All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The water buffalo cart driver was really good at explaining things and even sang for us, which was fun. I wish we had more time on the beach during the bus tour; I wanted to play a bit longer.

水牛車のお兄さんが凄く説明が上手で歌も歌ってくれて楽しかったです。
バスツアーは時間がなかったのかもう少し浜辺で遊びたかったです。

The bento from Yubu Island was very delicious. The water buffalo cart was also charming and enjoyable. I think it was better to explore Taketomi Island by bicycle as it allowed for more sightseeing.

由布島のお弁当がとてもおいしかった。水牛車も趣がありよかった。竹富島は自転車の方がいろいろ回れてよかったと思う。

The bus tour was very good, and the bus guide was pleasant. I wish there was a one-day sightseeing bus tour in Ishigaki Island.

とても良かったバスガイドさんも感じ良かった
石垣島1日観光バスツアーがあればいいのになぁと思いました

I heard that there are fewer animals at this time of year, but I was able to see three coconut crabs. They were cuter than I expected! I've heard that it's easier to see the stars in the summer, so next time I want to see the Milky Way!

今の時期は動物は少ないと言うお話でしたが、
ヤシガニさんを3匹みれました
思ったより可愛かったです！
夏の方が星が見えやすいそうなので、
次回は天の川をみたいです！

I'm glad I was able to visit various islands. It might be a good idea to think carefully about the season when participating in the tour. I had a great time.

とりあえずいろんな島を回れてよかったです。ツアーに参加する季節はよく考えたほうがいいかもしれません。楽しめました。

It was a convenient and enjoyable tour that takes you around Ishigaki Island and shows you the famous spots. Thanks to the guide's fluent explanations, I learned about the history of Ishigaki Island, stories related to the landmarks, and the wonderful scenery. There were opportunities to view from the car window as well as to walk around, making it truly recommended for first-time visitors to Ishigaki Island. Lunch was included, and it was delicious at a restaurant with a great view, allowing us to enjoy local specialties from Ishigaki and Okinawa. One of the best parts was being able to get off at Ishigaki Airport at the end. Since I participated on the last day of my trip, being dropped off at the airport to catch my flight was a huge help. The guide's chatter, singing, and playing the sanshin were very skilled and created great memories. If I had to say something, it felt a bit rushed at times. There were a few places I wished we could have spent a little more time at. But I understand that it's not possible to see everything.

手軽に石垣島を一周し、名所に連れて行ってくれる楽で、お得な楽しいツアーでした。ガイドさんの流ちょうな説明で石垣島の歴史、名所にまつわるお話、素晴らしい景観について知ることができ、車窓からの見学と実際に歩いて回るところがあり、石垣島に始めて行かれる人には本当におすすめです。ランチもついているのですが、見晴らしもよいお店でおいしく、石垣島、沖縄地方の名物が堪能できました。ありがたかったのは最後に石垣空港で下車できるところ。旅の最終日に参加したのでそのまま帰りの飛行機に乗るために空港下車は大変助かります。ガイドさんのおしゃべりや歌、三線がとても上手でいい思い出になりました。欲を言えば少しせわしない感じがしたかな。ちょっとゆっくりめに見たいところもありました。回り切れないから仕方ないですよね。

I made a reservation because I wanted to go to Kabira Bay, and it exceeded my expectations. The bus guide's stories were fascinating, and they played the sanshin and sang on the bus. For lunch, we had local beef hamburgers at a restaurant from the Higashi Bus group. At the sightseeing spots, there were souvenir shops where you could buy local products. They also had sugarcane juice. The glass boat tour at Kabira Bay had a group discount, which was very economical. It was a lot of fun.

川平湾に行きたいから予約したのですが
期待以上でした。バスガイドさんの話が興味深く、バス内で三線弾いて、歌を歌って下さる。
ランチは東バス系列のレストランで地元牛のハンバーグ。
降りて観光する場所には土産物店あり、地元産物の買い物ができます。サトウキビジュースもあり。
川平湾グラスボートは団体割引になり、とてもお得でした。
楽しかったです。

- I was satisfied with the package full of activities.
- We knew in advance that we would get seasick, so we were fine, but I think it would be good to announce to guests who are not used to being on boats to take motion sickness medication.

・アクティビティはてんこ盛りのパッケージで満足でした。
・船酔いすることは事前に分かっていたので、私たちは大丈夫でしたが、船に乗り慣れていないお客さんには酔い止め薬を飲むことをアナウンスした方がいいと思います。

I participated in the full plan that included the water buffalo cart, bus tour, and glass-bottom boat. I am very satisfied! I highly recommend it! You can efficiently enjoy sightseeing from morning until evening in just one day. Although you switch between various modes of transportation like boats and buses several times, the local staff were smooth and easy to understand in their assistance.

