All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

For a good and affordable boat, it's best to sit in the middle towards the back.

I had a great time at both Iriomote Island and Yufu Island.
You should definitely reserve a rental bicycle in Taketomi!
I can't imagine walking 15 minutes to the village; it's tough and hot.
If you want to fully enjoy Taketomi, renting a bicycle is a good idea! However, if you only have 80 minutes for the rental, it feels rushed to visit the famous spots, so for those who want to take their time on Taketomi Island, a tour focused solely on Taketomi might be better.

船は良い安い方は真ん中の後方に座るのがベストです。

西表島も由布島も楽しかった。
竹富ではレンタサイクルを絶対に予約すべき！
集落まで徒歩１５分なんて考えられないキツさと暑さだと思う。
竹富も満喫したいならレンタサイクルが良いです！でもレンタサイクル８０分だと、有名なスポット急いでまわる感じなので、ゆっくり竹富島で過ごしたい方は、竹富だけのツアーが良いのかもです

Water buffalo cart: The water buffalo was so cute, and it was amazing to ride for 10-15 minutes while they played the shamisen and sang. You can take photos here, so I highly recommend it! Be sure to try the gelato on Yufu Island. When you arrive on the island, head straight to the spot where you can interact with the water buffalo and take pictures! If you don't go first, it gets crowded, and you won't be able to visit other places.

Rental bicycles: If you plan to explore by bike, there's not much time, so I think three spots is about the limit. Kaiji Beach → Kondoi Beach → a café ☕️ might be just the right amount of time to enjoy. I recommend the café at Parlor Painu Island for mango café, kakigori, or coffee.

水牛車：とにかく水牛さんが可愛くて、10〜15分乗りながら三味線を弾いて歌ってくれるのは最高でした。写真も取れるしここはおすすめ！由布島のジェラートは絶対食べて。島に着いたら1番に水牛さんと触れ合えて、写真が撮れるスポットに進んで！1番に行かないと混んじゃうから。他が回れなくなる。

レンタルサイクル：自転車で色々と回ろうと思うと結構時間がないので、3スポットぐらいが回れて限界かな。
竹富島のカイジ浜→コンドイ浜→カフェ☕️が時間たっぷり使ってちょうど良い時間かも。
オススメカフェは、パーラーぱいぬ島のマンゴーカフェorかき氷orコーヒー

I searched online and made a reservation because the Ishigaki Island option tour for the Queen Elizabeth cruise was fully booked. The website's explanation was easy to understand, and I had a fun day.
1. It was cheaper than the option tour.
2. The sightseeing spots were sufficiently covered.
3. I was able to ride a glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay.
4. The guide was knowledgeable and informative, and the conversation was entertaining.

クイーンエリザベスクルーズの石垣島オプションツアーが満席のため、ネットで検索し予約しました。Webの説明がわかりやすく楽しい一日を過ごせました。
　①オプションツアーより安かった
　②観光地は十分網羅されている
　③川平湾でグラスボートに乗れた
　④ガイドさんの知識が豊富で勉強になったうえ、会話が面白い

The tour itself was enjoyable, with the captain providing explanations about the islands, the bus driver giving insights, and the boatman during the water buffalo cart ride and Nakama River cruise all being very kind and thorough in their guidance. I had a great time exploring. However, when I asked the staff at the counter for suggestions on how to pass the time after returning to port and before my next schedule, I was a bit disappointed that there were no particular recommendations, as it might have been outside their service.

ツアー自体は道中の船長さんの島々の解説やバスの運転手さんの解説、水牛車、仲間川クルーズの船頭さんなど皆さん懇切丁寧に説明、ガイドしてくださり楽しく周遊出来ました。
帰港してから次の予定までの時間が空いた時の時間潰しをカウンターの方に伺っても、サービス外かもしれませんが特に提案が無かったのが残念かなとおもいました。

I couldn't see the mangrove roots due to high tide, but it was nice to take a route I don't usually travel. The water buffalo were really calm and doing their job well. It was great to be back after seven years.

満潮の時間でマングローブの根っこは見れませんでしたが、いつもは通らない航路で良かったです。
水牛は、本当に大人しくしっかり仕事してますね。
７年ぶりでしたが、良かったです。

A tour that efficiently visits the three islands of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island in a short amount of time. The boat is shared with a large tour group, and there are about 70 participants in this tour itself. A system has been established to efficiently handle a large number of tourists. At each location, the guidance is smooth, almost like an assembly line. It may feel a bit impersonal, but I suppose that's within the acceptable range for tourist spots...

