All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

I experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time at Kabira Bay.

Although I had some nervousness and was unfamiliar with it, the instructor taught me patiently from the basics, and I was able to stand up and enjoy moving around on my own. It became a wonderful experience to connect with nature!

I felt that I would like to try SUP again when I come back to Ishigaki Island! It's a marine activity that can be enjoyed even alone, so I would love to recommend it to many people!

川平湾での初のsupを体験しました。

初めてのsupで慣れない部分や不安もありましたが、インストラクターの方が一から丁寧に
教えて頂き1人で立って楽しんで
移動できる様になりました。
自然と触れ合うことができる
素晴らしい体験になりました！！

今度石垣島に来たらまたsup体験をやりたいと思えました！
1人でも充分楽しむことができるマリンアクティビティなので色々方におすすめしたいと思えました！

We gathered at the remote island terminal at 5:40 AM for the sunrise stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). I had originally requested a canoe, but since SUP is popular and recommended, I switched to SUP. In the end, I’m glad I made the change!

It was my first time, and I had so much fun, even falling into the river multiple times! It was embarrassing to fall, but once I did, it actually felt great! Unfortunately, it was cloudy, so we couldn’t see the sunrise, but I had a very active and refreshing time from the morning. We returned to the hotel around 7:50 AM and then disbanded, as we were to regroup at 9:00 AM.

We headed back to the remote island terminal for the regrouping. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go to the Blue Cave due to strong winds, so we changed to Ohsaki Beach, but I had a great time seeing various fish! On the way to the beach, we had lots of conversations, and I got recommendations for good restaurants.

This was my second time snorkeling on this trip, and the ocean was beautiful and fun as expected. During the snorkeling, I was introduced to different fish, and I even got to touch a sea cucumber for the first time! Although I didn’t see any turtles, I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sea and the fish!

Make sure to bring extra towels.

They took lots of photos and videos during both the SUP and snorkeling! I was really happy to receive them later via LINE!

Even though I participated alone, I was never left out and had a great time. I fell in love with Ishigaki Island.

朝5:40離島ターミナル集合でサンライズsupへ。
カヌーでお願いしていましたが人気はsup、おすすめはsupとのことでsupに変更しました。結果、変更してよかった！
初めてでしたがとてもたのしく、なんども川に落ちました！落ちるが恥ずかしかったけど、一度落ちてしまえば逆に気持ちよかったです！
残念ながら曇っていてサンライズは見れませんでしたが、あさからアクティブに動いてとても気持ちのいい時間を過ごせました。7:50ごろホテルに戻り、また9時集合ということで一度解散。

再集合のため離島ターミナルへ。
残念ながら青の洞窟は強風のためいけず、大崎ビーチに変更でしたが、いろんなお魚に会えて楽しかったです！
ビーチまでもいろんなお話をしていただき、おすすめのご飯屋さんなども教えてもらえました。
シュノーケリングはこの旅で2回目でしたがやはりうみはきれいでたのしかった。
最中もお魚の紹介をしてもらえて、ナマコも拾ってきてくれて初めてさわれました！
亀は見れませんでしたが十分きれいな海とお魚を堪能できて最高でした！

タオルは多めに持っていきましょう。

supもシュノーケルもたくさん写真動画を撮ってくれました！あとからLINEで送ってもらえてとっても嬉しかったです！

1人参加でも置いていかれることなく、とても楽しませてもらえました。石垣島大好きになりました。

This quality at this price is quite wonderful✨
I was able to enjoy a fantastic dance performance for the first time during dinner.
Thanks to this, I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa(^^)

この値段でこのクオリティ
なかなか素晴らしい✨
夕食もうらしまで、素晴らしい舞踊を
はじめてみさせていただきました。
おかげさまで

沖縄満喫出来ました(^^)

It was an unusually record-breaking heavy rain on the day, but I enjoyed the guidance inside the car. Due to the heavy rain, I couldn't fully enjoy the stops, but the guide and driver were considerate. I think the tour content was good.

Since the stay time was short, if there are people who don't keep to the schedule, it can throw off the plans.

当日は異例の記録的豪雨でしたが、車内での案内が楽しめました。豪雨で、立ち寄り処では十分に楽しめませんでしたが、ガイドさん運転手さんの気遣いがありました。ツアーの内容は良いと思います。

滞在時間が短いので、時間を守らない人がいると、予定がずれてきます。

This site isn't bad, but I was a bit disappointed to see that the hotel I stayed at was selling tickets for the same price.

