All Reviews for Japan Hidden Gems: Secret Islands

I went on a tour with my brother and two others.

We swam to a point where we could see sea turtles, and they guided us while being mindful of seasickness and our stamina.

They took many photos with the sea turtles and kindly shared interesting facts about Miyako Island, as well as recommended shops!

Since we were around the same age, I was able to enjoy the tour a lot! If there's another opportunity, I would love to join again!☆

お兄さんと3人でツアーを行いました。

ウミガメが見えるポイントまで泳ぎましたが、
波酔いや体力を気にかけながら案内をしてくれました。

ウミガメとの写真を沢山撮ってくださったり
宮古島の豆知識や、オススメのお店なども教えていただき、親切にしていただきました！！

歳も近かったので、楽しくツアーに参加することができました！
また機会があればよろしくお願いします☆

Prior to our visit, we received information about the parking situation, which helped us gather smoothly. A very kind staff member taught my child with great patience, which was a huge help! At first, both my child and I were nervous, but we were pulled along with a float, and we got to see many cute tropical fish and several sea turtles. I'm really glad we booked here! We also received a lot of photos in digital format! Thank you very much!

事前に、駐車場の混み具合の連絡をいただき、順調に集合。
とても優しいお兄さんが子供にも優しく教えてくれて、大変助かりました！
最初はドキドキで私も子供も不安でしたが、浮き輪で引っ張ってくれて、可愛い熱帯魚たちと、海亀に何匹も会えました^ ^
本当にこちらで申し込んでよかったです！
写真もデータでたくさんいただきました！！
ありがとうございました！

I'm glad that the photo shoot went smoothly after arriving at the meeting place✨️ The stars were also very beautiful.

As soon as the shoot started, they played Okinawan music, which made for a relaxing experience.

They also recommend sightseeing spots and delicious restaurants and izakayas, so I recommend making reservations on the first day of your sightseeing!

集合場所に着いてからスムーズに
写真撮影してくれて良かったです✨️
星もとても綺麗でした

撮影始まると同時に沖縄の曲を流してくれるので
ゆったりと過ごせました

観光のおすすめスポットと
美味しいご飯やさんや居酒屋さん
を教えてくれるので
私は観光初日に予約するのがおすすめです！

I originally had a reservation for the 18th, but since there were many clouds and visibility might be poor, I changed it to the 19th. Our guide, Masaru, said, "Today is truly beautiful!" and the experience was very enjoyable. We were able to take wonderful photos with the Milky Way clearly visible! It was so beautiful that I felt like I could cry, and the moment I saw the photos, I couldn't stop being moved. I made the best memories here in Miyako Island! Thank you very much (^ ^) Masaru was also amazing, thank you!!

元々18日に予約してましたが、雲が多いので見えないかもということで、19日に変更していただきました。ガイドのまさるさんが、今日は本当にめっちゃ綺麗！と言ってくださって、アテンドもとても楽しく、天の川がくっきりうつる素敵な写真を撮っていただけました！！
あまりにも綺麗すぎて、涙が出てきそうなぐらいで、撮っていただいた写真を見せてもらった瞬間、感動が止まりませんでした。。
宮古島きて、最高の思い出ができました！
ありがとうございます(^ ^)
まさるさんも最高でした、ありがとうございます！！

I was able to fully enjoy the remote island in just one day!
I used the bus plan, which allowed me to efficiently visit the sightseeing spots. It was hot, so the bus tour was just right.
My 61-year-old mother also enjoyed the tour without any strain.
The water buffalo were cute and very soothing.
The lunch was also very delicious!

1日かけて離島を堪能できました！
バスプランを利用したので効率よく観光スポットを回れました。暑かったのでバス観光がちょうど良かったです。
61歳の母も無理なくツアーを楽しめました。
水牛も可愛くて癒されました。
ランチもとても美味しかったです！

The weather was hot, but I'm glad we didn't encounter a typhoon. Riding the water buffalo cart was a great experience. Also, I was happy to cool off by eating a large kakigori in the village of Taketomi Island in the hot weather.

