All Reviews for Japan Hidden Gems: Secret Islands

I used this service because I wanted to efficiently explore the remote islands. I had a great time taking photos with water buffalo and viewing the mangroves from the boat, with a packed itinerary for the day! There were several paid photo spots on the islands we visited during the tour, where they provided a backdrop for the photos, making it a special keepsake that was different from amateur shots. Thank you very much!

離島を効率良く巡りたくて利用しました。
水牛と写真を撮影したり、マングローブを船上から見学したり、一日で内容盛り沢山で楽しめました！
ツアーで訪れる島には有料ですが、台紙付きで写真撮影していただけるポイントがいくつかあり、素人撮影とは一味違うのでとても良い記念になりました^ ^
ありがとうございました！

Among the various island tours offered, I believe this tour is a recommended course that efficiently visits three islands with a variety of transportation options including cruises, buses, and water buffalo carts. The Nakama River cruise on Iriomote Island was guided by a female captain who provided clear explanations about the mangroves as we slowly made our way. The bus driver provided a fun island guide while taking us to the water buffalo cart boarding area for Yubu Island. After transferring to the water buffalo cart and listening to the sound of the sanshin, we arrived in no time.

There was a lunch and free time on Yubu Island, but as noted in other reviews, there was no explanation about when to eat lunch. Since we arrived at 11:00, I thought it was a bit early, and while I was wandering around, others had already started their meals. I think it would have been better to have a more detailed explanation upon arrival.

We then took the boat to Taketomi Island. First, we went by bus to Kaiji Beach for about 15 minutes of star sand searching, but we only got a brief view of Kondoi Beach from the car. At the tourist center, we boarded the water buffalo cart, but even though it wasn't crowded, we had to wait nearly 20 minutes here, which felt like a significant time loss. We took the eastern course, but the water buffalo today seemed quite leisurely, moving at a rather slow pace, which was amusing.

We were pressed for time on the return boat, and although I wanted to look at souvenirs at the Taketomi Island boarding area, there was no time to enter the building, and we hurriedly left the island. Throughout the day, I felt that there was no break time, so even if you wanted to use the restroom or take a moment before getting on the next vehicle, it was just move, move, move. I think consideration is needed for elderly people and those with small children. Overall, I believe this is an ideal course for touring the islands in one day.

各社の離島ツアーを検討した中、このツアーは効率的に３島を巡りクルーズ、バス、水牛と乗り物も充実したお薦めのコースだと思います。西表島での仲間川クルーズは女性の船長さんがマングローブなど分かりやすく解説しながらゆっくり進んでくれました。由布島行きの水牛車乗り場まではバスの運転手さんが楽しく島内ガイドをしながら案内してくれます。水牛車へ移り三線の音色を聞きながらアッという間に到着。由布島でランチと自由時間があるのですが他の方の投稿にもあったようにいつランチを食べるのか説明がなく島に到着したのが11時だったので少し早いと思いブラブラしていたら他の方は既に食事を開始されていたので到着時にもう少し丁寧な説明があれば良かったかと思います。再び船に乗って竹富島に行きます。最初にバスでカイジ浜に行き15分ほど星砂探し、コンドイビーチは車の中から少し見るだけでした。観光センターに行き水牛車に乗るのですが、混んでも無いのにここで20分近く待たされかなり時間ロスを感じました。東コースを周りましたが今日の牛さんはのんびり屋さんのようでかなりスピードが遅かったのはご愛嬌でしょうか。帰りの船の時間がギリギリで竹富島の船乗り場でお土産を見たかったけど建物に入る時間も無くあわただしく島を後にしました。１日を通して感じたのは乗り物に乗る前とかトイレに行きたいなーと思っても休憩時間が無く直ぐに移動、移動、移動なのでお年寄りや小さなお子様連れの方には配慮が必要かと感じました。全然的には１日で離島を巡るには理想のコースだと思います。

I visited Miyako Island for the first time. I wanted to enjoy the beauty of the ocean, so I joined a tour that offered both canoeing and snorkeling!

The water's clarity is incredible!! Even while riding in the canoe, it feels like I'm flying in the sky.

Diving into the ocean was even more moving...

Within just five minutes of starting snorkeling, I encountered a turtle! I was able to get close enough to reach out my hand!

