Okinawa
It was great to efficiently visit various places from Naha City since I was traveling alone. It's a shame it was cloudy. The audio guide, which supports seven languages, didn't work very well for me, but it was within an acceptable range. There was just the right amount of free time at each location!
一人旅だったので那覇市内から色んな所へ効率的に回れて良かったです。曇天だったのが残念でしたが。
7ヶ国語対応のオーディオガイドが、私のは少し調子が悪いのかあまり良く聞こえなかったけど、まぁ許容範囲でしょう。
各場所ではちょうど良い自由時間でした!
Dear Dorothy,
Thank you very much for participating in the bus tour organized by Jumbo Tours. We sincerely appreciate your choice of the Hip-Hop Bus Tour for this trip.
We are very pleased to hear that you were able to efficiently explore the area even with the cloudy weather. If you have the opportunity, please come and see the beautiful sea of Kouri Island, known for its stunning clarity!
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to Okinawa.
Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd.
Hip-Hop Bus Team
どろしー 様
この度は、ジャンボツアーズ主催のバスツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
今回のご旅行でHip-Hop Bus Tour をお選び頂きました事、心より感謝しております。
曇り気味の中でも、県内を効率的に回れたようで大変嬉しく思います。
また機会がございましたら、トップクラスの美しさを誇る晴天の古宇利島の海を見に来てください!
貴重なご意見誠にありがとうございました。
又のご来沖を心よりお待ちしております。
(株)ジャンボツアーズ
ヒップホップバスチーム
It was said that the moonlight was quite strong near the full moon, making it difficult to see the stars, but when I looked through the binoculars, I was able to see many small stars. I really wanted to see a sky full of stars, so I hope to have a chance to try again. The guide's explanations about the constellations were very easy to understand, and it was great to see things like the moon's craters through the telescope, which I normally wouldn't be able to see.
満月に近く、月の明かりがかなり強くて星は見えにくいと言われていたのですが、双眼鏡で覗くと小さい星もたくさん見えました。
できれば空一面の星空が本当は見たかったのですが、機会があればぜひリベンジしたいと思います。
ガイドの方の星座のお話もとてもわかりやすく、天体望遠鏡で月のクレーターなど普段なら見れない物も見れて良かったです。
We will depart near Asahibashi. I was worried because it was raining, but the visibility in the water was good. There is also an explanation about the water's clarity before departure, which is reassuring. Small children were very happy.
旭橋近くから出航します。雨が降っていて心配でしたが海の中はよく見えました。
出航前に海の透明度の説明もあるので安心です。小さい子どもは大喜び。
Thank you for boarding the Orca underwater sightseeing boat.
Since the effects are more likely to be felt the day after it rains, there are usually fewer impacts on the day of the cruise.
The Moby Dick dinner cruise, which satisfies not only children but also adults, allows you to enjoy live music while on board.
We look forward to welcoming you next time on the Moby Dick.
この度はオルカ号水中観光船のご乗船ありがとうございます。
雨が降る翌日に影響が出やすいので、当日はまだ影響が出にくいです。
お子様だけでなく、大人の方も満足して頂けるモビーディック号のディナークルーズは生演奏を楽しみながらご乗船いただけます。
次回は是非、モビーディック号でお待ちしております。
I aimed to book on the day with the best weather forecast during my stay in Ishigaki Island. It was very sunny during the day, and I was excited to participate, but when we arrived at the site by bus, it was completely cloudy. It seems that the weather in Ishigaki Island can change quickly, and after waiting for about 15 minutes while hoping for the best, the event was canceled (ToT). There's nothing you can do about that.
I received a full refund (though the bus fare was charged). However, I was really looking forward to stargazing in Ishigaki, so I kept an eye on the sky until the last minute the next day and applied again on a whim. When we arrived, in stark contrast to the previous day, there was no wind and absolutely no clouds! The weather really played tricks on us, haha.
Since it was just before the full moon, the moonlight was very bright, making it a bit difficult to see the stars, but using binoculars made it much clearer, and above all, the moon was incredibly beautiful. It was also great that we were able to take turns looking through the telescope. The explanations were very easy to understand and enjoyable, which made it really great. I ended up going two days in a row, but I’m so glad I was able to have my revenge! I think I will go again if I have the chance!
