All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

We borrowed boots and a flashlight and ventured down a path that felt like there was no way through, just wide enough for one person to pass at a time.

With the searchlight, we found many creatures, including the palm crab we were hoping to see.

Each time we found something, there was a detailed explanation, which made it easy to understand.

The staff member even spotted a chameleon or lizard, about 2 centimeters long, disguised as a dried branch—something we would have never noticed as amateurs.

The starry sky reserve was a bit hard to see due to the brightness of the moon, but I want to see the Milky Way someday.

In the car, we heard a lot of local stories.

I would love to join the tour again when I come back to Ishigaki Island.

長靴とライトをお借りして、｢ここに入るの？？｣というような道なき道を進んで行きます、人が1列でやっと通れるくらいです。

サーチライトでたくさん生き物、お目当てのヤシガニもみつけました。

見つける度に詳しい説明もあってわかりやすかったです。

素人じゃ絶対気がつかない枯れた枝に扮した2センチくらいのカメレオン？トカゲもスタッフのお兄さんがみつけてくれました。


星空保護区は月の明るさがちょっと邪魔で見えにくかったけどいつか天の川みに行きたいです。

車の中では地元のお話をたくさん聞けました、


また石垣島に来たらツアーに参加したいです。

It was an early departure in the morning, but it was nothing to worry about if it meant escaping the heat a little. We had a car pick us up to the hotel, and even after arriving at the island terminal, we were well guided to the tour desk, allowing us to participate without any anxiety, even as first-timers.

At the tour desk, there was a detailed explanation during check-in, and I became even more excited about the island tour that was about to begin.

Since it was a tour that included lunch, I made sure to buy some drinks and off we went to the ferry terminal!

We boarded the ferry, and finally, the Iriomote Island tour was about to start. As the ferry departed, the staff from the tour company waved goodbye with a big smile, saying "Have a great time!" which made me feel really warm inside.

After about 45 minutes, we arrived at Ohara Port. I thought I would rush to the restroom, but it turned out to be fine. "Everyone, please use the restroom first before proceeding to the cruise ship boarding area," was the announcement. Then we boarded the cruise ship and set off for the Nakama River Mangrove Cruise.

It was just the right time for the tide to go out, and the announcement said, "The scenery will change on the way back, so please pay attention," so I made sure to take pictures of the scenery on the way. Birds that weren't visible at first started to appear as the tide receded, and the roots of the mangroves gradually became visible.

There were people observing from canoes and others fishing from canoes, waving at each other in a friendly manner. This is also the beauty of travel.

The mangroves continued deep into the interior, and as the tide went out, it felt like they were about to walk towards us, creating a mysterious sight.

After the mangroves, we took a sightseeing bus from the pier to the water buffalo cart boarding area. On the water buffalo cart, we listened to the sanshin and songs while receiving explanations about the water buffalo, and we arrived at Yubu Island. Thank you, Yuto the water buffalo!

We enjoyed a lunch bento at the subtropical botanical garden on Yubu Island and leisurely explored the garden. It was a bit disappointing that the mangrove promenade was under repair and inaccessible.

On the way back, we took the same route, riding the water buffalo cart and then the sightseeing bus back to Ohara Port, boarded the ferry, and headed to Ishigaki Island. Although it was a quick tour, it was a delightful experience that I could enjoy thoroughly.

朝が早い出発でしたが、少しでも暑さをしのげると思えばなんてことないです。
ホテルまで車でお迎えがありましたし、離島ターミナルへ着いてからもツアーデスクまで、しっかり案内してもらえて初めてでも何の不安もなく参加できました。
ツアーデスクでの受付でも詳細な説明があり、今から始まる離島ツアーが益々楽しみになりました。

昼食付きのツアーでしたので、とりあえず飲み物だけをしっかり買っていざ！フェリー乗り場へ

フェリーに乗り込みいよいよ西表島ツアー出発です。フェリーが出港するとツアー会社の方の大きな✋笑が「行ってらっしゃ〜い」と見送ってくれて、とてもホッコリ☺️しました。

45分ほどで大原港到着
トイレに駆け込もうと思ってたら、いやいや大丈夫でした
「皆さ〜ん、先ずトイレを済ませてからクルーズ船乗り場にお進み下さい」のご案内
そして、クルーズ船に乗り込み「仲間川マングローブクルーズ」へ出発です。
ちょうど潮が引いてくる時間帯で「行きと帰りの景色が変わりますのでしっかり見ててください」のアナウンスでスマホでしっかり行きの景色を撮りました。
初めはいなかった鳥たちが潮が引いてくると、アチコチから出てきて…
初めは見えてなかったマングローブの根もだんだんと現れてきて…✨

カヌーで見学されてる方やカヌーで釣りをしながらの方もいて、お互いに手を振り合う✋和やかさ
これもまた、旅の良さですね。

マングローブは延々と奥深くまで続いていて潮が引いてくると今にもこっちに歩いて来そうな感じで不思議な光景でした。

マングローブの後は、桟橋から観光バスで水牛車乗り場へ
水牛車では三線と歌をききながら水牛の説明もしていただいて由布島到着
水牛のユウト君ありがとう

亜熱帯植物園の由布島で昼食のお弁当を頂き、のんびり植物園を見学
マングローブ遊歩道が修理中で通れなかったのがちょっと残念でした。

帰りは同じコースで水牛車に乗り観光バスで大原港へ、フェリーに乗って石垣島へ
早回りでしたがサクッと堪能できるツアーでした

I used this service with a friend. Although we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to the weather, we still had a great time snorkeling and on the mangrove tour with SUP (^ ^). It was my first time on a SUP, but the guide taught us how to paddle and gave us tips, so both my friend and I were able to stand up and ride it right away♪♪ The nature of Ishigaki Island was, of course, wonderful, but the guides were the best!! They were all very kind and took many great photos, which I've looked back on many times☆ I definitely want to join this tour again when I visit Ishigaki Island!

