All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

We rode water buffalo back and forth between Yubu Island and Iriomote Island. On the way there, it was Ichiro, and on the way back, it was Yumeno. It was interesting to hear about the characteristics of the water buffalo and the differences in their personalities. The grandfather who was the water buffalo handler played the sanshin beautifully. We were able to experience the nature and culture of Iriomote Island, making it the best memory of our family trip. Thank you!

由布島と西表間を水牛に乗って往復。
行きはイチロー君、帰りはユメノちゃんでした。
水牛の特徴や、その子その子の性格の違いが聞けて面白かった。水牛師のおじいちゃんの三線も最高でした。西表島の自然と文化に触れることができ、家族旅行の最高の思い出となりました。ありがとうございました!

I enjoyed hearing various trivia about Iriomote Island while traveling, so I wasn't bored. Thank you, and I want to go again.

移動中も西表島の豆知識を色々聞かせていただき退屈しませんでした。ありがとうございました、また、行きたいです。

In the morning, I went snorkeling, and in the afternoon, I experienced the water buffalo on Yubu Island.

In the morning, the instructor Kenken provided thorough guidance, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling safely and happily. He shared information about the fish and coral and took many great photos, which was fantastic! I also appreciated him recommending a lunch spot on the way back.

In the afternoon, Rikkun was our guide. During the car ride, he talked a lot about Iriomote Island and Yubu Island. The water buffalo were very cute, and I was able to touch them and take photos together, creating wonderful memories. The gelato shop is highly recommended.

It was a very fulfilling day. Thank you!

午前中はシュノーケリング、午後は由布島水牛を体験しました。

午前中、インストラクターのけんけんがしっかり指導してくれ、楽しく安全にシュノーケリングをすることができました。魚やサンゴの情報を教えてくれたり、映える写真をたくさん撮ってくれて最高でした！帰りの車でオススメのランチスポットを教えてくれたのもありがたかったです。

午後は、りっくんがガイドしてくれました。車での移動中も、西表島や由布島のことなど、たくさん話してくれました。水牛たちはとてもかわいくて、島の中では触ったり、一緒に写真を撮れたり、素敵な思い出ができました。ジェラート屋さんがオススメです。

とても充実した1日でした。ありがとうございました！

On our first trip to Ishigaki with my daughter, we decided to book a tour that included snorkeling at the Blue Cave and stand-up paddleboarding at Kabira Bay. On the day of the tour, the wind was strong, and we ended up snorkeling at a different location instead of the Blue Cave. However, our guide explained a lot and we were able to see many fish, which made for a fun time.

In the afternoon, the stand-up paddleboarding at Kabira Bay was changed to mangrove paddleboarding, and since we really wanted to do the Kabira Bay paddleboarding, we were able to cancel it for free. During that time, the guide also recommended some great shops and experiences, which was really helpful.

I would love to try again when I go back to Ishigaki. Thank you!

娘と初めての石垣旅行で、色々あるツアーから川平湾supと青の洞窟シュノーケルに決め予約しました。当日は風が強く、青の洞窟シュノーケルではなく別の場所でのシュノーケルになりましたが、ガイドさんが色々説明してくれ沢山の魚が見れて楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。午後からの川平湾supはマングローブsupに変更になり川平湾supがしたかったので無料キャンセルしていただきました。そのおりガイドさんからおすすめのお店や体験など教えてもらえすごく良かったです。
また石垣島に行く時はリベンジしたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, we couldn't see the starry sky or the coconut crabs due to the weather, but walking through the pitch-black jungle with a flashlight felt like an adventure, and that alone was enough fun! The joy of seriously searching for creatures and discovering something brought me back to my childhood. Our guide, Taku, explained various things about nature and Ishigaki Island, making the travel time enjoyable as well. This is a highly recommended activity that excites both children and adults. I want to try again on a nice day.

あいにくの天候で星空やヤシガニは見ることができませんでしたが、真っ暗なジャングルを懐中電灯片手に歩くのは探検気分でそれだけでも十分楽しめました！
真剣に生き物を探して何か発見したときの嬉しさは童心に返ったようです。
ガイドのタクさんが自然に関すること、石垣島に関することなどを解説してくれて、移動時間中も楽しく過ごすことができました。
子供はもちろんのこと、大人もワクワクするおすすめのアクティビティです。
次は天気が良い日にリベンジしたいです。

My first trip to Miyako Island. I was looking for activity tours and found out about the Pumpkin Cave Exploration Tour. I really wanted to join, so I planned my trip around this tour. Unfortunately, my original reservation (in the afternoon) was canceled... but I managed to change all my other plans and participated the next day (in the afternoon). We canoed to the entrance of the cave, swam inside, saw the pumpkin, climbed the walls to explore the cave, and then dove into the sea from the wall we climbed. It felt like a little adventure, and I had a much more enjoyable time than I had imagined! Also, the guide took commemorative photos at key points and sent the data via LINE that night. Thank you very much. Canoes, life jackets, marine shoes, and wetsuits are available for rent, so as long as you can get to the meeting place, you can participate very easily. I highly recommend this tour when traveling to Miyako Island.