I was healed by the vibrant fish and had the best time!!

初めて訪れて宮古島。海のキレイさを楽しみたく、カヌーとシュノーケーリングが両方できるツアーに参加しました!

海の水の透明度がハンパない!!
カヌーに乗っているのに、まるで空を飛んでいるかのように感じます。

海に潜ると更に感動・・・・

シュノーケリング開始5分でカメにも遭遇!
手が届くほどの距離まで近付くことが出来ましたーー

鮮やかな魚に癒され、最高の時間を過ごす事が出来ました!!

On the day of the trip, we took a boat to Taketomi Island at 1:00 PM, and we were guided around the village in a water buffalo cart for just under 30 minutes. We had free time until our return boat, so we strolled around the village. Walking around the streets is manageable in about an hour.

As a suggestion for improvement, I would like to be guided to the boarding boat. When it was time to board the return boat, I didn’t realize that the schedule posted at the boarding area was different from the boarding time for this tour, and despite being in the waiting room, I ended up missing the boat. The weather suddenly turned rough, and there was a risk that the 4:50 PM boat would be canceled, so I had to negotiate to get on a completely different boat to make it back to Ishigaki Island.

I feel that important details, such as discrepancies in the schedule, should be announced in advance.

当日は13:00発の船で竹富島へ向かい、30分弱水牛車で竹富島の集落を案内してもらいました。帰りの船便までの残り時間は自由に過ごせるので、集落を歩いて散策していました。街並みを歩いて見て周るのも、1時間あれば十分です。

今後の改善要求として、乗船する船へ誘導してもらいたい。帰りの便に乗る際、乗船場に掲示されている時刻表と、このツアーの乗船時刻が異なることに気が付かず、待合室にいたにも関わらず船に乗り遅れてしまいました。天候も突如として荒れてきて、16:50の船が欠航になる恐れがあった為、急遽全く別の船に乗せてもらえるよう交渉して何とか石垣島まで帰ってきました。

時刻表と異なる点など、事前に注意事項をアナウンスすべきだと感じました。

I had a really great time today.
The weather was nice, and it was perfect.
I was so happy to encounter many fish and two sea turtles at the coral reef spot.
I was able to create wonderful memories.
I'm so happy to swim in such a beautiful sea.
The instructor was kind and funny, which was great. I'm grateful for all the photos he took. ✨
The sea in Miyako Island is like Japan's Hawaii.
I would love to come back again! ✌️
Next time, I want to try the Pumpkin Hall experience!

今日は本当に楽しかったです
天気も良くて、最高でした
珊瑚礁のスポットで、たくさんの魚たちと、ウミガメ2匹と出会えて、嬉しかった〜
楽しい思い出がつくれました
こんなに綺麗な海で泳げて幸せ
インストラクターのお兄さんも、親切で面白くて良かったです。たくさん写真を撮ってくれて感謝✨
宮古島の海は日本のハワイですね
また、来た時はお願いしたいです✌️
今度は、パンプキンホールの体験をしたいと思います！

I participated at the beginning of December! I originally planned to do SUP in the mangroves of Iriomote Island and snorkeling at Balas Island, but I had to give up because the waves were rough and there were many ferry cancellations during that time. After researching, I found out that I could also do SUP in the mangroves of Ishigaki Island, so I made a request. I was also interested in the Blue Cave, so when I looked for a tour that included snorkeling at the Blue Cave, I ended up at this shop. However, in December, the Blue Cave snorkeling point was dangerous due to rough waves, so we snorkeled at a different point in the southern part of Ishigaki Island. I had the impression that a full-day tour would have a fixed lunch location and not much freedom, but here we disbanded once at lunchtime and could eat wherever we liked, which was great. I was happy that they took about 200 photos and even videos. They suggested photo-worthy poses, and it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

１２月のはじめに参加いたしました！
本当は西表島のマングローブでSUPプラスバラス島でシュノーケルを予定していたのですが波が荒く、フェリーの欠航が多い時期だったため断念しました。
調べたところ石垣島にもマングローブでSUPが出来ることを知りお願いしました。
青の洞窟も気になっていたので青の洞窟シュノーケルとセットになっているツアーを探したところこちらのショップさんに辿り着きました。
ですが１２月は青の洞窟のポイントは、波が荒くて危険なため石垣島南部の別のポイントでシュノーケルをしました。
丸１日ツアーでは、昼食場所が決まっていたり自由が無いイメージでしたがこちらは昼時に一度解散し好きな所で食事出来たり自由で良かったです。
写真200枚ほど＋動画まで撮っていただいて嬉しかったです。写真映えするポーズを提案して頂けたりとても良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

