All Reviews for Japan Hidden Gems: Secret Islands

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。

I was lucky to be the only participant that day, so I received one-on-one instruction from the instructor, Komecchi-kun, and was able to swim at my own pace. I got to take lots of photos and videos swimming with sea turtles! ♡

It was my first time in Miyako Island, and I was very satisfied to see so many sea turtles. There were about seven, and at one point, I was able to see three at once, which surprised me!

It was also my first time swimming at Shinjo Beach, but since it was shallow, I could enjoy it without fear. There were also cute fish, making it perfect for snorkeling beginners. The availability of a simple shower was great too. I think it was 100 yen for four minutes? You can change there, which is nice for women. I’m thinking of bringing shampoo and body soap next time.

I will definitely go swimming at Shinjo Beach again! ♡

たまたま参加者が私だけの日だったので、インストラクターのこめっちくんにマンツーマンで教えてもらいながら自分のペースで泳がせてもらえて、ウミガメと一緒に泳いでる写真や動画を沢山撮ってもらえてラッキーでした♡

初めての宮古島で沢山のウミガメに会えて大満足です。7匹くらいいて一度に3匹見れるタイミングもあって、こんなにいるの！と驚きました。

新城海岸で泳ぐのも初めてでしたが、浅いので恐怖心なく楽しめたし、可愛いお魚もいたのでシュノーケリング初心者には最高でした。
簡易シャワーがあるのも良かったです。100円で4分だったかな？そこで着替えられるし女性には嬉しい。今度シャンプーとかボディソープ持って行っちゃおうと思いました。

絶対また新城海岸に泳ぎに行きます♡

I was pulled by a water buffalo across the shallow sea from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island. It was my first time on a water buffalo cart! Although the buffalo was large, I worried if it would be okay with about 18 people on the cart. However, it pulled us strongly, and according to the guide and driver, the buffalo loves to move in the water the most.

Along the way, the guide played "Asadoya Yunta" on the sanshin, which made me feel very warm and happy as I swayed in the water buffalo cart. Yufu Island is a cute island with a somewhat ruined and rough feel, but I accepted it as it is, and I was thrilled by the sign for the yellow Iriomote wildcat!

I was also delighted to see many unique mangrove forests during the mangrove tour. The lunch bento was filled with Okinawan-style side dishes, which made me very satisfied.

I think it was great to participate in this tour where I could see various places.

Next time, I would like to try trekking on Iriomote Island.

海の浅瀬を水牛に引いてもらって西表島から由布島へ渡りました。初めての水牛車‼️大きな水牛ではありましたが車に乗るのが18人ほどで本当に牛さんは大丈夫なのだろうかと心配になりました。しかし力強く引いてくれ、ガイド兼運転手のおじさんの話では水牛は水の中で動くのが一番好きなんだとか。
途中からおじさんが三線で「安里屋ゆんた」を弾いてくれ、とても優しい気持ちになりながら水牛車に揺られ楽しかったです。
由布島はかわいい島でやや廃墟がかった感じと雑な感じもありますが、それはそう言うものだと納得し、黄色のイリオモテヤマネコの看板に感激しました❣️
マングローブ遊覧も変わったマングローブの林をたくさん見れて嬉しかったです。
お昼のお弁当も沖縄らしいおかずがいっぱいで満足でした。

いろいろなところが見れて盛りだくさんのツアーで参加して良かったと思います。

次回は西表島でトレッキングもやってみたいです。

As a beginner, I was able to enjoy the experience thanks to the kind instruction from the instructor! Not only did we have the activity, but we also had enjoyable conversations about Okinawa in the car, creating a fun atmosphere throughout. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sea turtles, but I was able to see various fish, and the instructor provided explanations while sharing different stories about them. It was my first time on a canoe, and I had an extraordinary experience in the magnificent nature.