初めての宮古島旅行。宮古島でのアクティビティツアーを探していて、パンプキン鍾乳洞探検ツアーがあることを知りました。ぜひ参加したいと思い、このツアーに参加することをメインに旅行を計画。当初の予約日(午後)は中止になってしまいました…が、他のすべての予定を変更し、翌日(午後)参加することが出来ました。カヌーで鍾乳洞入口付近まで行って→泳ぐように鍾乳洞内に入り→パンプキンを見て→壁をよじ登って鍾乳洞を見学→ 帰りは登った壁から海にダイブ。ちょっとした探検家気分を味わえ、想像していた以上にとても楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました！あとガイドさんが要所要所で記念撮影して下さって、当日夜にはそのデータをLINEで送って下さいました。ありがとうございました。カヌー・ライフジャケット・マリンシューズ・ウェットスーツなどは貸出ありなので、集合場所まで出向く手段さえあれば、すごく身軽に参加出来ます。宮古島旅行の際には、ぜひおすすめしたいツアーです。

I had a stand-up paddleboarding experience and went snorkeling at Balas Island! It was my first time on a SUP, but we moved slowly together, making it a fun experience! They also shared knowledge about the Iriomote wildcat and nature, allowing us to really connect with the environment!

While snorkeling, I was amazed to swim near a completely white island made of coral and in deeper waters, where I could see so many fish in the crystal-clear sea! I even got to take photos from underwater, which made me very satisfied! Thank you very much!

Sup体験とバラス島でシュノーケリングをしました！
初めてのsupでしたが、みんなでゆっくり進めたので楽しく体験できました！
イリオモテヤマネコや自然についての知識も教えてくださって、自然をいっぱい感じることができました！
シュノーケリングは、サンゴだけでできた真っ白な島の近くと、深いところで泳ぐことできて透明な海で魚をいっぱい見れて感動しました！海の中から写真も撮ってもらえて大満足です！
ありがとうございました！

Although I was worried about the bad weather and unfortunately couldn't see the setting sun, I was glad that I was able to experience it as planned. There were many anxieties since it was my first experience, but thanks to the staff's kind support and teaching methods, I was able to have a fun and memorable experience. Additionally, there was a photo shoot and a gift of free photo data, which allowed for a great group photo with my friends. If there is another opportunity, I would like to participate with my friends and family.

悪天候で心配の所もあり、残念ながら沈み行く夕日を見る事は、出来ませんでしたが予定通り体験することが出来て良かったです。初めての体験で不安な事がたくさんありましたが、スタッフさんの優しい対応や教え方のおかげもあって楽しく思い出に残る体験をすることができました。また、写真撮影や無料写真データプレゼントもあり友人との集合写真もあり良かったです。またの機会がありましたら、友人や家族と一緒に参加したいです。

It was a cloudy day, so I was worried, but as the guide said, "The sea conditions are excellent today," the Blue Cave was incredibly beautiful, and I saw many lovely fish—it was the best time! Our guide, Mr. Kinjo, was very kind and taught us with great care, and the recommended lunch spot was really delicious! If I come to Okinawa again, I will definitely rely on you! ♡

曇りの日だったので心配してましたがガイドさんが「海の状態は今日は最高ですよー」と言ってた通り、青の洞窟も最高に綺麗で、綺麗な魚も沢山見れて最高の時間でした！ガイドのキンジョウさんはとても優しく丁寧に教えてくれて、オススメのランチのお店もすごく美味しかった！沖縄に来たらぜひまたお世話になります♡

The day before the experience, the weather had deteriorated, but it was cloudy on the day of the experience, so I didn't cancel. However, just before the experience, it started to rain, and the organizers offered a free cancellation. Since I had already made plans, I decided not to cancel and went stand-up paddleboarding in the rain. It was only light rain and the wind wasn't strong, so everyone was able to enjoy it. The weather in Miyakojima can change suddenly, so I think planning your trip with the possibility of strong rain and wind leading to cancellations in mind will help you enjoy your trip to Miyako.