I chose a free plan for Taketomi Island without much thought, but it takes about 15 minutes on foot from the port to the town center. I didn't have the energy to go further to places like Kondoi Beach, so I returned to the port. Even if it costs a bit more, I think it's better to have a rental bicycle with a shuttle service from the port to the town center or a bus tour from the start. By the way, there is a rental bicycle available for 600 yen for 2 hours once you reach the town center, but be careful as you can't return it at the port.

Overall, the tour was compact and allowed us to visit the three islands, which was great.

時短で効率的に、西表島、由布島、竹富島の三島をめぐるツアー。
船は大手ツアーと混載、またこのツアー自体も70人くらいの参加。
効率よく大量に観光客をさばくシステムが確立している。
行く場所行く場所で流れ作業のごとくスムーズに案内される。
少し味気ないが、まあ観光地あるあるで許容範囲か…

竹富島は、よくわからずフリープランにしたが、船着場から中心地までは徒歩15分はかかる。そこからさらにコンドイ浜等に行く体力もなく、船着場にトンボ帰りした。
多少お金がかかってもこの島ははじめから、船着場から中心地まで車の送迎があるレンタサイクルか、バス観光がベターだと思う。ちなみに、中心部まで行くと2時間600円のレンタサイクルはあるが、船着場での乗り捨てが出来ないので要注意。

ツアー自体はコンパクトに三島周れて良かった。

Departing from Ishigaki Port, I enjoyed the beautiful scenery of mangroves while listening to the fun explanations from our guide on Iriomote Island. I saw rare butterflies and rode a water buffalo across the sea. At that moment, the young man handling the water buffalo played the sanshin and sang, which was moving. The houses on Taketomi Island were incredibly beautiful structures. I was strolling around the island on foot, but I was sticky with sweat from my pants and shirt. I recommend using a rental bicycle. Next time, I want to visit Hateruma Island, which I haven't been to yet.

石垣港から出航
西表島でガイドさんの楽しい説明を聞きながらマングローブが広がる景色を満喫
珍しいチョウを見たり、水牛に乗って海渡りこの時水牛を扱うお兄さんが三線を弾き歌ってくれたので感動しました。
竹富島の民家は物凄く綺麗な建造物でした。
私は徒歩で島内を散策してたのですがパンツ-シャツ汗でベタベタ
レンタルサイクル利用がお勧めです
次回はまだ行ってない波照間島とかに行ってみたいです。

The exploration location was near Sakieda in Ishigaki City, and it felt more like a jungle than I expected as we pushed through the underbrush. Unfortunately, the starry sky was obscured by clouds, so we couldn't see much, but we encountered various creatures like four coconut crabs, a giant tree frog, a scorpion, and a large spider! The excitement when we found the coconut crabs was great! Our guide, Manaka, also kept the conversation lively during the car ride, making the whole experience enjoyable.

探検場所は石垣市崎枝付近で、思った以上にジャングルで茂みをかき分けて進むといった感じでした。星空は生憎の曇り空であまり見えませんでしたが、ヤシガニ4匹にオオハナサキガエルやサソリモドキ、デカイ蜘蛛など色々な生き物に遭遇することができました！みんなでヤシガニを探して見つけた時のテンションの上がり方がよかったです笑ガイドのまなかさんも車の移動中明るくお話ししてくださり終始楽しめました。

It was a very windy day, and the boat ride from Ishigaki to Iriomote was extremely bumpy. (This was due to the weather, and not because of any issues with the tour!) It felt like being on a roller coaster, and even though I took motion sickness medication beforehand, it was quite tough. There were quite a few screams echoing inside the boat.

After a challenging journey, we finally arrived at Iriomote Island, but I felt unwell for a while. In my case, I had to take a mangrove cruise right away, which made me fearful of being on another boat, but this one was stable and well-ventilated, so I was okay.

After that, I was able to enjoy the tour smoothly!

I was very worried about the return trip to Taketomi Island, but the wind calmed down, and the boat was less rocky, so it was fine.

On Taketomi Island, I had chosen a free walk option because the bus tours were fully booked at the time of reservation, but it was a hot day, making walking quite difficult. We walked to the center, but my child got tired, and we didn't feel like walking to the beach, so we turned back and returned.

During the hot season, if you're good with the heat, renting a bicycle might be a good option, but there are quite a few hills, so that could also be tough.