天気が暑いでしたが台風に合わなくてよかったです。水牛車になって良い体験でした。また、暑い天気の中に竹富島の集落で大きなカキ氷を食べらせて冷やして嬉しかったです。

The photo session with Louis the water buffalo left the biggest impression on me. He is said to be the only one who doesn't swing his horns.

Perhaps because the weather was nice, the sea was beautiful, and the mangroves were fun as well.

There were various guides, but they were all wonderful people!

水牛のルイくんとの写真撮影が一番印象に残っています。唯一角をふらないそうです。

天気もよかったせいか海もきれいでしたしマングローブも楽しかったです。

いろんなガイドさんいましたが、皆さん良いかたばかりでした‼️

I was initially skeptical about whether we would really see sea turtles, but we were able to see them up close! My 8-year-old son was scared to swim in the ocean, and I was worried about whether we could set off, but the staff matched our pace and were very kind! In the end, he was taken out on a float, and while holding onto the float, he was able to put his face in the water and see the sea turtles up close, which made him very satisfied!

Perhaps because we were on the float, we couldn't take great photos, but they took many pictures until we got some beautiful ones, and after the tour, they sent us a large number of photos! As parents, we were also able to see many beautiful fish like sea turtles, coral reefs, and clownfish up close, and we are extremely satisfied! We created the best memories! Thank you so much!

本当にウミガメが見れるのか、疑心暗鬼でしたが間近で見ることができました！
8歳の息子が海を泳ぐのを怖がり、出発できるのか不安な中、スタッフの方がペースを合わせて、とても親切な対応をしていただきました！結局、浮輪に乗って連れて行ってもらいましたが
最後は浮輪に捕まりながら、顔だけ海につけて、間近でウミガメを見ることができ、大満足していました！
浮輪に乗っているためか、上手く写真が撮れなかったようですが、綺麗な写真が撮れるまで何度も撮影いただき、またツアー終了後には大量を写真を送っていただきました！
親もウミガメや珊瑚礁、クマノミなどの綺麗な魚を沢山間近で見ることができ、大大大満足です！最高の思い出ができました！本当にありがとうございました！

I was very satisfied to see the beautiful starry sky for the first time in Miyako Island! On the day of the shoot, I was worried that the stars wouldn't be visible due to the clouds, but after waiting a bit as instructed by the photographer, we arrived at the shooting point and the starry sky was amazing, with the Milky Way beautifully visible, which was truly moving.

Thanks to the careful guidance of the photographer, I was able to shoot without feeling nervous, and the photos I received were taken very beautifully. They became pictures I couldn't have captured myself and will be a wonderful memory of Miyako Island. Thank you very much.

初めての宮古島で綺麗な星空がみれて大満足です！撮影当日は曇ってて星が綺麗に見えるか不安でしたが、カメラマンの方の指示で少し待った後撮影ポイントに着くと星空が凄くて天の川も綺麗に見えて感動しました。
丁寧なカメラマンの指示のもと緊張せすに撮影もでき、送って頂いた写真もとても 綺麗に撮れていました。
自分では撮れない写真になり、宮古島の思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

There were no guides, and the format involved receiving tickets at each location to participate, but the guidance at each spot was smooth, making it a very satisfying plan to visit three islands. My first-grade child participated, and we were able to explore without any difficulty. We chose a free plan on Taketomi Island and rented an electric-assist bicycle that could accommodate a child to explore the island. The free time on Taketomi Island wasn't very long, so it was great that we could efficiently tour the area.

ガイドさん等はおらず、各箇所でチケットを渡して参加していく形式ですが、各箇所での案内もスムーズで、３つの島を回れるという大満足のプランでした。
小学校1年生の子ども参加しましたが、無理なく回ることができました。竹富島はフリープランにしましたが、子どもを乗せられる電動アシスト付き自転車を借りて島内を散策しました。竹富島でのフリータイムはそれ程長くないので、効率的に島内を回ることができてよかったです。

It was a very fulfilling tour where we could visit the main islands in a limited time of one day. Additionally, the guide provided a lot of explanations, which made it very interesting as well.