体験の前日から天気が崩れていたが、体験当日は曇りだったのでキャンセルをしなかった。しかし、体験直前に雨が降ってきた為、運営側から無料キャンセルの提案が来た。せっかく予定を決めていたのでキャンセルせずに雨の中SUPをした。小雨程度で風も強くは無かったのでみんなで楽しむことができました。宮古島の天気は急に変わるので、雨風が強くて開催が中止になった場合を想定して旅行の計画を立てると宮古旅行を楽しめると思います。

We participated as a family of four. In the morning, we took a two-person kayak to get close to Pumpkin Cave, and from there, we entered the sea and walked into the cave. The kayaking instructions were brief, and after that, it was all about determination and spirit. After paddling for a while, we managed to pick up some tips. The current wasn't too strong, so the kids were able to reach the cave as well. Inside Pumpkin Cave, it was mystical and left a lasting impression. After exiting the cave, we kayaked back to the beach. The most physically demanding part was packing up the kayaks once we arrived at the beach.

For lunch, we took a break and then headed to the afternoon meeting point. In the afternoon, we went snorkeling. We entered the sea just a short walk from the meeting point. The water's clarity was breathtaking. We moved around while snorkeling. Towards the end of the activity, just when I thought I was starting to feel a bit seasick, we encountered a sea turtle! I was surprised to find it in relatively shallow water. We observed the sea turtle for a while, and then the activity concluded.

The guide was young but spoke kindly, which was very pleasant. I think this is a luxurious activity tour that you can enjoy for a whole day. I highly recommend it!

家族4人で参加しました。
午前中は、2人乗りカヤックでパンプキン鍾乳洞の近くまで行き、そこから海に入って歩いて鍾乳洞に入って行きます。
カヤックの漕ぎ方は簡単な説明のみで、あとは気合と根性ですかね。しばらく漕いでいるとある程度のコツはつかめるようです。それほど流れが急なわけではないので、子どもたちも鍾乳洞までたどり着けました。
パンプキン鍾乳洞の中は神秘的で、印象に残ります。
鍾乳洞から出たあとは、またカヤックで浜まで帰ります。浜に着いたあと、カヤックの片づけが1番体力必要でしたね。
お昼はいったん解散し各自お昼休憩をとり、再び午後の集合場所に向かいます。
午後はシュノーケリング。
集合場所から歩いてすぐのところで海に入ります。
海の透明度は感激ものです。シュノーケリングしながら場所を移動して行きます。
少し波酔いしてきたかなと思い始めたアクティビティの終わり頃、ウミガメと遭遇！
意外と浅いところにいることに驚きでした。
しばらくウミガメの様子を観察して、アクティビティ終了でした。
ガイドの方は若いですが、優しい物言いで、好感がもてました。
1日楽しめる贅沢なアクティビティツアーだと思います。
オススメです！

My first time in Miyako Island, I was a bit worried it might be cold, but I signed up for some ocean activities. There wasn't much explanation during the gathering for the rental of wetsuits, shoes, and life jackets, which made me a little anxious, but I managed to get by.

We kayaked close to the limestone caves and then entered the sea to explore the caves. It was crowded with other groups and tours, and we had to wait our turn, but it was a mystical experience.

It was a bit disappointing that an older guide from another tour had a somewhat harsh tone.

In the afternoon, we went snorkeling with sea turtles. The guide arrived a little after the meeting time. We put on our wetsuits and moved to a nearby beach. The visibility was excellent! We could see the fish clearly.

We moved around a bit while snorkeling, and finally encountered a sea turtle.

The guide was young, but he showed concern for the participants, taking photos at various points, which was nice. It wasn't as cold as I had worried it would be, and I enjoyed the day in my rash guard.

I highly recommend this activity!

初めての宮古島、少し寒いかもと心配しながらも海のアクティビティを申し込みました。
集合から貸し出しのウエットスーツ、シューズ、ライフジャケットの着衣まではあまり説明がなく、少し不安になりましたが、まーそれなりにできました。
鍾乳洞近くまでカヤックで移動、そこから海に入って鍾乳洞へ。他のグループやツアーで、混み合っており、順番待ちがありましたが、神秘的な体験をできました。
他のツアーの年配ガイドさんが、少し強い物言いだったのが少し残念でした。
午後はウミガメシュノーケリング。
集合時間を少し過ぎてガイドが到着。ウエットスーツを来て、すぐ近くの海岸に移動。
透明度抜群！魚も確認できました。
少しずつ場所を移動しながら、シュノーケリング。
最後にウミガメと遭遇出来ました。

ガイドさんは若いですが、参加者を気遣う姿勢がみられ、写真も途中途中で撮ってくれるので、良かったです。
心配していたほど寒くなく、私はラッシュガードで1日楽しめました。
オススメのアクティビティです。

In the morning, I went snorkeling at the Blue Cave, and in the afternoon, I participated in a stand-up paddleboarding tour at Kabira Bay, which was a lot of fun. The guide was kind and provided enjoyable instruction.

Additionally, there was about a 1.5-hour lunch break, during which I could take a shower, which I personally found very nice! The weather wasn't great, and the schedule changed a few times, but the guide was flexible and managed to keep the tour on track, resulting in a very enjoyable experience.

