All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

Phanton Island really lives up to its name — it’s so unreal in its beauty. Snorkeling was fun, though the area we went to that day was just okay — we mainly saw corals, with not many fish or sea turtles around. Still, it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience overall.

I spent a relaxing time riding a water buffalo cart. Each buffalo has its own personality, and even in just a short time, you can grow fond of them. The mangrove scenery completely made me forget the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a luxurious moment wrapped in the tranquility of nature.

水牛車に乗って、ゆったりとした時間を過ごしました。牛にはそれぞれ個性があって、ほんの少しの時間でも愛着がわいてしまいます。マングローブの景色は、都会の喧騒をすっかり忘れさせてくれ、自然の静けさに包まれる贅沢なひとときでした。

In the morning, I picked up my glass boat tickets and headed to Kabira Bay by bus. I was moved by the breathtakingly beautiful scenery! In the afternoon, I went snorkeling. The weather was perfect, the water clarity was high, and the corals were clearly visible. I was able to enjoy the colorful fish, and I was very satisfied. It was worth the effort to prepare and be in great shape for this experience.

午前中はグラスボートのチケットを受け取り、路線バスで川平湾へ向かいました。息をのむほど美しい光景に感動！ 午後からはシュノーケリング。天候にも恵まれ、透明度が高く、サンゴもくっきりと見えました。色とりどりの魚たちを楽しむことができ、大満足です。 体調を整え、万全の準備で臨んだ甲斐がありました。

I was satisfied with the tour that efficiently covered the remote islands, and surprisingly, there was plenty of time. Since local people acted as guides, I was able to experience the local atmosphere and felt relaxed while listening to the sanshin. This was the most satisfying tour I had on Ishigaki Island.

離島を効率よく回るツアーで、意外に時間も十分あり満足でした。　
現地の人がガイドになったりするので、現地の雰囲気味わい、三線聴きながら、癒されました。
私が石垣島でのツアーの中で1番満足度が高いです。

The friendly staff and the driver for the mangrove tour are very helpful and will answer any questions you have, making it an interesting experience. It seems that the timing is divided by groups, but it can be unclear which group you belong to, and the meeting time after lunch can be confusing, which made me a bit anxious. However, if you ask the nearby staff, they will provide you with the information, so you can feel at ease.

親切な対応でマングローブ遊覧の運転手さんも質問すれば丁寧に答えてくれますので面白いです。時間などはグループによって分けられてるみたいですが、自分がどこのグループなのかなどは分かりづらくて昼食後の集合時間などわかりにくいところもあり不安になりましたが、近くのスタッフさんに訪ねると教えてくれますので安心です。

The cheers when the stars appeared were impressive. It was wonderful to see everyone looking up at the sky at the same time, naturally smiling. It's an experience you can't really have anywhere else, so I'm glad I got to see it.

星が出てきた時の歓声が印象的だった。　全員が同時に空を見上げて、自然と笑顔になる瞬間が素敵だった。ここじゃないとあんまり体験できないので、見れてよかった。

The light inside the cave was magical and very beautiful! The guide provided detailed information about the marine life, which made it even more enjoyable. The snorkeling had great visibility, making it the best experience!

洞窟内の光が幻想的でとても美しかったです！ガイドさんが海の生き物について詳しく教えてくれたので、より楽しめました。シュノーケリングも透明度が高く、最高の体験になりました！

I had no regrets even though it was cloudy. The guide showed us plants and creatures with a flashlight, and it felt like a night safari, which was fun.

曇ってても全く後悔しなかった　ガイドさんが懐中電灯で植物や生き物を見せてくれて、ナイトサファリみたいで楽しかった。

The scenery of the Blue Cave was truly beautiful, and I was continuously moved! The guide provided a thorough explanation, so I felt safe exploring. Snorkeling was amazing as I got to swim with colorful fish!

青の洞窟の景色が本当に美しく、感動の連続でした！ガイドさんが丁寧に案内してくれたので安心して探検できました。シュノーケリングではカラフルな魚と泳げて最高でした！

Although we couldn't see the mangroves due to the rain, the water buffalo experience was great. I want to go again when it's sunny!

雨でマングローブは見れずでしたが
水牛体験もできとても良かったです
次は晴れているときに行きたい！！

It was a mangrove tour at Nakama River in heavy rain. The captain prioritized safety while navigating, but due to poor visibility from the heavy rain, I thought it might have been better to suspend the trip. The water buffalo cart was a lot of fun. At Yufu Island, I felt that even though there were fewer lunch options, the quality could be improved a bit.