風の強い日だった為、石垣～西表までの船がもの凄い揺れでした。
(※天候のせいであって、ツアーが悪いわけではありません！)
ジェットコースターに乗っている様で、酔い止めを飲んでから乗ったにも関わらず、かなり辛かったです。
船の中で結構悲鳴が響いていました。

やっとの思いで西表島に着いて、しばらく具合が悪く、私の場合はすぐにマングローブの遊覧船だったので、また船かと恐怖でしたが、こちらは揺れずに、風通しも良い船だったので、大丈夫でした。

その後は順調にツアーを楽しめました！

帰りの竹富島までの移動がとても心配でしたが、風が落ち着いて、船の揺れも少なくて、大丈夫でした。

竹富島では、予約時にはバスツアーがもういっぱいで、フリーウォークを選択しましたが、暑い日だったので歩くのが大変でした。
中心部まで歩きましたが、子供が疲れてしまい、ビーチ等まで歩く気が起きずに、そのまま引き返して帰りました。

暑い季節は、暑さに強い方はレンタサイクルでもいいかもしれませんが、坂道多めなので、それも辛いかもしれません。

The weather was mostly cloudy, and it was lucky that it cleared up for a moment at Kabira Bay. However, thanks to the humorous storytelling of our male guide, we enjoyed a pleasant atmosphere throughout the tour. I was thrilled to see sea turtles swimming while on the glass-bottom boat! The tour was nearly full, but it was packed with highlights, which explains its popularity. I highly recommend it. I would like to try again on a sunny day.

終始曇りで、川平湾で一瞬晴れたのがラッキーくらいの天気でした。
しかし、男性のガイドさんのユーモアあふれる話術で、終始和やかな雰囲気で楽しめました。
グラスボートで泳いでいるウミガメを見ることができて感激です！
ほぼ満員のツアーでしたが、見どころがぎゅっと詰まった内容で人気もうなづけます。オススメです。
また晴れた日に再チャレンジしてみたいです。

The mangrove tour was fascinating. We were able to observe the roots well at low tide. I've heard that the characteristic roots of the mangroves are not visible at high tide, so I think participating on a day when low tide occurs from the morning to noon would be more enjoyable. The ox cart on Yubu Island was peaceful, and it truly looked like a slow-life scene straight out of a guidebook. I didn't have high expectations for the lunch bento since it was part of the tour, but it was very delicious, featuring local ingredients. The glass-bottom boat tour in Taketomi Island was great; the captain was very knowledgeable about where to find fish, and we were able to see a lot of tropical fish, which made my elementary school-aged child very happy.

マングローブツアーが興味深いです。ちょうど干潮のタイミングで、根っ子がよく観察できました。満潮だとマングローブの特徴の根っ子が見えないそうなので、午前中からお昼にかけて干潮になる日に参加した方がより楽しめると思います。由布島の牛車も長閑で、まさにガイドブックで見るスローライフの景色そのものでした。昼食の弁当はツアーなのであまり期待していませんでしたが、地元の食材を使った品々でとても美味しかったです。竹富島のグラスボートは船長さんが魚がいるポイントを熟知していらっしゃって熱帯魚を沢山見ることができ、小学生の子供も大喜びでした。

It was great! The two guides really worked hard to entertain us from the gathering to the moving and dispersing, and their stories were interesting. They even helped us find a coconut crab while we were climbing the cliffs and sweating! I didn't expect to have such an active guide.

During the tour, be careful as you leave your luggage in the car. We finished around 10 PM that day. I felt like I received energy from the young people, and I definitely want to participate again.

Thank you very much!

良かったです！
ガイドのお二人が集合から移動、解散まで、ホント一生懸命に楽しませてくれました、話も面白くて。
崖よじ登って汗だくになりながら、ヤシガニを見つけてくれたり！あそこまで体張った案内してもらえるとは、思っていませんでした。

ツアー中、手荷物は車内に置いて出るので注意。
この日の解散は、22時過ぎくらいでした。
若い人のエネルギー貰った気もして、またぜひ参加したいです。

ありがとうございました！

It was a highly satisfying tour that allowed us to efficiently visit three islands. I participated on a slightly cloudy day, but it was not too hot, making it a perfect temperature for strolling around.

３つの島を効率よく巡ることができて、とても満足度の高いツアーでした。少し薄曇りの日に参加しましたが、暑すぎず、散策にはちょうど良い気温でした。

It was in the order of Ishigaki > Iriomote > Yufu > Taketomi!
On Iriomote, not only did we take a boat, but the bus driver also guided us during the ride, and we got to hear various stories.
In Taketomi, I chose to do a free walk, but my legs were completely exhausted, so I ended up renting a bicycle on-site.
I felt it might have been better to have that arranged from the start.

