All Reviews for Okinawa Outdoor Activities

I explored the great nature of Yanbaru, going down waterfalls and climbing cliffs. It was challenging, but it was okay even if I wasn't confident in my physical strength. It was so much fun, and I want to participate again when I go to Okinawa!!

やんばるの大自然の中、滝をくだったり崖を登ったりしながら探検しました。ハードではありましたが、体力に自信がなくても大丈夫でした。とても楽しくて、また沖縄に行ったら参加したいです！！

I had a really fun time during the photo shoot. Unfortunately, it rained on the day of my reservation, but when I checked if it was possible to change to the next day, they responded quickly, and as a result, we were able to shoot safely the following day. Just before the shoot, I was worried that we might not be able to take photos due to sudden weather changes, as it started to rain while we were heading to the location. However, upon arrival, they explained that it would likely clear up, so we decided to wait a bit. As expected, the clouds cleared, and we were able to take wonderful photos. While we waited for the clouds to clear, they chatted with us, and we had a great time. I would definitely recommend this to my acquaintances!

とっても楽しく撮影ができました。予約当日はあいにくの雨で翌日に変更可能か確認したところ、素早くご対応頂き、結果翌日に無事撮影できました。また、撮影直前に急な天候の変化で雨が降ってきて撮影ができないかもしれないと心配しながら撮影場所まで向かいましたが、到着後すぐに説明がありおそらく晴れるから少し待つこととなりました。その後予想通り雲がはけ、素敵な写真を撮って頂きました。雲がはける間、お話などして下さり楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。知り合いにおすすめしたいと思います！

I had a great time seeing various creatures, such as coconut crabs, bats, owls, and many hermit crabs. The weather was nice on the day, and I was able to see the stars beautifully, which made me very satisfied. I highly recommend it.

色々な生物が見られて楽しかったです。ヤシガニ、コウモリ、フクロウ、たくさんのヤドカリ、など。
当日は天気も良く、星を綺麗に見ることもでき、大変満足でした。
おすすめです。

I applied to take wedding photos.
The meeting place was a bit hard to find, so even the taxi driver got lost.
The starry sky was so beautiful that I could see shooting stars, and I could have stared at it forever.
The stars were beautifully captured in the photos, and I'm really glad I applied!!

ウェディングフォトを撮りたくて申込みました
集合場所が少しわかりづらかったので、タクシーの運転手さんでも迷ってしまいました。
星空は流れ星が見えるくらいきれいでいつまでも眺めていたくらいでした。
写真にもきれいに星が映っていて申し込んでよかったです！！

The bad weather and low temperatures meant that we couldn't see many animals, which was disappointing. However, the guide provided a lot of explanations, which made it enjoyable!

天候が悪く、気温も低かった為あまり動物が見れなかったのがガッカリポイントでした。
その分ガイドさんが色々説明してくれて楽しかったです〜！

Honestly, I signed up for this tour looking forward to the starry sky, but on the day of the tour, it was cloudy and I was disappointed that I could hardly see any stars. However, during the drive, the jungle tour, and the mountain roads to see the night view, the tour guide shared many interesting stories, making it such a fun tour that I almost forgot about not being able to see the stars! Thank you very much!

正直、私は星空を楽しみにこのツアーを申し込んだのですが、当日は曇りでほとんど星空は見えない状況でがっかりしてました。しかし、車での移動中や、ジャングルツアーや、夜景までの山道などで、ツアーのお兄さんがたくさんの面白いお話をしてくださり、星空が見えなかったことを忘れられるくらい、楽しいツアーとなりました！ありがとうございました！

Thanks to the explanation that matched the ever-changing weather, I was able to spend a special day!! I will definitely join again when I go to Ishigaki Island.

移り変わりやすい天気に合わせて、説明していただき、特別な日を過ごせました！！
また石垣島に行く時は参加させていただきます

We couldn't discover it ourselves. We saw a coconut crab that the instructor brought from somewhere. Also, it was disappointing that the starry sky was cloudy.

自分達で発見できず。インストラクターさんがどこからか持ってきたヤシガニを見ました。あと星空は曇っていたので残念でした。

It was a highly satisfying tour. I was amazed by the mysterious vitality of the mangroves, overwhelmed by the grandeur and power of the Okinawa's Great Stone Forest, and comforted by the cuteness of the Okinawa rail. I grew even fonder of Okinawa. The tour guide and local guides were friendly and very thorough in explaining the local circumstances, which was very educational. The local specialties I tasted here and there were truly delicious. This is a tour I especially recommend for those who feel they have already visited the major tourist spots in Okinawa.