初心者でしたが、インストラクターの方が優しく教えてくださったので楽しむことができました！アクティビティの体験だけでなく、車内での雑談でも沖縄についてのお話をしてくださって、終始楽しい雰囲気のなか楽しめました。残念ながらウミガメは見られませんでしたが、色々な魚を見ることができ、こちらについても様々な話を交えながら解説してくださりました。カヌーは初めて乗りましたが、雄大な自然の中、非日常的な体験ができました。

This was my second time snorkeling at SAP and Balas Island. No matter how many times I go, I'm always healed by the beautiful sea and the nature-filled jungle! The staff were very kind and took a lot of photos for us! I highly recommend it.

2回目のSAPとバラス島シュノーケリング。
何度行っても綺麗な海と自然いっぱいのジャングルに癒されます！
スタッフの方もとても優しく写真もたくさん撮ってくださいました！とてもおすすめです。

My first time in Okinawa. As I cautiously made my way down a dark road with no streetlights, I finally arrived at the meeting spot. When I turned off the car lights... there was a sky full of stars!! I even got to see a shooting star. I hadn't thought of any specific poses, so I asked for recommendations. They showed me the photos taken right there, and even unedited, the stars were clearly visible, creating a wonderful atmosphere. I can't wait to receive the data.

初めての沖縄。周りに街灯がなく真っ暗な道を、怖々と半信半疑で進むとたどり着きました。
待ち合わせ場所に到着し、車のライトを消すと…そこには満天の星空！！流れ星も見れました。
これといったポーズを考えていなかったので、おすすめを指示してもらいました。
その場で撮ったばかりの写真を見せてもらいましたが、無加工でも星がばっちりと写っていて、雰囲気も良くとてもすてきでした。データをもらうのが楽しみです。

It was my first time in Miyako Island and my first time snorkeling, and it was so much fun! At first, I accidentally drank a lot of seawater and panicked, but once I got used to it, I was able to swim smoothly. There was a note saying that you can't always see sea turtles, so I was wondering about that, but I was able to see more than I expected, which was great!

初めての宮古島で初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが楽しかったです！
はじめ海水をたくさん飲んでしまってパニックになってしまったのですが慣れたらスイスイ泳げました^ ^
海亀も必ず見れるとは限らないという注意書きがあったのでどうかな？と思っていたけれど予想以上にたくさん見ることができてよかったです！

We decided to go on a family trip to Ishigaki for the first time and thought about visiting the outer islands. Since planning the itinerary seemed cumbersome, we opted to join a tour. We were able to make effective use of our time from early morning until 6 PM, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you very much.

初めての石垣家族旅行で離島にいってみようということになり、日程をくむのが面倒なのでツアー参加することにしました。朝早くから18じまで、時間を有効に使え、大変満喫することができました。どうもありがとうございました。

I was worried about the rain forecast from the previous day, but I'm glad that the weather forecast for Ishigaki Island was unreliable. The weather was great, and I had a lot of fun. Additionally, it was inexpensive due to the ongoing campaign. I missed the free pickup bus, but I managed to board the boat on my own. I almost ended up having to cancel.

前日の雨予報でどうなるかと思いましたが、石垣島の天気予報はあてにならなくて良かったです。天気も良く、とても楽しかったです、また、キャンペーン中で安かった。無料のピックアップのバスに乗り遅れましたが、なんとか自力で乗船できました。危うくキャンセルになるところでした。

I used this service for my first trip to Miyako Island! It became the best memory! Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to the data! When I come to Miyako Island again, I would like to request your services! Thank you for your consistently kind and courteous support!

はじめての宮古島旅行で利用させて頂きました！最高の思い出になりました！本当にありがとうございます！データが楽しみです！また宮古島に来た時はお願いしたいと思いました！終始ご親切丁寧な対応ありがとうございました！

My first snorkeling experience!
I was a bit anxious because of the cloudy sky, but once I dove in, it was incredibly beautiful and I was moved.