水牛車とバス観光とグラスボートプランのフルプランに参加しました。
大満足です‼︎
おすすめです‼︎
朝から夕方まで1日で効率よく観光ができます。
船やバスなど何回か乗り物に乗り換えるのですが、現地の係の方の対応がスムーズでわかりやすかったです。

I was hesitant to participate because it was raining, but I decided to join. It turned out we were the only ones there. The starry sky was disappointing, but during the night tour, we went to a special place wearing the borrowed boots. We immediately saw firefly larvae glowing, which was moving to see at this time of year. We also spotted three very large coconut crabs. We even saw a snake, and it was a lot of fun. Thank you for the experience despite the bad weather.

雨だったのでキャンセルしようか迷っていましたが参加しました。
たまたま私達だけでした。星空は残念でしたがナイトツアーは貸して頂いた長靴を履いて特別な場所へ行きました。すぐホタルの幼虫がいて光っていてこの時期に見られるのは感動でした。ヤシガニが3匹とても大きいものも。ヘビも見られてとても楽しかったです。悪天候の中ありがとうございました。

I was able to circle around Ishigaki Island, and the bus guide provided various explanations during the bus ride, so I never got bored. The male bus guide, who has lived in Ishigaki Island for a long time, sang Okinawan folk songs and spoke in the local dialect, which was great for learning about Ishigaki Island!

I recommend this for first-time visitors to Ishigaki Island.

石垣島を一周できて、バス移動中もバスガイドさんが色々な解説をしてくれるので飽きることなく過ごせました。
石垣島にずっとお住まいの男性バスガイドさんで沖縄民謡を歌ってくれたり、石垣島の言葉を話してくれたり、石垣島のことを知れて良かったです！

初めての石垣島の方にオススメです。

We participated as a family with three infants. There was no wasted time at all; in fact, the schedule felt a bit rushed, but we were able to enjoy it without delays even with the kids. I was most worried about diaper changes and breastfeeding, but there were facilities set up in various places, so we didn't have any issues. Other families with toddlers brought strollers and followed the same course, but since it involved transferring between rides, it might not be necessary. We managed without one. There were moments when the kids got sleepy and fussy, but we got through it by carrying them around and letting them take short naps while on the rides.

As others have mentioned, I think the lunch box menu might not be appealing to children. They hardly ate anything, and we ended up ordering soba separately (the adults enjoyed it, though). We felt that we didn't have enough time at Yufujima and the star sand beach, but there were so many attractions one after another that the kids were able to spend the whole day without getting bored. I truly believe we wouldn't have been able to cover this itinerary on our own in just one day, so we are extremely satisfied. Thank you very much!

乳幼児3人を連れて家族での参加でした。
無駄な時間が一切無く、むしろ少し追われるくらいの行程でしたが、子連れでも遅れることなく楽しめました。
一番心配していたおむつ替えや授乳も、所々に設置されていたので、困ることはありませんでした。
他の幼児連れのご家族がベビーカーを持参で同じコースを回っておられましたが、乗り物を乗り継ぎ乗り継ぎ…という感じなので、無くてもいいかもしれません。実際私達は無しで回りました。途中眠くなってグズグズしていましたが、抱っこで見学したり、乗り物に乗っている間に少しお昼寝したりで乗り切れました。
他の方も書かれておりましたが、昼食のお弁当が子供は好まないメニューかと思います。殆ど食べられず、別でそばなどを頼みました。（大人は美味しくいただきました。）
由布島、星の砂浜は時間が足りないくらいでしたが、次から次へと見所があり、子供も飽きずに一日過ごせたと思います(^o^)
この行程を自分達では絶対一日では回れなかったと思うので、大大大満足です。
ありがとうございましたm(_ _)m

It was more cost-effective and enjoyable than organizing everything myself. The transportation was smooth and efficient. The bus driver on Iriomote Island was great and shared fun stories. The lunch on Yufu Island was a bit lacking, so I thought about eating on Taketomi Island, but many places close early.

自分で段取りするよりお得で楽でした。
スムーズに移動ができ効率がよかった。
西表島のバスの運転手さんが楽しくお話ししてくださるのが良かった。
由布島での昼食は少し物たらなかったので竹富島で食べようと思ったら閉店時間が早い店が多い。

Upon arriving at Taketomi Island, there is a bus waiting to take you to the water buffalo cart location in about 10 minutes. After that, you can board the water buffalo cart for a journey of just under 30 minutes. During the ride, you can enjoy Okinawan folk music, immersing yourself in the Okinawan atmosphere. The island feels like time moves at a much slower pace, with most places closing around 5 PM, which is hard to imagine in a city.

