All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I signed up for this tour because I wanted to make the most of my limited time efficiently. Iriomote Island is rich in nature, and the water buffalo walk leisurely, which was very soothing for me, as I usually live a busy life. The shaved ice I had on Taketomi Island was fluffy and delicious.

限られて時間の中で効率よく回りたかったので、こちらのツアーに申し込みました。西表島は自然が豊かで、水牛はゆったり歩き、普段忙しない時間の中で生活しているので、とても癒されました。竹富島で食べたかき氷はフワフワで美味しかったです。

I participated alone in July.

First, we took a speedboat to Iriomote Island, and the tour started with a mangrove tour in the Nakama River. The speedboat ride included detailed explanations, and during the mangrove tour, we were able to handle real shells that are found in the river. Along the way to Yubu Island, we received various guides and had a great time throughout.

Yubu Island is a small island, but the lunch was very delicious, and the tropical plants were beautifully maintained in this lovely place. I thought it might smell like cattle, but it didn't at all. We also had various conversations and sang songs during the water buffalo cart ride.

After that, we went to Taketomi Island. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but we comfortably rode bicycles around the main spots.

I don't think I could have arranged such a perfect schedule on my own, so I believe this is the best tour.

Thank you very much.

7月に1人で参加させて頂きました。

最初にスピードボートで西表島島に行き、仲間川のマングローブツアーから始まりました。スピードボートから全て詳しい説明付きで、マングローブツアーでは川で獲れる本物の貝などを実際に回してくださりました。
由布島への道中も色々なガイドをしていだだけ、終始楽しく過ごせました。
由布島は小さな島ですが、お弁当がとても美味しいく南国の植物がとても綺麗に手入れされた美しい場所でした。
牛臭いかな？と思っていましたが、全くでした。
水牛車でも色々なお話をして歌も歌って頂けました。

その後、竹富島に行きました。あいにくの雲でしたが、自転車で快適に主要な場所を周りました。

自分ではこんなにベストなスケジュールで行けないので、最高のツアーだと思います。

ありがとうございました。

A wonderful summer vacation visiting the three islands of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island, swaying in a water buffalo cart while being soothed by the sounds of the sanshin, and seeing coral reefs and colorful fish from a glass-bottom boat.

西表島、由布島、竹富島の3島巡り、水牛車に揺られ癒される三線の調べ、グラスボートから見えたサンゴ礁とカラフルな魚たち、楽しい夏休みでした。

The water buffalo, Kaiji, was adorable. The guide's island song was also charming, and it put me in a relaxed mood. It was very hot that day, but I felt a sense of coolness.

水牛のカイジくんが、かわいかった。
ガイドさんの島唄も魅力でしたし、ゆったりした気分になりました。
この日はとても暑かったのですが、涼しさを感じました

I was excited about everything, including the coconut crab, sea snake, and starry sky. The guide's stories were also enjoyable and great.

ヤシガニ、ウミヘビ、星空、全てにおいてワクワクしました。
ガイドさんのお話も楽しく良かったです。

I participated with a friend! One of us was snorkeling for the first time and wasn't a strong swimmer, but the staff's explanations and support were easy to understand, and we were able to fully enjoy the beautiful sea and the fish of Ishigaki Island♫

They took a lot of photos with a GoPro camera for each group and sent them to us right after we finished📷

During the transportation, they also recommended many great restaurants and spots, which was super helpful~😊

To put it mildly, the Ishigaki Island snorkeling experience was absolutely amazing! Thank you very much⭐️

友達同士2人で参加しました！
1人は初めてのシュノーケリングで泳ぎも不得意でしたが、スタッフさんの説明もフォローも分かりやすく、しっかりと石垣の綺麗な海とお魚さん達を堪能することが出来ました♫

写真もGoProカメラでグループごとに沢山撮っていたき、終わった後すぐに送ってくれました📷

送迎中もおすすめのご飯屋さんやスポットを沢山教えて頂き、めっちゃ助かりました〜😊

控えめに言って石垣島シュノーケリング体験最高に楽しめました！
ありがとうございました⭐️

I was moved by the Milky Way, which I saw for the first time. The starry sky was magnificent, and everything, including the staff's explanations, was great. I was worried about my 80-year-old mother needing a restroom, but there were restroom breaks along the way, so we could participate with peace of mind. Thank you very much.