On Taketomi Island, we had free time! Renting a bicycle is a must. The rain stopped, and we were able to enjoy pleasant cycling and sightseeing. Overall, I’m glad I participated!

大雨の中の仲間川マングローブツアーでした。
船長さんは安全第一を心がけて運転していましたが大雨による視界の悪さでしたので運休してもよいかと思いました。水牛車はとても楽しかったでさ。由布島でもランチは品数少なしてでももう少しクオリティあげてほしいと思いました。
竹富島ではフリータイム！自転車レンタルは必須です。雨も上がり心地よいサイクリングと観光ができました。総合的に参加してよかったです！

It was forecasted to rain, but it cleared up and the tour went smoothly without any issues. The boat ride on the way there was quite bumpy, but no one got seasick. Since it was high tide when we visited the mangroves, I would like to see the low tide state as well. The bus driver to the water buffalo riding spot on Iriomote Island was very entertaining. Bicycles are a must on Taketomi Island. Although it's not a very large island, I thought it would be challenging to cycle around it. Lunch was served buffet-style, and the taste was fairly good.

雨予報でしたが無事に晴れてツアーも問題なく実施できました。
行きの船はかなり揺れましたが船酔いしている人はいませんでした。
マングローブは行ったときは満潮だったため干潮の状態も見てみたいと思いました。
西表島での水牛乗り場までのバスの運転手さんがとても面白かったです。
竹富島は自転車必須です。あまり広くない島とはいえ、自転車で1周は大変だと思いました。
お昼ご飯はバイキング形式で、味はまあまあおいしかったです。

I participated in a night tour. The guide explained the creatures and plants in detail, allowing us to experience the depth of nature at night. I was moved by the sight of creatures that I usually wouldn't notice, making it a very valuable experience. The starry sky was beautiful, and I had a memorable night.

ナイトツアーに参加しました。ガイドさんが丁寧に生物や植物について説明してくれて、夜の自然の奥深さに触れられました。普段では気づけない生き物たちの姿に感動し、とても貴重な体験になりました。星空も美しく、思い出に残る夜を過ごせました。

I participated in a snorkeling tour at the Blue Cave in Ishigaki Island. I was relieved to enjoy the experience knowing they checked the weather before we set off. The cave, illuminated by light, was incredibly magical, and I was moved by the beauty of the crystal-clear sea. It was a special experience that allowed me to fully enjoy a marine world I usually can't see, leaving me with wonderful memories of my trip.

石垣島の青の洞窟シュノーケルツアーに参加しました。当日の天気を確認してから出発してくれたので安心して楽しめました。光が差し込む洞窟内はとても幻想的で、透明度の高い海の美しさに感動しました。普段は見ることのできない海の世界を満喫でき、旅の思い出に残る特別な体験になりました。

The water buffalo moving from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island was great. The mangrove cruise with the guide's explanations was also good. The buffet lunch was mediocre.

西表島から由布島へ移動する水牛がよかった。
マングローブの遊覧船はガイドの方の説明もよかった。
ビュッフェの昼食はイマイチでした。

I recommend visiting the three islands of Iriomote, Yufu, and Takeshima as it's more efficient than exploring them individually. Being swayed in a water buffalo cart while listening to the guide's sanshin performance of Okinawan songs, surrounded by the blue sea and the clear blue ocean, was a precious experience that allowed me to forget my daily life and be healed by nature.

西表、由布、竹島３島巡り、個人で巡るより、効率的に巡る事ができるのでお勧めです。水牛車に揺られ、ガイドさんの三線演奏での沖縄の唄、青い海と、透明な青い海、日常を忘れ自然に癒される貴重な体験でした。

I was able to efficiently tour Iriomote Island, the water buffalo cart, and Taketomi Island using the ferry, water buffalo cart, and bus. Although it was early October, it was still quite hot, and it was very good that we could travel by bus on Taketomi Island.

西表島、水牛車、竹富島、と船と水牛車とバスで効率的に観光することが出来ました。
10月初旬ですが、まだまだ暑く、竹富島はバス移動が出来、非常に良かったです。

The tour was held despite the heavy rain that had been ongoing for about two days prior to my reservation. When we arrived at the cave, we found out that it was flooded, and unfortunately, the visit was canceled (crying). We couldn't relax at either Kabira Bay or the observation deck due to the storm, and we weren't able to take many photos... However, we enjoyed a delicious lunch.

Since we can't control the weather, I will consider this a valuable experience, but it turned out to be a disappointing tour.