石垣島滞在中でいちばん天気がいい予報の日を狙って申込み。昼はとても天気でワクワクして参加したのですが、バスで現地につくと雲だらけ。。石垣島は天気が変わりやすいらしく、15分ほど期待しながらお話を聞いてましたが中止決定(ToT)
こればかりはしょうがないですね。
全額返金されました(バス代はかかります)。
でも石垣島で星を見ることを楽しみにしていたので、翌日のギリギリの時間まで空をみつつ、ダメ元で申込みしました。
現地につくと、昨日とはうってかわって無風で雲も全く無し!ホント天気予報泣かせですね笑。
満月直前だったので月明かりがとても明るく、星は見え辛い日でしたが双眼鏡を使うのでよく見えますし、何より月がとてもとてもキレイでした。望遠鏡で順番に見せて頂けたのもすごく良かったです。
お話もとても分かりやすく楽しくすごく良かったです。2日連続行ってしまいましたがリベンジできて本当に行って良かったです!
また機会があれば行くと思います!
Positives:
1) Comfortable access to Churaumi Aquarium without worrying about bus connections
2) Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide & bus driver (only in Japanese)
3) Sightseeing places I wouldn't otherwise visit if I were to travel on my own
Negatives:
1) Long pick up & drop offs add an extra 5 hours to my tour experience (I was first on & last off)
2) Some places feel rushed cos other travellers did not keep to the meet up times
3) Old coach so not the best ventilation
Impression: This tour does take the hassle out of using public transportation & brings you to hard to reach places but be prepared to be waiting around for other people & to be transported around in a stuffy old coach.
Advice: 1) Give yourself plenty of time - a full day for the tour. 2) Do this tour during Spring or Autumn (cooler months).
We had planned to go sea kayaking, but the waves picked up, so we turned back and drove instead. Initially, it seemed like it might not be possible, but since we had a guide with us, we were able to go. Since it’s the off-season, there were few participants, and it felt relaxed. The water wasn't too cold, and we had a great time.
シーカヤックで行く予定でしたが波が出てきて引き返して車で行きました。当初は無理かもってことだったんですがガイド同伴なら大丈夫ってことで行けました。このシーズンなので参加者も少なくゆったりと見えました。水もそんなに冷たくなくて楽しめました。
Hello!! This is Ami-chan, who joined you on the tour ☺ Thank you very much for participating in the tour and for writing a review!!! The day before this tour, the sea conditions were bad, and there have been many days of poor sea conditions since then, so we were really lucky to be able to go to the Blue Cave (≧▽≦). If you have another chance to visit Okinawa, please stop by again (^^♪ Thank you!!!
こんにちは!!ツアーにご一緒しましたあみちゃんです☺
先日はツアーへのご参加、ならびに口コミを書いていただき誠にありがとうございます!!!
この日の前日も海況が悪く、それ以降も海況が悪い日が続いてるので、ほんっとに青の洞窟に行けてラッキーでしたね(≧▽≦)
また沖縄に遊びに来る機会があれば、ぜひお立ち寄りください(^^♪
ありがとうございました!!!
It's definitely worth a try. The instructor was very kind and it was fun. Although the final product doesn't quite match the display items, even if it's not perfect, it has its charm. I think it would be great for families or groups to enjoy together.
I've heard that the Shisa with an open mouth is male and the one with a closed mouth is female, so next time I plan to make a female one to display at home.
やってみるものですね。インストラクターさんが丁寧に教えてくれて楽しかったです。仕上がりはさすがに展示品のようにはいきませんがブサイクでも愛着がわきます。ファミリーやグループなら盛り上がれると思います。
シーサーは口を開けた方が♂、閉じた方が♀だそうなので次回は♀を作って家に飾ろうと思います。
The guide was fun and explained everything clearly, which was great. It was cold, so I appreciated the consideration of providing blankets. However, things related to nature are inevitably affected by the weather at that time. It must be much more beautiful normally, but it was a bit disappointing due to the clouds. Still, they did their best to provide service given the circumstances.
案内してくれる方が楽しくわかりやすく説明してくださり、とても良かったです。寒かったので毛布などの配慮もありがたかったです。ただ、やはり自然に関するものはどうしてもそのときの天候に左右されてしまいますね。本来もっときれいなんでしょうが、雲が多くて少し残念でした。でもそのときなりの状況で精いっぱいサービスしていただきました。
A few days before the experience, it seemed there were some effects from the rain, but on the day itself, we were blessed with wonderful weather, making it the best experience. Even before it started, the staff member was very friendly and took some photos, which helped me relax before entering the sea. His smile was absolutely wonderful.
Once in the water, I was amazed at how close the fish were! During the feeding experience, I was almost worried that my fingers would be eaten because the fish were so eager to get the food, which was both scary and fun. The Blue Cave was beautiful as well.
I would love to visit again when I return to Okinawa. Thank you for all the great photos!