こちらのサイトが悪いわけではないのですが、泊まったホテルにも同じ値段でチケットが売っているのを見て少し残念でした。

Most of the participants were from overseas. The Japanese participants returned to the bus on time, but I was surprised by the laxity of the overseas participants regarding time. As a result, the departure times from various locations were delayed, which gradually reduced our time to explore, and that was disappointing. I think the time to look around American Village was short.

The guide was from overseas and spoke broken Japanese, but they were very polite in assisting the customers, which was great.

ほとんどが海外の方でした。
日本人参加者の方たちは
時間通りバスに戻ってきてるが
海外の方たちの時間のルーズさには
びっくりしました。
そのため各地出発時間が遅くなり
見回る時間が少しずつ削られていくのが
残念でした。
アメリカンビレッジを見回る時間が
短いと思います。

ガイドさんは海外の方で
片言でしたが
丁寧にお客様に対応していて◎です。

I went canoeing at Kabira Bay. The weather was bad that day, so we had to switch from stand-up paddleboarding to canoeing. It was a bit windy, but we were able to enjoy it without any issues. Additionally, the rich nature surrounding Kabira Bay allowed us to spend a relaxing time. Our guide, Mr. Oka, took many photos with a GoPro. He captured beautiful shots with the emerald green and turquoise blue sea of Kabira Bay as the backdrop, creating memorable pictures. After the tour, we received all the data for the photos. It was my first time canoeing, but I enjoyed it without any anxiety until the end! I'm glad I could experience it in Ishigaki!

川平湾でカヌーをしました。当日は、天気が悪く、サップができないため、カヌーの変更になりました。少し風が強かったですが、問題なく楽しめました。また、川平湾周辺には豊かな自然が広がっており、のんびりとした時間を過ごすことができました。担当の岡さんが、GoProでたくさん写真を撮ってくださります。センスのいい写真で、川平湾のエメラルドグリーンとターコイズブルーの海を背景に思い出に残る写真を撮影して下さりました。写真は、ツアー終了後に全てデータを頂けます。初めてのカヌーでしたが、不安なく最後まで楽しめました！石垣で体験できて良かったです！

I always go to Okinawa, but this was my first time using a bus tour (^o^) The driver and the guide were very warm and always checked in with us, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. The guide was very kind, had a great personality, and was cheerful, which was wonderful! We visited the Churaumi Aquarium, Manzamo, Ryukyu Village, and Okashi Goten, finishing at Banta Cafe. If I had driven myself, I would have surely gotten tired from driving, but it was so relaxing to be gently swayed by the bus, and the time flew by. The Okinawan music during the ride was soothing and truly pleasant. Although the time was limited, I was very satisfied. My friends and I are already talking about wanting to use this service again next time! There are so many courses available, and I’m looking forward to the next one. Thank you for this time! I appreciate it and look forward to next time☆

沖縄にいつも行きますが、バスツアーは初めての利用でした(^o^)運転手さんとガイドさんがとっても温かくいつも声掛けして頂き安心してツアーに参加できました。ガイドさんはとても優しくお人柄が良くて明るい方で良かったです!美ら海水族館に万座毛、琉球村に御菓子御殿、締めはバンタカフェと自分で車移動だときっと運転疲れしてダウンしちゃいますが、ゆったりとバスに揺られてあっという間でした。移動中の沖縄音楽も癒やされて本当に心地良かったです。確かに時間は限られていますが十分満足でした。友達と次回また利用したいね〜と話しています!コースもたくさんあるし次回も楽しみにしています。今回はありがとうございました!またよろしくお願いします☆

The guide's stories were very enjoyable, and they were also great at singing. The scenery was beautiful. I'm glad I participated.

ガイドさんのお話がとても楽しくて、歌もお上手でした。
景色もきれいでした。
参加して良かったです。

Unfortunately, it was rainy at Kouri Island and Manzamo, which was a bit disappointing. However, Manzamo really looked like an elephant's trunk, and it was interesting. The best part was American Village. It felt like experiencing a foreign atmosphere, and it was really great. The buildings were wonderful, like a different world.

Choosing the dinner plan with Sam's Steak was a good decision. They cooked the steak right in front of us, and it came with a performance, which was fun.

It became a great memory.

