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In August 2015, a massive typhoon hit Ishigaki Island. The forecast indicated it would arrive over the weekend, so we originally planned our tour for Thursday. However, we received a call on Tuesday informing us that Wednesday's tour would definitely proceed, but Thursday was uncertain. We decided to move our plans up by a day and went on the tour.

To put it simply, this three-island tour was very efficient. The mangroves of Iriomote Island, the water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, and the star sand beach of Taketomi Island were all wonderful experiences. I’ve attached some photos. Each location made for great memories. If I had to mention something, since we had a 4-year-old with us, we chose the water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island, but I thought that when our child is a bit older, cycling might be a nice option as well. Thank you for the great tour! I will definitely return to Ishigaki Island!

P.S. Thanks to the local people's wisdom in preparing for this record-breaking typhoon by holding back ship departures and securing outdoor potted plants, I felt that human damage was minimized.

2015年8月、石垣島に巨大な台風がやってきました。週末に来るぞ～という予報で、元々木曜日にこちらのツアーを予定しておりましたが、火曜日にお電話をいただき、水曜は確実に催行するが木曜はわからない、とのこと。一日早めていただき、行ってまいりました。
一言で言いますと、この3島めぐり、とても効率がいいですね。
西表島のマングローブ、由布島への水牛車、竹富島の星砂浜、写真をのせておきます。
どれもとてもよい記念になりました。あえて言えば、竹富島での選択は、うちは4歳児がいたので水牛車という選択でしたが、もう少し大きくなってからであれば、サイクリングなどもいいかな、と思いました。よいツアーを有難うございました。また石垣島、行きます！
p.s.観測史上最大となった今回の台風に備えて、船の出港を控えたり、屋外の植木鉢を倒して縛ったりしていた現地の皆さんの知恵のおかげで、人的被害は最小限に食い止められていたと感じました。合掌。

The main event of my trip that I was looking forward to was snorkeling.

On the day of the tour, I was informed that the Blue Cave tour was canceled due to high waves, and we switched to a snorkeling tour at a different location. The staff were very kind, and the facilities in the shop were clean and easy to use.

Unfortunately, the offshore point had high waves, and I felt exhausted from seasickness and motion sickness in the second half. Still, I was moved by the underwater scenery I saw for the first time. Thank you to the instructor who took many photos and encouraged us despite the high waves.

Next time, I would like to try again on a day with calmer waves without pushing myself too hard.

旅のメインイベントで楽しみにしていたシュノーケリング。

当日は、波が高いために青の洞窟ツアーは中止と連絡があり、別のポイントでのシュノーケリングツアーに変更しました。
スタッフの方々はとても親切で、店内の施設も綺麗で使いやすかったです。

残念ながら沖合いのポイントは波が高く、船酔い&波酔いで後半はグッタリ。
それでも、初めて見る海中の景色に感動しました。
波が高い中、たくさん写真を撮ったり、声をかけてくださったインストラクターの方、ありがとうございました。

次回は無理をせず、波が穏やかな日にチャレンジしてみたいです。

My first time in Ishigaki Island! I joined the tour thinking it would be a trip around the Yaeyama Islands, but due to poor timing, it seems the tour plan from the travel company was combined with this company's tour, resulting in us traveling with dozens of other tourists! Because of this, the ferry from Ishigaki Island to Iriomote Island was extremely crowded! There were no empty seats in sight! Since it was open seating, we boarded early and managed to sit together, but those who boarded later ended up sitting scattered throughout the boat! Furthermore, the mangrove cruise, which is one of the main attractions, was obviously fully booked! We anticipated this and went straight to the cruise boat without even stopping for a restroom break! As expected, it was also open seating, so we were able to sit together, but about one-third of the people couldn't sit together, and those who boarded last were completely scattered! It was disappointing to be on vacation and have no consideration for seating arrangements, sitting quietly for an hour on the cruise! To make matters worse, we were supposed to go all the way upstream to see a very large and surprising "tree," but due to low tide, there wasn't enough water, and the river wasn't deep enough for the cruise boat to reach the upper stream, so we had to turn back halfway! I was told that what we saw along the river was just a small thing.

Up until this point, it wasn't a pleasant experience, but the water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island was very soothing and enjoyable, and the singing along to the sanshin during the ride was lively! Additionally, on Taketomi Island, we rented bicycles, and there were many sights to see, such as the star sand and the village. A casual stop at a shaved ice shop offered a fluffy texture I had never experienced before, which was fantastic! In the end, we returned to Ishigaki Island on the last ferry! (Probably) I think choosing to rent a bicycle is great because you can select your own ferry. Looking back, it turned out to be a good trip!