体験数日前までは、雨などの影響もあったようですが、当日はお天気に恵まれて最高の経験でした。始まる前にも担当のお兄さんからも声がけしてもらえたり、写真も撮っていただいてリラックスして海に入れました。そしてお兄さんの笑顔が素敵すぎました。
海に入ったら、こんなに魚が近いの?!というくらい近く、餌やり体験では指が食べられてしまうのではと思うくらいに、お魚さんの食い付きがよくて怖楽しかったです。青の洞窟もキレイでした。
また沖縄に訪れた際には伺いたいです。
写真も沢山ありがとうございました!
Dear Aki,
Thank you for your wonderful review!!
I am Kazuya, who was in charge on the day^^
I'm so happy to hear that you think my smile is lovely!!
I'm really glad you enjoyed it~
Please come back and visit us again!
Thank you for participating!
aki様
嬉しい口コミ投稿ありがとうございます!!
当日担当させて頂いたカズヤです^^
笑顔が素敵だなんて...嬉しいです!!
喜んでもらえたみたいで本当によかったです~
また遊びに来てくださいね!
ご参加ありがとうございました!
After arriving in Okinawa on the afternoon flight, I searched for activities and ended up at Sunset Kayak. The weather was perfect, and I was able to enjoy the sunset fully.
Since the beach was almost deserted, I could relax and watch the sun go down, which was a truly luxurious experience. It's essential to wear a swimsuit as you'll get splashed when getting in and while paddling, but you won't get soaked, so it wasn't cold even in November.
After the experience, I appreciated being able to rinse off with a quick warm shower, and it was nice to receive photos on the spot.
午後便で沖縄到着後、何かできるアクティビティがないかと探してたどりついたサンセットカヤック。お天気にも恵まれてしっかり夕日を拝むことができました。
人がほとんどいないビーチなのでのんびりまったりと日が落ちるのを眺められ、とても贅沢な時間でした。乗り込む際や漕いでいると水がかかるので水着は必須ですが、盛大に濡れるわけではないので11月でも寒くありませんでした。
体験後は軽くシャワー(温水)で流し、その場で写真がいただけたのもありがたかったです。
i attended this bus tour as solo traveller and i enjoyed it very much. it was very informative and the Churaumi Aquarium is breathtaking !! Yui (i think that was her name) was even singing original okinawan songs for us in the bus during the drive. a really nice daytrip worth the money it costs !!
I think the cost performance is high for the boat, bus tour, and water buffalo cart included at this price. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.
この値段でボート、バス観光、水牛車付きはコストパフォーマンスが高いと思います。
また機会があれば参加したいと思います。
The weather was nice, and the staff's service was great, so I had a really enjoyable time! For lunch on Yubu Island, I honestly had no expectations, but the bento felt very much like "Okinawa," and everything was delicious.
There might not be much for small children to eat, but I think it's great for those who love Okinawan cuisine. It would have been tough to manage all the menu options by myself in one day, considering the travel time and transportation methods, so I was glad to sign up and enjoy it easily and happily.
On Taketomi Island, I chose cycling, and my mother, who is in her 60s, enjoyed it without any issues. For the ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote, I paid an extra 500 yen for the second-floor seats, but the deck seats felt nice with the sea breeze, and even I, who usually gets seasick, was fine.
I appreciated being able to choose from two return times, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. However, it was disappointing that the cafes on Taketomi Island were closed for a while after lunch time. I guess that's "island time." It was the same on Ishigaki, so I regret not being able to relax over tea, but I was able to enjoy delicious ice cream from a shop, which made the heat more bearable.
In any case, I have only good memories. Thank you very much! I appreciate all your help. I would like to sign up again when I go to Ishigaki.
天気も良かったし、スタッフさん達の対応も良くて、すごく楽しく過ごせました!
由布島で昼食で、正直全く期待していなかったけど、ザ・沖縄って感じのお弁当で、どれも美味しかったです。
小さなお子さんは食べる物が無いかもだけど、沖縄料理が好きな人にはいいと思います。
これだけのメニューを自分で1日で回るのは移動時間の計算とか、移動手段とか色々調べなきゃならないし大変なので申し込んで気軽に楽しく回れて良かったです。
竹富島ではサイクリングを選択しましたが、60代の母も問題なく楽しめました。
石垣から西表までの船は1人500円プラスで2階席にしましたが、デッキ席は海風が気持ち良く、船酔いする私でも平気でした。
帰りの時間も2つから選べてありがたかったし、思う存分満喫でした。
ただ、竹富島はカフェがどこもランチタイムが終わったらしばらく開いてなかったのが残念です。
島時間ってヤツですかね。石垣もそうだったので、ゆっくりお茶できなかったのが悔やまれますが、商店で美味しいアイスクリームを食べられたので暑さも吹き飛びました。
とにかく、良い思い出しかありません。
本当にありがとうございました!