1日という限られた時間で、主要な離島を纏めて観光することができ、とても充実したツアーでした。また、ガイドさんが沢山説明してくださり、その点でもとても面白かったです。

I'm glad I received the notification about the time change the day before (since it coincided with low tide).

Also, the instructor was very kind and attentive.

It was a truly precious and mystical experience to see sea turtles in their natural habitat!

We took a lot of photos, and I believe it has become a lifelong memory for my child.

I really recommend this!

前日に時間変更（干潮の時間と重なってしまうため）の連絡をいただいて良かったです。

また、インストラクターの方もとても親切で丁寧でした。

自然のウミガメを見れるなんて、とても貴重で神秘的な体験をさせていただきました！

写真もたくさん撮っていただき、子供にとっては一生の想い出になったと思います。

これはホントにオススメです！

We visited as a family of three, including our 7-year-old child. It was a hot and sunny day, but we had a great time.

The mangrove tour, the water buffalo cart, and Taketomi Island were all wonderful. However, the highlight was definitely the stories shared by the boat captain, the water buffalo cart guide, and the bus driver about the local area. Each of their stories made the tour even more enjoyable.

7歳の子供を含めた家族3人で利用しました。
蒸し暑く日差しの強い一日でしたが、とてま楽しめました。

マングローブ遊覧も水牛車も竹富島もどれも素敵です。
しかし一番はやはり遊覧船の運転手の方や、水牛車のガイドの方や、移動のバスの運転手さんが話してくれる地域の話でした。
それぞれの話があってまた更にツアーが楽しいものになりました。

It happened to be a day when the stars were beautifully visible, and I was able to take great photos with many stars! Posing was a bit embarrassing, but the photographer led the way, so I naturally lost my shyness. If you want memorable photos, this is definitely the place!

たまたま星が綺麗に見える日ではあったのですがたくさんの星と一緒にいい写真を撮ってもらえました！
ポーズとか少し恥ずかしいですが、撮影者の方がリードしてくれるので自然と恥ずかしさがなくなります。
思い出の写真が欲しいなら間違いなしです！

I was wondering if I would be able to see sea turtles, and as soon as I entered the water, I was able to see them right away! It was amazing to see so many sea turtles! Thank you very much!

海ガメにあえるかなぁ？と思いながら、出発！海に入るとなんとすぐに会えて！たくさんの海ガメにあえて最高でした！ありがとうございました！

The Nakama River cruise had great weather, and I was able to see an abundance of mangroves. The experience of crossing to Water Buffalo Island for the first time was also interesting. It was a pity that the time spent at Yufu Island was short, and I couldn't relax.

仲間川遊覧は天気も良く、これでもか！
ってほどマングローブを見る事ができました。
初めての水牛島渡りも面白かった
由布島での滞在時間が短く、ゆっくりできなくて
残念でした

We had a photoshoot to commemorate our honeymoon in Miyako Island! The photographer was very friendly, which made it easy for us to relax and enjoy the session. The photos turned out beautifully, and we were really impressed!

After the shoot, we had a little chat, and he shared tips on photographing Miyako Island with our smartphones, making it a very enjoyable experience!

宮古島の新婚旅行記念に撮影させていただきました！
おにいさんもすごく親しみやすい方で緊張せず楽しく撮影できました！
写真も綺麗に撮れていて感動しました！

撮影後も少しお話させていただいて、宮古島のことスマホでの撮影のコツも教えて頂きとても楽しい体験になりました！

Although I made a reservation the day before, I was able to participate and see many fish up close, including sea turtles and clownfish. I was of course moved by the experience with my own eyes, but I was also impressed by the beauty of the photos I received! They looked almost like composites. I was happy to receive the data on the same day and with so many photos. During the experience, the staff frequently checked in to see if we were feeling well, and thanks to being pulled along by a float, my 7-year-old daughter was able to enjoy herself safely until the end. It became a wonderful memory.