初めての石垣島！この日は八重山諸島めぐりと思い参加しましたが、タイミングが悪く、旅行会社のツアープランが、この会社のツアーに組み込まれているらしく、何十人ものツアー客と同行！このため、石垣島→西表島のフェリーは超満員！見た感じ空いている席はなし！自由席なので、早めに乗船した我々は並んで着席できましたが、後半に乗船した人達は前後などにバラバラに着席！さらにメインの１つともいえるマングローブクルーズも当然満席！我々はそうなるだろうとトイレも行かずにクルーズ船へ一直線！やはりこちらも自由席のため、我々は並んで座れましたが、３分の１の方達は並んで座れず、最後の方は完全にバラバラに座っていました！せっかく旅行に来たのに、何の配慮もなく、１時間のクルーズをおとなしく座っていました！さらにタイミング悪く、本来最上流まで行き、とても大きく驚くほどの「木」が見れるらしいのですが、この時干潮が大きいと表現するのでしょうか、水がなく、川の深さが足りずクルーズ船が最上流まで行けず、途中でUターン！写真はその川沿いにある小さい物と教えていただきました。
ここまでは気分のいいものではありませんでしたが、由布島への水牛車はとても癒されるいいものでした、移動中の三線に合わせる歌も盛り上がりました！さらに竹富島ではレンタル自転車でしたが、星の砂、集落などの見所は多く、何気に寄ったカキ氷屋さんは、今まで食べた事のないフアフア食感で最高でした！結局石垣島に帰ったのは最終便でした！（たぶん）レンタル自転車を選択すると、自分で船を選択できるのでいいと思います、終わってみればいい旅！でした。

I was a bit hesitant about the early morning sightseeing, but it took a while to get to Iriomote Island, so I understood. Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy the mangrove sightseeing cruise, ride a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island, see the glass boat in Taketomi Island, search for star sand, and visit local houses. It was all very good.

朝早くからの観光にちょっと「えー」と想いましたが、西表島へ行くのに時間がかかり、納得(^^)、お陰様でマングローブの見学クルージングやら、水牛車に乗っての由布島への観光から、竹富島でのグラスボート、星の砂探し、民家見学と全てを見ることが出来て大変良かったです。

It might be good if you're looking to enjoy the atmosphere, but the food wasn't as good as I had hoped. The staff quickly came to clear away empty plates, which gave me the impression of being rushed.

雰囲気を味わうなら良いかもしれませんが、料理は期待したほどではなかった。スタッフの人達が空いたお皿をすぐに下げに来て、急かされるような印象を受けました。

It seems that the address found on Google is for a previous location, and it appears to be an art shop now. I think it would be good to rely on the address from the reservation ticket. (I was informed by the staff at that art shop, haha.)

I thought painting would be quite difficult, but there was a video prepared, and by remembering the steps and following the instructions, it was easy to do! The staff would come when called, and in a good way, it felt relaxed, which was perfect for my family! It seems that even if you go a little over time, it's okay, so families with small children can take their time without feeling rushed. Everyone was able to create different Shisa, and the kids were happy. It was really fun, to the point where even the adults got really into it, so I definitely recommend going!

Also, since we used acrylic paint, it would be best to wear clothes that can get dirty or bring some, so you won't have to worry about getting your favorite clothes stained! Especially if small children are participating, they might get dirty without realizing it...

Googleで検索した住所だと以前の場所のようで現在は絵画店？のようでしたので、予約券の住所を頼りにしていくと良いと思います。(ウチはその絵画店の方に教えていただきましたw)

絵付けは自体は、結構難しいのかな？と思っていましたが、ビデオが用意してあり、段取りを覚えて手順通りに行うと簡単に出来ました！
スタッフの方も呼ぶと来てくれる位で、良い意味で適当な感じで、ウチの家族には最適でした！
時間も少し位でなく結構過ぎても大丈夫なようで、小さいお子さんが居てもセカセカしないで出来るので家族連れには嬉しいと思いますよ！
一人一人違うシーサーができて、子供たちも喜んでいました。とにかくとっても楽しく、大人の方が夢中になる位ですので、是非行ってみてください！

それと、アクリル絵の具なので、出来れば汚れてもいい服を着ていくか、持っていくかするとお気に入りの服を汚さないですむ済むと思います！
特に小さいお子さんが行う場合は知らないうちに汚しそうなので...

Due to strong winds before the typhoon, the boat was rocking quite a bit, but the weather was nice and pleasant. It was clear, but the water wasn't very clear. Also, it was disappointing that my 3-year-old son and other smaller children had to stand because there were no seats available, as the group of Chinese tourists boarded the boat first. I wonder why they let the group in before everyone else.

台風前で強風のため、船がとても揺れましたが、天気は良くて気持ち良かったです。晴れ渡っていたのですが、海中はそれほど澄み渡ってはいませんでした。また、中国人団体客が先に船に乗っているため、3歳の息子も、他のもっと小さな子どもたちもみんな座る席がなくて立たされたままだったのが残念。どうして団体客を先に入れてしまうのか疑問です。

This was our second diving experience as a couple, and we chose this course to explore the famous Blue Cave. The sea in Okinawa is so blue! As we entered the water from the boat, colorful fish were swimming right in front of us. It was a wonderful time to fully enjoy the Okinawan sea. My wife had some trouble equalizing her ears, but we had an instructor for every two people, which made us feel secure while swimming in the Okinawan waters. Thank you! Also, if you bring an SD card, the instructor will take photos underwater for you. All the photos I posted were taken by them, and they make great memories of our trip.