小宇利島と万座毛はあいにくの雨で、少し残念でした。でも万座毛は本当にゾウさんのお鼻にそっくりで、面白かったです。1番良かったのがアメリカンビレッジです。雰囲気が異国にいるみたいに体験できて凄く良かったです。別世界みたいで建物が凄く素敵でした。
サムズステーキの夕食付きプランを選んだのが良かったです。目の前でステーキを焼いてくれて、それもパフォーマンスつきで、面白かったです。
良い思い出になりました。

It was truly amazing to be able to stand-up paddleboard in the beautiful sea! The guide was funny, and I had a really enjoyable time. I thought stand-up paddleboarding would be difficult, but it turned out to be surprisingly easy and fun! I want to experience it again. Next time, I want to successfully jump on the board! (laughs)

きれいな海でsupできて本当に最高でした！
案内のお兄さんも面白くてとても楽しい時間を過ごせました✌️
supは難しいと思っていたけど、意外とすんなりとできて楽しかったです！また体験したいと思います
次はボードの上でジャンプ成功したいです笑

Due to the weather the previous day, the entry point was changed from the boat entry at the Phantom Island to the beach entry at the Blue Cave. While it's understandable to make changes for weather reasons, there was no suggestion of a refund until I brought it up, and the initial response was not satisfactory.

I mentioned twice to the local guide that one of my companions was a beginner at snorkeling, but the explanations and lessons before starting were cursory, and the pace of snorkeling was too fast, causing my beginner friend to nearly drown.

There was no need to rush, yet we overtook the previous group and deviated from the beautiful coral reef points. In the end, we had to wait for another group to return.

On the return bus, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive, and we had to wait a long time for a replacement vehicle (which had air conditioning issues). The afternoon activity was with the same company, but there was no adjustment to the start time, and I couldn't go to the restaurant I wanted due to the busy lunch schedule.

During the afternoon mangrove kayaking, one of the kayaks had a hole in it, and without a cap to prevent air loss, water entered the boat, causing it to nearly sink.

The young guides seemed to be doing their best, but I wonder about the company's overall standards. Are they not treating tourists with respect?

前日天候によりボートエントリーの幻の島からビーチエントリーの青の洞窟に変更。天候理由なら仕方ないがこちらから申し出るまで差額返金提案はなく、一次回答は納得の行くものではなかった
同行者にシュノーケリング初心者がいる事を現地ガイドに２度も申し上げたが、開始前の説明やレッスンはおざなりで、シュノーケリングのスピードも早く初心者の友達は溺れそうになった
急ぐ必要もないのに前のグループを追い越す様にサンゴ礁の綺麗なポイントを外れてコース取りした。その挙げ句に別のグループが戻るのを待たされた
送迎バスは帰路、アクセルペダルが踏み込めなくなり、代車(エアコン不調)を待つのに時間を要した。昼を挟んで午後のアクティビティも同じ催行会社だったが、開始時間の調整はなく、昼が忙しく行きたい店に行けなかった
午後のマングローブカヤックでは一艘に穴が空いており空気抜け防止蓋もなく船内に水が入り沈没仕掛けた
若いガイドさん達はそれなりに頑張ってるのだろうけど会社としてちょっとどうなんでしょうね
観光客をバカにした商売してませんか？

In the middle of the typhoon, it was just windy, but suddenly there was heavy rain. Everyone didn't have an umbrella, but fortunately, there was an umbrella that was scheduled to be disposed of, and they lent it to everyone. It was a lifesaver. We were about to get completely soaked. I'm glad we had a quick and efficient tour guide. We were able to visit the major spots compactly.

台風の中、風だけだったのに突然大雨が。皆さん傘がなかったのですが、たまたま処分予定の傘があったと全員に貸してくれました。助かったです。ずぶ濡れになるところでしたしね。キビキビした添乗員さんで良かったです。
コンパクトにメジャーどころを回れました。

There seem to be several types of mangroves, and seeing them in person, along with listening to explanations, sparked my interest much more than just watching on TV. It was a lot of fun.

The staff member Yume was very bright, easy to talk to, and left a great impression.

Unfortunately, I couldn't see the Iriomote cat, but I had an interesting experience.

It seems that even locals rarely get to see the Iriomote cat.

Since downpours happen frequently, be prepared to get wet.

You will definitely get wet, but don't worry, there are showers and changing facilities available afterward.