This was my first time exploring the remote islands. I wanted to ride a water buffalo cart, see mangroves, and enjoy the beautiful sea... and this tour was full of highlights that fulfilled those hopes! Riding the water buffalo cart was my main goal, and I rode it three times during the tour. I was surprised to find that the ride comfort and speed varied greatly depending on the personality of the water buffalo.

During the journey, the guide shared interesting facts about the island, and I felt a connection to the way of life of the islanders, who cherish their nature and culture. Since only Yubu Island had free time, it might feel a bit lacking for those who want to explore freely, but I think this tour is perfect for anyone looking to efficiently explore the remote islands.

今回が初めての離島巡り。水牛車も乗りたいし、マングローブや綺麗な海も見てみたい…そんな希望を叶えてくれる見どころ満載なツアーでした！
水牛車に乗ることが一番の目的で、このツアーでは3回水牛車に乗りましたが、水牛の性格によって乗り心地やスピードが全然違うことには驚きました。
移動中にはガイドさんが島の豆知識を教えてくださり、自然や文化を大切にされている島の方々の暮らしぶりを感じることができたような気がします。
フリータイムがあるのが由布島のみだったため、自由に散策するには少し物足りなく感じるかもしれませんが、効率的に離島巡りをしたい方にはぴったりのツアーだと思います。

The weather was bad in the morning, but I managed to enjoy sightseeing without encountering rain. I had a great time with the guide's humor-filled explanations.

The water buffalo cart ride to Yufu Island was disappointing due to low tide, as I wanted to cross through the water. On Taketomi Island, it was unfortunate that we couldn't do the glass-bottom boat tour because of the bad weather. The bus tour felt a bit lacking.

The white sandy path lined with bougainvillea was impressive.

朝は天気が悪かったのですが、何とか雨にも遇わず観光できました。ガイドさんのユーモアあふれる解説を満喫しながらの楽しい観光が出来ました。
由布島への水牛車による渡りは引き潮で水がなく残念、水の中を渡ってみたかった。
武富島では天候が悪くグラスボート観光が出来なかったのが残念。バス観光はチョット物足りないかな。
ブーゲンビレアの咲く白い砂の道が印象的。

I participated with my one-year-old child. First of all, the staff at the reception were very kind and provided clear explanations. As a result, even though there was no tour guide, we were able to navigate without any issues. The tickets were in a booklet format, so we just had to hand them over at each destination, which made it stress-free.

I initially thought twice about riding the water buffalo cart, but there was a different kind of enjoyment in the water buffalo cart that walked powerfully through the water compared to the one that walked leisurely on land. I'm glad I chose this course. I felt like I was able to escape from my usual hectic life, and the water buffalo cart experience became the highlight of my trip to Ishigaki.

The guide for the mangrove cruise was knowledgeable about the plants and animals, and it was interesting to hear detailed explanations about the birds we encountered along the way. Although the schedule was tight due to the travel, there were longer breaks and free time about every three hours, so I had no trouble with diaper changes. During the water buffalo cart ride, they played the shamisen and sang, but since my child was sleeping, they sang a local lullaby instead. It was very soothing, and I felt happy, wishing I could fall asleep too. Additionally, at lunchtime, they had prepared children's utensils at our seats in advance. I was very pleased with everyone's kind assistance.

I considered exploring on my own, but I don't think I would have had such a fulfilling day without the tour. We were able to visit all the must-see spots efficiently, so I recommend this for anyone visiting the islands for the first time.

Regarding COVID-19 measures, there was hand sanitizer available at each location, and everyone was using it frequently. The bus and boats between the islands were a bit crowded, but they were well-ventilated, so I felt relatively safe.