We also tried marbling and jet skiing in the marine sports. Both were thrilling and provided a lot of fun experiences. During the jet ski ride, we were taken quite far from the beach, and the explanations we received along the way were interesting. I was a bit excited to hear that there are GTs a little away from the beach.

However, there were two downsides. The first was that the parking lot was a bit hard to find. I think it's a good idea to ask about it when you call the day before if you're a first-timer. The second was that it took a while for the pickup after the marine sports. Although the beautiful sea in front of us made the wait more bearable, we did wait for quite a long time. I think it's also good to confirm this in advance.

Despite these issues, it was a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it!

　夫婦そろって２回目のダイビング、有名な青の洞窟でと考えてこのコースをお願いしました。
沖縄の海も青い！！船上から海に入ると目の前には色とりどりの魚たちが泳いでいました。
がっつりと沖縄の海を満喫できた時間です。途中妻がうまく耳抜きができずに戸惑いましたが、二人にひとりのインストラクターさんがついてくれていたので、安心して沖縄の海を泳げました。ありがとうございました。また、ＳＤカードを持参すればインストラクターさんが海中での写真を撮ってくれます。投稿した写真は全て撮ってもらったものです。旅の良い思い出になりますよ。
　マリンスポーツではマーブルとジェットスキーを体験しました。
どちらもスリル満点でとても楽しい体験ができました。ジェットスキーではビーチからかなり離れたところまで連れて行ってくれいろいろと説明してくれたのがおもしろかったです。
ビーチから少し離れたところにもＧＴがいると聞いて少し興奮しました。
　ただ、難点が２つありました。
　一つ目は、駐車場が少しわかりにくかったです。初めての方は前日の電話連絡の際に聞いておくと良いと思います。
　二つ目は、マリンスポーツが終わった後のお迎えに時間がかかったことです。目の前がとてもきれいな海なので時間がたつのも苦になりませんでしたがかなり長い間待ってました。これも確認しておくと良いと思います。
しかし、それらを差し置いてもとても楽しい体験になりました。おすすめです。

I was worried about the impact of the typhoon, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable experience. The Blue Cave was just as its name suggests, shining in blue and truly mysterious and beautiful! The staff at Adventure Island were very attentive, allowing me to participate in diving with peace of mind. Especially since one of the staff members stayed with me because I struggle with equalizing my ears, my anxiety was greatly eased. It was a very satisfying tour. I definitely want to repeat it when I go diving in Okinawa again.

心配していた台風の影響もなく、とても楽しい思い出となりました。青の洞窟はその名の通り、ブルーで輝いていて、本当に神秘的で美しかった！！冒険島のスタッフさんには丁寧に対応して頂き、安心してダイビングも参加できました。特に耳抜きの下手な私にもう一人のスタッフが専属でついていてくれたので不安がだいぶ和らぎました。とても満足できたツアーでした。また沖縄でダイビングするときにはぜひリピートしたいです。

Naha City is fun for shopping, but I wanted to do something that felt more like an Okinawa trip, so I signed up for this activity. I made a reservation in advance and entered the store right when it opened. Customers kept coming in, and the store seemed busy. There were also several cats there, which were popular with the passing children. First, we choose one from many pre-made shisa figures made of plaster. There were various unique shisa, such as those with open mouths and closed mouths, making it hard to decide. After watching a DVD on how to paint, we started decorating. Once we began, not just I, but the children also carefully observed the samples (there are various colorful shisa in the store) to enjoy the painting process. Each table had a small fan, which helped the paint dry quickly, so we weren't bored. Including the drying time and the time to pack them in boxes, it takes about an hour to complete. Choosing the paint and freely applying colors made me feel like a child again. This activity captivated not only the kids but also the adults. We created wonderful memories together as a family.

那覇市はお買い物が楽しいですが、沖縄旅行らしいことをしたくて申し込みました。お店には前もって予約をし、開店と同時に入店しました。次から次へとお客様がいらして、店内は忙しそうでした。そこには何匹か猫もいて、通りゆく子供達から人気でした。最初にしっくいであらかじめ作ってあった沢山のシーサーの中から1つ選びます。口を開けたもの、口を閉じたものなど、その他いろいろ個性的なシーサーが沢山あるので選ぶのに迷いました。そして作り方のDVDを観てから絵付けを始めます。絵付けを始めると、私だけでなく子供もどんな色を塗ろうかサンプル（店内にはいろいろな彩りのシーサーがあります）をじっくり観察して絵付けをたのしみました。テーブルに1つずつ小さい扇風機があり、絵の具が乾くのも早く退屈しませんでした。乾かす時間や箱に梱包して詰める時間も含めるとだいたい一時間あれば完成します。絵の具を選んで自由に色を塗るのも、なんだか童心に戻った感じがします。このように子供だけでなく、大人も夢中になります。親子でよい思い出ができました。