石垣〉西表〉由布〉竹富〉石垣の順でした！
西表では船はもちろん、バス移動の間も運転手さんがガイドしてくださり、色んなお話しが聞けました。
竹富ではフリーウォークを選択しましたが、足が疲れ切っていたので、結局現地でレンタサイクルを借りました。
最初からつけといてもいいかも？と感じました。

It was a short trip, but I was able to efficiently visit the highlights of Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island from the morning, and return to Ishigaki Island before the evening, making good use of my time.

短い旅行でしたが朝から西表島・由布島・竹富島の見どころを効率的に回り、夕方前には石垣島に戻れるので時間を有効に使えました。

It was a packed and fulfilling tour. The sightseeing boat and the water buffalo cart were experiences I wouldn't normally have, so it became a wonderful memory!

The weather was cloudy, but for this tour, cloudy weather is actually better. If it were sunny, it would be hot and tiring.

盛りだくさんで、1日が充実したツアーでした。 遊覧船も、水牛車も、普段は経験出来ないので、すごくいい思い出になりました!

天気は曇りでしたが、このツアーに参加するなら、曇がいいですね。 晴れだと暑くて疲れちゃいます。

We leisurely explored the village of Taketomi Island while listening to the guide's singing and shamisen. The explanations were interesting, and everyone who participated was smiling. It was a valuable experience as I had never seen a water buffalo up close before. I was truly happy to spend time surrounded by beautiful flowers, the unique architecture of the tropics, and shisa. I definitely want to visit Taketomi Island again to be rejuvenated.

ガイドさんの歌と三味線を聴きながら竹富島の集落をのんびり見学しました。説明は面白く、参加した皆さん笑顔でした。間近で水牛を見た事が無かったので貴重な体験でした。とてもきれいな花や、南国独特の家構え、シーサーなど見るもの全てに癒されて本当に幸せな時間を過ごすことができました。ぜひ、また竹富島に癒されに行きたいと思います。

I was worried about the rain, but there was no rain and it was cloudy, so it might have been just right. It was my first experience with water buffalo, and their cries were cute.

雨が心配でしたが
雨もなく、曇りだったので
ちょうど良かったかもしれません。
水牛も初めての体験だったのと
鳴き声も
かわいいかったです。

This was a recommended tour for my first trip to the Yaeyama Islands. I was glad to be able to visit three islands in one day.

The ferry to the remote islands is worth the extra 500 yen for the premium seat, and I highly recommend it.

I rented a bicycle on Taketomi Island, and that was a great choice as well.

初めての八重山諸島の旅にはおすすめなツアーでした。
一日で3島を巡る事ができてよかったです。

離島への船は、プレミアムシートをプラス500円払ってでも価値がありおすすめです。

竹富島ではレンタルサイクルをしましたが、それも正解でした。

It was a windy day, but I was able to ride with the elderly sea grandfather. I also spent time with Ichiro and Rui. I felt that each of them had their own personality and acted differently. It was a very good experience.

風の強い日でしたが、お年寄りの海おじいさんに乗せてもらいました。その他に一郎君やルイ君など。それぞれに個性があり、行動も異なることを感じました。とても良い体験をしました。

The tour was well-organized and very enjoyable. I had some concerns about participating in the tour as a pregnant woman in her stable period, but I was able to relax and fully enjoy it. The highlight for me was riding the water buffalo cart, which I had always dreamed of doing.

ツアーに無駄がなく、とても楽しめました。
安定期の妊婦でのツアー参加に少し不安はありましたが、のんびりと満喫できました。
憧れの水牛車に乗れたのが1番嬉しかったです。

I joined this tour because I wanted to ride a water buffalo cart. It's efficient since you can visit three islands in one day. There was enough time on Iriomote Island and Yufu Island, but I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't much time on Taketomi Island. The water buffalo cart ride I was looking forward to was very pleasant.

水牛車に乗りたくて参加しました。
1日で3島まわれるので効率が良いです。
西表島と由布島には時間的ゆとりがありましたが、竹富島はあまり余裕がなかったのだけが残念です。
楽しみにしていた水牛車はとても気持ちが良かったです。

I was hesitant to participate because of the rain forecast, but I decided to go for it after reading reviews that said you could encounter many creatures in the rain. Although we couldn't see the stars, the deep jungle provided enough cover from the rain, and once we reached the beach, we were able to search for creatures in a nearby cave, so it was fine.