*Note*
Please be aware that all trash must be taken back with you, as there are no disposal areas.

マングローブはいくつか種類があるみたいで、テレビで見るのとは違い実際にみて一緒に説明を聞くことによってより興味がでて、とても楽しかったです。

スタッフはゆめちゃんが対応してくれました。
とても明るく、話しやすくとても好感の持てるスタッフでした。

残念ながら、イリオモテヤマネコは見ることは出来ませんでしたが、面白い体験をすることが出来ました。

そもそもイリオモテヤマネコは地元民でも滅多に会えるもんじゃないらしいです。

スコールがちょくちょく降るので、濡れる覚悟が必須です。

確実に濡れますが、終わったあとはシャワー、着替えが出来るので安心してください。

※注意※
ゴミは完全持ち帰りとなり、どこにも捨てる場所が無いので気をつけてください。

"My best memory of Okinawa is going into the sea with Yume-chan," says my 6-year-old daughter. I laughed at the fact that her best memory didn't include us parents, but we all had a great time snorkeling together with our guide Yume-chan, making it a memorable experience for us too!

Although I was worried that my daughter wouldn't enjoy the snorkeling tour since she can't swim yet, they provided a sturdy float with no holes and a box-shaped goggles. Yume-chan helped my daughter enjoy the underwater world in various ways, and we were very satisfied.

Additionally, they also provided solid assistance to my wife, who isn't a strong swimmer, which was a big help!

Thank you for creating such wonderful memories, just like Yume, and for your friendly smiles!

「沖縄の1番の思い出はユメちゃんと海に入ったこと」と語るのは６歳の娘。
1番の思い出の中に親が登場していないのには笑いましたが笑、ガイドのユメちゃんと親も含めて楽しくシュノーケリングをすることが出来て我々も1番の思い出となりました！

娘はまだ泳げないのでシュノーケリングツアーが楽しめるか心配だったものの、穴が空いていない頑丈な浮き輪や箱メガネを用意してくださり、その浮き輪の上で海を覗いたりとユメちゃんがいろんな形で海の世界を娘に堪能させてくださりとても満足しております。

又、泳ぎが苦手な妻に対してもしっかりと手助けしていただいたので助かりました笑

この度はまさにユメのような思い出をつくってくださり、素敵な笑顔で対応してくださりありがとうございました！

The male performance at the Super Eisa Show is particularly wonderful. The skillful use of the bachi and the sharpness of the body movements are truly impressive. The sound of the finger whistle is astonishing.

スーパーエイサーショーの男性の演舞はとくにすばらしい。バチさばきといい、体のキレといい、見ごたえ充分。指笛の響きには驚愕。

I participated in the mangrove tour by canoe. I was told to wear clothes that could get wet, so I thought I might get splashed, but I ended up walking in the river up to my waist before getting into the canoe. I was already half wet before boarding the canoe (laughs).

It rained on the day of the tour, but it turned into a precious experience canoeing in the mystical mangroves shrouded in mist. The guide provided thorough explanations while leading us and answered our questions, sharing lots of interesting facts. At the end, they even let us get out of the canoe and swim in the mangroves, which was unexpected… thank you for that. It became a memorable experience!

After taking a shower and having lunch, we headed to Yubu Island. At Yubu Island, we could see the water buffaloes working hard up close, and when we arrived, there were opportunities to interact with them and take photos, which made for great memories.

On the way back, we experienced the fun of the water buffalo changing speed based on their mood, and we had a wonderful time. It seems that just like humans, some water buffaloes get motivated when they think their work is done! For those feeling anxious about canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding, the guides provide careful support even for beginners, so if you're considering it, definitely participate and feel the nature of Iriomote Island with your whole body!

マングローブはカヌーで参加しました。
濡れてもよい服装で！と言われ、てっきり濡れることもあると思っていましたが、腰まで浸かって川の中を歩きカヌーへ。… カヌーに乗り込む前から半分濡れました（笑）
当日は雨でしたが、霧がかって神秘的なマングローブの中のカヌーで貴重な体験になりました。
ガイドさんも案内しながら丁寧に説明してくれて、質問にも答えながら豆知識たくさん教えて、最後の方ではカヌーから降りて泳いでもいいよ〜と、まさかのマングローブの中も泳がせてくれて…ありがとうございました。思い出に残る体験になりました♪
シャワーを浴びて、お昼を食べて、由布島観光へ。
由布島観光では、水牛さんが頑張って引いてくれる姿を間近に見ることができ、由布島に到着すると水牛さんと触れ合ったり、一緒に写真を撮れるところもあり、よい記念になりました。
帰りは水牛さんの気分によってスピードが変わる面白さを体験しながら、楽しいひとときを過ごしました。
水牛さんも人間と同じで、これでお仕事終了⁈と思うと気合いが入る子もいるみたいですよ！
カヌーやサップに不安を感じている方は、初心者でもガイドさんが丁寧にサポートしてくれますので、ぜひご検討されている方は参加して、西表島の自然を全身で感じてください♪