Snorkeling at the Blue Cave was incredibly beautiful and moving. I was a beginner at stand-up paddleboarding at Kabira Bay, but I received careful instruction and was able to enjoy the experience! I felt a bit disappointed thinking that it could have been even better if the weather had been nice.

One concern I had was that the return transportation was grouped with other tour guests, and since they drop everyone off at their respective hotels or destinations, the last person took quite a while to get back. If you have plans afterward, it might be better to allow for some extra time in your schedule.

Overall, it was a very enjoyable and satisfying experience.

午前中青の洞窟でシュノーケリング、午後は川平湾でサップのツアーでしたが、とても楽しかったです。
ガイドの方も優しく楽しくご指導いただきました。
また、お昼休憩が約1.5時間あり、合間の時間にシャワーを浴びる事ができ、個人的にはとても良かったです！
天候はあまり優れない感じで、日程が二転三転しまそたが、ガイドの方に臨機応変にご対応いただき、結果的には予定通りの日程でとても楽しいツアーになりました。
青の洞窟でのシュノーケリングはとても綺麗で感動しました。
川平湾でのサップは初心者でしたが丁寧に指導いただき、気持ちよく体験する事ができました！
天気が良ければもっと最高だったのかなと思うと少し残念でした…
一つ懸念点があるとしたら帰りの送迎がツアー客でまとまっており、各々のホテルや目的地に送り届けるので最後の人はかなり遅くなってしまうので次の予定を組んでいる場合は余裕をもった日程の方がいいのかなと思いました。
全体的にはとても楽しく満足のいく体験となりました。

We participated for the first time as a family of three. It was my child's first kayaking experience, and a kind staff member taught us how to paddle.

Although it was a bit windy that day, we paddled hard while enjoying the views of Kabira Bay, peeking into the water, and admiring the sea and coastline. It was a fun experience.

We also got off the kayak to explore and learned about the island and the fish. My child was very happy.

Next time, I hope to come on a nice day. Thank you very much.

家族3人ではじめて参加しました。
子どもははじめてのカヤック体験でしたが親切にお兄さんが教えてくれました。

当日は風が強めでしたが一生懸命にカヤックを漕ぎながら、川平湾の景色を見たり、海の中を覗いたり海や海岸線を見たり、楽しい体験でした。

途中でカヤックから降りて散策をして島のことや魚のことを話していただきました。子どもも喜んでました。

今度は天気が良い日にまた来たいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

I went in mid-March. Since it wasn't yet the hot season, I was told that the coconut crabs wouldn't be very active, but thanks to our guide, we found one about five minutes into the tour, which was exciting! After that, everyone in the tour had fun spotting three more crabs, as well as finding hermit crabs and geckos, which really got us all excited.

Looking up, we were able to see a beautiful starry sky that we usually can't see, which was very soothing, and we were surprised by quite a large fruit bat. In the end, we were even sent off by an owl, which is rarely seen, making it a very satisfying tour.

I experienced excitement and emotions that I can’t find in my daily life. Thank you very much.

３月半ばに行きました。
まだ暑い季節ではないので、ヤシガニが活発に動き出す時期ではないとの事でしたが、ツアー開始５分くらいで、ヤシガニさんを見つけたのは、感激＆ガイドさんのおかげです♪
その後も、ツアー参加の皆さんと、あそこにいる〜いない〜等と楽しみながらまた３匹も見れた上に、オカヤドカリやヤモリを見つけて大盛りあがりしたり。
上を見上げれば、普段は見れないキレイな星空がたくさん見れて癒やされたり、けっこう大きいフルーツバット(コウモリ)にビックリしたり。
最後は、滅多に見れない？フクロウが見送ってくれたりと、大盛り大満足なツアーでした。

日常では絶対味わえない、ワクワクや感動を貰えました。ありがとうございました。

In mid-March, I participated in a tour that included snorkeling, canoeing, and visiting the Pumpkin Cave with my son, who was celebrating his birthday that day. The weather was cloudy. We snorkeled at Shigira Beach. Although the water felt a bit cold, wearing the wetsuit we rented made the temperature manageable. It had actually been 20 years since I last snorkeled. When I put on the snorkel and tried to swim in deeper water where I couldn't touch the bottom, I suddenly felt scared and my breathing became shallow. However, our guide, Miho, kindly encouraged me until I got used to the water, and she provided me with a float, which allowed me to swim with confidence. I learned that panicking in the ocean is the most dangerous thing. After that, I held hands with my son, who quickly got used to the water despite it being his first time, and we explored the fish among the corals (holding hands and grabbing the float made me feel secure).