Although it was raining in the morning and the weather was unfortunate, the tour was packed with activities and very enjoyable. At the aquarium, we were treated as a group, so we didn't have to wait in line at the ticket booth. Personally, I really liked Pineapple Park. We watched a DVD of the Pineapple Park song and dance on the bus, which put us in a fun mood for our entrance. I wish we had a bit more time. Most of the tour participants were from Korea, China, and Taiwan, and there was only one other Japanese group besides us, so it felt like we were abroad. If the weather had been clear and we could have seen the beautiful ocean, I think it would have been an incredibly satisfying budget tour.

朝から雨が降りあいにくの天気でしたが、盛りだくさんのツアーでとてもよかったです。
水族館では団体扱いなのでチケット売り場に並ばずにすみました。
個人的にはパイナップルパークが気に入りました。
バスの中でパイナップルパークの歌とダンスのDVDをみて、楽しい気分のまま入場できました。
もう少し時間がほしかったです。
ツアーの参加者はほとんど韓国、中国、台湾の方たちで、日本人は自分たちとあと一組くらいだったので、なんだか海外に来た気分になりました。
晴れてきれいな海が見られていたら本当に大満足の格安ツアーになったと思います。

We participated as a family of four. The weather was nice and a bit hot, but we had a great time encountering many creatures like crabs, gobies, large hermit crabs, fish, black-tailed gulls, and bats, and we enjoyed the informative stories from our guide. Everyone in the family was satisfied.

家族四人で参加。天気も良くて少し暑かったですが、カニ、ハゼ、大きなヤドカリ、魚、クロサギ、コウモリなど沢山の生き物との出会いとガイドさんのためになる話が聞けて楽しい時間を過ごせました。家族皆満足してます。

Since I had done snorkeling and scuba diving abroad in the past, I honestly didn't have high expectations. A few days ago, I had been diving in Ishigaki Island, but I participated in this activity just to kill time before my flight, and I was pleasantly surprised in a good way (laughs). It was truly a beautiful blue cave that perfectly fits the word "mystical." The visibility in Ishigaki Island was low due to the lingering effects of a typhoon, so my kids said that this blue cave had the clearest water they had seen. There were also a lot of fish, so I regret not going diving while I had the chance.

Since it was during the Obon holiday, it was crowded, but given the timing, it was within an acceptable range. However, if you're not careful, you might get kicked in the head by someone else's fins. We went quite close by boat, but there were also other tour groups that descended the cliffs with children. For those with kids, I definitely recommend taking the boat.

過去に海外でシュノーケリングやスキューバダイビングをしてきたので、正直期待していませんでした。数日前に石垣島でも潜っていたのですが、フライトまでの時間潰しのつもりで参加したはずが、いい意味で予想を裏切られました（笑）本当に「神秘的」という言葉が似合う、きれいなきれいなブルーの洞窟でした。石垣島は台風の影響が残っていて透明度が低かったので、今回は青の洞窟が一番きれいな海だったと子供たちは言っています。お魚もたくさんいたので、どうせならダイビングをしたかったと後悔しています。
お盆休みということもあり混雑はしていましたが、時期も時期だし仕方ないかなという範囲でした。でも油断すると、知らない人のフィンで頭を蹴られます。
私たちはすぐ近くまでボートでいきましたが、子供をつれて崖を降りてくる別のツアーの方達もいました。子連れの方にはボートの方が絶対におススメです。

We participated as a family of four for a luxurious dining experience. The breeze on the boat was pleasant. I was so focused on grilling the meat that before I knew it, we had drifted out to sea, and I missed the scenery in no time. Under the starry sky, the beer was amazing‼️ There was so much meat that we couldn't finish it all^_^

家族四人で優雅な食事目的で参加。船の上の風が心地よかったです。肉を焼くのに必死で、いつの間にか沖に出ていて、景色を見るのをうっかりあっという間でした。星空の下、ビールは最高‼️肉が食べきれないほど沢山ですよ^_^

They provide detailed explanations on how to exhale and enter the sea, making it enjoyable and safe. It might be a bit lacking for those who are experienced.

息の吐き方や海への入り方など細かいところまで説明してくれるので、楽しく安全に出来ました。慣れてる人には物足りないかもしれません。

I took a sightseeing submarine for the first time. I was unsure whether to rent a car or take a taxi to the port, but I decided to drive for convenience. The paid parking lot at the port was time-based, but I was able to park for about 400 yen.