非常に満足感の高いツアーでした。
マングローブの不思議な生命力に驚き、
大石林山の威容・迫力に圧倒され、
ヤンバルクイナの可愛らしさに癒され、
さらに沖縄が好きになりました。
添乗員さんや各地のガイドさんには、
フレンドリーかつ懇切丁寧に現地の事情を
説明していただき、とても勉強になりました。
各地でちょっとずつ食べた名産品も、
まことに美味でありました。
沖縄のメジャーな観光地は一通り行ったなあ、
という方に、特にお勧めしたいツアーです。

The night view of Ishigaki Island and the starry sky were very beautiful. Although I couldn't find the coconut crab or the owl, I appreciated the guide who was diligently searching for them. The light of the fireflies at night on Ishigaki Island was quite charming.

石垣島の夜景、星空がとても綺麗でした。
ヤシガニやフクロウは発見することは出来ませんでしたが、一生懸命探しているガイドさんに好感をもてました。石垣島の夜に見るホタルの光は乙なものでした。

At the beginning of the tour, I was disappointed because the stars were hidden by clouds and hard to see, but the staff shared stories about the stars and found creatures like coconut crabs, stick insects, and fireflies like hunters. I was excited to see so many creatures for the first time. Since we couldn't see many stars, they took us to a beautiful spot where we could enjoy the night view of Ishigaki Island instead. The staff's service and lively personality added to the experience, making it a very enjoyable and fulfilling tour!

ツアーが始まった当初は、星が雲に隠れてあまり見れずガッカリでしたが、スタッフさんが星にまつわる話しをしてくれたり、ハンターの様にヤシガニやナナフシ、ホタル等見つけてれました。
初めて見る生き物だらけでテンション上がりました。
星があまり見れなかったので、その代わり綺麗な石垣島の夜景が見れる場所へ案内してくれました。スタッフさんのサービスと元気なキャラクターもプラスされとても満喫した楽しいツアーでした！

I had an amazing experience! It was truly a natural planetarium. The guide's explanations were very easy to understand! I was also impressed by the high-tech laser pointer, haha. I was just endlessly amazed at how beautiful the stars looked with my own eyes. The moon was also beautifully visible, and I was again moved by how clearly I could see the craters! Due to the timing, I could only see the Milky Way faintly, but I would like to participate again when I visit Ishigaki!

最高な体験が出来ました‼︎
まさに自然のプラネタリウムでした。
ガイドさんの説明とても分かりやすかったです！ハイテクなレーザーポインターにも感動でした笑
星って自分の目でもこんなにキレイに見える事にひたすら感動してました。
月もキレイに見えていて、クレーターがはっきり見えた事にもまた感動‼︎
時期的に天の川がうっすらとしか見えませんでしたが、また石垣に行った際には参加したいと思います‼︎

It was my first experience, and I was moved by how well I could see the stars. The guide's explanations were thorough and easy to understand, with engaging content. Surrounded by sugarcane fields, it was a very luxurious experience to gaze at the starry sky in nature. It was colder than I expected, so warm clothing is necessary.

初めての体験でしたが星がよく見え、感動しました。ガイドの方の説明も丁寧でわかりやすく、興味を惹く内容でした。サトウキビ畑に囲まれ、自然の中で星空を眺めるのはとても贅沢な体験でした。思ったより寒いので防寒対策が必要。

The jungle tour started in complete darkness. I accidentally walked ahead on the exploration course without knowing where the meeting point was, but during the tour, I encountered various creatures that I hadn't noticed at that time and enjoyed receiving explanations about them. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy that day, so I couldn't see the starry sky, but because it was a small group, I was able to take my time and had a very fulfilling experience. The guide was very kind and friendly! If I have the chance to visit Miyako Island again, I would love to participate again. Thank you very much.

真っ暗闇の中始まったジャングルツアー。集合場所が分からず、うっかり散策コースを先に歩いて行ってしまっていたのですが、そのときには気づかなかったさまざまな生き物にツアー中に出会い、色々な説明を受けて楽しむことができました。当日はあいにくの曇り空で、満点の星空は望めませんでしたが、少人数でゆっくりと周れたため、とても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。ガイドさんがとても親切で優しかったです！また宮古島に来る機会があったらまた参加したいです。どうもありがとうございました。

It was a full moon, so the starry sky was hard to see, but not only that, the guide shared interesting information about creatures like hermit crabs and coconut crabs, as well as plants and culture. (Thank you so much, Mr. Furuta and Mr. Kubo. I had a great time.)