友達と2人で利用させていただきました。当日は天気の影響で青の洞窟には行けなかったのですが、それでも、シュノーケリングと、SUPでのマングローブツアーで十分楽しませていただきました(^ ^)SUPに乗るのは初めてでしたが、ガイドの方がしっかりと漕ぎ方やコツを教えて下さり、ワタシも友達も、すぐに立ち上がって乗ることができました♪♪石垣島の自然ももちろん良かったのですが、ガイドの方々最高でした！！みなさんとても親切で、素敵な写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、何度も見返しています☆ぜひまた石垣島に行く際にはこちらのツアーに参加させていただきたいです！

I found and participated in an activity other than dining at night on Ishigaki Island. We went on a night tour aiming to see coconut crabs. During the drive to the jungle, our guide shared jokes and taught us about the ecology of the island's wildlife. Once we arrived at the jungle, we put on free rubber boots and, with flashlights in hand, ventured into the night forest. We all walked together, searching for creatures.

The guide was skilled at spotting wildlife, and we were able to see endemic and endangered species, which made for a wonderful experience. Thanks to the guide taking us to high-probability spots, we were able to see the coconut crab, and the sound of it cracking open pandanus fruit was impressive. Additionally, I was very satisfied to see even a young coconut crab inside a rare shell. After finding our target species, we continued to search for even more unusual creatures and enjoyed ourselves until we returned from the jungle.

Along the way, we reached a beach beyond the jungle where we could admire a beautiful starry sky. Watching the stars while listening to the sound of the waves on an empty shore was incredibly beautiful and soothing.

From the pick-up service to checking on restrooms and drinks, and ensuring safety, I highly recommend this as a night activity.

石垣島の夜の飲食以外のアクティビティとして見つけて参加しました。
ナイトツアーではヤシガニを目当てに行きました。ジャングルに向かう車内ではガイドの方が冗談を交えながら、石垣島の生物の生態などを教えてくれました。ジャングル到着後は、無料で借りられる長靴を履いて懐中電灯を片手に、夜の森の中へ。全員で生き物を探しながら歩きました。
ガイドの方は生き物を見つけるのが上手く、固有種や絶滅危惧種の生物を見ることができ、とても良い経験になりました。目当てだったヤシガニは、確率の高いスポットを回ってくれたおかげで見ることができ、バキバキとアダンの実を砕く音は迫力がありました。さらに、もっと珍しい貝殻に入ったヤシガニの子供まで見ることができとても満足できました。目的の生物を見つけた後は、さらに珍しい生物を探して周り、ジャングルから帰ってくるまで楽しむことができました。
途中、ジャングルを抜けた先にあるビーチでは美しい星空を眺めることができ、誰もいない浜辺で波音を聞きながら見る星はとても美しく、心地よかったです。

送迎から、トイレや飲み物の確認、安全配慮も十分で、夜のアクティビティとして非常におすすめできます。

I was liberated from the COVID-19 pandemic and traveled at the end of September. The heat had eased somewhat, and with the summer vacation over, it wasn't particularly crowded, allowing for a relaxed experience.

First, I was picked up at the hotel. From there, we went to the island terminal, boarded a ferry, and headed to Iriomote Island. After that, we took a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island. Each part of the journey went smoothly, with restroom breaks and plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing, which was well-planned.

The ferry ride to Iriomote Island took 45 minutes. I didn't feel any rocking of the boat, so I could travel comfortably. There were also barrier-free seats, and many elderly guests were on board. The sea water was clear and blue, and the scenery visible from the boat was wonderful.

We transferred to a mangrove sightseeing boat in Iriomote Island and headed upstream. As we approached low tide, we could see some sandy areas. At photo spots, the boat slowed down, allowing many guests to take pictures with their cameras.

During the mangrove tour, the guide was very knowledgeable about mangroves, which was very educational. Although it was low tide, we were able to navigate upstream to a viewpoint. The differences in plants as we transitioned from seawater to freshwater, such as those that store salt in their leaves, turn yellow, and shed their leaves to expel salt, were fascinating. I was also intrigued by stories about the pineapple-like plants, white herons, and the Iriomote wildcat. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see the Iriomote wildcat, a special natural monument, as they are nocturnal.

I learned that the red bottles hanging in certain areas are signs of fishermen setting crab traps, and that there is a hunting season for boars that only authorized individuals can participate in. This made me feel the cycle of life and the preciousness of nature.

The guide was so knowledgeable that he spoke for nearly an hour during the mangrove tour, which impressed me. It was a very good experience.

On Yubu Island, there were many large water buffalo, each with a name. When I looked closely at their faces, they were very cute and charming. There were also sibling water buffalo, and their eye contact seemed to show emotions, which was heartwarming. My perspective on water buffalo changed.