As soon as you arrive, you can exchange your ticket at the counter at Naha Airport (the location of the counter is a bit hard to find). Once you arrive at the Churaumi Aquarium, you can enter right away, and I think it's a good deal since there is a slight discount.

到着してすぐに、那覇空港のカウンターでチケットを交換できます(カウンターの場所は少しわかりにくい)。美ら海水族館に到着したら、すぐに入館できるし、少し割引されているのでお得だと思います。

My flight was delayed by an hour and a half, and I was nervous about making it to the Churaumi Aquarium in time. Thanks to that, I sped along the highway for a two-hour drive and arrived at the Churaumi Aquarium during sunset, where I was able to see a beautiful sunset. The large tank also had a special night event for the summer season, which was great.

飛行機の出発便が1時間半遅れて美ら海水族館が間に合うかドキドキでした。
おかげで高速を飛ばして片道2時間、夕暮れ時に美ら海水族館について、素敵な夕日を見ることができました♪
大水槽も夏季期間限定のナイトダウンして、よかったです。

The guided tour of the mangrove canoeing and Yubu Island sightseeing was incredibly enjoyable thanks to the guide's attentive assistance.

During the canoeing, we were able to reach the depths of the mangrove area that are usually inaccessible during high tide, allowing us to see mangrove seeds up close and navigate through narrow waterways, which was a truly wonderful experience.

The Yubu Island sightseeing involved a 15-minute ride on a water buffalo cart, where the driver played the sanshin and sang, making it a memorable journey. The water buffalo resting in the water on the island was very cute and soothing. After exploring the island, I highly recommend the delicious gelato at Yubu Island Tea House.

This tour is a must-do when visiting Iriomote Island.

ガイドさんの丁寧な案内でマングローブ群のカヌーと由布島観光は、凄く満喫できました。
カヌーは、満潮時で普段は行けないマングローブ群の奥地まで行けて、間近でマングローブの種子を見れたり、細い水路も行けてとても素晴らしい体験でした。
由布島観光は、片道約15分水牛車に乗って、操るおじぃが三線を奏でる曲と歌声が、思い出のある旅にしてくれました。島内で水の中で休んでいる水牛がとても可愛くて癒されました。島内を散策した後、由布島茶屋の美味しいジェラートがオススメです。
西表島に行ったら、欠かせないツアーです。

In the morning, we visited Yufu Island, and in the afternoon, we switched to canoeing. This change really enhanced our experience. Since it was high tide at Yufu Island, the water buffalo moved through the water. The mangrove tour took place during low tide. I had imagined canoeing through the mangroves, but that was only possible during high tide. However, I realized that there were more highlights during low tide, and it was enjoyable. The roots of the mangroves seemed to be the main attraction, and they could be seen during low tide. Additionally, we could experience the way new shoots grow and observe creatures that appear on the ground during low tide.

During the mangrove tour, our instructor "Sho-chan" explained everything enthusiastically, and I was captivated by the nature of Iriomote Island. "Sho-chan's" camera angles and lighting were wonderful, and the photos he took were professional quality! I made great memories.

While traveling, we received explanations about the nature of Iriomote Island and the surrounding islands from the instructor who was driving, gaining various knowledge. I met three different instructors who took turns driving, and each of them provided thorough explanations. As I listened to the same content multiple times, I felt like I was becoming quite knowledgeable myself (laughs).

Since I participated in the canoeing with my elementary school-aged son, I was quite anxious, but there was a lecture on how to paddle, and it turned out to be surprisingly manageable.

For lunch, there are many shops near the port. I was informed about the different shops and went to one I liked called "Tamago," a set meal restaurant. Each dish is made carefully, so it takes time. The restaurant was always full, but we were able to get in without waiting, so I thought we made it back in time for the afternoon meeting (we had an hour for lunch). Every dish was a generous portion and delicious.