満月だったので星空は見づらかったですが、
それだけでなくヤドカリやヤシガニを始めとした生き物、植物、文化についてガイドさんが面白く教えてくれました。(古田さん・久保さん本当にありがとうございました。とても楽しかったです)

The content was abundant and fulfilling. I was glad to encounter sea turtles. When I come to Iriomote Island again, I would like to participate in another tour.

内容が盛りだくさんで、充実していました。海亀にも出会えて良かったです。また西表島に来たときは別のツアーに参加したいと思います。

The explanation was great. They tell you about the stars that can be seen through the gaps even when it's cloudy. There were also stars that can only be seen in Ishigaki Island.

解説がよかったです。
曇ってても隙間から見えてる星について教えてくれます。
石垣島でしか見れない星もありました。

I was very worried about taking starry sky photos during the typhoon, but the staff patiently waited for the clouds to clear and captured the photos at the best timing. They played music to help us relax and even suggested some great poses, so the shoot went smoothly! Later, I received the photo data and was incredibly moved! The photos were wonderful, featuring countless stars that were invisible to the naked eye as the backdrop. I have them displayed in my living room. It was a valuable experience and a great memory. I highly recommend it, as I couldn't have taken photos of that quality myself. Thank you also for the information about delicious local restaurants and cute interior shops.

台風が来ている最中での星空写真撮影で、とても心配だったのですが、スタッフの方々が雲がはけるのを根気よく待ってくださりベストタイミングで写真撮影をしてくださりました。音楽をかけてリラックスさせてくださったり、オススメポーズもレクチャーしてくださり、撮影は無事に終了！後日、写真データが送られてきて大感動！肉眼では見えない無数の星達をバックにした素敵な写真でした。自宅のリビングに飾っています。貴重な体験、大変良い思い出になりました。自分ではあのクオリティの写真は撮れないのでオススメです。地元の美味しいお店や可愛いインテリアショップ情報もありがとうございました。

It's a place I wouldn't think of going just to drive there alone, but I participated in my first bus tour and went there. I climbed the mountain while listening to the guide talk about Daishi Forest Mountain, and the Shikuwasa juice after exercising was the best! After that, at the Churaumi Aquarium, there weren't many people, but the dolphin show I saw for the first time was so cute. What impressed me the most was that we arrived at the Kencho Square exactly at 8 o'clock. It was right on schedule. I thought it was normal for a bus to be late, but everything went according to plan, and I was moved by it all. I'm glad I went.

ひとりで車運転してまで絶対行こうと思わない場所ですが、人生初のバスツアーに参加し行ってきました。添乗員さんから大石林山の話を聞きながら山登りし、運動した後のシークワサージュース最っ高でした。その後の美ら海水族館、人はまばらだったけど、初めて見たイルカショーとってもかわいかったです。最後にすごいと思ったのが、最終の県庁広場に8時ちょうどに着いたことです。予定時刻と全く一緒でした。バスだから予定時刻過ぎるのが普通かと思っていたのが予定通りだったから、全てに感動しました。
行ってよかったです。

I saw the Milky Way for the first time on Miyako Island!
I'm very satisfied with how the photos turned out!!
The guide and the photographer were friendly, and I had a great time⭐
I definitely want to request them again when I visit Miyako Island!
I highly recommend this as a travel memory.

初めての宮古島で、初めての天の川を見ました！
写真の仕上がりも大満足です！！
案内役のお兄さんも撮影のお兄さんも気さくで楽しい時間が過ごせました⭐
また宮古島に行った時にはお願いしたいと思います！
旅行の記念に絶対おすすめです。

This is my first time in Ishigaki Island! Due to the flight schedule, I could only participate at night.

The starry sky was incredibly beautiful, and I was lucky enough to see shooting stars!!

I was also moved to see half of the coconut crab!

I didn't think I would be very interested in bugs, but surprisingly, I enjoyed it!!!

The guide was kind and taught us a lot, so it was educational!

However, there were some very loud customers, and I wanted to enjoy it quietly, which was a bit disappointing. Cry

I guess that's just luck...