I had imagined the sightseeing boat to be a glass-bottom boat, but it was much more stylish. On the way to the sightseeing spot, we passed Naha Airport, where we could enjoy watching planes take off and land up close. Additionally, it coincided perfectly with the arrival of a luxury cruise ship at Naha Port, which made me feel like I got double the experience. Although the underwater visibility was said to be somewhat poor, I had no trouble seeing anything. It was also mentioned that the boat would sway, but since we could breathe fresh air when not underwater, I didn't feel too worried about seasickness (the kids took motion sickness medicine, though). During the underwater sightseeing, it felt like being inside an aquarium, and I saw various fish swimming around. Being on a boat made it feel like we were swimming together with them.

I had requested a meal package, and the hotel buffet was fresh and delicious for my family, who were a bit tired of Okinawan cuisine. Moreover, we were able to use the hotel parking lot for free while dining.

Next time, I definitely want to ride when the visibility is good.

水中観光船に初めて乗りました。港までレンタカーにしようか、タクシーにしようか迷いましたが、便利さから車で行きました。港の有料駐車場は時間制でしたが、大体400円くらいで駐車できました。
観光船は、グラスボートをイメージしていましたが、もっとおしゃれな感じでした。観光場所まで行く途中にも那覇空港があり、間近で飛行機の離発着を楽しむことができます。また、当日は、豪華客船の那覇港入港とちょうど同じ時間帯となり、2倍得した気分になりました。水中視界はやや不良ということでしたが、問題なく見ることができました。また、船が揺れる予想とのことでしたが、水中観光時以外は外気を吸うことができるので、さほど船酔いを恐れることはなさそうです(子供は酔い止めを飲みましたが)。水中観光時には、まるで水族館の中にいるようで、いろいろな魚が見られました。そして船なので、一緒に泳いでいる感じになります。
食事つきのコースをお願いしていましたが、ホテルバイキングは沖縄料理にちょっと疲れ気味の家族には新鮮で、たいへんおいしくいただけました。また、食事をする際のホテルの駐車場は無料で利用させていただけました。
次回は、ぜひ視界良好の時に乗ってみたいです。

This was my seventh visit to Taketomi Island, but it was my first time visiting in August. It was very hot and humid, as it was just three days after a large typhoon, but the weather was clear with almost no clouds. It was too hot for cycling, but the color of the sea changed into various shades of blue under the sunlight, and it was incredibly beautiful. I have used rental bicycles many times in the past, but at this time, the rental shop (Maruhachi) provided a unique map that was very helpful for sightseeing around the island. Next time I visit Ishigaki Island (Taketomi Island), I would like to use their services again.

竹富島には、７回目の訪問となったが、今回初めて８月に訪れました。３日前に大型台風が来た後だったので、湿度も高く、大変暑かったが、天気は、雲がほとんどなく晴天でした。サイクリングには、暑すぎましたが、今までになく海の色が太陽の日差しを受けて様々な青色に変化し、大変綺麗でした。又、過去何度となくレンタサイクルを利用していますが、今回のレンタサイクル屋（丸八）さんでは、独自の地図も戴き、島内観光するには、大変役立ちました。次回、石垣島（竹富島）などに行き時は、利用したいと思います。

We traveled to Okinawa for the first time as a family with our sixth-grade son and third-grade daughter. On the first day of our trip, we enjoyed the beautiful sea of Okinawa at the hotel beach. On the second day, we participated in a snorkeling tour at the Blue Cave. It was our first time booking a tour through VELTRA, and I was a bit anxious, but we were able to complete the tour without any issues.

On the day of the tour, we parked our car at a place that resembled a fishing port and gathered at a shop (Blue Ocean) across the road for check-in. The shop was a bit cramped, but all the staff were very kind and left a very positive impression. After completing the check-in, we changed into wetsuits and received a briefing on snorkeling equipment on the boat before departing. We arrived near the Blue Cave in about ten minutes and swam over to it. Our family had one instructor who was really kind and supportive. The children, who were snorkeling for the first time, were able to participate in the tour safely and with peace of mind. The snorkeling lasted about 40 minutes, and the beautiful and wonderful experience of the Okinawa sea and the Blue Cave was truly unforgettable. Even now that we are back from the trip, the children still say, "We want to go to the Blue Cave again!" It was a fantastic experience that has left a lasting impression on them.

小学校６年の長男、小学校３年の長女を連れて家族で初めての沖縄へ旅行に行ってきました。旅行初日はホテルのビーチで沖縄の綺麗な海を満喫しました。旅行２日目に青の洞窟シュノーケリングツアーに参加してきました。VELTRAさんからのツアー申込みは初めてで少し不安もありましたが、何の問題もなくツアーを終えることができました。