We didn't see any sea turtles as they were out, but we did get to see cute clownfish up close. Even with the cloudy weather, the underwater scenery was beautiful, especially the corals. While some corals in shallow areas were dead, the deeper corals were abundant in variety (I heard there are about 300 types of corals in Miyako Island) and reminded me of the world from the movie Avatar: The Way of Water that I had watched recently.

Since I didn't rent a car, I requested a separate fee for lunch and transportation to the afternoon points. I hadn't thought about where to have lunch, so I consulted with Miho and we decided to go to Shigira Golden Hot Spring. This turned out to be a great decision; although it was a short time, I warmed up my chilled body in the hot spring and finished eating Miyako soba and taco rice by the poolside just as Miho came to pick us up for the afternoon points. During the drive, she shared various information about Miyako Island with us.

In the afternoon, the weather cleared up a bit, and we went to Pumpkin Cave by sea kayak from Boraga Beach. Kayaking through some slightly larger waves was exciting and felt amazing! Then came the cave exploration, which I had been looking forward to the most. The locals refer to it as Ryugu Castle, a sacred place, so we bowed twice before entering.

Inside, it was dark, but the water surface near the entrance glowed a mystical blue from the light coming in from outside. The entrance was surprisingly small, but inside it had depth and height, with mystical terraced formations and curtain-like stalactites as we ventured further in. I won’t spoil the details, but as a stalactite cave enthusiast, I was continuously amazed, wondering if it was really okay to be so close and to enter such a place. It became an unforgettable memory. It was a truly majestic and mysterious location. The afternoon tour was nothing short of an adventure. I was glad to participate with my child. We took many wonderful two-shot photos together during the tour, which became a lovely souvenir.

I am grateful to our kind guide Miho, who checked on us and arranged for our taxi after the tour!

(Son's impression)
Snorkeling was just looking down and breathing through my mouth while listening to the guide, and I got to observe a world like Finding Nemo! I saw Dory and Nemo too! I didn't see any dangerous creatures at all! The cave exploration was a bit scary because there was no footing, but the life jacket floated so much that even adults wouldn't sink. Floating was fun!

3月中旬、シュノーケリング→カヌー→パンプキン鍾乳洞のツアーに、当日誕生日の小学生の息子と2人で参加しました。
天候は曇り。シュノーケリングはシギラビーチ。少しだけ冷たいと感じる海の中、お借りしたウェットスーツを着ていれば気にならない水温でした。実はシュノーケリングは20年ぶり。いざシュノーケルをつけて足のつかない深さに泳ごうとすると急に怖くなり呼吸が浅くなってしまったのですが、ガイドのミホさんが水に慣れるまで、優しく声をかけて付き添ってくれて、浮き輪を持たせてくれたりしたので、安心して泳ぎ出すことができました。海はパニックになるのが1番危険とのこと。その後も、初めてなのに一瞬で海に慣れた息子と手を繋ぎながらサンゴの間のお魚を見て回りました（手を繋いだり浮き輪を掴んでると安心でした）。
ウミガメはお出かけ中で会えませんでしたが、かわいいクマノミはバッチリ近くで見れました。曇りでも海の中は綺麗でした。
特にサンゴ。浅いところのサンゴは死んでいるエリアもあったのですが、深いところのサンゴは豊富な種類で（宮古島では300種類？のサンゴがあるそうです）豊かで多様な生き物に先日観た映画アバター　ウェイオブウォーターの世界を思い出しました。

私はレンタカーを借りてなかったので、お昼を食べる場所と午後のポイントまでの送迎を別料金でお願いしました。ランチをどうするか考えてなかったので、ガイドのミホさんと相談してシギラ黄金温泉に送ってもらいました。これが大正解で、短い時間でしたがシュノーケリングで冷えた身体をシギラ温泉で温め、プールサイドで宮古そばとタコライスを食べ終わった頃にちょうどミホさんがお迎えに来てくれて、午後のポイントへは、宮古島のことをいろいろ教えてもらいながらドライブ。
午後は少し晴れてきて、ボラガービーチからシーカヤックでパンプキン鍾乳洞へ。途中少し大きな波にワクワクしながらのカヤック、気持ち良くて最高でした！
そして宮古島で1番楽しみにしていた鍾乳洞探検。地元の方は竜宮城と呼んでいる神聖な場所ということで二拍一礼してから入ります。
中は暗いのですが、入り口付近の水面は外から入る光で神秘的なブルー。
入り口はびっくりするぐらい小さいのですが、中は奥行きも高さもあり、奥に行くほど神秘的な棚田型の鍾乳洞や、カーテンのような鍾乳洞があります。詳細は行ってのお楽しみで書きませんが、鍾乳洞好きの私には、こんな近くで見て良いの？こんなところに入って良いの？の驚きの連続で、一生忘れられない思い出になりました。とても荘厳で不思議な場所でした。まさに午後のツアーは冒険の一言につきました。子供と参加できて良かったです。ツアー中たくさん息子とのツーショットを撮っていただき素敵なお土産になりました。
ツアー終了後、お迎えのタクシーの手配など心配して声を掛けてくださった優しいガイドのミホさんに感謝です！　　