お世話になりました。また石垣に行ったら申し込みたいと思います。
The sky was cloudy, and I couldn't find the North Star at all. I wondered if this is what the starry sky in Ishigaki Island is like... The constellations weren't fully visible, which was disappointing.
雲が多く、北極星が全然見つけられなかった。
石垣島の星空はこんなものかと…
星座は完全には見えないし
残念
I read in the reviews that the guide wouldn't be a young one like in the photos, but she was actually very beautiful and young. Well, I was also hoping for a veteran guide with skilled storytelling!
口コミで写真のような若いガイドでないとありましたが、とってもきれいな、若いガイドさんでした。まぁ、ベテランの巧みな話術のガイドさんも期待していたんですけどね!
I took a mangrove cruise on Iriomote Island, traveled back and forth to Yufu Island by water buffalo cart, and then crossed to Taketomi Island by boat, where I explored the area by water buffalo cart. The water buffalo were very cute, and the person handling them was kind, which made for a relaxing experience. Unfortunately, the glass-bottom boat didn't show the underwater scenery as beautifully due to the weather, but that's unavoidable. On the plus side, I didn't get sunburned, so it balances out. The explanations at each location were also good.
西表島でマングローブクルーズをして、由布島に水牛車で往復し、船で竹富島に渡って、水牛車でその辺をぐるっと回りました。水牛さんがとても可愛く、水牛を操る人もやさしく、のんびりしました。グラスボートは天候のせいで水中がそれほど美しく見えず残念でしたが、これは仕方ないですね。日焼けをしなかったメリットもあったので、差し引きゼロといったところです。それぞれの箇所での説明もよかったです。
The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island allowed me to experience the great outdoors. At the beach during low tide, many crabs appeared. On Yubu Island, I was able to meet a lot of water buffalo. You can even interact with tiny newborn water buffalo that you can't see in Taketomi.
西表島のマングローブクルーズは大自然を実感できました。
潮が引けた浜では蟹がたくさん顔を出してきました。
由布島では沢山の水牛に会うことが出来ました。
竹富では見られないような生まれたばかりの小さな水牛にも触れ合うことができます。
I chose the rental bicycle plan, and it was just right for exploring. I was able to fully enjoy the original scenery of Okinawa and the beautiful beaches.
レンタサイクルのプランを選択しましたが、自転車でまわるにはちょうど良かったです。沖縄の原風景ときれいなビーチを満喫できました。
Everything worked well. The guide didnt speak any english. It didnt matter though. The tour was nice. Kids liked it very much
Pros: we did not have to rent a car. Aquarium was outstanding.
Cons: Because the bus stopped at a some six hotels along the coast to pick up and drop off passengers it took about 4 hours to travel from the aquarium back to our hotel at 8:00pm.
Finally, the long-awaited whale watching! I participated in this tour a year ago, but unfortunately, there was no encounter with whales... After a year, I can finally meet a whale!! They boast a 99% encounter rate with whales. I boarded the boat with high expectations. The sea was a bit rough, and the boat headed towards the Kerama Islands. My heart raced with anticipation as I waited inside the swaying boat. After a while, the boat's engine stopped. Is it finally time? I went outside. Other boats were also waiting around us. Excitement was building! I scanned the sea, waiting and watching. Five minutes, ten minutes, fifteen minutes... nothing appeared.... After about twenty minutes, it seemed we received a radio call, and we sped off to another point!! The boat was rocking like crazy. Is the captain Daigo...? Finally, we were freed from the intense rocking, and the boat stopped. Whale watching resumed. However, the whales still did not appear.... A significant amount of time had passed since we set sail, and there was a tense atmosphere inside the boat. When I looked around... hey! Is everyone seasick? At that moment, the staff made an announcement. "More than 80% of the guests are feeling unwell, so we will return to port." The staff worked hard to show us whales and were all very nice, but.... If I participate in whale watching every year, will I have a chance to encounter a whale in the next 200 years based on these odds?
待ちに待ったホエールウォッチング!とゆうのも1年前にもこのツアーに参加させてもらったのですが、残念ながらクジラとの遭遇は無し...。1年越しでクジラに会える!!なんでもクジラとの遭遇率99%以上の謳い文句。期待して乗船。少々海の荒れる中、船は慶良間諸島方面へ。まだかまだかと心躍らせ、揺れる船内に待機。暫くして船のエンジンが停止。いよいよかと船外へ。周りの海上には他の船も待機。期待が高まります!今か今かと海を見渡します。5分、10分、15分…現れません....。20分程して無線が入ったのか、別のポイントへエンジン全開!!船の揺れハンパないって。船長は大迫か....?ようやくこのハンパない揺れから解放され船は停止。ホエールウォッチング再開です。が、しかしクジラは現れず....。出港から時間もだいぶ経ち船内にも不穏な雰囲気が、と思いまわりを見渡したら...おい!みんな船酔いかよ!ここでスタッフからお知らせが。「8割以上の方がグロッキー様態なので帰港します」とのこと。スタッフの皆さんはお客様にクジラを見せてあげようと一生懸命だったし良い人ばかりでしたが....。私は毎年ホエールウォッチングに参加したとして、確率からこの先200年は必ずクジラに遭遇出来ますかねぇ~。
The night before, we suddenly decided that we wanted to see the starry sky and made the decision to participate.