一歳児の子供連れで参加させていただきました。
まず受付の方がとても親切でわかりやすい説明をしてくださいました。そのため添乗員さんはいませんでしたが問題なく回ることができました。チケットも一枚綴りになっているので行く先行く先で渡すだけでよくノンストレスでした。
水牛車に二回も乗ってもなあと申し込みの時は思っていましたが、水の中を力強く歩く水牛車と陸をゆったり歩く水牛車ではまた違った面白さがありこのコースにして良かったなと思いました。普段のせかせかした生活から離れた時間を過ごしていることを実感でき、水牛車体験が今回の石垣旅行で1番の思い出になりました。
マングローブクルーズのガイドさんも植物や動物に詳しくその先々で出会った鳥の詳しい説明をして下さり面白かったです。
移動移動のためタイトスケジュールではありますが、3時間に一度ほど長めの休憩や自由時間がありためオムツ替えにも困ることがありませんでした。水牛車で三味線で弾き語りをして下さいましたが子供が寝ているタイミングだったので現地の子守唄を歌って下さいました。とても癒されて私もこのまま眠りたいなあと幸せな気分になりました。また、昼ごはん時には子供の食器も予め席に用意して下さっていました。皆さんの優しいご対応とても嬉しかったです。
自力でまわる方法も考えましたが自力ではここまで充実した1日にはならなかったと思います。無駄なく定番スポットを巡ることができたので初めて離島巡りをする方にとってもおすすめです。
コロナ対策については、行く先々で消毒アルコールが置いてあり皆さんこまめにしています。バスや離島間の船は少々密になりますが、換気はされており比較的安心して過ごせたかなと思います。

The weather was cloudy, then sunny.
I knew that the winter in the Yaeyama Islands had strong winds, but it was really strong.
The staff informed us that it was strong today, so it seemed to be a particularly windy day.

The boat from Ishigaki Island to Taketomi was quite small, so it rocked a lot.

As soon as we arrived, we were guided to a glass-bottom boat, but since it was an even smaller vessel, the rocking was terrifying.

When the winds are strong, I think it would be helpful to announce the level of rocking on the boat, as it would allow more people to switch to different options. Especially when the waves are high, the journey on the glass-bottom boat right after disembarking becomes more challenging.

I enjoyed the city tour on the water buffalo cart, but the memory of the rough boat ride overshadowed it a bit, which was a little disappointing.

天気は曇りのち晴れ
八重山諸島の冬は風が強いとは知っていたが、
本当に強かった。
スタッフの方より
今日は強いですと案内あったため
普段より強い日だったと思われる。

石垣島から竹富までの船も
小型だったためかなり揺れた。

着いてすぐ
グラスボートに案内されたが
さらに小型船のため
揺れが恐怖で仕方なかった。

風が強いときは
船の揺れ具合もアナウンスしていただき
別のオプションに変えられると助かる人が増えると思う。特に波が高いときの、下船からすぐのグラスボードの行程はキツさが増す。

水牛車での街中散策は楽しめたが、
荒波の船の思い出の方が勝ってしまって
少し残念。となった。

This time, I signed up for the mangrove and Blue Cave tour, but I received a notification by noon the day before that due to a forecast of strong winds, we wouldn't be able to enter the Blue Cave. I was shocked that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but since I was contacted early the day before, I decided to participate only in the mangrove tour (of course, with a refund for that portion). On the day of the tour, the staff were friendly and kind, and their explanations were thorough, allowing me to fully enjoy the mangrove kayaking! Since it was during a holiday period, there were many participants, and the mangrove area was a bit crowded with customers, but the fun conversations and numerous photo opportunities made it enjoyable, and in the end, they sent me all the photos! It was quite wet, and if it had been SUP, there was a possibility of capsizing, so bringing my phone was difficult, but receiving the photos was a great help! I participated in the kayak this time, but I was very satisfied, so I am considering requesting SUP for the next time. Thank you very much!