It was a trip for just my elementary school son and me, but he was very satisfied with this tour.

午前中に由布島、午後にカヌーに変更になりました。この変更が充実感を更にアップすることになりました。由布島は満潮時だったので、水牛は水の中を移動しました。干潮時にマングローブツアーでした。マングローブの間をぬってカヌーをするイメージでしたが、それは満潮時の時だけ。でも干潮時の方が見所があることがわかり、楽しかったです。マングローブの根っこがポイントのようで、干潮時に見ることができます。また新芽のつき方や干潮時に現れる地面から分かる生き物のことが干潮時では体験ができます。
マングローブツアーではインストラクターの「しょうちゃん」が一生懸命説明してくれて、西表島の自然に惹き込まれました。
「しょうちゃん」のカメラアングルと光の入れ方が素敵で、撮ってもらった写真がプロ並み！良い思い出が出来ました。
移動中も運転しながら、西表島の自然や周りの島などについての説明があり、様々な知識を得ることができました。運転するインストラクターさんは、入れ替わって３人の方と会う形でしたが、どの方もしっかりと説明されていました。同じ内容を何度も聞くうちに、自分が物知りになっている感覚でした(笑)
カヌーは小学生の子どもと２人で参加だったため不安でしかなかったのですが、漕ぎ方のレクチャーもあり、意外と大丈夫でした。
お昼は港付近にたくさんお店があります。どんなお店があるかを教えてもらい、好きなお店に行きました。「たまご」という定食屋さんに行きました。1つ1つ丁寧に作られるので時間がかかります。お店は常に満席。並ばず入れたので、午後の集合時間に間に合ったのかなと思いました。(1時間のお昼時間でした)。どの料理も大盛りでした。美味しかったです。
小学生の息子と私の２人旅だったのですが、このツアーに子どもも大満足していました。

Snorkeling was especially amazing! Balas Island was beautifully like another world, and the coral spots felt like a place where a mermaid might appear✨ At first, I was worried because the waves were rough, but our guide Yume made sure to prioritize safety while leading the tour in a fun way! I've participated in several tours with ADVENTURE PiPi, and no matter where you sign up, the guides are always kind and attentive!!

シュノーケリングが特に最高でした！
バラス島は別世界のように綺麗でしたし、サンゴのスポットは人魚姫が今にも出てきそうな世界でした✨
はじめは波が荒く心配だったのですが、ガイドのユメさんが安全に配慮しながら楽しくツアーを行ってくれました！
ADVENTURE PiPiさんのツアーは何回が参加していますが、どこで申し込んでもガイドさんの対応が親切丁寧です！！

It was a pickup at the airport, but when I asked at the counter, they said they didn't know. I wasn't sure what to do, so I went to a different counter and they told me it was here. It was a bit confusing.

It seemed like I could have bought the same ticket at a convenience store in the city for the same price, so I felt like it wasn't necessary to go out of my way to purchase it.

空港で受け渡しでしたが、カウンターの所で聞いたら分からないと言われ、どうしようかと違うカウンターに行ったらここですと言われました。
少しわかりにくかったです。
市内のコンビニで同じ値段でチケットが購入できるようだったので、わざわざ買う必要もなかったかなと感じました。

I was worried that the tour would be canceled due to the typhoon, but although the return high-speed boat was canceled, I was able to participate by switching to a ferry. I was also able to stay at Awaoren Beach, and I enjoyed a wonderful view from a nearby observation deck. The staff at the facility were kind, and even though I was worried about swimming during the sea turtle tour, they provided support with a pole, allowing me to participate without concern. I was moved to see the sea turtles, as well as beautiful coral and fish.

However, it was disappointing that a group of about ten foreigners were using the facility's restroom as a changing room, making it difficult to access the restroom.