予約していた2日ほど前から続いていた大雨の中で催行されました。
楽しみにしていた鍾乳洞に着いたところで、鍾乳洞内が冠水しているとかで、まさかの見学中止に(泣)
川平湾でも展望台でも暴風雨でゆっくりできず、写真もなかなか撮れずじまい…
お昼は美味しくいただきました。

天候はどうすることもできないのでこれも貴重な体験かと思うことにしますが、残念なツアーとなってしまいました。

I was worried about the rain, but it held off, so I was lucky! The water buffalo was obedient and cute ❤ I learned a lot about the island's culture and more!

雨の心配してたけど、何とかもってラッキー！水牛さんが従順で、可愛い❤　島の文化とか色々教えてもらえました！

I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of Taketomi Island. I think the lack of time was my own mistake.

However, I was really frustrated that I couldn't hear the voice of the water buffalo cart guide. I was at the back of a group of about eight people. The manners of the elderly participants in the group were the worst. They were talking on their cell phones and starting casual conversations. I wanted to enjoy a relaxing time, but they kept interrupting the beautiful folk songs...

If the service is so different between the front and back, I wish the price would reflect that. It was frustrating not to hear the guide's voice, and it ruined the experience.

竹富島の雰囲気は味わえました。
時間にゆとりがなかったのは自分のミスだと思います。

ただ、水牛車のガイドさんの声が聞こえないのには参りました。
片側8人程度乗車の最後尾。
グループで参加していた高齢者のマナーが最悪。途中携帯電話で通話はするし、世間話は始めるし。ゆったりした時間を楽しみたいのにせっかくの民謡に合いの手入れるし…

前方と後方でこんなにサービスが違うなら金額も変えて欲しい。
ガイドの声が聞こえなくてイライラ
せっかくの体験が台無しでした。

Unfortunately, due to the rain, it wasn't the tour I had imagined. While it was understandable that we couldn't ride the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, we were forced to peek into the pearl center due to bus parking issues, and the Awamori shop we were introduced to was closed... I at least wanted to visit the souvenir shops on the main parking lot side. The taste of the hamburger for lunch was also just okay...

However, the bus guide and driver were polite and entertaining.

生憎の雨降りということもあり、想像していたようなツアーではありませんでした。
川平湾でグラスボートに乗れなかったのは仕方がないのですが、バスの駐車の関係で真珠センターを無理やり覗かされ、紹介された泡盛の店は休業…
せめてメインの駐車場側で土産物店をまわりたかった。
昼食のハンバーグの味もイマイチ…

バスガイドさんとドライバーさんは丁寧で面白い方でした。

I'm glad I was able to efficiently visit the highlights of the three remote islands in one day! Since the weather was unavoidable, I hope to take revenge on a sunny day next time!

3つの離島の見せ場を1日で効率良く回れて良かったです！天候は仕方ないので次回は晴れた日にリベンジしたいと思っています！

I also rode a water buffalo on Taketomi Island, and it was truly moving to see it cross the sea, as expected from a water buffalo. I went with my 3-year-old son and my mother (grandmother), and although our time was short, we enjoyed feeding the water buffalo on Yubu Island, seeing many butterflies, and eating ice cream!

竹富島でも水牛になりましたが、やはり水牛というだけあって海を渡る様を見れたのが感動しました。
3歳の息子と、母(祖母)と3世代で行きましたが、由布島で水牛に餌やりができたり、蝶々をたくさん見れたり、アイスを食べたりと短い時間だしたが満喫できました！

Everything was truly amazing!!
As we ventured through the jungle searching for coconut crabs and wildlife, we were greeted by an unbelievably beautiful starry sky.
If you come to Ishigaki Island, this is an experience you absolutely must have.
It's incredible to be able to have such an experience at this price.

Also, the stories and personalities of the staff are one of the highlights of this tour.
Throughout the tour, the atmosphere was relaxed, allowing us to immerse ourselves in nature without any tension.
The staff members got along well and shared information about the locations of coconut crabs, so I think there's a high chance of encountering them.

This is the best tour that lets you forget your daily life and rekindle your youthful spirit.
When faced with the nature we encounter on the tour, your worries will seem trivial!

Lastly,
Kou-san! Thank you for the amazing tour!! I will never forget the starry sky and the coconut crab I saw that day!!
Kou-san is the best!!