初めて見る天の川に感動しました。
満天の星空、スタッフさんの説明何もかも良かったです。80歳の母親も一緒だったのでトイレが心配でしたが、道中にトイレ休憩もあり安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました。

I was able to fully enjoy the nature of Ishigaki in a relaxed atmosphere. The scenery of the mangroves and the Blue Cave was wonderful. 😄 The instructor, Ryotaro, was very thorough in his teaching, and despite it being my first experience, I had a great time. The conversation was also interesting, and I learned new things. I highly recommend this activity!❗

ゆったりした時間の中、石垣の自然を満喫できました。マングローブや青の洞窟の景観は素晴らしかったです😄担当してくださったインストラクターのリョウタロウさんがとても丁寧に教えてくださり、初めての体験だったにも関わらず、とても楽しめました。また、トークもおもしろく、新たな学びもありました。おすすめのアクティビティです❗

It was a very precious memory of Ishigaki Island to have the opportunity to see the sunset and the landscape leading to the sea from the river mouth, which is not something you get to experience often. I'm grateful to our bright and charming guide, Makoto, for taking so many photos! The shuttle service from the hotel to the site was also greatly appreciated since we didn't have a car. If I get the chance, I would love to try the night tour to see the stars next time! Thank you very much! ^ - ^

雲の合間から見える夕陽や海へ続く風景を河口側から見る機会はなかなか無かったのでとても貴重な石垣島での思い出になりました。明るくてチャーミングなガイドのまことさんに写真もたくさん撮っていただき感謝です！ホテルから現地まで送迎付きだったのも車が無い私たちにとって大変有り難かったです。機会があったら次回は星を見るナイトツアーに行ってみたいです！！ありがとうございました^ - ^

We participated as a family of five!
SUP was really enjoyable, and surprisingly not too difficult, so I think anyone can do it. The information about the mangroves and the Blue Cave, as well as details about the shops in Ishigaki, were interesting to hear.
The snorkeling had excellent visibility, and the kids had a great time. It was wonderful to experience the world we had seen on TV and in the media firsthand. I want to go again!

家族5人で参加しました！
SUPはすごく気持ち良くて、意外にあまり難しくなく誰でも出来ると思います。マングローブとか青の洞窟の豆知識や、石垣のお店の情報とかを教えて頂き、話が面白かったです。
シュノーケリングは透明度がすごく良くて、子供達も非常に楽しめました。テレビやメディアで見てた世界を実体験出来て、とても嬉しかったです。また行きたいです。

For those who do not participate in activities like snorkeling, I recommend the glass-bottom boat tour in Taketomi Island. However, the water buffalo cart tours are crowded and have very long wait times, which leaves almost no time for free exploration of Taketomi Island afterward. Therefore, I suggest opting for cycling instead of the water buffalo cart course.

シュノーケリング等をやらない方には竹富島グラスボートお勧めですが、水牛車観光は混雑していてとても待ち時間が長い為、その後の竹富島フリー観光時間がほぼ無くなるので水牛車コースではなくサイクリングをお勧めします。

This is my first time in Ishigaki Island. This time, since I didn't have much time, I joined this tour to efficiently visit the surrounding islands. Whether boarding the boat or the bus, there was very little waiting time, and everything went smoothly. Fortunately, the waves weren't high, and I didn't experience the seasickness I was worried about, but I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness bring some medication.

石垣島は初めて。今回は、あまり時間がなかったこともあり、離島を効率よく回るのに、このツアーに参加しました。
船に乗るにも、バスに乗るにも、とにかく待ち時間が少なく、スムーズ。
運良く、波も高くなくて、心配していた船酔いもありませんでしたが、酔いやすい人は酔い止め持参をオススメします。

The full day experience is quite interesting, though most of the cases are only self-guided and if you are not Japanese, there is limited information learned since most of the guided (on the river boat and the bus) are conducted in Japanese. The whole trip is packed with different experiences including a boat trip, water buffalo truck, authentic little towns, beautiful beaches, etc., which were quite satisfactory. The bento for lunch was well prepared as well. Fortunately, I was in a showroom about Taketomi Island with many great displays of local folk items, culture, and a short movie theatre with air conditioning that allowed me to spend the time during the rain learning many things about Taketomi culture. Also, there is English and Chinese explanation as well.

The full day experience is quite interesting though most of the cases are only self-guided and if you are not Japanese, there is limited information learnt since most of the guided (on the river boat and the bus) are conducted in Japanese. The guided device for foreigners had very limited information compared with the length of what the guides said. My guided device seems malfuntioned as it is not working probably in the middle of the trip, which really lessened the information I could learn. Haven't said that, the whole trip is packed with difference experiences with boat trip, water buffalo truck, authentic little towns, beautiful beaches etc which were quite satisfactory. The bento in lunch was well prepared as well. There was a huge rain but fortunately I was in a showroom about the Taketomi Island with many great displays of local folk items, culture, and short movie theatre with air conditioned that made me spend the time during the rain to learn many things about the Taketomi Culture. Also, there is English and Chinese explanation as well.