今回はマングローブと青の洞窟ツアーを申込みさせていただきましたが、強風の予報が出て、青の洞窟には入れない為、マングローブのみで参加可能か、もしくはキャンセルか前日のお昼には連絡がありました。青の洞窟に行けないことはショックだったんですが、前日早めにご連絡いただけたこともあり、マングローブだけ参加を決めました(もちろんその分の返金あり)。当日はスタッフさんも気さくで親切で説明も丁寧で、マングローブ カヤックを存分に楽しむ事が出来ました！連休中だったので参加者も多く、マングローブもお客さんで渋滞気味でしたが、それに気を遣わせないくらいの楽しいトークやたくさんの写真撮影をしていただき、最後は写真も全て送っていただけました！結構濡れるし、SUPだった場合はひっくり返る可能性もある為、携帯の持参は難しかったのですが、写真プレゼントは助かりました！今回はカヤックでの参加でしたが、大変満足度が高かったので、次回はSUPでお願いしたいなと考えています。この度はありがとうございました！

In the morning, we gathered at Ishigaki Port and moved to Iriomote Island. The waves were quite high, and the boat was rocking, so I was glad I took motion sickness medicine. On the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island, we took a sightseeing boat to see the mangroves. It was a bit cold, so a light jacket is definitely necessary! We were lucky to see some rare herons as well. After that, we traveled to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. It was a short course, but it included lunch, making it a very generous and worthwhile plan.

朝、石垣港に集合して、西表島に移動しました。
かなり波が高く船が揺れたので、酔い止めを飲んでおいてよかったです。
世界遺産の西表島では、遊覧船に乗ってマングローブを見ました。少し寒かったので、はおり物は絶対必要です！
珍しいサギなども見られてラッキーでした。
その後は、由布島まで水牛車で移動しました。
早まわりコースでしたが、ランチもついていて盛りだくさんでとてもお得なプランでした。

The number of participants in the tour was appropriate, and everyone was taken into consideration, allowing both those who are not good at swimming and those who are skilled to enjoy safely. I'm so happy that my dream has come true!

ツアー参加人数も適正で、全員に配慮できており泳ぎが苦手な方も得意な方も安全に楽しめるような対応でした。夢が叶い嬉しいです！

After having lunch on Yubu Island, we were able to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy some tea. I'm glad we chose a plan that included a long stay with lunch. We returned to Ishigaki Island after 2 PM on the half-day plan, which allowed us to fully enjoy sightseeing in the city in the afternoon.

由布島でランチのあとに散策、お茶をするなど、かなりゆっくりできました。滞在時間の長い、ランチありプランにしてよかったです。
半日プランで14時過ぎに石垣島に戻り、午後からの市街地観光も存分にできました。

I was scheduled for a tour of Mangrove SUP & Barasu Island, but due to the weather, the Barasu Island portion was canceled, so I participated in the Mangrove & Yubu Island sightseeing instead! It was a rough trek with rain and wind to the waterfall, but our guide, Tomo, provided thorough explanations and even pulled the SUP for everyone at the end, making it a very satisfying experience! The water buffalo on Yubu Island were adorable and heartwarming! I'm glad I went! When I come back to Iriomote Island, I definitely want to ask this company again and have Tomo guide me! Thank you for your help.

マングローブサップ＆バラス島のツアー予定でしたが、バラス島は天気の関係で中止となったため、マングローブ＆由布島観光に参加しました！雨と風で大荒れのサップと滝までのトレッキングでしたが、ガイドのトモくんがしっかり説明してくれたり、最後はサップを全員分引っ張ってくれたりと至れり尽くせりで大満足の思い出になりました！変更した由布島も水牛が健気でかわいくて癒されました！行ってよかったです！また西表島に来るときには是非またこちらの会社にお願いして、ともくんに案内していただきたいです＾＾お世話になりました。ありがとうございます。

I was a bit anxious because there were few questions during the reservation, but I received a phone call the day before the event to confirm the reservation details, explain the pickup location and time, and inquire about the participants' ages and body types (since we would be wearing wetsuits). I happened to be with someone who was participating with me, so I could answer right away, but I thought it might be good to summarize questions in advance for groups of friends or others who might not know immediately.

On the day of the event, a very friendly guide picked us up on time, and we started our journey. While picking up other participants, the guide shared a lot of stories about the island and recommended some bars, which made the trip enjoyable. There was also thorough explanation of safety precautions and equipment for snorkeling and SUP, and assistance was provided as needed. During the activities, the guide was attentive to surrounding boats and ensured safety. Overall, it was a satisfying experience. I would definitely like to do this again when I come back to Ishigaki Island.