However, unfortunately, around 5:00 PM on the day of the event, we received a message saying, "Due to the clouds, there is a possibility that we won't be able to see the starry sky today. Would you still like to participate?" Since we were coming from afar and it’s not easy to visit Ishigaki Island, and although there were clouds during the day, there were also clear skies, I thought it would be better to take the challenge rather than give up in this weather! In the end, I decided to participate! I had a hard time making the decision, but I was impressed by how kindly the staff answered our questions and concerns over the phone (o^^o).
Around 9:00 PM, as we got off the bus with excitement...
the starry sky was breathtaking (≧∀≦)! The staff's explanation using a laser light was easy to understand, and we were also able to see the moon that night, which was exhilarating. During the approximately one hour of viewing time, we were able to see the starry sky for more than half of the time without clouds, which made us very satisfied!
For those who are hesitant because of the possibility of not being able to see the starry sky, I recommend taking the chance to participate if you have the time and money to spare.
On the other hand, there were a couple of things I would like to see improved.
1. I would like to be informed in advance about the prohibition of photography on-site. I had planned to take photos with my camera that day, but it was not allowed. I think it would be great to include a note about this in the tour details beforehand.
2. I would like to know the dress code. It got very cold at the site at night. I think many people only brought light clothing to Ishigaki Island. Although they lent us blankets on-site, I still felt that it was not enough to keep warm. I wish this could have been confirmed in the tour details before participating.
前日夜に急遽『星空が観てみたい!』ということになり、参加を決めました。
しかし残念ながら、当日17:00ごろに『本日は雲が多いため、星空が観れない可能性があります。それでもご参加されますか?』という連絡が。。
遠方からの参加で石垣島にはなかなか来れず、また日中は雲は見受けられたものの晴れ間が広がっていたのでこの天候の中諦めるよりはチャレンジしたい…!と思い、最終的に参加する判断をしました!!
なかなか参加を決められずにいましたが、電話で私たちの質問や相談に丁寧にご回答してくださったのが好印象でした(o^^o)
夜21時ごろ、ドキドキしながらバスを降りたところ…。
満点の星空が見える(≧∀≦)!!
レーザーライトを使ったスタッフさんの説明が分かりやすく、またこの日は月も一緒に見ることができ、大興奮でした。
約1時間の鑑賞時間のうち、半分以上の時間は雲に隠れない星空を見ることができ大満足!
星空を見れない可能性がある…と連絡がきて迷われている方は、お金と時間に余裕があればぜひ参加する方に挑戦いただくのがオススメです。
一方で、改善していただきたいことが2点ほどありました。
①現地での写真撮影禁止を事前に教えてほしい。
当日はカメラを持っていき写真撮影をする予定でしたが不可でした。ぜひ事前に一言、ツアー詳細に掲載していただきたいと思います。
②服装の目安を教えてほしい。
夜の現地はとても冷え込みました。石垣島には薄手の服しか持参されていない方も多いと思います。
現地ではブランケットを貸していただきましたが、それだけでは足りない寒さを感じました。
こちらも参加前にツアー詳細で確認できたら良かったな、と思います。
On the day of the tour, perhaps due to the typhoon, it was windy and cloudy. Since I arrived early, I was able to join the regular mangrove tour. The guide was a refreshing person, and I had a great time.
当日は台風の影響なのか風が強くしかも曇り…早目に着いたので通常のマングローブツアーに参加させていただきました。
ガイドさんは爽やかな方で楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。
Thank you for participating in the tour and for posting your review. It seems you enjoyed the nature of Hija River as well as kayaking. Let's aim for a sunset experience next time. We look forward to serving you again.
ツアーのご参加、口コミの投稿ありがとうございます。
比謝川の自然もカヤックも楽しんでいただけたようですね。
サンセットは次の機会にリベンジしましょう。
またのご利用お待ちしております。
The shuttle service is very helpful, but the schedule is quite tight, and it's really disappointing that the time spent at Kouri Island and the Busena Marine Park Observation Tower is so limited. I was also a bit disappointed with the professionalism of the bus attendant. There are foreign participants in the tour, and while I understand that speaking English can be intimidating, I think it's concerning that they don't speak Japanese properly either. I believe it would be beneficial to conduct etiquette training within the company regarding language use.