当日は漁港のようなところに車を駐車して、道路を挟んだショップ（ブルーオーシャン）に集合、受付をしました。少し手狭なショップでしたが、従業員の方々は皆親切に対応されていて、非常に好感度が高いといった印象でした。受付を済ますとウェットスーツに着替えて、船の上でシュノーケリング等の機材のレクチャーを受け出港となりました。だいたい１０分位で青の洞窟近くに到着し、泳いで青の洞窟まで移動をします。わたしたち家族にはインストラクターさん１人がついて下さり、本当に親切にしていただきました。シュノーケリング初体験の子供たちも安心かつ安全にツアーに参加することができました。だいたい４０分ほどのシュノーケリングでしたが、はじめての沖縄の海、はじめての青の洞窟は本当に綺麗で素晴らしいものでした。旅行から帰ってきた今でも子供たちからは、『青の洞窟にもう一回行きたい！』といった声が聞かれるほど、子供たちの記憶にしっかり刻まれた素晴らしい体験になったのだと思います。

Thank you for the precious experience of snorkeling in the Blue Cave in Okinawa. First, we boarded the boat, and they gently taught us the basics of snorkeling. When we entered the cave, I had no idea where the Blue Cave was. I enjoyed seeing the fish, but I felt that the depth of the cave was surprisingly shallow. When I looked back at the entrance while returning from the inside, it was very beautiful. I was especially happy that they suggested "close your eyes" right before, which made our experience even more special. After that, we went outside the cave to feed the fish. At first, it was difficult because the bait floated up quickly, but once I figured out the trick of creating waves with the water to send the bait down, I was able to feed the fish smoothly and observe them well. I had snorkeling experiences before, but this time it was more moving than ever, and I’m really glad I participated. Thank you very much! (Yuki, 8th grade)

Thank you for taking me to the Blue Cave the other day. I was happy that the staff was very kind. At first, I was a little scared when I got on the boat, but it was really fun. When I entered the sea and looked down, there were lots of fish, and they were beautiful colors. The staff who helped us made sure we were okay, which was very thoughtful. At the entrance of the Blue Cave, there were many schools of fish that seemed close enough to touch. The colors were more beautiful at the entrance than deeper inside. The most beautiful part was that when I looked down, the water was blue, and the surface was also blue, which was stunning. After exiting the cave, it was fun to feed the fish. It was a bit difficult, but since it was my first time feeding them, I really enjoyed it. I was happy that the fish ate the bait I gave them. I don’t know the name, but the black and white striped fish was cute. When I grow up, I want to come back to Okinawa and try diving! (Ami, 2nd grade)

この度は沖縄の青の洞窟のシュノーケルという非常に貴重な体験をさせていただきありがとうございました。まず船に乗り込みシュノーケルの基礎を優しく教えていただきました。洞窟の中に入ったときはどこが青の洞窟なのか全く分かりませんでした。魚を見ることは楽しめたけど、洞窟の奥行は意外に浅いと感じました。奥から戻るときに入口を見るととてもきれいでした。特に私達の感動を大きくするために直前まで「目をつぶって」と提案をしてくれて、その気づかいがとてもうれしかったです。その後は洞窟の外に出て魚のえ付けをしました。はじめはエサがすぐ浮いてきてしまって難しかったけど、水で波を起こしてエサを下に送るというコツをつかむことができるとスムーズに魚にえ付けでき、魚をよく観察することができました。これまでもシュノーケルの経験はありましたが、今回はこれまで以上に感動を与えてくれて参加できて本当に良かったです。本当にありがとうございました！（中一　Yuki）

この前は青のどうくつにつれていってくれてありがとうございました。おにいさんがとてもやさしくしてくれてうれしかったです。さいしょボートにのったときはすこしこわかったけどすごく楽しかったです。海に入ったとき、下を見たら魚がいっぱいいて色もきれいでした。あんないしてくれたお兄さんはちゃんとわたしたちがいるかどうかたしかめてくれてとてもしんせつでした。青のどうくつの入り口には魚のむれがいっぱいいて手がとどきそうでした。おくよりも入口のほうが色がきれいでした。いちばんきれいなところは下を見ても青、水めんも青ですごくきれいでした。どうくつを出たら魚にエサをあげられて楽しかったです。ちょっとむつかしかったけどエサをあげるのははじめてなのでとても楽しめました。わたしがあげたエサを魚がたべてくれたのでうれしかったです。名前はわからないけど白と黒のしましまの魚がかわいかったです。大きくなったらまたおきなわにきてこんどはダイビングにちょうせんしてみたいです！（小二　Ami）

You can efficiently enjoy all three islands!
It can be challenging to arrange everything yourself, but we were able to fully enjoy the mangroves, water buffalo carts, and rental bicycles.
The rental bicycles were great, even though it was very hot, as we could explore wherever we wanted, and it was nice to have the option to choose our return ferry time.

3つの島を効率良く満喫できます！
自分達で手配をすると大変ですが、マングローブや水牛車、レンタルサイクルと全てを満喫することが出来ました。
レンタルサイクルは、非常に暑かったですが好きなところを回ることができ、帰りのフェリーの時間も選択できるので良かったです。

I participated in the water buffalo cart and rental bicycle plan on August 2nd! I was able to fully appreciate the charm of Taketomi Island, and after the water buffalo cart ride, I enjoyed cycling around the island without any time restrictions. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you very much! ^_^

8月2日に水牛車&レンタサイクルのプランで参加させていただきました！竹富島の魅力を十分感じることができ、また水牛車あとのレンタサイクルでゎ時間制限なく心置きなく竹富島を満喫することができました！是非また参加したいです。ありがとうございました^_^

It was absolutely amazing!
I ended up taking a total of four boat rides.
I couldn't see the majestic humpback whales up close,
but I got hooked on whale watching.