There was an area where we could interact with the water buffalo and take photos with them. The water buffalo cart ride included shamisen performances, singing, and the guide's stories. Even in a short time, it was packed with content, and the guide answered all our questions thoroughly, making for a friendly and enjoyable experience. The guides on this tour were very knowledgeable.

On Yubu Island, I had a bento box that was light in flavor and very delicious. The menu featured Okinawan specialties, including brown sugar yokan, miso soup with seaweed, and champuru, all made with local ingredients.

Yubu Island also has a botanical garden and the ruins of a junior high school. At the school ruins, I caught a glimpse of the history where residents were forced to relocate due to flooding from a storm surge.

The beach seemed to be in a natural state without much development, but I could feel the vastness of the sea, which brought me peace. There was a café near the beach where I could enjoy coffee and gelato, but I wished there had been an air-conditioned indoor space.

After the Yubu Island tour, we returned to Iriomote Island. During our bus ride on the island, the bus guide's stories were very interesting and enjoyable. Especially notable was the fact that there is only a junior high school on Iriomote Island, so children leave home to go to Ishigaki Island for high school, and the small number of elementary school students was a topic that could only be learned from someone living there.

The bus guide's personal story, "I haven't left Okinawa for 40 years, so I've never seen snow. Does it really exist?" was ver

コロナ禍より解放され、9月末の旅行でした。
暑さも多少和らぎ、夏休み後もあり、特別混雑はなく、のんびりと過ごす事ができました。
まず、ホテルまでお迎えにきて頂きました。
そこから、離島ターミナルまで行き、船に乗り、西表島へ行きました。西表島から水牛車に乗り、由布島に行きました。
どの工程も、スムーズに進み、トイレ休憩もあり、買い物、見学の時間もたっぷりあり、よく練られていました。
西表島までフェリーで45分。船の揺れも感じず、安心して移動する事ができました。
バリアフリーの席もあり、ご老人のお客さんも多数いらっしゃいました。海の水が透き通って青々としていて、船の中から見える景色も素晴らしかったです。
西表島からマングローブ遊覧船に乗り換え、上流に向かい船を走らせます。
徐々に干潮を迎え、砂地が見えてきた部分もありました。
フォトスポットでは、船を止まらせてくれたりゆっくり進むので、多くのお客さんがカメラをかまえて写真撮影を楽しまれていました。
　マングローブ遊覧では、ガイドさんがマングローブの知識が豊富で、とても勉強になりました。干潮ではありましたが、普段はあまり行けない上流まで、船を進ませて、展望台近くまで行ける事が出来ました。海の海水から、上流の淡水に入るころの植物の違い、塩分を葉に蓄え、黄色の葉になり、落葉して、塩分を排出する植物など、西表島ならではの珍しい植物の話は、とても興味深く、聞き入ってしまいました、また、パイナップルもどきの植物やしらさぎ等の鳥、イリオモテヤマネコの話等、大変面白く聞かせてもらいました。特別天然記念物、イリオモテヤマネコは夜行性なので、昼のツアーでは見る事が出来なかったのが少し寂しかったですが。
また、赤いペットボトルがぶらさがっているところは漁師さんがカニをしかけているサインであること、西表島にしかいないイノシシを許可された人のみで狩猟するシーズンがあることなどの話を聞いた際は、豊かな自然の中にある生命の循環・尊さのようなものを感じました。
マングローブ遊覧では、ガイドさんがあまりに詳しいし、遊覧１時間近く、ずっと話されていて、関心しました。とても良い経験をする事ができました。
由布島では、大きな水牛が沢山いて、どの水牛にも名前がついていて、よくお顔を見ると、とても可愛い、愛らしい顔をしていました。水牛の兄弟もいて、水牛同士のアイコンタクトで、止まったり、進んだり、水牛にも感情、心があるみたいで、微笑ましく思いました。水牛に対する考え方がかわりました。
1箇所では、水牛と触れ合ったり一緒に写真を撮る事ができるエリアがありました。
水牛車では、三味線の演奏、歌もあり、ガイドさんのお話しもあり、短い時間、山盛りの内容で、質問をすると、きちんと答えてくれますし、とても親しみを持てるガイドさんで、楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。
このツアーのガイドさん方は、大変勉強家でした。
由布島では、幕内弁当を食べましたが、味があっさりしていて、とても美味しくいただきました。
黒糖ようかんやアーサが入った味噌汁、チャンプルなど沖縄名物や沖縄ならではの食材をふんだんに使用したメニューでした。
植物園、小中学跡地等が由布島にはありました。
小中学校跡地では、かつて高潮が原因で水没し、住民が移住をよぎなくされたという歴史を垣間見ることができました。
ビーチはあまり整備がされていない自然の状態のように思えましたが、広大な海を感じる事が出来、心が穏やかになりました。ビーチのそばにはカフェがあり、コーヒー・ジェラートなど楽しむ事が出来ましたが、エアコンが効いた室内があれば良かったと思いました。
由布島ツアーが終わると、西表島に戻ります。
西表島内の移動時には、バスに乗りますが、バスガイドさんのお話もとても興味深く楽しかったです。特に、西表島では、中学校までしかないので、高校生になると子どもたちは親元を離れて石垣島に行くことや、小学校の在校生の少なさなど、現地に住んでいる方からしか聞く事が出来ないような話が興味深かったです。
「４０年間沖縄から出ていないので、雪を見た事がありません。あれって本当に存在するんですかね。」というバスガイドさんご自身のエピソードも大変印象的でした。
帰りは離島ターミナルから、ホテルまでの送迎もついていましたが、私達は離島ターミナルから、ゆらていく市場で地元の果物を購入して帰宅しました。そのあたりは、希望を出せば自由に選択できました。
ツアー全体を通して、知識豊富で話上手なベテランガイドさんによる説明があり、大変充実度の高い内容でした。
また、豊かな自然と尊い生命を感じる事が出来、日々身を置いている喧騒な都会の煩わしさから解放されたように感じます。