（息子の感想）
シュノーケリングは下向いて口で息吸ってガイドの人の言うこと聞けばファインディングニモ観たいな世界を観察するだけ！ドリーとかニモもいます！危険生物は自分が見た限り一匹もいませんでした！
洞窟探検は足場がなくてびびるけどライフジャケットが笑っちゃうくらい浮くので大人でも絶対に沈みません浮くの楽しいです。

The canoe ride to the limestone cave was very hard, but since it was something I don't usually do, I really enjoyed it. The cave was very mystical, and I was deeply moved to learn from the guide about the vast amount of time it took to form. Thanks to our guide Yamato, I felt very safe and was able to enjoy the tour. I made wonderful memories of Miyako Island.

鍾乳洞までのカヌーはとてもハードでしたが、普段やらないことなのでとても楽しめました。鍾乳洞はとても神秘的で、ガイドの方の説明を聞いて膨大な時間で作られていることを知り、とても感動しました。今回のツアーはガイドのヤマトさんのおかげでとても安心して楽しめました。宮古島のよい思い出ができました。

I participated in snorkeling for the first time, and thanks to the detailed explanations from our guide Miho, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. The sea around Miyako Island is incredibly beautiful, and I felt that I definitely want to go snorkeling again if I get the chance to travel!

At first, I was quite anxious about exploring the limestone caves, but once I entered, a mysterious space unfolded before me, and soon the excitement outweighed my worries.

The view of the sea from the sea kayak at the end of the tour is likely to become a lifelong memory. Although I didn't see any sea turtles, it has motivated me to participate in another tour. If I have the opportunity again, I look forward to it. Thank you!

初めてシュノーケリングに参加しましたが、ガイドのミホさんの丁寧な説明のおかげで、安心して楽しめることができました。宮古島の海は大変美しく、また旅行できたら必ずシュノーケリングをやりたいと感じました！
鍾乳洞探検も初めは不安が大きかったのですが、いざ中に入ってみると、不思議な空間が広がっており、あっという間に不安よりも面白さが勝るようになりました。
ツアーの最後にシーカヤックから眺めた海は一生の思い出になりそうです。
ウミガメは見れませんでしたが、またツアーに参加するきっかけになりました。またの機会があれば、楽しみにして行きたいと思います。ありがとうございました！

On the day of participation, it was cloudy from the morning, and I felt disappointed thinking that I wouldn't be able to see the starry sky. However, by night, it cleared up a bit, and I was able to see beautiful stars!

Additionally, I got to see creatures like fireflies and coconut crabs that I normally wouldn't encounter. I was taken to places I couldn't go on my own, making this stay a memorable experience. I wasn't able to take good photos myself, but later, I received some beautiful pictures. I'm grateful to the guide who took care of us. Thank you very much.

参加日は、朝から曇で、星空は期待できないなと残念な気持ちで参加したのですが、夜になったら、少し晴れて、きれいな星を見ることができました！
また、ホタルやヤシガニ等、普段見ることのできない生物をみることもできました。
自分たちではいけないところに連れて行ってもらえて、今回の滞在では、一便の思い出になりました。自分ではうまく写真が取れませんでしたが、後できれいな写真も送ってもらえました。お世話になったガイドさんに感謝です。ありがとうございました。

My first time in Miyako Island and I finally got to go snorkeling!

To be honest, I was really anxious at first, but thanks to the clear explanations from our instructor, Yamato, and his thoughtful attention to each participant, I felt very reassured and was able to enjoy myself. The underwater world was a beautiful landscape of coral reefs and tropical fish, like a stunning scene from a dragon palace. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any sea turtles, but I did see clownfish, making it the best snorkeling experience ever.

In the afternoon, we went sea kayaking to the Pumpkin Cave, which was even more amazing than I had imagined. Jumping into the cave felt completely safe and was such a refreshing dive! I had an experience that words can't even describe.

Yamato took lots of photos and videos for us and sent the data the same day, which really impressed me with his quick work. Thank you so much for everything; it turned out to be a wonderful and memorable wedding anniversary.

Next time, I want to challenge myself with SUP as well. I look forward to it!