予約時に質問事項が少なかったので不安でしたが開催前日に電話連絡で予約内容の確認、ピックアップ場所と時間の説明参加者の年齢や体型(ウェットスーツを着るため)がありました。一緒に参加する者と偶然一緒にいたのですぐ回答できましたが友人グループなどでの参加の場合すぐわからないかなとも思うので事前に質問まとめて予約できてもいいかなと思います。
当日はとても気さくなガイドさんが時間通りにピックアップしてくださり移動開始。他の参加者さんを拾いながらでしたが島の話やおすすめの飲み屋さんなどなどたくさん話してくださったので退屈することなく移動できました。シュノーケリングとSUPについても注意事項や装備の説明、補助もしっかりありました。アクティビティ中も周りの船など注意を促して安全に配慮した内容でした。全体に満足できる時間でした。また石垣島に来たらぜひお願いします。

I participated in the SUP and snorkeling plan. The weather was great, and it felt wonderful! The instructor was bright, kind, and very helpful! I was nervous since it was my first time with SUP, but I was able to stand up quickly and really enjoyed it. It felt so good that I wanted to do it even more. The snorkeling lasted about an hour, but it went by in no time! The sea was very beautiful, and it was the best experience. The meeting and dispersal times were just right. Thank you, instructor!

supとシュノーケルプランに参加しました。
天気にも恵まれとても気持ちが良かったです！
イントラさんも明るく優しい方でとても親切でした！
supは初めてで不安でしたがすぐに立てるようになり満喫できました。もっとしていたいと思うくらい気持ちが良かったです。
シュノーケルは1時間程ですが1時間を感じないくらいあっという間でした！とても綺麗な海で最高でした。
集合、解散時間共にちょうど良かったです。
イントラさんありがとうございました！

I was very satisfied to ride the water buffalo cart twice on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island. I also have photos taken with the water buffalo displayed in my room as great memories.

由布島と竹富島で水牛車に2度も乗ることができて大満足でした。水牛と撮影した写真もよい思い出として部屋に飾っています。

The mangroves of Iriomote Island, the atmosphere of Taketomi Island, and Kondoi Beach were better than I imagined. The mangroves are magnificent and showcase untouched nature, while the authentic Okinawan scenery and the clarity of the beaches on Taketomi Island are breathtaking! The weather was great, and the timing was just right, making it a wonderful tour.

西表島のマングローブ、竹富島の雰囲気やコンドイビーチ、想像以上に良かったです。マングローブは壮大で手付かずの自然観があり、竹富島の本来の沖縄らしい姿やビーチの透明度は圧巻です！天気も良く、時間配分もちょうど良くて、とても良いツアーでした。

The day started with some anxiety as our snorkeling activity was changed to a river activity due to poor sea conditions. However, on the day itself, our guide, affectionately known as Tacky, greeted us with great energy, which raised our expectations.

In the morning, we experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on Iriomote Island. It was my first time, but I had a lot of fun and was very satisfied. Throughout the tour, Tacky provided explanations about the mangroves, various creatures, and plants, making it not just enjoyable but also educational. For lunch, he recommended a dish, and I enjoyed stone-grilled taco rice while admiring the beautiful sea.

In the afternoon, we went canyoning, progressing through the forest and jumping into the river, where we enjoyed a natural waterslide. It was incredibly satisfying! Even in mid-November, it was a fun experience! I'm grateful to Tacky for his kindness and for making it enjoyable. I definitely want to participate in this tour again!

前日にシュノーケリングが海上不良により川へのアクテビティに変更になり、どうなるんだろうと少し不安もありながら当日。ガイドの愛称タッキーさんがとても元気に挨拶をしてくれて期待が高まりました
午前は西表島のSUPを体験。初めてだったけどとても楽しめて満足でした。途中途中、タッキーさんがマングローブの解説や生物、植物の解説をしてくれながらツアーできたので、ただ楽しむだけではなく勉強にもなりました。お昼もおすすめを紹介してくれて、石焼タコライスを食べて、とっても綺麗な海を眺めてました。
午後はキャニオニングという森を進んで、川に飛び込んだら天然ウォータースライダーを楽しんだりとかなり満足できました！！１１月中旬でも満足できる楽しさです！！親切に楽しませてくれたタッキーさんに感謝です！是非また参加したいと思うツアーでした

Since time was limited, it was great that we were efficiently guided to places like the tourist center by bus. The price was also reasonable.