すべてが本当に最高だった！！
ヤシガニや野生の生物を探しながらジャングルを進み、たどり着いた先で出会うありえないほど綺麗な星空。
石垣島に来たなら絶対に体験して欲しい。
これほどの体験をこの値段で出来るなんて破格すぎる。

あとスタッフさんのお話や人柄もこのツアーの醍醐味のひとつです。
終始、ラフな感じで肩の力を抜いて自然に没頭できます。
スタッフさん同士も仲が良く、みんなでいいツアーにするためにヤシガニの出現場所などを共有していましたので高確率でヤシガニに会えると思います。

日常を忘れて少年心を思い出せる最高のツアーです。ツアーで出会う自然たちを前にすれば、悩みなんてどうでも良くなりますよ！

最後に
コウさん！最高のツアーをありがとうございました！！あの日見た星空とヤシガニは一生忘れないです！！
コウさん最高！！

It's completely dark without light. It's scary to go without a tour. The starry sky is incredibly beautiful, and as you look at it, your eyes adjust and you start to see more and more stars. I was able to see the Milky Way and shooting stars as well. I almost gave up on seeing the coconut crab, but the guide worked hard and I was able to see it. On top of that, I also saw fireflies. I was very satisfied.

ライトがないと、とにかく真っ暗。ツアーでないと怖くて行けないです。星空がとにかく綺麗で、見ていると目が慣れてきて星がどんどん増えていきます。天の川、流れ星も見れました。諦めかけていたヤシガニもガイドの方が頑張って下さり見る事出来ました。おまけにホタルも。大満足でした。

I was excited on the ferry to Iriomote Island, and I was thrilled to see the mangroves. Although I didn't see the wildcat, I really felt the abundance of nature. On the return water buffalo cart from Yufu Island, I was captivated by the guide's sanshin and singing, while the water buffalo took a rest... I was able to spend a relaxing time. The lunch was also delicious. Finally, on Take Island, I rented a bicycle to explore the island. I recommend the stamps sold at the post office. Thank you for a wonderful time!

西表島行くまでのフェリーでワクワク、マングローブ見れてウキウキ。ヤマネコは見れませんでしたが、自然いっぱい感じました。由布島から帰りの水牛車では、ガイドさんのサンシンと歌に聞き入って水牛がお休みしたり、、、。ゆったりとした時間過ごせました。昼ご飯もおいしかったです。最後竹島ではレンタサイクル借りて島巡り。郵便局で売っている切手がお勧めです。楽しく過ごすことができて有難うございました。

Many reviews mentioned that lunch was mediocre, but I found it to be quite delicious. The explanations from the bus drivers on Iriomote Island, the water buffalo cart on Yufu Island, and the mangrove cruise on Nakama River were very interesting and informative, so definitely take the time to listen. The boat does sway, so taking motion sickness medication is a must.

口コミではお昼ご飯が微妙との声が多かったですが、普通に美味しかったです。
西表島のバス、由布島の水牛車、仲間川マングローブクルーズの方々の説明や現地のことについてのお話がとても面白く参考になったので、是非耳を傾けてみてください。
船は揺れるので酔い止め必須です。

I visited in early October. The staff were kind, cheerful, and polite, and the sky was blue and wide, with beautiful seas. The cows were also cute and soothing. If I were to mention a caution, it would be to bring a light jacket, as it can get cold inside the boat!

10月上旬に行きました。係の方も優しく明るく丁寧で、空も青く広く海も綺麗でした。牛さんも可愛くて癒されました。注意事項を述べるならば船の中が寒くなっているので薄着の羽織物を持っていくことです！

We visited Yubu Island, then Iriomote Island, and finally Taketomi Island. I had a bit of extra free time on Yubu Island, but after that, I was able to enjoy everything efficiently. I chose a plan on Taketomi Island that only included renting bicycles without the water buffalo. If you want to explore the entire island, renting a bicycle is a better option as it allows for more time. I felt that the water buffalo cart experience on Yubu Island was sufficient for me.

由布島→西表島→竹富島の順で周りました。
由布島での自由時間を少し持て余しましたが、後は効率良く楽しむことが出来ました。
竹富島は水牛なしのレンタサイクルのみのプランにしましたが、島全体を探索するならレンタサイクルのみの方が時間がたくさん確保出来ます。水牛車は由布島で私は十分でした。

A time and space that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of work, soothing your heart. Riding a water buffalo for the first time, enveloped by the sounds of the sanshin, I went to Yufu Island. On Taketomi Island, I cycled until the very last moment. The wind and scenery all became the best memories.

仕事のバタバタを忘れさせてくれる、心ほどける時間と空間。
初めて水牛に乗って、三線の音色に包まれながら由布島へ。
竹富島では、時間ギリギリまでサイクリング。
風も景色も、ぜんぶ最高の思い出になりました。