初めての宮古島で念願だったシュノーケリング
実は最初はとても不安でしたが、インストラクターの大和さんの分かりやすい説明と参加者皆さん一人一人へのお声掛けや気遣いにとても安心して楽しむことが出来ました
海の中は珊瑚礁と熱帯魚の美しい世界が広がってまるで竜宮城のような素晴らしい景色でした
残念ながらウミガメには出会う事は出来ませんでしたがカクレクマノミも観られて最高のシュノーケリングでした

午後からのシーカヤックで行くパンプキン鍾乳洞
これが想像以上の素晴らしさ
鍾乳洞からの飛び込みは怖さを全く感じる事なく気持ち良くダイブ！！
もう言葉では現せない程最高の経験をする事が出来ました

大和さんにはたくさん写真や動画を撮ってもらい、その日のうちにデータで送って頂き仕事の早さにもびっくりです
たくさんお世話になりありがとうございました
想い出に残る素敵な素敵な結婚記念日になりました

次回はSUPにもチャレンジしたいと思ってます
また是非よろしくお願いします

Although it was sunny, I was worried about whether I would be able to see the stars due to the many clouds, but I was deeply moved by the sky, which looked like a perfect planetarium. I was able to see constellations that I usually can't see and heard many stories related to them. I also saw creatures like firefly larvae, geckos, and hermit crabs, and had the experience of touching a snake. I hoped to see a coconut crab, and when I learned that the weather forecast predicted rain early the next day, which created perfect humidity conditions, I was successful in seeing one. I was surprised to hear that locals eat coconut crabs when fishing is allowed. I had a wealth of experiences and truly created wonderful memories. I'm glad I participated.

晴れてはいましたが雲が多かったので星が見えるかどうか心配していましたが、満点のプラネタリウムのような星空でとても感動しました。普段見られない星座も見られ、星座にまつわるお話もたくさん聞けました。生き物では蛍の幼虫やヤモリ、ヤドカリを見られ、ヘビを触る体験もできました。そして念願のヤシガニが見れるといいなと思っていたら、翌日未明が雨予報という絶好の湿度条件も重なり、見ることに成功。地元の人は漁が解禁になればヤシガニを食べるという話には驚きました。盛りだくさんの体験ができて本当に楽しい思い出が作れました。参加してよかったです。

I used this tour for my graduation trip from university. Due to weather conditions, the Blue Cave tour was changed to the Phantom Island, but it was a very fulfilling activity where I could fully enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island. Since we received the photos taken by the guide during the tour, we were able to capture plenty of memories without needing to bring a waterproof camera. Since I participated in March, the temperature wasn't very warm, and it was a bit chilly on the boat, so I think it would be comfortable to bring a long-sleeved jacket that you don't mind getting wet if you participate around March.

大学の卒業旅行で本ツアーを利用しました。
天候の都合で青の洞窟ツアーから幻の島に変更になりましたが、石垣島の自然を満喫することができるとても充実したアクティビティでした。
ツアー中ガイドの方が撮影した写真をデータを受け取る事ができるため防水カメラなどを持参しなくても、十分に思い出を写真に残す事ができました。
今回3月に参加したこともあり気温はそこまで暖かくなかったため、船の上は少し肌寒かったので、3月ごろに参加される際は濡れてもいい長袖の上着等を持っていくと快適に過ごせるかと思います。

Yamato, our guide, was very kind! He had a wealth of knowledge about the limestone caves, snorkeling, corals, and fish, and explained everything clearly and thoroughly. I had no worries at all; it was just really fun. Meeting a sea turtle was the highlight! I also got to experience this with Yacchi, who was in training, and it truly became an unforgettable and precious time! Next time, I want to join again with Yamato and Yacchi as guides when the weather is nice. Thank you so much for such a fun time! The photos are beautiful and a treasure.

ガイドのやまとさん。とても親切でした‼︎
鍾乳洞、シュノーケル、珊瑚、魚のことなど知識も豊富でわかりやすく、丁寧に色々教えていただきました。何も不安なく、ただ本当に楽しかったです。海ガメにも出会えて最高でした！
研修中ガイドのやっちとも一緒に体験できて、とにかく一生忘れられない貴重な時間となりました！次は天気が良いときに、再度やまとさんややっちのガイドで参加したいです＾＾本当に楽しい時間をありがとうございました！お写真も綺麗で宝物です☺︎

My first experience with diving! I had some anxiety and fear, but there was one diver for every two people, which made me feel safe as we proceeded slowly. The staff were all very kind and made it fun, and they took a lot of photos, which was amazing! The ocean was incredibly beautiful, and I was able to see the sea turtles I had always wanted to see, so I was very satisfied. It was also great that things like lunch and towel rentals were included, so I didn't have to carry too much luggage.