Sadly, the ocean condition didn't allow us to do snorkeling in the famous blue cave. They called us in the morning to let us know if the condition was okay or not. They let us choose either snorkeling in another spot or just do kayaking in the mangrove area. Since we had done scuba diving in the alternative spot previously, we decided to do only kayaking.

It was a very relaxing and fun kayaking tour along the mangroves! We could choose either kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP). My friend chose SUP instead. The instructor had good knowledge about nature (of course including mangroves) and he taught us details all along. I appreciate that he took pictures of us during the tour and gave them (more than 100 pics!) to us.

Highly recommend!

Sadly the ocean condition didn't allow us to do snorkeling in the famous blue cave. They called us in the morning to let us know if the condition is okay or not. They let us to choose either snorkeling in another spot or just do kayaking in mangrove area. Since we had done scuba diving in the alternative spot previously, we decided to do only kayaking.

It was a very relaxing fun kayaking tour along mangroves! We could choose either kayak or sup. My friend chose sup instead. The instruction has good knowledge about nature (of course including mangroves) and he taught us details all along. I appreciate he took pictures of us during the tour and gave them (more than 100pics!) to us.

Highly recommend!

On September 22, 2023, I visited Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. The itinerary and time allocation were just right, making it a very satisfying tour.

First, we boarded the ship and set sail smoothly without any delays. The weather was nice, so we could see the remote islands from the boat, and since there was a commentary on board, we arrived at Iriomote Island in no time while enjoying the view outside. After arriving, we smoothly transitioned from the Nakama River cruise boat to a bus, then to Yufu Island by water buffalo, followed by lunch, and finally back to Iriomote Island by water buffalo before returning to port.

Overall, the tour allowed us to act with ease and enjoy sightseeing without feeling rushed. The guides at each location provided clear and slow explanations, so I have nothing to complain about. It was a perfect score. It became a wonderful memory, and I will use this service again on my next trip.

2023年９月22日に西表島、由布島へ行ってきました。行程、時間配分ともにちょうど良く、大変満足出来るツアーになりました。

まず乗船から出港ですが、待たされる事もなくスムーズな出だし。天気が良かった為、船の中から離島が見え、説明も船内放送されていたので、外を眺めていたらあっという間に西表島に到着。
到着後は流れるように仲間川クルーズ船→バス移動→水牛で由布島→昼食→水牛で西表島→帰港となりました。

全体を通して、せかせかせずに余裕を持ちながら行動ができ、観光を十分に楽しめるツアーでした。
各所案内していた頂いた方々も、分かりやすくゆっくりと案内や説明をして下さったので、何も言う事はありません。100点です。
最高の思い出になりました。次回観光の際も利用します。

I was moved by the sight of the female driver and tour guide, as well as the captain skillfully navigating the sightseeing boat.

The exploration tour that took us to three islands was wonderful. The sea and sky were simply beautiful.

ツアーを運行する女性ドライバー兼添乗員さん、遊覧船を自在に操船する船長さん、女性が活躍する姿に感動しました。

3島いいとこ取りの探検ツアー素晴らしかったです。うみと空がとにかく美しい。

We participated with our 4-year-old and 7-year-old. The staff members were great at getting everyone excited from the bus ride, making it a fun tour! We got to see the coconut crab that the kids wanted to see, and the starry sky was amazing. The whole family was very satisfied. We would love to join another tour next time! Thank you!

4歳・7歳の子連れで参加しました。
スタッフのお兄さんたちは、行きのバスから色々と盛り上げてくださって、楽しいツアーでした！
子供たちが見たがっていたヤシガニも見られましたし、星空もすごかったです。
家族みんな大満足。
今度は他のツアーも参加してみたいです！
ありがとうございました！

I was a bit worried about joining the local tour alone and feeling out of place, but I had such a fun time that it didn't matter at all!

Both the bus guide and the lady from the mangrove tour were great at chatting, and I never got bored listening to them.

There were water buffalo and live music, which was very soothing, and I also enjoyed taking commemorative photos with the water buffalo!

初めて現地ツアー参加（1人だし浮くかな？）と思っていましたが気にならないぐらい楽しいひと時を過ごせました！

バスの添乗員さん、マングローブツアーのお姉さん共にお喋りが上手で聞いていて飽きませんでした。

水牛も弾き語りもあって癒されたし水牛と記念撮影もできて楽しかったです！

It was a bus tour that covered the main tourist attractions in Ishigaki. The guide this time was said to be the only male guide from the operating company. The weather was nice, and the guided tour, filled with jokes, allowed us to have a great time!