The staff were very friendly, and I had a great time! It became a wonderful memory! The drone footage was also beautiful, and I was very satisfied! I was glad to encounter a sea turtle too.

Thank you for your kindness! When I go snorkeling in Miyako Island again, I look forward to it!

初めてのシュノーケリング！
あいにくの曇り空だったので不安だったのですが、
潜ってみるととっても綺麗で感動しました。

スタッフの方もとっても気さくで、
楽しく過ごせました(^^)♬
かなりいい思い出になりました!
ドローン撮影も綺麗で大満足です！
ウミガメにも遭遇できてよかったです(^^)

ご親切にしていただき、ありがとうございました！
また宮古島でシュノーケリングをするときは、
宜しくお願いいたします！

It was my first time in Miyako Island. I decided to join a one-day tour for SUP and snorkeling because I wanted to feel the island up close. During the morning SUP session, I was a beginner, but the guide was kind and taught me carefully. I started off paddling while sitting, but soon I was able to stand and paddle, which felt amazing. Unfortunately, during the afternoon snorkeling, I didn't get to see any sea turtles, but I was able to observe various fish in the coral reefs, which was a lot of fun. Overall, it was a very valuable experience throughout the day.

初めての宮古島でした。島を肌で感じたいと言うことで、SUP＋シュノーケリングの1日ツアーに参加を決めました。午前のSUPでは初心者でしたがガイドの方が優しく丁寧に教えてくださり、最初は座って漕いでいましたが、すぐに立って漕ぐことができるようになりとても気持ちよかったです。午後のシュノーケリングでは残念ながら海亀に会うことはできませんでしたが、サンゴ礁で様々なお魚を観察することができとても楽しかったです。1日を通してとても貴重な体験ができました。

The instructor was kind, and I had a lot of fun! The weather was great, and I encountered about six sea turtles. It turned out to be the best day. Thank you!

インストラクターの方も優しくとても楽しめました！
天候にも恵まれウミガメも6匹くらい出会えました。
最高の一日になりました。ありがとうございました。

The weather wasn't very good, but the high-speed boat was fast and had little sway. It's great that you can step on Iriomote Island and see all the islands in one day! The water buffalo is cute.

てんこうはあまりよくなかったが、高速艇は早く揺れも少ない。一日で西表を踏めてすべての島を遠望できるのでGOOD！
水牛がかわいいぞ。

We were fortunate with the weather and were able to take some wonderful starry sky photos! I thought it might be difficult since we had a one-year-old child, but Ryota, who was in charge, guided us through the composition and poses with care and smoothness, so we managed to finish the shoot! The data was processed and sent back quickly, allowing us to enjoy the photos sooner than we expected! If anyone is going to Miyako Island, I will definitely recommend this! Thank you very much!

天候にも運良く恵まれ、とても素敵な星空フォトを撮っていただきました！1歳の子供がいたのでなかなか難しいかな‥と思いましたが、担当してくれた、りょーたさんが、丁寧且つスムーズに構図やポーズを誘導してくださったので、なんとか撮り終わる事が出来ました！！データも迅速に処理し送ってくださったので、思っていたよりも早く写真を楽しむことが出来ました！！宮古島に行かれる方がいらっしゃったら紹介しようと思います！ありがとうございました！！

The photographer was funny, and the stars were beautiful; I was very moved. Thank you for the wonderful time!

写真を撮ってくれるお兄さんが面白くて
星も綺麗でとても感動しました。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました！

I was a bit anxious since it was my first time doing SUP and snorkeling, but the guide was very attentive and I had a great time! Even though I was the only one participating among many pairs, I had no issues at all. During the SUP, we were taken to a waterfall basin, which was deep enough that I couldn't touch the bottom, but I could swim and enjoy the waterfall experience! I was nervous about snorkeling for the first time, but I was able to get used to it while holding onto the guide's float board.