竹富島につくとバスのお迎えがあり10分程度で水牛車の場所に行けます。その後、水牛車に乗り込んで30分弱の行程。水牛車の中では沖縄民謡の演奏があり沖縄ムードを楽しめます。
島は、17時頃にはほとんど閉まってしまうという感じで都会では考えられないほど時間がゆっくり進んでいる感じを実感できます。

This was my first time on Ishigaki Island, and I definitely wanted to visit some different islands, so I chose three! I also got to ride the water buffalo cart twice! The weather was great, and it turned out to be a wonderful day tour.

今回、初めての石垣島だったし、
絶対違う離島も行ってみたかったから
3個の島をチョイス！
そして、水牛車も2度も乗れました！
お天気も良く、素敵な一日のツアーとなりました。

I found this tour during my last trip to Ishigaki. Unfortunately, it was fully booked on the date I wanted to use it, but I finally got to try it this time. I was able to check my large suitcase on the bus, and we enjoyed a tour around Ishigaki Island with a hamburger lunch included. The guide's explanations were full of information about Ishigaki, making it feel fresh even though I had visited several times before. There were many sightseeing opportunities from the bus, but we also got to enjoy the scenery while getting off at various spots. (It was unfortunate that the optional glass-bottom boat was canceled due to strong winds.) The weather was bad, and carrying a large suitcase to the airport using the local bus was tough, so I was glad I made a reservation. Traveling hands-free was really convenient. We arrived at Ishigaki Airport early, which gave us time to buy souvenirs, making our last day fulfilling. I was dealing with a back injury, and my husband had hurt his arm, so it was great to have an easy and enjoyable experience. The driver positively advised, "It's rare to see such cold weather in Ishigaki!" Indeed, it was a memorable experience. I think it was worth the 4,700 yen.

前回石垣旅行に見つけたこのツアー。たまたま利用希望日に満席で利用できなかったのですが、今回初利用。大きなスーツケースをバスに預けられて、ぐるっと石垣本島の観光にハンバーグランチ付き。ガイドさんの説明も石垣情報満載で何度か訪れた石垣旅でも新鮮でした。車窓観光も多いのですが下車観光もしながら景色も楽しめました。（かなりの強風でオプションのグラスボートは全便運休で残念でしたが）お天気も悪く、大きなスーツケースを持ち歩いて空港まで路線バスを利用するのもきつかったので、予約できて良かったです。何しろ手ぶら観光が楽ちん。石垣空港にも早めに着いて空港のお土産も買える時間もあって最終日充実できました。ちょうど私自身がぎっくり腰、主人も腕を痛めていたので本当に楽ちんで楽しめて良かったです。運転手さんが『こんなに寒い石垣の観光もレアですよ〜』とポジティブアドバイス。確かに！といい思い出です。４７００円の価値ありかと。

During the bus ride after landing on Iriomote Island, the driver's commentary had a subtle wit that made me laugh. On Yubu Island, I was able to take a photo with a water buffalo, and if the weather had been good, it would have been the perfect location.

On Taketomi Island, the strong winds made it difficult to ride a bicycle, which honestly limited my activities quite a bit.

That said, it was generally a fun experience. However, in bad weather, the boat tends to rock a lot, so be sure to check the weather forecast before participating. Also, it might be due to the season, but it was quite cold. A jacket is a must in January!

西表島に上陸してのバス移動時、運転手さんの解説が地味に毒があって笑えました。
由布島では水牛とツーショットも撮れましたし、天候さえ良ければ最高のロケーションでしたね。
竹富島では自転車の走行が困難なほどの強風で、正直かなり行動に制限がかかってしまいまね。

とはいえ、おおむね楽しい体験でした。
ただし、悪天候だと船が兎に角揺れるので、参加の際には天気予報にご注意を。
あと、季節的になのかも知れませんが、結構寒いです。
１月中はジャケット必須！

I only saw one coconut crab and walked endlessly. The starry sky was amazing, but I thought it might be fine even without the tour.

やっと1匹ヤシガニを見ただけで、ひたすら歩きました。
星空は、最高でしたが、ツアーでなくても良いかなとおもいました。

I participated during the year-end and New Year, and I made unforgettable memories with my family that were very enjoyable. I am thinking of using your services again, and I look forward to it at that time.