石垣の主要な観光地を網羅したバスツアーでした。今回のガイドさんは運行会社で唯一の男性ガイドさんだそうです。天候も良く、ジョーク交えてのガイドは楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました！

I participated in this trip alone. I was worried since there were many families, but at each destination, the guide was there waiting for us, so I could join without getting lost. When I arrived at Taketomi Island, I was able to choose the course I wanted to experience. It was a very satisfying trip to Okinawa. Thank you very much.

一人旅での参加でした。
ご家族連れの方が多い中で心配でしたが行く先々にしっかりとガイドさんが待っていてくださるので迷うことなく参加できました。
竹富島に着いた際には自分で体験したいコースを選択できます。
大満足の沖縄旅行でした。
ありがとうございました。

I participated on the day I arrived at Ishigaki Island Airport at 6 PM. I wanted to enjoy activities even with an evening arrival, and the meeting time was set for 7:30 PM, which was a bit late, so that was my motivation to join. In the end, it was definitely the right decision to participate!!

Here are some specific details:

- You can borrow rubber boots (you can go without socks if you don't mind).
- It was late September, but I didn't get too sweaty. My clothes didn't get very dirty as long as I didn't fall.
- I think long sleeves and long pants are better, but I didn't get bitten by bugs thanks to the insect spray provided.
- The guide explained various creatures and terrains, which was very enjoyable!
- The chance of encountering a coconut crab was said to be 50%, and I was able to see one towards the end!
- It was a crescent moon night with few clouds, so I could see many stars and the Milky Way, which was beautiful.
- On the way back, we arrived at the remote island terminal around 10 PM, and it was also possible to have dinner at an izakaya in town afterward.

The staff were very pleasant as well! I plan to participate in other activities too!

18時石垣島空港着の日に参加しました。
夕方着でもアクティビティを楽しみたく、集合時間が19時半と遅めだったのが参加したきっかけです。
結果、参加して大正解でした！！

以下、具体的な情報です。

・長靴は貸していただけます（靴下は気にならなければなしでOK）
・9月下旬でしたが、汗だくにまではならなかったです。服装も転ばなければすごく汚れはしませんでした
・長袖長ズボンの方が良いとは思いますが、貸し出しの虫スプレーをすれば虫には刺されませんでした
・ガイドさんが色々な生物や地形の解説をしてくれ、とても楽しいです！
・ヤシガニは遭遇率50%とのことでしたが、最後の方に見れました！
・三日月で雲の少ない日だったので、たくさんの星や天の川が見え、綺麗でした
・帰りは離島ターミナルに22時くらいに到着し、その後街の居酒屋で夕飯を食べることも可能です

スタッフさんも感じが良い方でした♪
他のアクティビティも参加しようと思います！

This time, I wanted to ride a water buffalo cart that walks on water, so I joined a plan that included Yubu Island. On the day of the trip, the weather was clear, and the boat ride to the island was fantastic with a pleasant breeze. During the mangrove tour, the staff provided detailed explanations, making it very easy to understand. While riding the water buffalo cart, I enjoyed various explanations and even live performances on the sanshin. Upon arriving at Yubu Island, I was able to enjoy delicious bento boxes. The stay on Yubu Island was 90 minutes, which I thought was a bit short to explore leisurely, but I still had a great time. Traveling to each location was smooth by boat or bus, so I was very satisfied with my experience on both islands.

今回は水の上を歩く水牛車に乗りたくて、由布島が含まれるプランに参加しました。
当日は晴天で、島に向かうまでの船も風が気持ち良くて最高でした。
マングローブ遊覧では、スタッフの方が詳しく解説してくださるので、とてもわかりやすかったです。
水牛車に乗っている際もいろんな解説や三線の弾き語りまで満喫できました。
由布島に着くと、どれも美味しいお弁当を食べることができました。由布島の滞在時間は90分なのですが、ゆっくり色々見て回るには、少し短いかなと思いましたが、それでも十分満喫できました。
どの場所に行くにも、船やバスなどスムーズなので、二つの島を存分に楽しめて大満足です。

We participated as a group of four, with our two sons aged 4 and 6, along with two parents. We took a microbus from the meeting point along a mountain road. During the ride, our guide shared information about Ishigaki Island.

Once we were in the mountains, it was pitch dark when we turned off the lights! It felt a bit scary, but it was a great adventure. We were soaked in sweat. The mountain path was steep, but our 4-year-old son was able to manage it without any issues as long as we held his hand.

It seemed like the weather was perfect on the day we participated, and we could see an incredible number of stars. It was truly moving. However, the time we had to gaze at the stars was a bit short, and I wished we could have spent more time looking at them.

This is a place you definitely can't visit without joining a tour, so I'm glad we participated. I also had a fun conversation with a young man who was on the same tour. Thank you very much!

4才、６才の息子と親２人の計４人で参加しました。
集合場所からマイクロバスで山道を進みます。その間もガイドのお姉さんが石垣島のこと等を教えてくれます。
山の中は、ライトを消すと真っ暗！少し怖いくらい冒険感があり良かったです。汗びっしょりになりました。険しい山道ですが４才の息子も、親が手を繋いであげれば問題なく進めました。
私たちが参加した日は、とても天気が良かったようで、めちゃくちゃ星が見えました。感動しました。星を眺める時間が少し短かったので、もう少し見たかったです。
ツアーでなければ絶対に行けない場所なので、参加して良かったです。
同じツアーに参加していたお兄さんとも楽しく会話できました。
ありがとうございました。

Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island can all be visited in one day, making it quite efficient. I think it's a good idea to quickly explore and then decide which island you want to relax on during your next visit.