台風の影響でツアーが中止になるか心配でしたが
帰りの高速船が欠航でしたがフェリーに変更で
参加することができました。
阿波連ビーチに滞在も出来て近くの展望台からも
素敵な景色が見れました。
施設のスタッフの方も親切で海ガメツアーも
泳ぎが心配でしたが支える棒で連れて行ってくれたので心配なく参加できました。
海がめも見れてキレイな珊瑚やお魚もみれて
感動しました。

ただ外人さんの10人ぐらいの集団が
施設のトイレを更衣室がわりに使っていたので
なかなかトイレに入れずその点は残念でした。

Yubu Island truly feels like Okinawa, and I was able to enjoy it very leisurely. The entire island is like a botanical garden, filled with rare plants and creatures. The mangrove tour was also incredibly exciting in the great outdoors. The guide was young but worked hard and provided kind support. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

由布島はまさに沖縄という感じで非常にゆったりと楽しめました。島全体が植物園になっていて珍しい植物や生き物がたくさん。
マングローブツアーも大自然に大興奮。
ガイドさんも若いけど、一生懸命で優しくサポートしてくれました。
すごく良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

It was easy to buy tickets at the airport. It would be even better if there were double discounts for the newly opened Kariyushi Aquarium near the airport!

空港でチケット購入できて楽だった。
最近できた空港近くのかりゆし水族館とダブルで割引になればもっと良し！

First, I checked the map and thought that the northern area has fewer tourist attractions, so I enjoyed a drive towards Kouri Island to visit the Churaumi Aquarium for the first time. Even though it was a weekday, there was quite a crowd due to an approaching typhoon. The parking lot (multi-story) was full... After regrouping, I made a U-turn and easily found a spot in the parking area along the road in front of the aquarium, which made it lucky for me to get back onto the road easily on the way home. Since I had a pass, I didn't have to go through the hassle of buying a ticket each time, which was super convenient for a speedy entry. The aquarium had various facilities, and taking my time to explore made it a fulfilling experience. There were also mists around the sculptures for heat protection.

Kouri Island had a dramatic road over the bridge with stunning views in all directions. Initially, I had planned to visit the Ocean Tower, but I changed my plans to visit attractions in the central and southern areas instead. At Okinawa World, I saw the Gyokusendo Cave, watched a habu show narrated by a lady resembling Shizuka Kudo, and tried to balance my overeating by walking around. At Ryukyu Village, I enjoyed traditional songs like "Haisai Ojisan" and "Tears Soaked," as well as Okinawan dance, and I was able to get some awamori as a souvenir using a coupon. The awamori was nicely packaged in a budget-friendly box, which was helpful. There were folk songs and Eisa performances every hour, but unfortunately, I couldn't see both due to time constraints.

Since Okinawa is a car-centric society, there was quite a bit of traffic, so it's important to be mindful of that while moving around. It seemed that discount tickets for tourist attractions were being distributed in various places, but we were able to get souvenirs with our fan pass, enjoyed some ice cream, and found it to be very economical and convenient.

まずは地図をチェックし、北部地区は観光施設が少なめだと思い、お初の美ら海水族館に古宇利島方面のドライブを楽しみました。平日なのに台風接近中だったので、そこそこの混雑。駐車場（立体）が満車•••気を取り直し、Uターンしてみると、水族館正面の道路沿いパーキング️6にすんなり入れて、結果帰りも楽に道路に出られてラッキーでした。パスを持っているので、いちいち入場券購入の手間もなく、スピーディーに入れるのも超便利です。水族館は施設が色々あり、ゆっくり回ると時間がかかる充実施設でした。暑さ対策で造形物の周りで噴霧もありました。
古宇利島は、橋上の道路もドラマチックで全方向絶景。当初、オーシャンタワーも予定していましたが、中部南部の観光施設行きに変更。
おきなわワールドでは、玉泉洞を見て、工藤静香さん似のお姉さんがナビしているハブショーを見て、歩いて歩いて食べ過ぎ気味の体調を整え、琉球村ではまったりと民謡:ハイサイおじさん、涙そうそうなど＆沖縄舞踊を楽しみ、ここではお土産にできる泡盛をクーポンでゲット。泡盛はしっかりプチプラ箱入りで梱包されていて助かりました。1時間毎、民謡とエイサーがあったのですが時間の都合で両方見れなくて残念でした。
沖縄は車社会なので結構渋滞もあり、そこも意識しつつ移動が必要ですね～
観光施設の割引券があちこちで配布されているようでしたが、私達はファンパスでお土産も調達でき、アイスも食べ、とってもお得で便利でした。

I participated while a typhoon was approaching. A couple of days before, I called with some concerns, and they informed me that whether we could enter the Blue Cave would depend on the wave and wind conditions on the day itself, but if the Blue Cave was difficult to access, they would guide us to another safe location. This reassured me as we approached the day.