送迎はすごく助かりますが、
スケジュール的にはかなりハードで、古宇利島、ブセナ海中展望塔の滞在時間がわずかなのがすごく残念な気分です。
あとバス添乗員のプロ意識を少しがっかりしました。
ツアーの同行者は外国人もいるのに、
英語はともかく怯えながら喋るのはわからなくもないけど、
日本語もちゃんと話さないのはどうか思います。
言葉遣いに関して、社内でマナー研修をした方が良いかと思います。
Dear Karin,
Thank you very much for participating in the bus tour organized by Jumbo Tours. We sincerely appreciate your choice of the Hip-Hop Bus Tour for this trip.
However, we apologize for any discomfort caused by the service provided by our bus attendant. We have received various opinions regarding the duration of stays at each location. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
We will review the service of our attendants and strive to create even better tours.
We hope you will consider our bus tours again when you next visit Okinawa. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd.
Hip-Hop Bus Team
karin 様
この度は、ジャンボツアーズ主催のバスツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
今回のご旅行でHip-Hop Bus Tour をお選び頂きました事、心より感謝しております。
しかしながら、バス添乗員の接客で不快な思いをさせてしまいました事、申し訳ございませんでした。
各地での滞在時間に関しましては、様々なご意見を頂いております。
貴重なご意見ありがとうございます。
添乗員の接客の見直しをするとともに、より良いツアー作りに努めて参る次第でございます。
次回沖縄へお越しの際も、弊社のバスツアーをご検討頂けましたら幸いです。
又のご来沖を心よりお待ちしております。
(株)ジャンボツアーズ
ヒップホップバスチーム
I participated from DFS T Galleria, which is about a 3-4 minute walk from my hotel. I believe there were over 30 participants on the large bus, but there were only about 3-4 Japanese people, including myself.
Audio guides in various languages were distributed, and I was able to listen to and understand the tour information in Japanese each time.
The tour guide explained the flow of the tour and important points in both Japanese and English during the bus ride. They also indicated the meeting times on a large whiteboard, so no one was late returning from the various sightseeing spots, allowing for smooth and quick transitions back to the starting point.
Basically, once we arrived at the sightseeing spots, we had free time until the designated meeting time.
The first place we visited was "Nago Pineapple Park." It was unexpectedly fun. I apologize for saying unexpectedly, but I was really looking forward to visiting the main Churaumi Aquarium, so I thought of it as a sort of training to reach the aquarium.
Even if you can't declare yourself a pineapple lover, I think gardening enthusiasts would really enjoy it. We first took a ride on the Pineapple Car, which drives automatically at a speed of 2-3 km/h, giving us a tour around the park's perimeter. The Pineapple Car seats four people, but it was designed so that we wouldn't have to share seats.
After getting off the Pineapple Car, we still had some time before the meeting, so we explored the indoor area and the spacious pineapple fields on foot. I was glad to see the elaborate hanging displays inside.
Kouri Island had truly beautiful seas. The excitement of being by the ocean came rushing back.
Churaumi Aquarium exceeded my expectations.
No matter how many times I see the whale sharks, I never get tired of them.
I almost missed lunch because I was so captivated by the dolphin show; I could watch it for hours without getting bored.
Of course, I want to come back again.
At the Kingdom of Sweets, it was shopping time.
There was a corner where various local sweets were sold individually, and I thought that a variety of small treats would be appreciated as souvenirs, so it was great to have the freedom to choose.
The restrooms here were very clean.
Following the tour guide, we visited "Manzamo," which offered truly spectacular views.
Although it was a bit early for sunset, I enjoyed the view of the East China Sea beyond the long shadows cast by the setting sun and the rugged coastline. It reminded me a little of Cape Roca in Portugal.
I would love to visit here again.
On the way back, we were informed that we might be delayed due to rush hour, but we arrived at DFS T Galleria, the first drop-off point, 30 minutes early at 6 PM. Thank you very much.
I have a feeling I will be returning to Okinawa, and when I get the chance, I would like to participate in this course again.