Thanks to the staff and a knowledgeable child who was also participating, we encountered even more creatures. We saw three coconut crabs, as well as other crabs, a scorpion fish, a sea snake, an eel, frogs, and many other unique creatures of Ishigaki Island, making for a very enjoyable time. My daughter and I both love various creatures, so it became a great memory.

For those hesitant about the rain forecast, I recommend participating without hesitation.

雨予報だったので参加を迷ったのですが、口コミに雨だと生き物に多く出会えるなどかかれていたので思い切って参加しました。星空は見られませんでしたが、深いジャングルの中は木に遮られてさほど雨はかかりませんでしたし、浜に出てからも近くの洞窟で生き物探しをしたので大丈夫でした。
スタッフの方はもちろん、参加されていた生き物に詳しいお子様のお陰でより多くの生き物に出会えました。ヤシガニ3匹、その他にもカニやサソリもどき、ウミヘビ、ウツボ、カエルなどなど、石垣島ならではの生き物を身近にみられとても楽しい時間でした。娘も私も色々な生き物が好きなので、良い思い出になりました。
雨予報で迷っている方は迷わず参加する事をおススメします。

The canoeing on the Miyara River honestly had a bit of a smell that initially put me off, but as I continued paddling, I was able to forget about it and enjoy myself.

There was a little over two hours between the morning canoeing and the afternoon snorkeling, so I thought I should have planned to return to the hotel for a bit. Those not on the hotel shuttle had to wait on Ishigaki Island. Two hours can't be filled just with lunch, so I ended up going back to the hotel to take a shower, wash my swimsuit, and change before heading back to the port.

The blue cave for snorkeling was not at all like the Blue Grotto in Naples, which I had imagined, so I was a bit disappointed. The snorkeling itself lasted about 30 minutes, but I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea. Overall, the staff were kind and it was a good experience.

カヌーをした宮良川は正直臭いがあって最初はひいてしまいましたが、カヌーで進んでいくうちに忘れて楽しむことができました。
午前のカヌーと午後のシュノーケリングの間が2時間強開いたのでホテルに一旦戻る予定にしておけばよかったと思いました。ホテル送迎じゃない組は石垣島で待機になります。2時間はランチじゃ潰せないので、結局ホテルに一度戻ってシャワーを浴びて、水着も洗濯して着替えて再度港へ向かいました。
シュノーケリングの青の洞窟は全然青の洞窟じゃないです。ナポリの青の洞窟を連想してたので、拍子抜けでした。シュノーケリング自体は30分程でしたがきれいな海の中を堪能できました。
総じてスタッフさんも親切でよかったです。

I was able to efficiently visit the sights during my morning tour of Ishigaki Island, and the guide's explanations were enjoyable, making for a great time. It was also nice to be able to make a stop at the airport along the way.

午前の石垣島観光で、効率よく名所を回ることができ、ガイドの解説も楽しく良い時間を過ごせました。また空港で途中下車できたのも良かったです。

I felt the spirit of Okinawa that connects to the present, knowing that the crossing by water buffalo cart began with a man who defied the administration.

水牛車での渡りが、行政に刃向かった一人の爺さんから始まったことを知って、今に通じる沖縄の魂を感じた。

I had a great time chatting with the guide and observing various creatures. I was surprised to suddenly encounter a habu snake. It was an enriching tour with explanations that were easy for children to understand and full of humor.

ガイドさんとの会話も楽しく、いろいろな生き物を観察できてとても楽しかったです。いきなりハブに遭遇したのには驚きました。こどもにもわかりやすく、ユーモアあふれる解説で充実したツアーでした。

I was able to efficiently explore the islands on my first trip to Ishigaki Island. It was great to stop at Taketomi Island and travel the way we wanted.

初めての石垣島旅行で離島巡りを効率的にできました。竹富島で途中下船して自分たちのやりたい様に旅ができて良かったです。

I didn't know anything about Ishigaki, but the person was very kind and taught me a lot. They were also an excellent driver, and I had a lot of fun. I wondered if it was tough for them to drive for such a long time, but they patiently accompanied me, and I truly felt that coming to Ishigaki was a great decision.

石垣については全く知らなかったのですが、とても親切な方で色々なことを教えていただき、運転も非常に上手でとても楽しかったです
長時間のプランを申し込んで運転も大変だったかなとか思ったりもしたのですが、粘り強く付き合っていただき、石垣に本当に来てよかったと思えました

I participated with my three-year-old grandchildren.
We had a lot of fun with the mangrove boat, glass-bottom boat, and water buffalo cart.

3歳の孫たちと参加しました
マングローブの船
グラスボート
水牛車
と盛りだくさんで、とても楽しかったです