Bara Island was a bit painful to walk on due to the heels, but it was a stunning island made of rare coral, with only two in the world! The view was breathtaking! There were plenty of fish and coral, and the deep trenches expanded the underwater world for sure. I was really glad to participate, especially since it had been 3 to 4 weeks since the last landing! The guide took lots of photos and videos, so I could safely leave my smartphone in the car.

Next time, I’d like to try the limestone caves and sea turtle snorkeling as well! Thank you for your thoughtful care; I enjoyed every moment!

初SUP&初シュノーケリングだったので不安な気持ちがありましたが、ガイドさんが丁寧に教えてくださり楽しめました！
お二人組が多い中1人参加でしたが全く問題なく参加できました◎
SUPの途中滝壺に案内して下さり、足がつかないほど深いところでしたが泳いで滝行もできます！
初シュノーケリングで不安だったのでガイドさんの浮輪ボードにつかまりながら馴らせていけました！
バラス島は途中歩くところがかかとが痛いですが世界に二つしかない貴重な珊瑚でできた島とのことで絶景でした！お魚や珊瑚はもちろん深い海溝もあり世界観が広がること間違いなしだと思います。3〜4週間振りの上陸とのことで本当に参加できて良かったです！！
ガイドさんが沢山お写真や動画を撮って下さったのでスマホも安心して車内に置いていけます◎
次回は鍾乳洞や海亀シュノーケリング等も行ってみたいです！
細やかな気遣いをしてくださり終始楽しめましたありがとうございました！！

I experienced SUP for the first time, and it was so much fun!!! The guide's stories were interesting, and the weather was nice, allowing us to see the mangroves beautifully, making it a wonderful memory!

During the snorkeling in the afternoon, the sea was beautiful, and we saw many coral reefs and fish! Barasu Island was also incredibly beautiful!!

This is a recommended tour if you come to Iriomote Island!

初めてSUPを体験しましたが，めちゃ楽しめました！！！ガイドさんの話も面白く，晴れていてマングローブも綺麗に見れて最高の思い出になりました！
また午後に行ったシュノーケリングでは，海が綺麗でサンゴ礁や魚がたくさん見れました！バラス島も最高に綺麗でした！！
西表島に来たらオススメのツアーです！

Since the tour to Balas Island was canceled, I only participated in the morning mangrove canoeing. There were quite a few guests, and at first, I wondered if it would be okay, but the guides worked together efficiently and made sure that each guide team could rotate in an orderly manner. The transportation to the port was smooth, and all the guests were cooperative, making it a fun experience.

Guide R-kun constantly entertained the guests with interesting stories, ranging from jokes to serious jungle tales. At various points, he took photos of each guest, and when we managed to strike a good pose, everyone applauded, which was a lot of fun!

I intended to bring my waterproof camera, but I was told to leave it behind, so I complied. However, there were guests from other teams who brought their cameras, so I thought it would be even better if there was some consistency regarding that. Although I couldn't bring my camera, I was able to take many photos, and I received them via LINE at the end, which was great!

バラス島が催行されなくなったため、午前のマングローブカヌーのみ参加しました。
ゲストが結構な大人数で、最初は大丈夫かな〜と思ったのですが、ガイドのみなさんが仲良くテキパキ連携して、それぞれのガイドチームが順序よくまわれるよう工夫されていました。港への送迎もスムーズで、ゲストのみなさんも協力的で楽しくすごせました。
ガイドのRっくんは常にゲストを楽しませようとおもしろい話（ジョークから真面目なジャングルの話まで笑）をたくさんしてくれました。ポイントポイントで各ゲストごとに写真を撮ってくれて、良いポーズが撮れるとみんなで拍手したり、楽しかったです！
自分の防水カメラを持っていこうと思ったら置いていってほしいと言われたので、従ったのですが、持ってきてるチームのゲストもいたので、その辺り統一していただけるとさらに良いなぁと思いました。自分のカメラは持っていけませんでしたが、写真はたくさん撮って最期にLINEでもらえたので、よかったです！

This is my second time with the water buffalo tour, and this time it was with the Taketomi Tourism Center. The laid-back water buffalo "Mae" stopped several times along the way to take breaks, and we enjoyed the path lined with bougainvillea. There is also a photo service available.