この旅行は探検のフルパックでした。私たちは多くの動物、ココナッツガニやさまざまな種類の昆虫を見ました。個人的には、星空をじっくりと楽しむ時間がもっとあればよかったと思います。ツアーには多くの外国人が参加していて、途中で英語の説明があったのには驚きました。これは日本では非常に助かります。

The trip is full pack of exploration. We saw many animals, including some coconut crabs, different kind of insects. I personally wish there was more time to sit down and appreciate the starry sky.
I was suprised that there were many foreigners join the tour with English explanation along the way, which is very helpful in Japan.

The weather was wonderful, and when I saw the Milky Way, I couldn't help but shout. I also got to see two blue land crabs, which made me very satisfied. On the way back, I was taken to a spot where I could see the night view of Ishigaki City and the starry sky at the same time, and I was deeply moved.

Thank you, Suzuka and Sebastian.

天気も素晴らしく、天の川が見れた時は、思わず叫んでしまいました。
青いヤシガニも2匹も見れましたし、大満足だったのですが、帰り、高台から石垣市街地の夜景と星空を同時に見られる場所に連れて行って頂き、感動しました。

すずかさん、セバスチャンさん、ありがとうございました。

I decided to try snorkeling for the first time in Ishigaki Island and joined this Blue Cave snorkeling tour. In a word, it was a hit! It was an absolutely amazing experience!! The guide was very kind, always ensuring our safety while keeping us entertained, which made me feel very secure and turned it into a truly moving experience.

In the clear blue sea, you can encounter Nemo and Dory!! Unfortunately, I didn’t meet Crush, but I look forward to that encounter next time.

They also provided a pleasant pick-up service to the hotel, and the guide's talk in the car was full of humor. They shared many recommendations for local restaurants, so getting the latest information directly from them is definitely better than relying on past SMS posts.

Thank you for the best experience, the handsome guide Ryunosuke!!

初シュノーケリングは石垣島でと思い立ち、この青の洞門シュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。ひとことで言うと当たりです！超最高体験です！！ガイドの方がとても優しくて、楽しませてくれながら、常に安全に気を配ってくれているので、とても安心して参加でき、最高に感動的な体験となりました。
青く澄んだ海の中で、あのニモやドリーに出逢えます！！残念ながら、クラッシュには逢えませんでしたが、次回の遭遇に期待です。
送迎もホテルまで快よくしてもらえて、車内でのガイドさんのトークもユーモアセンスがありありで、オススメ食べ物屋さんなども、沢山教えてくれるので、現地での生の最新情報が貰えるのは、過去の経験で書き込まれたSMS投稿で得るよりもありだと思います。
ガイドのイケメン龍之介くん、最高の体験をありがとう！！

It was a tour that circled Ishigaki Island by bus, and the weather was great, making it truly wonderful. We efficiently visited all the points we wanted to see, and it was fun to have songs sung with the sanshin on the bus.

石垣島をバスで一周するツアーでしたが、天気も良くて本当に最高でした。行きたいポイントを効率良く回って頂き、またバスの中では三線で歌も歌っていただき楽しかったです。

I chose how to spend the last day. It was reassuring that lunch was included. The bus guide's explanations were very thorough and wonderful. Thank you very much.

最後の1日の過ごし方で､選びました。お昼も付いているので、安心でした。バスガイドさんの説明がとても丁寧で素晴らしかったです。ありがとうございました。

I was able to spend a relaxing time, and it was enjoyable. The water buffalo were cute, and I was surprised at how smart they were. The explanation about the island was thorough, and it truly became a wonderful memory.

のんびりとした時間を過ごすことが出来、楽しかったです。水牛が可愛く､とても頭が良くびっくりしました。島の説明も丁寧で､本当に良い思い出になりました。

Taketomi Island has many attractions, and my free time passed in the blink of an eye. The beach and the streets with red-tiled roofs were wonderful, creating a soothing atmosphere.

竹富島は見どころが多くフリータイムはあっという間に過ぎてしまいました。浜も赤瓦の街並みも素敵で癒される空間でした。

It had been a while since I swam in the ocean, and I was quite tired, but the sea was so beautiful, and I was able to see many fish, which made me very satisfied! There was a little incident where my friend's fin came off, but we were able to keep going without stopping since we got a spare fin!

海で泳ぐのは久々で、かなり疲れたけど、すごく海が綺麗で沢山の魚を見ることができ大満足でした！
途中で友達のフィンが取れるハプニングがありましたが、変えのフィンを貰えたので止まることなく進めました！

We were able to see multiple coconut crabs, bats, and hermit crabs during the experience, and the kids were very satisfied. The weather was also great, and the starry sky was amazing. I would love to participate again. Thank you!

体験ではヤシガニも複数見れて、コウモリやヤドカリが見れて子供が大満足してました。また天候も良く、星空も最高でした。また参加したいです、ありがとうございました。

Even children who usually dislike insects were able to experience it without fear, which was great. The starry sky was also very beautiful and moving. Thank you for the enjoyable guidance.