初めての石垣島です！飛行機の都合上
夜しか動けないため参加してみました。

星空凄い綺麗で流れ星も見れてラッキーでした！！

ヤシガニさんも半分体見れて感動でした！

あんまり虫かとか興味ないなーと思いましたが
意外に楽しめました！！！
ガイドさんも優しい感じで色々教えてくれたので
勉強になりました！


他のお客様で凄いうるさい方ばかりで
静かに見たかったのですが
ちょっと残念でした。泣

それも運ですね‥

I wasn't originally interested in constellations, but since I had no plans for the night, I decided to join this tour. In the pitch dark, I was guided to chairs arranged at intervals in a cleared area of the field, relying on the lights at my feet. On the day of the tour, there were many clouds, and I wondered how it would turn out, but the guide was experienced and explained things as the clouds parted. Using a laser pointer to indicate the stars made it very clear, and it was a quick hour filled with local dialects and legends from Ishigaki Island. For example, in the local dialect, it seems that they refer to the north as ☆♪€○ (laughs). If you want to learn more, I highly recommend participating!

元々星座には興味が有りませんでしたが､夜の予定がない為このツアーに参加。真っ暗な中､足元のライトを頼りに､畑を切り拓いた場所に間隔を開けて並べられた椅子まで案内されました。当日は雲が多く､どうなることかと思いましたが､そこは手慣れたもので雲の切れた箇所から順次説明。星空をレーザーポインターで指しながらなので､よく分かる上､石垣島の方言や言い伝え等を混じえながらのあっという間の1時間でした。例えば､石垣島の方言では北のことを☆♪€○っていうらしいですｗ。詳しく聞きたい方は是非ご参加ください。

I was looking forward to the stargazing tour, but unfortunately, the weather was bad. Ishigaki was no good, and Iriomote Island was also no good. We weren't blessed with good weather, so once again, the stargazing was a miss.
As for the alternative jungle tour, it was quite good. I had seen the stationary coconut crabs during the day, but seeing the active ones at night was shocking. We also encountered a habu snake, which made for quite an adventure.
I also learned for the first time that firefly larvae glow.
Overall, I think it was good. I want to repeat it because I want to see the stars.

星空ツアーを期待していたのですが、あいにくの悪天候。石垣もダメ、西表島もダメ。天候に恵まれず、星空はまた空振りでした。
代替のジャングルツアーですが、結構良かったです。昼間の動かないヤシガニは見たことがあったのですが、活発に動きまわる夜のヤシガニは衝撃的。ハブにも遭遇しなかなかのアドベンチャーでした。
ホタルの幼虫が光るというのも初めて知りました。
総合的に良かったと思います。星空が見たいのでリピートしたいと思います。

I participated alone. I came to Ishigaki for diving, but I thought I would try something different and joined this activity. In the end, I really felt that it was a good decision to participate. It was cloudy, so I couldn't see the starry sky, but I was able to see the sparkling night view of Ishigaki city and learn about various marine life! There were so many things I saw for the first time. There were fireflies, and I was surprised because it was my first time seeing such fireflies; it completely changed my previous image... The frogs were cute too!

一人で参加しました。
石垣にはダイビングをしに来たのですが、違うこともしようと思って参加致しました。
結果、ほんとに参加して良かったと思いました。
曇りだったので、星空は見れませんでしたが、石垣の街のキラキラした夜景を見れて、そして石垣の色々な生体を知ることができました!
初めて見るものだらけです。
ホタルがいたのですが、こんなホタルみたの初めてでビックリ今までのイメージが…
カエルも可愛かった!!

Before the tour started, there was an explanation of the weather conditions at the venue, and we were asked whether we wanted to cancel. Since I was a bit worried about the clouds, I decided to cancel and participated the next day.

On the day of the tour, there were still some clouds, but they seemed to be moving quickly, so I went ahead and joined. The guide's explanations were very thorough and easy to understand.

However, there was a family sitting next to me who occasionally spoke loudly, making it difficult to hear the guide at times, which was unfortunate.

The night sky was clear enough that I was able to see shooting stars several times, creating wonderful memories. After the tour, the guide shared various insights, allowing me to have a valuable experience.

ツアー開始前に会場で天候の状況説明があり、キャンセルするかどうか聞かれました。雲の様子が少し不安不安だったのでキャンセルさせてもらって翌日参加しました。
当日も雲が少しかかっておりましたが、雲の流れが速そうなので参加しました。ガイドの説明は非常に丁寧で分かりやすかったです。
ただ、隣に家族で参加されていた方が時々大きな声で話して、ガイドの話が聞こえにくかった時もありました。残念でした。
流れ星も何度か見えるほど星空がよく見え良い思い出にすることができました。
また終了後ガイドの方にいろいろと教えていただき貴重な体験をすることができました。

I wish the time could be extended a bit longer. Also, since Oishi Forest is a sacred place, I wanted to walk quietly and reflect by myself, but this time, tourists participated for the first time, and for some reason, it turned into a lively chat, which was a bit troubling. It might be fine for some people, but I honestly felt disappointed because I took time off work just to participate and wanted to reflect alone. Additionally, the course was decided without my input... Previously, I had been looking towards the Gajumaru area, so in the end, we had to rush through, and I wanted to explore at my own pace from the beginning.