Personally, I recommend renting a bicycle on Taketomi Island (I chose a cart). I think it's more interesting to watch the cart from the outside. I believe it's better to freely explore with a rental bicycle (I chose the cart because I had already cycled around Taketomi Island the day before).

西表島、由布島、さらに竹富島を1日で回れるのでかなり高効率。ざっと回ってゆったりしたい島を決めて次回にそちらでゆったりするのがよいと思います。
竹富島は、個人的にはレンタサイクルがおすすめです（私は牛車にしましたが）。牛車は外から見ている方が面白いと思います。レンタサイクルでいろいろ自由に回るのがよいと思います（私は前日に竹富島でサイクリング済みだったので牛車を選んだのもあります）。

I participated in a mangrove canoe and Blue Cave snorkeling tour! The weather was perfect, and I was healed by the great nature of the mangroves, caves, and sea✨
I had experienced canoeing before, but it had been a while, so I was worried about how well I could paddle. However, the wind was calm, making it very easy to paddle, and most importantly, the guidance and instructions from the guides were precise, allowing me to enjoy the experience with great peace of mind!
The Blue Cave, which I had wanted to visit for a long time, didn't quite match the colors I had imagined due to the cloudy weather, but inside the cave was very mystical, and I had a wonderful experience!
There were many different fish while snorkeling, and it was a lot of fun. I tried free diving while wearing a life jacket, but it was definitely harder than it looked for the guides.
The guides took many photos of each moment of today's various experiences, allowing me to look back on the wonderful memories of the trip!

All the guides were kind and handsome, and they shared delicious places and ways to enjoy Ishigaki Island, making me feel that choosing this tour was a great decision✨

マングローブでカヌー＆青の洞窟シュノーケルツアーに参加しました！お天気にも恵まれて、マングローブと洞窟、海の大自然に癒やされました〜✨
カヌーは以前も体験したことがありましたが、だいぶ前だったので上手く漕げるか不安でしたが、風も穏やかでとっても漕ぎやすく、何よりガイドさん達のレクチャーと先導が的確でとても安心して楽しめました！
ずっと行きたかった青の洞窟は、お天気が曇っていたのでイメージの色とはいかなかったですが、洞窟の中はとっても神秘的で、素敵な体験ができました！
シュノーケルでもいろんな魚がいてとても楽しかったです。ライフジャケットを着たままでの素潜りに挑戦しましたが、ガイドさんのようにはやっぱり難しかったです。
今日のいろんな体験の一コマ一コマを写真でたくさん撮影してくれて、素敵な旅の思い出を振り返ることができました！

ガイドのみなさんも皆優しくてイケメンで、石垣島の美味しいお店や楽しみ方を教えてくれたりして、このツアーを選んで良かったなぁと思います✨

The guide was very friendly and easy to talk to. Even during the drive to the location, they shared interesting facts about Ishigaki Island, tourist spots, and delicious places to eat, making the round trip enjoyable without any dull moments. The area was a jungle beyond my imagination, so dark that it was difficult to move without a light, but as we made our way through the jungle together, we learned about animals, insects, and plants that can only be seen there. In the end, we were greeted by a stunning starry sky, which was truly moving. It was a wonderful experience and became a fantastic travel memory.

ガイドの方がすごく気さくな方で話しやすく
現地に移動中の車中でも石垣島の豆知識や観光地、美味しい食事処等を教えてくれて往復の車中は暇を持て余すことなく楽しい移動でした。
現地は想像以上のジャングルでライトがないと進むことも難しいくらい真っ暗ですが、みんなでジャングルを進み現地でしか見ることのできない動物、虫、植物を教えてもらいながら進んで最後にはすごく綺麗な星空が広がっていて感動しました。とてもいい体験が出来て最高な旅の思い出になりました。

I was able to see various creatures: frogs, centipedes, owls, bats, coconut crabs, hiding rock crabs, adult fireflies, hermit crabs, and about three types of crabs.

At first, I was asked which creatures I wanted to see, and I was able to see all the ones I hoped for! The coconut crab, which is a national treasure and an endangered species, was a juvenile, but it was adorable with its bubbles! We passed through a jungle without lights, which felt inaccessible for amateurs. I've been to Ishigaki Island many times, but I couldn't go there on my own, so it was great to join the tour and hear the excitement of my two boys.

Finally, under the starry sky, I saw adult fireflies that looked like shooting stars; they were more vibrant and lively than the fireflies I've seen before. Also, the owl on Owl Street was cute as it left after pooping!

The guide was very kind as well! Thank you very much!

見れた生物、カエル、ゲジゲジ、フクロウ、コウモリ、ヤシガニ、隠れ岩カニ、ホタルの成虫、ヤドカリ、カニ（3種類くらい）

最初に観たい生物の希望を聞かれたのですが、期待した生物を全部見れました！天記念物で絶滅危惧種のヤシガニは子供でしたが、泡をはいていて可愛かったです！途中、灯りのないジャングルを通ってくので、素人にはいけない感じ。石垣島は何度も来たのですが、あそこは自分では行けないので、ツアーに参加して子供（男の子2人）の歓声が聞けて良かったです。

最後に見た、満天の星空の下、流れ星のような蛍の成虫、、見たことある蛍より元気で明るかったです。
あとはフクロウ通りのフクロウ、、うんちをして去っていって可愛かった！

ガイドさんもとても親切でした！
ありがとうございました！

I was concerned about being a lunch refugee, so having lunch included was very helpful, and I enjoyed it deliciously♪

Everything in Iriomote and Yufu Island was fresh, and the guidance was great. I would like to go on the same course again.