前日の予約でしたが参加させて頂き、ウミガメやクマノミなど沢山のお魚も間近で見ることが出来ました。
肉眼でももちろん感動しましたが、頂いた写真のキレイさにも感動しました！まるで合成のような美しさです。データを即日納品頂けたことと枚数の多さも嬉しかったです。
体験中は、体調など問題ないか度々声を掛けてくださったり、7歳の娘は浮き輪で引っ張って頂いたおかげで最後まで安心して楽しむことが出来、大変良い思い出になりました。

We participated as a family.
It's recommended for families with children and those who are not good at swimming since you can meet sea turtles in the shallow waters.
They also take photos for each family, so we were able to get a lot of great pictures.
The staff was very friendly, and we had a wonderful time.

家族で参加させて頂きました。
浅瀬でウミガメに会えるので子連れの方や泳ぎが苦手な方にもお勧めです。
写真も家族毎に撮影してくれるので、いい写真がたくさん撮れました。
スタッフの方もとても親切で楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

I was surprised at how smart the water buffalo cart was! The guidance was also polite and easy to understand. I learned a lot.

水牛車が賢くてびっくりしました！
案内も丁寧でわかりやすかったです。勉強になることがたくさんありました。

When we arranged a similar trip on our own before, we struggled with time adjustments and various other issues. This time, since it was a tour, everything was organized for us, allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves. I highly recommend this tour.

以前同じような内容を、自分達で手配して回った際には、時間調整など色々と苦労しました。今回はツアーなので全て手配されており、ゆっくり安心して楽しむ事が出来ました。おすすめのツアーです。

We all participated as a family.
We were moved by the size and beauty of the stars.
When I showed it to my friends, they were surprised and asked, "Is this real!?"
It was a wonderful photo.
We created the best memories as a family.
Thank you very much.

家族みんなで参加させていただきました。
星の大きさ、美しさに感動しました。
友達に見せたら、ホンモノ！？っと驚いていました。
素敵な写真でした。
家族で最高の思い出ができました。
ありがとうございました。

They took beautiful photos of the stars. Looking at the pictures, the stars feel so close and it's wonderful. I definitely want to ask them again when I go back!

星をすごく綺麗に撮ってくれました
写真で見ると星が間近に感じられて素敵です
また行ったら絶対お願いしたいです！

The photos turned out exactly as I had hoped, and I am very satisfied. I was moved to see a perfect starry sky and the Milky Way with my own eyes! The staff were also kind and left a good impression.

写真は期待していた通りの仕上がりで大満足です。肉眼でも満点の星空と天の川が見えて感動しました！
スタッフの方も親切で好印象でした。

During low tide, there were sea turtles everywhere within reach, and the kids were super excited. I've met sea turtles many times in Okinawa, the Kerama Islands, and Miyako Island, but this was the first time I got to see them up close! The staff was also very friendly and it was the best experience.

干潮ですぐ手が届く所にウミガメがあちこちにいて子供も大興奮。今まで沖縄本島や慶良間諸島、宮古島で何度もウミガメに会いましたが、こんなに近くで会えたのは初めてです！お兄さんもとても親切で最高でした。

I participated on July 31. The check-in process at the counter was smooth. The guide on the Iriomote Island cruise was skilled, and they showed us the tidal flats during low tide, which kept things interesting. The bus driver was also kind and provided a tour of Iriomote Island. We crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. The stay on Yubu Island was just the right amount of time, allowing us to explore the island leisurely. As others have mentioned, I think it would be nice if there were alternative lunch options available. On Taketomi Island, we took a larger water buffalo cart than on Yubu Island and enjoyed a relaxed tour around the island. It was fun to ride the water buffalo cart three times. I opted to stick with just the water buffalo cart and spent the rest of the time walking around the island, buying souvenirs, and enjoying smoothies. The weather was very nice and hot that day, so this way of spending time suited me well. I chose the 4 PM boat to return. I think this is a great tour for those who want to efficiently visit three islands within a limited itinerary.

