりげなくおいてあったりと、気遣いもあって良かったです。また参加したいです。