ワタシは宿泊ホテルから徒歩3~4分のDFS Tギャラリア前から参加しました。大型バスには30人を超える参加者がいらしたと思いますが、日本人はワタシを含めて3~4人だったようです。
国別言語の音声ガイドが配布されて、ワタシもその日本語で見学案内をその都度聞いて理解しました。
添乗係員さんは車中、日本語と英語で見学の流れや注意点を説明、大きなホワイトボード(だったかな)に集合時刻を示してくださるので、何ヵ所も回る見学スポットから誰ひとり遅れて来る方はなく、とても速やかな移動を繰り返し、滞りなく出発点に戻って来れました。
基本的に添乗員さんは観光スポットまで案内されると、あとは決められた集合時刻まで自由行動でした。
まず訪れた “ナゴパイナップルパーク”。予想外に楽しかったです。予想外とは失礼な言い方ですが、メインの美ら海水族館に行けることを楽しみにしていたものですから、水族館にたどり着くための修行くらいのつもりでおりましたので、すみません。
パイナップル好きと断言できなくともたぶん、ガーデニング好きでしたら、とても楽しめると思います。時速2~3キロのパイナップル号の自動運転でまず、パーク外周から全体見学。パイナップル号は4人乗りですが、相席はしない仕組みでした。
パイナップル号を下車するとまだ集合時刻まで余裕があり、パーク屋内や広々したパイナップル畑を徒歩で見学しました。屋内には手の込んだハンギングが展示されていたのも見れて良かったです。
古宇利島、海が本当にキレイでした。海に興奮する感覚が甦りました。
美ら海水族館
期待以上の感激。
やっぱり、ジンベイザメはどれだけ見ていても飽きないです。
イルカショーも見送って、ランチも危うく食べそびれそうになるほどずーっと、じーっと眺めていても飽きませんでした。
もちろん、また会いに来たいです。
お菓子の王国では、お買い物タイム。
色々な名物お菓子がバラ売りされているコーナーがあり、お土産対象を思い浮かべると色々なお菓子をちょっとずつの方が喜ばれるかと思い、自由にチョイス出来たのは良かったです。
こちらのトイレはとてもキレイでしたよ。
そして、添乗員さんのあとに続いて回った『万座毛』は本当に素晴らしい景色を望めました。
日没にはほんの少し早かったですが、長い影を作る西日の向こうに望む東シナ海、断崖絶壁な荒削りの海岸線。ちょっとだけ、ポルトガルのロカ岬を思い出したです。
ここもまた訪れたい。
復路はラッシュアワーと重なるので予定時刻を回るという断りがありましたが、一番最初の下車地、DFS Tギャラリアには30分も早い6時に到着しました。ありがとうございます。
ワタシは沖縄リピートする予感がありますが、そのチャンスを得た折りにはまた、このコースに参加したいと思います。
Dear hrmktn,
Thank you very much for participating in the bus tour organized by Jumbo Tours. I sincerely apologize for the delay in my response.
I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience! We truly appreciate your choice of the Hip-Hop Bus Tour for this trip.
It makes me very happy to know that you had more fun than expected at Nago Pineapple Park. The park, surrounded by so many plants, is a paradise for gardening enthusiasts! The dolphin show at Churaumi Aquarium is quite impressive, so please make sure to visit next time.
The final sightseeing spot, Manzamo, offers particularly beautiful sunsets in late October when you participated. I would also love to see Cape Roca in Portugal!
Thank you for your valuable photos and feedback. We hope you will choose our bus tour again when you visit Okinawa next time. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd.
Hip-Hop Bus Team
hrmktn 様
この度は、ジャンボツアーズ主催のバスツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
お礼の返信が遅くなってしまい大変失礼しました。
お楽しみ頂けたようで何よりです!
今回のご旅行でHip-Hop Bus Tour をお選び頂けました事、心より感謝しております。
ナゴパイナップルパークでは予想以上に楽しんでいただけたこと、大変嬉しく思います。
たくさんの植物で囲まれているパーク内はガーデニング好きにはたまらないですね!
美ら海水族館でのイルカショーはとても迫力がありますので、次回は是非行ってみてください。
最後の観光地「万座毛」はご参加された10月下旬は特にとても綺麗な夕日をご覧頂けます。
ポルトガルのロカ岬、こちらも見てみたいものです!
貴重なお写真とご意見、誠にありがとうございました。
次回沖縄へお越しの際も、弊社のバスツアーをぜひご利用くださいませ。
又のご来沖を心よりお待ちしております。
(株)ジャンボツアーズ
ヒップホップバスチーム
Unexpectedly, I talked and took photos with a solo traveler. It seemed that the next day was the festival on Taketomi Island, and I happened to come across the rehearsal location. I listened to the dances of the island girls and their indescribable songs, and I felt the atmosphere of Taketomi Island.