On the day itself, the Blue Cave was indeed closed, which was a bit disappointing, but it was short-lived as we were taken to a wonderful spot. Many people canceled due to fears of the typhoon, so there were fewer visitors, and the early morning plan at 9:30 also worked in our favor, allowing us to enjoy the clear waters thoroughly.

The guide was very kind and friendly, and he was also handsome! He was great at teaching, so my son, who is not very good at swimming, quickly got used to it and became engrossed in the experience. My son respected the guide throughout and seemed to look up to him.

I think it's a shame to cancel outright due to bad weather. I really hope everyone gets to experience snorkeling here at least once. The data from the GoPro footage was transferred to my smartphone for free right away, so it was fun to watch during our return trip.

台風が近づく中での参加でした。
2日ほど前に不安なり電話連絡すると、青の洞窟に入れるかは当日の波や風の状態で変わるので分からないけれど、青の洞窟が難しい場合は他の安全な場所にご案内しますと言われ、安心して当日を迎えることができました。
迎えた当日、やはり青の洞窟は閉鎖されており、少し残念に思ったのも束の間、素晴らしいスポットに連れて行ってもらうことができました。台風を恐れてキャンセルが多く発生し、人が少なかったことや、朝早い9:30のプランだったことも幸いだったようで、透明度が高い海で十分楽しむことができました。
お兄さんがとても優しく親切で、しかもイケメン！教え方も上手なので、泳ぎが不得意な息子もすぐに慣れて夢中になって楽しんでいました。息子は終始お兄さんをリスペクトし、憧れの存在になったようです。
天候不良でズバッとキャンセルはもったいないと思います。ぜひ一度、ここのシュノーケリングは体験してほしいと思います。
GoProで撮影してもらったデータは無料ですぐにスマホに移してもらえたので、帰りの移動中に見るのも楽しかったです。

I was able to pick up my tickets at the airport, and since they were valid for five days, I could easily plan my schedule around the weather, enjoying time at the beach, driving, and spending time at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.

On the day I visited the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I made sure to arrive right when it opened, heading straight to the large tank to catch the manta rays and whale sharks during their feeding time. I was able to see the whale shark swimming vertically with its mouth open to gulp down a lot of plankton, as well as the rotating manta rays.

I also visited the area where you can view the large tank from above twice, in the morning and evening, and listened to the staff's talk. After stepping outside, I caught the dolphin show in between the rain, explored the outdoor area, and did some shopping. With this ticket, I was able to re-enter (valid for any time on the same day) and thoroughly enjoy the aquarium, spending a full day at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.

　空港で受け取れた事、その後5日間有効という事で、ビーチやドライブ、館内で過ごす時間の多い美ら海水族館、と天候に合わせてスケジュールを組む事ができ、とてもスムーズに動く事ができました。

　美ら海水族館に行く日は開館時間に入る事にし、まずマンタやジンベイザメの朝食時間に間に合うよう大水槽に直行。オキアミを沢山飲み込むため、水面に口を開き縦泳ぎになるジンベイザメや回転するマンタを見る事ができました。
　朝、夕2回の、大水槽を上から見るエリアにも行き飼育員さんのお話しを聞く事もできました。
　一旦外に出て、雨の合間にイルカショー、外のエリア、買い物の後、このチケットで再入場(当日は何時でも入場可)し、じっくり館内を見て、1日たっぷり美ら海水族館を楽しむ事ができました。

The shuttle service to the hotel and the tour that took us around various places was excellent! We participated with four people, including elementary school and preschool children, and I was grateful that they arranged our seats together. The time spent at each sightseeing spot wasn't as long as it would be on an individual trip, but we had plenty of fun and were very satisfied. Although lunch wasn't included, the guide mentioned that we could eat on the bus, so we were able to buy snacks and eat while traveling. The guide's stories were engaging, and we had a very meaningful day. I highly recommend it!

ホテルまで送迎があり、色々と連れて行ってくれるツアーはとても良かったです！
小学生と未就学児の４人での参加でしたが、席も並びにしてくれていて有り難かったです。
それぞれの観光地は個人旅行と違って滞在時間は長くはありませんが、じゅうぶん楽しめて大満足でした。昼食はついていませんが、バスで食べてOKとガイドさんからお話があったのでちょこちょこ買って移動中に済ませることができました。
ガイドさんのお話も飽きることなく、とても有意義な１日を過ごせました。おすすめです!