時間が限られていたので効率よく、バスで観光センター等に案内していただけでよかったです。お値段もお手頃でした

On the day of the shoot, unfortunately, it was cloudy, but I was able to take wonderful photos. I would love to have another shoot when I come back to Miyako Island next time!

当日はあいにくの雲でしたが
素晴らしい写真を撮影していただきました。
また次回宮古島に来る際にも
また撮影していただきたいです！

I participated in a tour of Iriomote Island. Due to the weather, our landing on Barasu Island was changed to canyoning, but the kids seemed to have a great time jumping into the river and getting splashed by the waterfall. I've always wanted to go canoeing through the mangroves, and it was enjoyable even for children, so I highly recommend it. Our guide, Takki, was very kind to the kids, and he looked like he was having a lot of fun himself, so even though it was a long day, we were able to enjoy ourselves all day long. It's a shame that the photos were a bit grainy, probably due to being waterproof, but other than that, I was very satisfied. I would definitely like to use this service again when I go back.

西表島ツアーに参加しました。
天候のためバラス島上陸がキャニオニングに変更となりましたが、子供たちは川から飛び込んだり滝に打たれたり、とても楽しそうでした。
マングローブのカヌーくだりも昔からやりたかったのですが、子供でも楽しめてオススメです。
ガイドのたっきーが子供たちにとてもやさしく、また自分自身もとても楽しそうだったので長丁場でしたが、１日中楽しむことができました。
防水用のためか、写真の画像が粗かったのは残念ですが、それ以外は大満足です。
また、行くときにはぜひ利用したいです。

The starry sky photo tour, which was my number one thing to do on Miyako Island, was fantastic. The temperature was a bit chilly on the day, but fortunately, the weather was perfect.

Even during the journey to the shooting location and the little time we had after arriving, we were able to fully enjoy the stunning starry sky. The photographer also shared recommended poses, making the shoot very smooth.

Additionally, they sent the shooting data during our trip, so we could look at the photos together. The finished photos were just like the ones I had seen on Instagram, and I was very satisfied.

I would love to participate in a photo tour again in a different season!

初の宮古島で、やりたいこと1位だった星空フォトツアー。当日は少し肌寒い気温でしたが、運良く天候に恵まれて最高の条件でした。
撮影までの道中や着いてからの少しの時間も、満点の星空を満喫することができました。
カメラマンの方も、おすすめのポーズなどを教えて下さり、撮影は非常にスムーズでした。
また、撮影データも旅行期間中に送ってくださったので、写真を2人で見ることもできました。完成したものもインスタで見ていたような写真ばかりで、大変満足です。
また違う季節にフォトツアーに参加したいと思います！

I received a message saying that the weather on the day was uncertain and it was unclear if we could take photos. Since we had to leave the next day, I expressed my desire to wait today, and they kindly waited for the sky to clear. We were able to take beautiful family photos under a stunning starry sky!

We created wonderful memories on our trip to Miyako Island, which my grandmother had wanted to go to! The brother who took the photos also enjoyed taking pictures of my grandmother, making it a very enjoyable shoot!

当日の天候が微妙で撮れるかどうか微妙だという連絡をくださり、次の日には帰らないといけないため、今日粘りたいとお伝えしたところ、空が晴れるのを現地で待ってくださり、無事に綺麗な星空の下で家族で写真を撮ることができました！
おばあちゃんが行きたい！と言い出した宮古島旅行で、とても素敵な思い出ができました。撮影をしてくださったお兄さんも、おばあちゃんの写真を撮るのを一緒に楽しんでくださり、とても楽しい撮影でした！

Initially, we had planned to shoot on the first day, but due to unfavorable weather, it was canceled. However, they kindly rescheduled for the next day, and we were able to do the shoot on the second day! The night view of Kurima Island is truly beautiful, far surpassing that of Miyako Island, and I was really glad to have come! I also got to see the photos taken, and they turned out wonderfully; I can't wait to see the final results! Thank you so much! It became a wonderful memory of our honeymoon.