7/31に参加しました。カウンターの手続きは、スムーズです。西表島クルーズのお姉さんは、ガイドが上手で、干潮になった干潟も見せてくれて、飽きることがありませんでした。バスの運転手さんも親切な方で、西表島を案内してくれました。水牛車で由布島へ渡ります。由布島は、ちょうど良い滞在時間で、ゆっくり島を周れました。他の人も書かれていますが、ランチのお弁当は、別メニューも選べるといいと思います。竹富島では、由布島より大きな水牛車で、のんびり島を周りました。3回も水牛車に乗れて楽しかったです。オプションは水牛車だけにして、あとは島をゆっくり歩いて周り、お土産を買ったり、スムージーを飲んだりしました。この日はとても良いお天気で暑い日だったので、こういう過ごし方が私には良かったです。16時の船を選んで帰りました。限られた旅程の中で、効率よく3島を周りたい方には、とても良いツアーだと思います。

The night sky was filled with stars, and it was so beautiful that I was able to capture it in photos, creating wonderful memories. I saw shooting stars and the Milky Way, and it was the first time I had seen such beautiful stars. It's definitely worth experiencing.

夜空一面に星が広がり、とても綺麗に写真に収まることができ、良い思い出になりました。流れ星も天の川も見れて、こんなに星が綺麗に見れたのは初めてでした。やってみる価値ありです。

I was able to fully enjoy the sea of Miyako Island! My wife visited Miyako Island for the second time, and since she couldn't see any sea turtles during her first snorkeling experience, she wanted to try again this time. As a result, we were able to see two sea turtles!! The photos were taken beautifully, and we received a lot of data, so both my wife and I are very satisfied! Thanks to the kind and friendly staff, we had a very meaningful time. I hope to come back and ask for their services again next time.

宮古島の海を満喫できました！
嫁は2回目の宮古島で、1回目に来た時にシュノーケリングをした際はウミガメに会うことができず今回リベンジしたいということで申し込みしました。
その結果2匹のウミガメに会うことが出来ました！！写真もとても綺麗に撮ってもらいデータもたくさんもらうことが出来て私も嫁も大満足です！
優しく気さくなスタッフさんのおかげでとても有意義な時間を過ごせました。また来た時はお願いしたいなと思います。

Each of the three islands has its own unique charm, and I was very satisfied with the tour as I got to experience the different atmospheres of the islands! On Yufu Island, it poured rain, but I had so much fun that I forgot about the rain and enjoyed getting soaked! The water buffaloes persevering in the rain and the beautiful shamisen performance by our guide were truly wonderful! Above all, Taketomi Island felt like time was flowing slowly, which brought me great peace of mind.

After exploring the island on a water buffalo, I also recommend renting a bicycle! It turned out to be an incredibly fulfilling day. Thank you for a fantastic day! 😊

3島それぞれに違った魅力があり、さまざまな島の雰囲気を味わえてとても満足したツアーでした！由布島では、土砂降りの雨が降ってしまいましたが、雨なんて忘れるくらい楽しくて、ずぶ濡れになって楽しんでました！雨でも頑張る水牛さん、そしてガイドさんによる三味線での演奏はとても素敵でした！なんといっても竹富島は、時がゆったりと流れている感じがしてとても心が安らぎました。
水牛に乗って島巡りした後に、レンタサイクルもするのがおすすめ！すごく充実した1日になりました。
最高な1日をありがとうございました(^^)

This was my first experience exploring remote islands. We went to the ticket counter at the island terminal ourselves, received our tickets, and boarded the ferry. There was no tour guide, but there were staff members at each destination, so we didn't get lost. If you want to see the mangroves, it's better to check the tide schedule since low tide is ideal. We were close to high tide, which was a bit disappointing. The lunch bento was not aimed at children, so picky eaters might find limited options. The price included lunch, round-trip ferry fare, round-trip water buffalo fare, mangrove sightseeing, and scenic views from the car, so I was satisfied.

離島巡りを初体験。
自分達で離島ターミナルの窓口まで行き、
チケットを受取り、フェリーに乗ります。
添乗員さんはいませんが、行き先ざきで係の方がいるので迷うことはありません。
マングローブを見るなら、干潮がよいのでプランスケジュールを確認してほうがいいです。
私達は満潮に近いので少し残念でした。
お昼のお弁当は、子供向けではありませんので
好き嫌いがある子は食べるものが少ないと思います。
料金は、お昼付、フェリー往復代、水牛往復代、マングローブ観光代、車窓観光代なので満足できました。