水牛観光は二度目ですが、
今回は竹富観光センターさんでした。
のんびりマイペースの水牛「真栄」君、
途中何度も立ち止まり、休憩しながら、
ブーゲンビリアの道をすすみ、
和みました。
写真サービスも、あります。

I was able to enjoy everything I wanted to see and do on this tour. I do not recommend doing the island hopping on your own. After landing on the island by ferry, there is a distance to travel to the sightseeing spots, so you'll need transportation.

見たいところやってみたいこと、全部このツアーで楽しめました。
離島巡りは個人でやるのはお勧めしません。
フェリーで離島上陸後、観光スポットまで行くのに距離があるので足が必要になります。

My first trip to the three islands was enjoyable, as I was able to efficiently visit places that would be difficult to cover on my own. The only downside was at the Takeubushima Water Buffalo Cart stop, where I felt a bit uncomfortable being asked to buy photos that I didn't want. In this age of smartphones, I think such commemorative photos are unnecessary. I also thought it would be better if we could choose at the beginning whether or not to include a commemorative photo.

初めての3島巡りは、個人では周りきれないスケジュールを効率よく周る事ができ楽しめました。
唯一残念なのは、竹生島水牛車下車庫　欲しくも無い写真を撮られ買わないか？と言うよくあるパターンを断るのにちょっと嫌な気分になりました。
スマホ普及のご時世なのでその様な記念写真はいらないと思います。又最初から記念写真付きか付きじゃ無いか選べたら良いとも思いました。

It was a tour with two middle-aged men, but I was able to participate feeling great. I think it would be better if there were a bit more time for restroom breaks along the way. The mothers with children seemed to have a tough time.

初老のオヤジ二人のツアー参加でしたが、ただただ気分良く参加出来ました。
途中でのトイレ休憩にもう少し余裕があれば良いのではと思われます。
子ども連れのお母さんが大変そうでした。

I participated in the New Year event. It was a tour that left my children, who are in 7th grade, 5th grade, and 1st grade, very satisfied. I would like to invite my parents next time. Thank you very much.

お正月に参加しました。
中1、小5、小1の子供達も大満足のツアーでした。
次回は両親も誘いたいと思ってます。
ありがとうございました。

- Sup
I was a bit anxious since it was my first time, but they taught me patiently, and I was able to ride smoothly. They also taught me some tricks, and I tried them, but they were indeed difficult... However, the sea was warm even at this time of year, and it felt nice to fall in, haha. Everyone who participated with me was kind, and I had a great time!

- Snorkeling
The guide took us to the spot, and in addition to the colorful fish typical of Okinawa, I was lucky enough to see 3 or 4 sea turtles, which was a rare experience. I learned for the first time that sea turtles need to come up for air... Their eyes were round and very cute. We took a lot of pictures, and it became a wonderful memory!

All the guides were warm and friendly, and I had a very fulfilling day. I would love to participate again when I visit Miyako Island!

・sup
初めてだったのでうまくできるか不安でしたが、丁寧に教えていただけ、スイスイと乗ることができました。
ちょっとした技も教えてもらい、挑戦しましたがやはり難しく…でも海はこの時期でも暖かくて、落ちても気持ちよかったです笑笑
一緒に参加した方たちも皆優しく、楽しい時間が過ごせました！

・シュノーケリング
ガイドさんがスポットに案内してくれて、沖縄っぽいカラフルな魚に加え、運良く海亀を3、4匹見れて貴重な体験ができました。海亀は息継ぎをするというのをここで初知り…目がつぶらでとても可愛かったです。
沢山写真も撮ってもらえ、良い思い出になりました！

ガイドさんはどの方も温かみがあって、とても充実した1日を過ごせました。
また宮古島に伺った時は参加したいです！

The weather was bad, so we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but we were able to visit the mangroves, which was fun! I was really surprised by the power of nature that I normally wouldn't see. I also enjoyed hearing the little tips from our guide, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The information about local shops was very valuable, and thanks to that, I was able to enjoy delicious yakiniku and Okinawa soba. If I can come to Ishigaki Island again, I would like to try going to the Blue Cave! Thank you very much!