Thank you! ^ ^

昼食難民が気になったので、ランチ付きはとても助かりましたし、美味しく頂きました♪

西表も由布島も全てが新鮮で案内も良く、また同じコースで行きたいと思いました。

ありがとうございます^ ^

On the day of the activity, due to reports of rough seas near the Blue Cave, we opted for canoeing and beach snorkeling, both of which turned out to be wonderful experiences. The guides shared their knowledge about the location and the marine life, which made it even more enjoyable. They also checked on our well-being closely, and when there were concerns about swimming, they helped us with floaties, allowing us to have a carefree time.

Personally, I was particularly enchanted by the adorable clownfish and the shaded spots during the mangrove canoeing, which left a lasting impression on me. If anyone is hesitating, I highly recommend giving it a try!

当日は青の洞窟付近の海が荒れているとの情報により、カヌー&ビーチシュノーケリングとなりましたが、どちらも素敵な体験ができました。
場所や生き物の知識を教えてくださるので、より楽しめました。
また、細かく体調の確認をしてくださったり、泳ぎの心配がある時は浮き輪で引っ張っていただいたりなど、何不自由なく楽しむことができました。

個人的には、可愛いハマクマノミと、マングローブカヌーでの日陰ポイントがとても素敵で記憶に残りました。
迷っている方がいらしたら、是非体験してみてほしいです。

This experience turned out to be a very enjoyable trip.

In particular, the snorkeling in the sea was so much fun that I didn't have enough time. The crystal-clear water was filled with so many fish that I couldn't even count them, and I really felt connected to nature.

Also, the guides who led the tour were very kind, which made me feel safe participating! They were especially gentle with the children who were not good at swimming, and I felt their warmth.

Thank you for this experience! ☺︎

今回、こちらの体験をした結果とても楽しい旅になりました。

とくにシュノーケリングの海は時間が足りないほど楽しかったです。
真透明な海に見つけきれないほどたくさんの魚が泳いでおり、とても自然を感じることができました。

また、ツアーを先導いただいたお兄さんお姉さん達はとても性格の良い方で、安心して参加することができました！
一緒に参加していた泳ぎが苦手な子供にもこれでもかと思うほど優しく接しておられ、温かさを感じました。

今回はありがとうございました☺︎

I signed up for this tour because I wanted to experience the water buffalo and see the mangroves! It ended in the early afternoon, so even though it was the last day, I was able to enjoy it until the very end! The mangrove tour was fun, and the guide's explanations were easy to understand, allowing us to see various plants. We crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo, where we could touch them and take photos! We even got to hear folk songs sung by the water buffalo, which created a fantastic atmosphere. Visiting Iriomote Island and Yubu Island made this tour really great! Since it was sunny, I was able to take lots of beautiful photos.

水牛体験とマングローブが見たくてこのツアーを申し込みました！お昼過ぎに終わるので最終日だったのですが最後の最後まで遊べて充実できました！マングローブツアーはガイドの方の説明がわかりやすくいろんな植物が見れた楽しかったです。由布島まで水牛で渡り触って写真も撮れました！水牛の中で民謡を歌ってもらい雰囲気も最高でした。西表島と由布島に行けてこのツアーはすごくよかったです！
晴れてたので素敵な写真もいっぱい撮れました。

On the last day of my two-night, three-day trip to Ishigaki, I chose a morning-only plan. We saw the mangroves from the boat, and it was very mystical. The guide explained everything clearly, which made it easy to understand. The boat was designed so that we could see the mangroves up close from both sides, making for a beautiful view.

On the way to Yubu, we rode on a water buffalo cart. On the way there, a young lady played the shamisen and sang, which really gave us a taste of Okinawa. The buffalo was also adorable. It was great that we could take free photos with the water buffalo at Yubu.

It was a quick half-day, so I thought I would like to do a full day of sightseeing next time. It was a truly wonderful experience!

石垣旅行二泊三日の最終日に行きました！！
午前のみのプランを選びました。船からマングローブを見たのですが、とても神秘的でした。ガイドさんが一つ一つ説明してくれてわかりやすかったです。船も両方の座席からマングローブが近くで見れるようにしてくれていたので綺麗に見えました。
由布に向かう際、水牛車に乗りました。行きはお姉さんが三味線を弾き語りしてくれて、沖縄感を感じさせられました。牛も可愛かったです。由布で無料で水牛と写真が撮れるところも良かったです。
あっという間の半日だったので、次回は一日中観光したいと思いました。
とても素敵な体験ができました！！

Going into the jungle with just a flashlight was incredibly thrilling, and the kids were really excited. We were able to see coconut crabs and various other creatures, and each one was explained clearly, which made it easy to understand. I was very moved to see stars that you can't see in the city.

ジャングルの中に懐中電灯一つで行くのはすごくスリルがあって子供らがすごくよろくんでいました。
ヤシガニも見れていろんな生き物がいてその一つ一つ説明してくれて分かりやすかったです。
都会では見れない星が見れてとても感動しました。

Experience Report
The weather was nice, and it was really great.
It's important to confirm the bus schedule to the port on-site.
It's a good idea to prepare rain gear in case of sudden downpours.