普段虫が嫌いな子供達でも、怖がらず体験できてとてもよかったです。星空もとてもきれいで感動しました。楽しくガイドをしてくださりありがとうございました。

My wife and I, both in our mid-50s, went snorkeling for the first time. At first, I was worried about being unable to breathe through the snorkel and having water enter the mask, wondering how far I could go. However, I gradually got used to it and became more relaxed, allowing me to enjoy the beautiful scenery underwater. The guide's advice was spot on, and I was able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. Additionally, the stories about Miyako Island were fascinating, and I would like to visit Miyako Island next time. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

私も妻も50代半ばになって初めてのシュノーケリング。最初はシュノーケルをつけての口呼吸ができない、マスクの中に水が入るなどのトラブルが起きて、どこまで行けるかとても心配でした。
しかし、徐々に慣れてきて心にも余裕ができて海中の素敵な景色を見ることができました。
ガイドさんのアドバイスも的確で、安心してシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。
また、宮古島についての話も興味深く、次回は宮古島へ行ってみたいと思います。
素敵な体験をありがとうございました。

I participated because it was appealing to efficiently visit the main tourist spots. During the bus ride, I was able to hear a wide range of interesting stories from the guide about the history, legends, culture, and industries of Ishigaki Island, as well as trendy spots and souvenir information that would be difficult to reach on my own. Towards the end, the guide's singing of Yaeyama folk songs, including "Tears Are Falling," was also wonderful. I was moved.

主な観光地を効率よく周れるのが魅力で参加しました。バス乗車中は石垣島の歴史や言い伝え、文化、産業の他、流行りのスポット、お土産情報まで、幅広く、自力でリーチ難しいような興味深いお話をガイドさんから聞けましたし、終盤にガイドさんの歌う八重山の民謡も涙そうそうも良かったです。感動しました。

The weather was nice, but the heat was a struggle. Given my age, the schedule was tough. The children were happy. We had the experience of mangroves, water buffalo, and the traditional streets of Taketomi Island. I thought it would be nice to experience it slowly during a cooler time rather than in the peak of summer. If I have the time, I would like to experience it again during a cooler season.

天気が良く暑さに苦しみました。年齢的にスケジュールがハードでした。子供達は喜んでいました。マングローブ、水牛、竹富島の昔ながらの街並みの体験をさせていただきました。真夏の体験でなく涼しい時期にゆっくり体験したいと思いました。時間があれば涼しい時期にもう一度体験させていただきたいと思います。

The water buffalo tour was relaxing and enjoyable. The song from the man upon arrival added to the fun. The buffalo were very smart too. You can also take pictures with the buffalo on the island.
The mangrove tour progresses slowly along the river. It's soothing as you see the mangroves and birds.

水牛ツアーは、のんびりゆっくり楽しかった。到着時のおじさんの歌も盛り上げてくれました。牛もとてもお利口でした。島では、水牛と写真も撮れます。
マングローブツアーは、ゆっくり川を進みます。マングローブや鳥などを見ながら癒されます。

Perhaps it was because there were so many people? It didn't feel like a leisurely experience to look around or search. Stargazing was also included, but it was completely different from what I had imagined.

人数が凄く多かったせいなのか？ゆっくり見る/探すと言う感じではなかった。星空を見るのも入っていたが想像していたのとは全然違っていた。

I was able to visit three islands, and it was a very meaningful time. The mangroves, water buffalo carts, and the streets of Taketomi Island were amazing. The rental bicycles were great. The ferry from Ishigaki Island is very rocky, so those who are prone to motion sickness definitely need to take anti-nausea medication! After arriving at Taketomi Island, I took a bus to the city center, but it was unfortunate that the departure was delayed because we were waiting for the next ferry. This reduced our sightseeing time on Taketomi Island.

3つの島をまわることが出来て、とても有意義な時間でした。
マングローブや水牛車、竹富島の街並みは最高でした。レンタサイクル良かったです。
石垣島からの船はとても揺れるので、酔いやすい人は酔い止め必須です！
竹富島に着いてから市街地まで行くバスに乗車したけれど、次の便の船を待っていた為、発車が遅れたことが残念です。竹富島観光の時間が減りました。

I didn't know places like this still existed. It's as if Yufu Island is heaven, a paradise, and the water buffalo cart is a shuttle to heaven—truly like a dream. The water buffalo cart feels like it's moving through time and space. There’s such a different world here that it makes me worry about returning to reality. I'm glad I went.

まだ、こういう場所があったのか。まるで由布島は天国、楽園、水牛車は天国への送迎、まさに夢の中。水牛車は時空を超えて移動しているようです。現実世界に戻れるか心配になるほど違った世界があります。行ってよかった。