思いがけず、一人旅の方とお話ししたり写真を撮ったりした。
翌日が竹富島のお祭りだったらしく、リハーサルの場所に行き合わせた。
島の女の子たちの踊りとなんとも言えない唄を聴き、竹富島の雰囲気を感じました。
At first, I thought I would just be shown to my seat and left to look around, but then the guide started. The way they spoke and guided us was very pleasant, and the hour flew by. I had originally booked for the first day, but changed it to the next day due to the weather forecast. On the day I changed, they kindly contacted me to say that the weather might not be very good. They asked how I wanted to proceed, which really touched my heart. The explanations were timely, and I was drawn into the world of stars. I feel like I'm going to love stargazing even more from now on. I happened to be there on a full moon, and I was able to see the entire moon clearly through the telescope, which was very moving. If I have the chance again, I will definitely participate. The pointer is amazing!
始め、席に案内され、勝手に見るだけなのかな?と思ったら、ガイドが始まりました
お話の仕方や進め方がとても心地よく、あっという間の1時間でした。
当初初日に予約してましたが、天気予報から翌日へ変更。
変更した当日はわざわざご連絡いただき、もしかしたらあまり天気に恵まれないかも?どうしますか?との心遣いに心うたれました笑
タイムリーに説明を受け、引き込まれるように星の世界へ。
今後、星空がますます好きになりそうです。
たまたま満月にあたり、望遠鏡で月の全体をハッキリ見せていただき、とても感動しました。
また機会があったら必ず参加させていただきます。
ポインターは凄いですよ
Everyone was excited for their first snorkeling experience. I had a 6-year-old and a 4-year-old, and both of them had a great time and said they wanted to do it again! The staff was kind, and the kids felt safe. I would love to book again when we go snorkeling!
全員が始めてのシュノーケリングでドキドキでした。6歳と4歳の子供がいたんですが、2人とも楽しくで、またやりたいと言ってました‼︎
お姉さんも優しく、子供達も安心してました。
また、やる時もお願いしたいです‼︎
Thank you for your review, Riko!
I’m Chihiro, who was in charge on the day!
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Your child seemed a bit anxious at first, but it made me happy to see them smiling at the end!
Please feel free to come back anytime!
Next time, let’s go swimming together and see the fish!
I’m looking forward to it!!!
RIKO様口コミありがとうございます!
当日担当させていただいたチヒロです!
楽しんでもらえたみたいで良かったです!
お子さんも初めは不安そうでしたが、終わったら笑顔を見せてくれたので
うれしかったです!!
いつでもまた遊びに来て下さいね♪♪♪
次は一緒に泳いでお魚みにいこうね~
おまちしてまーす!!!!!
Since it was after the typhoon, I was unsure whether to cancel, but I decided to participate since I had the chance. I was able to see some things, but it was a bit disappointing.
台風の後だったので、中止しようか迷ったのですが、せっかくなので参加しました。
多少はみれましたが、ちょっと残念でした。f
Dear Boo,
I see. I apologize for that.
We do make sure to provide information about the underwater conditions at the time of ticket purchase, but I’m truly sorry if the explanation was insufficient.
Thank you for your feedback.
Boo様
そうだったんですね。すみませんでした。
ちゃんと海中状況のご案内はチケット購入の際にするようにしておりますが
説明不足だったのでしょうか本当に申し訳ありませんでした。
ご報告 有難うございました。
Unfortunately, the originally scheduled tour date was canceled due to cloudy weather. Since stargazing was a major goal of my trip to Ishigaki Island, I rescheduled for the next day and participated in the tour. The daytime weather was decent, so I was hopeful that the view would be nice! However, by the start time, there was a thick cloud cover, and I could barely see Mars peeking through the clouds (laughs).
It was disappointing, but since the moon was close to being full, I was able to enjoy moon gazing with the telescope that was provided, and I could see the craters! Although I couldn't see the stars I was aiming for, I was satisfied with the moonlight bath and the enjoyable stories about the night sky.
I would definitely like to try again, and I rated the experience a bit lower, but I’m glad I participated in the tour this time. Next time I join, I plan to research the phases of the moon thoroughly so I can go and enjoy a perfect starry sky. Thank you!
もともと予定していた参加日があいにくの曇り空だったためツアーが中止となりました。石垣島旅行は星空鑑賞が大きな目的だったので次の日に日付変更し、ツアー参加させていただきました。日中の天気はまずまずだったので綺麗に見えるかも!と期待しながら参加!…したものの開始時間になると分厚い曇り空で、雲の合間から火星がなんとか見えるくらいでした(笑)
残念でしたが月が満月に近かったこともあり、用意していただいていた望遠鏡で月鑑賞をし、クレーターまで見ることができました!
お目当ての星空は見れませんでしたが月光浴と、楽しい星空のお話を聞くことができ、満足です!
ぜひリベンジしたいと思い、評価は低めとさせていただきましたが今回ツアーに参加できてよかったです。次回参加する際は、月の満ち欠けなどよくよく調べてから満点の星空を眺めに行きたいと思っています。ありがとうございました。