体験談
天気も良く、すごくよかったです。
帰りの港までのバス便は現地でしっかり確認が必要です。
突然のスコールに備えて雨具は準備しておいた方がいいです。

I made a reservation and participated a week ago. Since it was a weekday, there weren't many other participants, and I was able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace.

The walking time on Yufu Island was about an hour, with no elevation changes, which was just right. I participated with my husband, who is not good at group activities, but the guides on the boat, the bus, and the water buffalo were all very skilled at storytelling, so we were never bored and had a great time.

On the day we participated, the ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote Island offered an upgrade for 500 yen, allowing us to enjoy the view from the second floor and see the crew operating the vessel, which was very satisfying.

Next time I come, I would like to participate in other tours as well.

一週間前に予約して参加しました。平日でしたので他の参加者の方も多くなくゆったり楽しめました。
歩くのは由布島の自由時間1時間程度で、高低差もなくちょうど良かったです。
集団での行動が苦手な旦那と参加していましたが、船のガイドさんやバスのガイドさん、水牛のガイドさん皆さんお話が上手で全く飽きることなく楽しめました。

私たちの参加した日は、石垣〜西表島の船が500円で席をグレードアップできるタイプで、2階からの景色や操縦しているクルーの方を見ることもできとても満足です。

次回来た際は他のツアーにも参加してみたいと思います。

The tour guide's stories were really great! We were able to see more than five coconut crabs, including baby coconut crabs! The starry sky was beautiful, with the Milky Way and the stars of Orihime and Hikoboshi visible. We also saw many other creatures, so I was very satisfied! They take you to spots that are not easy to reach. However, the tour itself takes about three hours, so I recommend it for those who have the time. It mentions wearing long sleeves and long pants, but in September it can be hot, so I suggest just wearing long pants. The tour was a lot of fun, so I would like to try a different tour when I come back to Ishigaki Island.

ツアーガイドのお兄さんのお話がとても 良かったです！
ヤシガニは５匹以上 、赤ちゃんヤシガニまで見れたり！星空は天の川や 織姫と彦星が見れたりしました。他にも沢山の生物を見れたりと 大満足です！
なかなか行けない スポットに連れていってくれます！
ただ ツアー自体３時間はかかりますので、お時間がある方にオススメです。
長袖長ズボンと記載されてますが9月だと暑いので 長ズボンだけにするなどしてはしい。
ツアーはすごく楽しかったので また石垣島に来たら違うツアーにも行ってみたいです。

The bus tour of Iriomote Island and the mangrove cruise allow you to see plants that you wouldn't normally encounter, and the guides provide a lot of explanations about the plants and the animals that inhabit the area, making it very educational.

On Yufu Island, I was able to see water buffalo in the pond and there were places to take photos with them, which was a lot of fun.

Traveling by water buffalo cart is soothing with its leisurely pace.

Due to the schedule, lunch is a bit early, but the bento is delicious, making this a highly recommended tour.

バスでの西表島観光、マングローブ遊覧は普段見ることが出来ない植物を見ることができ、植物のことや生息している動物のことをいろいろ説明してくださるのでとても勉強になります。
由布島では池に入っている水牛を見れたり、水牛と一緒に写真撮影が出来る場所があり楽しむことが出来ました。
水牛車での移動はゆったりとしたペースに癒されます。
スケジュールの関係でお昼が少しだけ早めですがお弁当も美味しくてとてもおすすめのツアーです。

This trip was planned around my child's wish to see a coconut crab, so we were thrilled to see the coveted coconut crab in person! The kids were super excited! We were lucky to encounter a large coconut crab as well, which made us very happy!

Walking through the dark forest felt like an adventure, and it was fun. Although some parts of the path were slippery and there were protruding rocks, the guides provided encouragement and matched our pace, allowing us to enjoy without any anxiety or fear.

The starry sky was incredibly beautiful and soothing. The explanations about the constellations were very educational. On the way back, we enjoyed quizzes about Ishigaki Island and even some spooky stories, making the tour fun from start to finish.

The guide's personality and storytelling were fantastic! This was the most enjoyable tour I've ever participated in. I will definitely join again when I come back to Ishigaki Island. Thank you!

今回の旅行は、子どもの「ヤシガニが見たい！」で企画した石垣島旅行でしたので、動画の中で見た憧れのヤシガニを生で見ることができ、子どもたちは大興奮でした！運良く、大きなサイズのヤシガニにも出会えて嬉しかったです！
真っ暗な森を歩いて行くのも、探検をしているようで楽しかったです。途中足場が滑りやすかったり、岩がせり出ている道もありましたが、細かな声掛けやゆっくりとペースを合わせていただき、不安や恐怖心もなく楽しむ事ができました(^^)
星空も最高にキレイで癒されました。星座の説明もしていただき大変勉強になりました☆
帰り路の車内でも、石垣島クイズやちょっと怖いホラー話も聞かせていただき、最初から最後までずっと楽しいツアーでした。
ガイドさんの人柄やトークも最高でした♪今まで参加したツアーの中で1番楽しかったです。
また石垣島に来た際は参加必須です( ◠‿◠ )
ありがとうございました！