もう少し時間を長くして欲しいです。
また、大石林山は拝所なので、一人で静に内観しながら歩きたかったのですが、
今回初めてツーリストさんも参加されて、なぜかお喋り和気あいあいになり困りました。それがいい人はいいかもしれませんが、
私は一人で内観したかったので、正直、仕事を休んでやっと参加したのに残念でした。
また、勝手にコースも決められて、、、
前回までガジュマルの方までみてたので、、、
最後は駆け足でみるかたちになり、自分のペースで最初から周りたかったです。

There were many clouds, but with the wind, the clouds cleared up at times, and they explained the stars to us. I participated with my mother, who has difficulty walking, but the staff were very kind, which made me very happy. We were able to see the Milky Way as well. It was moving! I've never seen so many stars before. I highly recommend it. Even if the weather is bad, the clouds clear up, so you can see various stars. I think it's worth going even if the weather isn't great!

雲が多かったのですが、風もあり雲が抜けたところところで星の説明をして下さりました。
足の不自由な母との参加でしたが、スタッフさんがとても親切で大変嬉しかったです。
天の川も観れました。
感動です！あんな沢山の星を観たことがありません。お勧めです。
お天気が悪くても、雲が抜けていくので色んな星を観れますよ^_^
お天気が悪くても行ってみる価値はあると思います！

The starry sky was incredibly beautiful, and the photos turned out amazing!!!

It was like a planetarium starry sky!

I was able to see shooting stars several times, which made me feel so happy!

Thank you very much!

めっちゃ綺麗な星空に
フォト最高でしたー！！！

プラネタリウムみたいな星空でした！

流れ星も何回かみれて
幸せな気持ちになりました！

ありがとうございました！

I have never been interested in astronomy until now. From now on, I will pay a little more attention to the night sky. If I have the opportunity, I will participate.

今まで全く天体には無関心でした。
今後、少しだけ夜空を意識して過ごします。
機会が有れば参加します。

This was my second trip to Ishigaki Island, and I was really looking forward to participating in the starry sky tour that I couldn't join last time! The weather was a bit cloudy, but I was still thrilled to see so many stars and even the Milky Way, which I can't see in the city. The explanations were thorough, and it brought back memories of the constellations I learned in school.

Additionally, I was able to borrow binoculars and saw many stars that are definitely not visible to the naked eye, which was very moving!

One thing that concerned me was when the person giving the explanation said, "Ishigaki Island is a starry sky protection area..." I believe that the only places recognized as starry sky protection areas by the International Dark-Sky Association are Taketomi Island, Iriomote Island, Kuro Island, Hateruma Island, and the northern part of Ishigaki Island. Since the International Dark-Sky Association does not easily grant this designation even with a little city light, I thought there might be some misunderstanding if it was presented as a description of the entire Ishigaki Island. In fact, during my visit, there were parts that were not visible due to the influence of city lights. I wanted to see stars in a starry sky protection area, so when I realized that this was not a true starry sky protection area, I felt a bit sad.

石垣島への旅行は2度目で、前回参加できなかった星空ツアーに参加できることをとても楽しみにしてました！
天候は若干曇りがかっていましたが、それでも都内では見れないほどのたくさんの星空、天の川まで見れて嬉しかったです。説明を丁寧にしてくださり、学生時代に習った星座について思い出しました。

また、双眼鏡を貸していただき
絶対肉眼では見えない星もたくさん見れてとても感動しました！！

一点気になったのが、説明をしてくださった方が「石垣島は星空保護区で…」と言うところです。
実際に国際ダークスカイ協会が星空保護区に認定しているのは、竹富島、西表島、黒島、波照間島と石垣島の北部だったと思います。少しの街明かりでも簡単に認定しない国際ダークスカイ協会ですので、石垣島全体の説明だと勘違いされてしまう方がいるのではないかな…と思いました。実際、参加した際も街明かりの影響で見えていない部分もありましたので…。星空保護区で星を観たかったので、参加した際にここは本当の星空保護区じゃない？と気付いた時は少し悲しかったです。