初めは1日目にしていたのですが、天候に恵まれず中止になってしまいました。ですが快く翌日に変更してくださり、2日目に撮影していただきました！
来間島の夜景は宮古島と比べ物にならないくらい本当に綺麗で来てよかったと思いました！
撮った写真も見せていただきましたが、とても素晴らしく出来上がりが楽しみです！
本当にありがとうございました！
新婚旅行の素敵な思い出になりました。

I experienced sea turtle snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). The sea was cold, but we were blessed with beautiful weather, so wearing a wetsuit was just right. The guide was cheerful, friendly, and made us feel at ease! They provided thorough instructions, and off we went into the sea! While swimming, we received explanations about the fish, turtles, and coral, and the guide matched our pace, allowing us to enjoy the day even as beginners in snorkeling and SUP! They took many photos, creating wonderful memories for our honeymoon. Thank you very much!

ウミガメシュノーケルとSUPを体験しました。
海は冷たかったのですが、天気に恵まれめちゃくちゃ晴れたので、ウェットスーツを着てちょうど良いくらいでした。ガイドさんは明るく笑顔でとても気さくな方で安心しました！丁寧にレクチャーをしてもらい、いざ海へ！泳ぎながらお魚やカメ、珊瑚などの説明があり、ペースを合わせてガイドしてくれたので、シュノーケル＆SUP初心者の私たちでも1日中楽しめました！！写真もたくさん撮っていただき、新婚旅行の良い思い出になりました。本当にありがとうございました。

It was the best starry sky of my life!
The quality of the photos is unbelievably beautiful!!
I took many pictures and ended up getting them all on my smartphone, haha.
All my memories of Miyako Island were wonderful, but the most romantic was this tour!!
I also received helpful information about snorkeling, and the service was excellent!
Thank you very much!!

人生で一番の星空でした！
写真の画質はありえないくらい綺麗です！！
何枚も取っていただいて、全部スマホでもらってしまいました笑
宮古島の思い出は全て素敵でしたが、一番ロマンチックだったのはこのツアーです！！
シュノーケルの耳寄り情報も教えていただき、とてもサービスしていただきました！
ありがとうございました！！

I participated in early November. I was worried about the ship's rocking due to the weather and waves, but it turned out to be fine with just a brief light rain and some wave motion.

While riding the water buffalo cart, I enjoyed a relaxed time feeling the wind and listening to the sound of the sanshin, and I felt like I had truly arrived on a remote island. I'm glad I joined this tour. Above all, the water buffalo's eyes reflected a gentle personality, and sometimes when it turned its head, its expression was adorable.

As for what to bring, sun protection, a hat, and a towel are essential, along with water. There were people who lost their hats while on the water buffalo cart, so having something with a strap or a hat clip from a 100 yen store would be helpful. Since it might rain, it's good to have rain gear on hand.

You can take photos with the water buffalo and have them printed in card size, but once you have them in hand, you might end up purchasing larger sizes. It's also better to have some cash on you for buying cold drinks from vending machines. Overall, I highly recommend this course. The weather is important, though.

１１月上旬に参加しました。
天候と波による船の揺れが心配でしたが、短時間の小雨と波揺れで
何と無事でした。
水牛車に乗っている時、ゆったりした時間を風を感じられて三線の音楽を
聞いていると離島に来たな～と　このツアーに参加してよかったです。
何より、水牛の目が性格の優しさをあらわしていて、牛車に乗っていると
時に振り向いた目、表情がかわいかったです。

持ち物としては、日焼け対策、帽子・タオルなど、そして水
ボート、マングローブ林の観光、水牛車で帽子を飛ばしてしまう人が
いましたので、ひもが付いたものか１００均で帽子クリップがあると。
雨が降ることもあり、雨具は手元に。

水牛と写真を撮り、カードサイズの写真をプリントしてもらえますが、
手にすると、ついつい大きなサイズの写真を購入することになります。
自販機で冷たい飲み物を買うのと、現金を少し手元に持っていた方が良い。
コース全体でのお勧め度は、高いです。あとは、天候が大事です。

The weather was unfortunately rainy from the start, and I thought I would need rain gear all day. However, I participated in the tour and traveled by boat and bus between Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island. Surprisingly, I managed to get through the day without using my rain gear much at all. If the weather had been better, I could have enjoyed it even more.

集合前から雨まじりの生憎の天候で一日中雨具は必須かな？と思いつつツアーに参加、波の荒い中、西表島・竹富島とボートとバスで移動しましたが、ほとんど雨具を使用せずに解散まで何とかすごすことができました。天気さえ良ければもっと楽しめたのに。