もう最高です！
合計４本船に乗ってしまいた。
迫力のあるザトウクジラの姿は
間近で見ることは出来ませんでしたが
ホエールウォッチングにはまりました。

It was absolutely amazing!
The sight of the humpback whale was impressive,
and since it’s partly about luck, I didn’t get to see it very often.
Still, aside from the two reservations I made here,
I ended up going on a total of four boats,
and although they were small, I was able to see the whales.
I want to come back for a revenge trip next time.
By the way, I went from February 1st,
and it was already summer in Okinawa.

もう最高です！
迫力のあるザトウクジラの姿は、
半分運があるので、中々見れませんでした。
それでも、ここで２つ予約した以外
合計４本船に乗ってしまい、
小さいながら、クジラの姿を見ることは
出来ました。
また今度リベンジで行きたいと思います。
なお、2/1から行きまして、
沖縄はもう夏でした。

This was my second time participating. Last time, only my husband and eldest son joined, but this time, we participated as a whole family for the first time. Since my second son is six years old, we chose to travel by boat this time, and it was a great decision! My second son was excited and nervous before boarding, and we quickly arrived at the spot, where there were many people aiming for the cave. At first, my son was scared and timid, but as we moved toward the cave, he became excited by the beauty of the sea and the schools of fish, and he started swimming with the instructor.

Inside the cave, there were lines of people moving forward, so we couldn't take our time to look around, but in front of the cave, we were greeted by fish like "clownfish living in sea anemones," "butterflyfish," and "cobalt damselfish." My eldest son swam around freely, so much so that he was called by name multiple times, and he was thrilled to swim with the fish while free diving and feeding them.

As parents, we also enjoyed the clear and beautiful sea of Okinawa and the colorful tropical fish up close. Next time, I definitely want to participate in diving!!!

今回で2回目の参加です。前回は主人と長男だけでしたが、今回は初の家族全員で参加してきました。
次男が6歳ということもあり、今回はボート移動を選択しましたが大正解！乗船前からワクワクドキドキの次男を連れてあっという間にポイントへ到着すると、洞窟目当ての人達がいっぱい。初めは怖がってビクビクだった次男も、洞窟へ移動するうちに、海の綺麗さと魚の群れに興奮してインストラクターの方と泳ぎ出しました。
洞窟の中は前へ進む人達が列をなしていたので、あまりゆっくり見ることは出来ませんでしたが、洞窟前のサンゴ礁では「イソギンチャクに暮らすクマノミの親子」や「チョウチョウウオ」
「コバルトスズメ」などの魚達が出迎えてくれました。
お兄ちゃんは何度も名前を呼ばれるほど、自由気まま(?!)に泳ぎ回り、素潜りや餌付けで魚達と一緒に泳ぎ大興奮（^o^）
親である私達も、沖縄の澄んで綺麗な海と色とりどりの熱帯魚を身近で楽しむことができました。
次回は是非ダイビングで参加したいと思います!!!

Everything is so nice, including seeing 3 shark whale at the same tank...which is an amazing experience. The only complain that we have is the roundtrip bus takes too long and the actual sightseeing is a bit too short

Due to the typhoon, I requested to shift my reservation by one day and opted for an early morning flight. Inside the cave, since it was early morning, there was only one group, allowing us to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. There were many fish, and it felt like we were swimming in an aquarium!

There were three children with us, but the staff member took great care of them, so we could snorkel without worry. We had over 100 photos taken, and I was very satisfied. We received them on a CD and also got some photos on our smartphones right there.

I didn't like that there were quite a few mosquitoes at the shop, but I'm really glad I made this request.

台風の影響で1日ずらして早朝便でお願いしました。洞窟内では早朝だから一組しかいなくてゆっくり満喫できました。魚もたくさんいて、まるで水族館の中で泳いでいるようでした！
3人子供がいましたが担当のお姉さんがしっかり見てくれたので気にせずシュノーケルできました。写真も100枚以上撮ってもらい満足です☆CDRでもらい、スマホにもその場で写真をもらえました。
ショップに蚊がけっこう飛んでいたのが嫌でしたが、本当に頼んでよかったです。

We participated as a family. Thanks to our instructor Yukiyo, who brightly and firmly supported our family with a non-swimming mother, a daughter with a fear of the sea, and a youngest child who gets seasick, we had a truly unforgettable and wonderful experience.