初めての体験ダイビング！不安や怖さもありましたが、2人に対してダイバーさん1人付いてゆっくりすすめてくれるので安心でした☆スタッフさんみんな優しくて楽しませてくれるし写真もいっぱい撮ってくれて最高でした！！海もめちゃくちゃ綺麗やし念願のウミガメもしっかり見れて大満足★
お弁当とかタオルレンタルとか組み込まれてるので荷物も多くならず有り難かったです。

I participated on the last day of my trip. The day before, I received a phone call with directions to the meeting place, and on the day itself, I drove to the location. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but the wind was calm, and the underwater scenery was beautiful.

They provided us with important points to note and instructions on how to use the oars. After that, a staff member was assigned to each group to assist us during the kayaking. They lent me a waterproof case for my smartphone, so I was able to take photos myself. Additionally, they filmed videos with a drone from above the sea and shared the data with me via AirDrop after we finished.

I was able to take very beautiful photos and was extremely satisfied. I would like to use their services again.

旅の最終日に参加しました。
前日に電話で集合場所の案内があり、当日は車で現地に向かいました。
あいにく曇りではありましたが、風が落ち着いており海中は綺麗に観れました。
注意点やオールの使い方を教えて頂き、その後1グループに1名スタッフがついてカヤック中にフォローをいただきました。
スマートフォンの防水ケースを貸していただけたので自分で写真を撮りました。また、海の上からドローンで動画撮影をしてくださり、終了後にエアドロップでデータをいただきました。
とても綺麗な写真が撮れて大変満足いたしました。また利用したいと思います。

Before participating, I had various concerns, but staff member Yamato said, "I will help you," and provided support, which made for a truly wonderful experience.

参加する前は、色々不安がありましたが、スタッフのヤマトさんが「 お手伝いします」と言ってサポートして下さったので、とても素晴らしい体験が出来ました。

I participated because I wanted to see the wildlife and starry sky of Ishigaki Island. However, it was cold on the day of the event, and unfortunately, it was cloudy with occasional rain, so I couldn't see the stars or the wildlife, which was disappointing. But the guide shared various stories, so I still enjoyed myself. I would like to participate again in the summer.

石垣島の生き物や星空を見たくて参加しました。
しかし当日は寒くあいにく曇りで時々雨で、星も生き物も見れなくて残念でしたが、ガイドさんが色々なお話をしてくれたので楽しめました。
夏にまた参加したいです。

The weather was nice, and the Kerama Blue was beautiful! I also got to see sea turtles, and the clarity of the water was outstanding. The staff were all very nice!

天気が良くて綺麗な慶良間ブルーでした！
ウミガメにも会えたし、透明度も抜群。
スタッフさんもみんないい方でした！

The first half of the canoeing was with university students who were doing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). It had been a while since I last went canoeing, but they took a lot of photos and provided various explanations about nature, making it a very valuable experience.

For lunch, we were dropped off near Euglena Mall and had the freedom to eat until the designated time.

During the second half, we headed to the Blue Cave, and I was worried about whether we could experience it due to the heavy rain on the way there. However, by the time we arrived, it had turned into light rain, and although it was cold, we were able to enjoy the experience. They also took many photos here.

If I had to mention something, I was a bit disappointed that there weren't as many fish as I expected, possibly due to the season or the rain. But since this is nature, it can't be helped.

Overall, it was a fun experience.

前半のカヌーは、SUPの大学生と一緒でした。
久しぶりのカヌーでしたが、写真もいっぱい撮ってくださり
自然の説明も色々してもらったりで、大変貴重な体験となりました。

お昼は、ユーグレナモール近辺で降ろしてもらい、時間まで自由に食事を
とってくださいというスタイルでした。

後半の青の洞窟は、向かう最中が、めちゃくちゃ豪雨だったため
体験できるか心配でしたが、現地に着くころは小雨になっており
寒い中でしたが、体験することができました。
ここでも写真をいっぱい撮っていただきました。

しいていえば、時期的なものか、雨が降ったからかはわかりませんが
思ったより、魚がいなかったのが残念でした。
こればっかりは自然のものなので、仕方ありません。

トータルとしても、楽しかったです。

To put it mildly, it was amazing. The other participants were all nice people, and it became a fun memory. Here are the good and bad points:

Good points:
- The guide was fun and engaging.
- Although it was cloudy at first, the weather didn't matter much inside the cave.
- The cave was mystical and absolutely fantastic.

Bad points:
- Carrying the canoe at the end was unexpectedly difficult.
- There were many people from other tours, so we had to wait a bit to enter.

控えめに言って最高でした
他の参加者もいい人ばかりで楽しい思い出になりました、以下良かったこと、悪かったことです

よかったこと
　お兄さんが楽しく案内してくれた
　最初は曇り空だったが洞窟の中は天気があまり関係なかった
　洞窟は神秘的で最高でした。

悪かったことは
　最後にカヌーを運んでいくのが思いのほか大変だった
　他のツアーの人もたくさんいたので入るのに少し待ったことです