天候が悪く、青の洞窟にはいけませんでしたがマングローブには行けて楽しかったです！
普段じゃ絶対に見れない自然の迫力に大変驚かされました
ガイドの方のプチ情報も聞けて旅行をさらに楽しむことができました☺︎現地の方のお店の情報は、大変貴重でしたおかげさまで美味しい焼肉も沖縄そばも食べることができました
また今度石垣島に来れたら、青の洞窟も行ってみたいと思います！
本当にありがとうございました！

Every staff member was kind and it was very nice no matter which island I went to. I regret that I didn't have enough time to go around Yufu Island. I wanted to walk more in nature... The songs and dances of the old lady were amazing. The water buffalo experience was also good and fun.

どの島に行ってもスタッフの方全て親切でとても良かったです。
由布島はちょっと時間が足りず島を一周する事が出来なかったのが心残りです。もっと自然の中を歩きたかったですぅ、、
オバァの唄と踊り最高でした
水牛体験もGOOD楽しかった

I participated in snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Although it was February, the weather was nice, so it wasn't as cold as I expected. During snorkeling, I was able to meet a sea turtle that was eating. The sea turtle, happily munching away, was so cute and soothing! It was also a lot of fun to swim slowly among many fish.

For SUP, we moved to a different location and experienced it in another part of the ocean. I was worried about whether I could balance on the board, but the guide carefully taught me how to ride and gave me tips, so I was able to enjoy it. It was a lot of fun to experience it while gazing at the beautiful waters of Okinawa.

It turned out to be a wonderful day filled with great memories. Thank you!

シュノーケリングとSUPに参加しました。
2月ですが天候が良かったこともあり、思ったよりも寒くなかったです。
シュノーケリングでは、ご飯中のウミガメに会うことができました。おいしそうにご飯を食べているウミガメはとってもかわいくて癒されました！
ウミガメの他にも、たくさんのお魚がいる中をゆっくりと泳ぐことができてとても楽しかったです。
SUPは場所を移動して、シュノーケリングとは違う海で体験しました。
乗れるかどうか不安でしたが、ガイドの方が乗り方やコツを丁寧に教えてくれるので楽しむことができました。
綺麗な沖縄の海を眺めながら体験することができてとても楽しかったです。
1日すごくいい思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました！

This time, I had a one-day experience with canoeing and snorkeling. The weather wasn't great and it was cold, but I had a lot of fun. I chose canoeing, but I also got to try stand-up paddleboarding, so I enjoyed both! The wind was strong, but paddling hard helped ease the cold. Snorkeling was really, really cold, but in the end, I was able to encounter a turtle, which made for a great memory despite the chill. The staff were also very polite, and they took some nice photos for us, which was great.

今回、カヌーとシュノーケルの１日体験をさせていただきました。
天候が恵まれず寒かったですが、すごく楽しかったです。
カヌーを選びましたが、サップもやらせていただき両方楽しむことができました！
風が強かったので、必死に漕いでいたら寒さは緩和されました。
シュノーケルは本当に本当に寒かったですが、最後に亀に出会うことができて、寒かったけどすごくいいい思い出なりました。
スタッフの方も丁寧で、いい感じに写真も撮っていただきよかったです。

The transfers between boats and buses were smooth, allowing us to see everything very efficiently. I think this is the advantage of the tour.

船やバスなどの乗り換えがスムーズで、とても効率よく見て回ることができました。ツアーの良さだと思います。