Having one instructor assigned to each group provided a sense of security and allowed for a warm and friendly experience. Our 8-year-old youngest child was completely absorbed, exclaiming how amazing it was while snorkeling and seeing the underwater world. Even our daughter, who had been scared of the sea, was smiling before we knew it.

On the day of our experience, the waves were calm and the weather was good, which was lucky for us. They provided us with a CD-ROM of photos taken in the Blue Cave, feeding the fish, and on the boat, and we were also able to transfer the photos to our smartphones.

After returning to the hotel, the kids said, "I want to go again. I want to play there all day," which left me a bit troubled.

I would love to participate in snorkeling again.

家族で参加しました。泳げない母、海恐怖症の長女、酔いやすい末っ子、問題山積みの私達家族を明るく、しっかりとサポートしてくれた、インストラクターのゆきよさんのおかげで、とても忘れがたいステキな体験が出来ました。
一組に一人インストラクターが付いてくれるのは、安心感があり、また、アットホームに和やかに体験が出来ます。
シュノーケリングで、海の中を見た8歳の末っ子は、すごいすごいと言いながら夢中になってました。海の中が怖いと言っていた長女も、いつの間にか笑顔になってました。

私達が体験した日は、波が穏やかで天気もよかったので、良いコンディションだったのもラッキーでした。
青の洞窟での写真、魚に餌付けしてる写真、船での写真をCDROMで渡してくれるし、スマホに写真を取り込むことも出来ました。

ホテルに帰ってからも、『また行きたい。一日中、あそこで遊びたい』と子供に言われ困ってしまうほどでした。

また、シュノーケリングに参加したいです。

The day before, I participated in a hard tour from early morning until evening, so I chose a leisurely departure time for Taketomi Island. A pickup from the hotel arrived at 10 AM. The bus driver shared various interesting stories about Ishigaki during the ride to the ferry terminal. After arriving at the ferry terminal, I was very satisfied with the attentive service, as they informed me about the return boat schedule that connected well with the hotel shuttle. On Taketomi, my fourth-grade son was even more delighted with the water buffalo cart than I had expected. Water buffaloes are really smart! After that, we rented bicycles to collect star sand and stroll through the town. The weather was very favorable and hot, but we had a great time.

前日、朝早くから夕方までのハードめのツアーに参加していたので、竹富島へは朝のんびり出発できる時間を選択。10時にホテルにお迎えが来てくれました。バスの運転手さんが離島ターミナルまでの間、石垣の興味津々な色々なお話しをして下さいました＾＾離島ターミナルに着いてからも、ホテル送迎のバスに乗り継ぎの良い帰りの船の時間を教えて下さったり細やかなサービスに大満足でした。竹富では水牛車は思っていた以上に小4の息子が喜びました。水牛って本当に賢いんですね！その後はレンタルサイクルで星砂を集めに行ったり街並みを散策したり。非常に天気に恵まれ暑かったですが楽しかったです。

I went to see it on a sunny day, but the sea was still rough due to bad weather the day before. According to the operator, the visibility level was 3 (still visible).

Since we were viewing from the bottom of the boat, we didn't need an underwater camera, and I was able to capture some footage with a regular camera, which was great. I was satisfied with the lunch buffet at the Nest Hotel included with the ticket. Everything I tried was quite delicious. The meal coupon is a good deal.

However, I would like to consider not only the weather on the day of the visit but also the weather from the previous day for my next trip.

Also, I wish the glass windows at the bottom of the boat were cleaned a bit more. There were some green algae that obstructed the view.

晴天の日に見に行ったが、前日の悪天候により海が収まっていなかった。
業者さん曰く、視界レベル３（まだみえます）らしい。

船の底から見るので水中カメラは要らないし、普通のカメラで映像も少し収められたので良かった。
チケットで付いてるネストホテルのランチバイキングに満足。
割とどれを取っても美味しい。ミールクーポンはお得です。

ただ、当日の天候だけでなく前日の天候も考慮して今度は見に行きたい。

あと、船底の窓ガラスはもうちょっと掃除しておいてほしい。
緑っぽい藻で見えないところとかあったので。

I liked that I could visit Mishima in one day and made a reservation, but it turned out to be a rushed sightseeing experience. I was able to relax in Iriomote and Yufu, but I wanted to explore Taketomi Island at a more leisurely pace. Next time, I would like to spend a whole day on Taketomi Island, cycling around the beautiful beaches and houses. The glass boat ride I took on Taketomi Island was not that great. However, the highlight was riding the water buffalo cart. I was soothed by the slow-moving water buffalo cart and the songs of the old man.

三島を1日で行けるところが気に入り予約しましたが、慌ただしい観光になりました。
西表・由布はゆっくりできましたが、竹富島をもっとゆっくり観光したかったです。
この次行くとしたら1日竹富島に行ききれいなビーチ、家並みを自転車で回りたいです。
竹富島で乗ったグラスボートは、いまいちでした。
良かったところは水牛車に乗ったことです。ゆっくりと動く水牛車とおじさんの歌に癒されました。