年末年始参加しましたがとても楽しい忘れられない思い出が家族みんなで出来ました
また利用したいとここから思っています
その時はまた宜しくお願いします

I was looking forward to snorkeling in the Blue Cave, but I received notice the day before that it was canceled due to strong winds. I was hesitant, but the SUP experience turned out to be the right choice.

We got to see the mangroves up close during the Nakagawa River cruise in Iriomote Island, and the kids, who were initially reluctant, ended up loving it.

They are already asking to go again.

The instructor recommended a restaurant, and we were seated right away, but I noticed there was a line of people waiting.

I was given the name of a delicious restaurant.

青の洞窟シュノーケリングを楽しみにしていたのですが、前日強風のために中止との連絡が有り迷ったのですが、サップ体験は正解でした。
西表島の仲間川遊覧で見たマングローブを触れるほど近距離で見れたし、最初は嫌がっていた子供達がハマりました。

また行きたいとせがまれています。

インストラクターの方おすすめのお店、入店して直ぐ席に着けましたが気がつくとお待ちの列・・

美味しいお店を教えていただきました。

I was able to fully enjoy my day as promised with "efficient use of one day."

Everything I saw was fresh and the day flew by in no time.

If I have the chance to go to Ishigaki Island again, I would love to repeat the experience.

「1日で効率よく」のとおり1日で充分満喫できました。

と、言うか見るモノ全てが新鮮で1日があっと言う間に過ぎてしまいました。

また石垣島に行く事が有ればリピートしたいです。

It was a day when the weather changed frequently, but I hoped for better weather and made a reservation on the day itself. We drove for about 30 minutes into the pitch-black mountains, with no lights at all. Armed with the borrowed boots and flashlight, we ventured into the forest. I was excited and nervous as I searched for animals and insects, but I couldn't find much that day. The guide found a coconut crab for us. There were also birds (name unknown) and geckos. It was a valuable experience to hear the sounds of the waves and see naturally formed caves. The weather is something we can't control, so we were able to see the starry sky peeking through the clouds, and at times, it was hidden by them. I hope to find more next time and see more stars! The guide shared various interesting knowledge along the way, which made it very enjoyable. I had a great time and would love to go again. Thank you very much.

天候がコロコロ変わる日でしたがお天気が良くなる望みを掛け当日に申込みました。30分位で明かりも何もない本当に漆黒の山の中へ車で移動。貸して頂いた長靴と懐中電灯を持って森の中へ入って行きます。ワクワクドキドキしながら動物や虫を探しましたが、この日はなかなか見つけることが出来ません。ヤシガニをガイドさんが探してきてくれました。鳥（名前不明）ヤモリもいました。自然に出来た洞窟や波の音を聞けたりと貴重な体験がいっぱい。天気は人の力ではどうしようもありませんので、雲の合間から星空が見れたり、雲に隠れたり。次はもっと見つかれば＆★見れるといいなー。ガイドさんのお話も道中からいろいろな知識を楽しく教えて頂きました。大変楽しかったです。また行きたいです。ありがとうございました。

I had a great time riding and interacting with the water buffalo for the first time, creating wonderful memories. The mangrove tour was also filled with nature and was very enjoyable. However, since the weather was cloudy, I thought it would have been even better if it had been sunny. I regret not being able to visit Taketomi Island because we had a company party in the evening during our company training trip, but riding the water buffalo while listening to the shamisen was truly a lovely experience. I would love to go again if I have the chance.

初めて水牛に乗ったり、水牛に触れたりすごく思い出が出来て楽しかったです。マングローブ遊覧もとても自然がいっぱいでとても良かったです。ただ天気が曇だったので晴れのほうがさらにいいなぁと思いました。今回会社の研修旅行できて夕方から会社のパーティーがあったので竹富島に行くことができなかったことが心残りですが、本当水牛に乗りながら三味線を聞いたりと素敵な体験になりました。また機会があったら行きたいです

I have taken this ride several times in the past. It's a convenient course for exploring Ishigaki Island in a short time. Day trips from Naha are also possible (you can get off at the airport).
On this day, there happened to be a marathon event, which caused a delay of about 30 minutes due to stops along the way. We also took a detour, running through different rural roads than usual.
Unfortunately, the charm of Kabira Bay, known for its blue waters, was somewhat diminished due to the drizzly weather. The lunch included in the course was a healthy menu, which might be suitable for seniors.

過去にも何回か乗車しています。短時間で石垣島をめぐるには便利なコースです。那覇からの日帰り利用もできます（空港下車可能）。
この日はたまたまマラソン大会とぶつかり、途中停車で３０分ほどロスがありました。また迂回のため、通常とは異なる農道なども走りました。
なお小雨まじりの空模様だったので、ブルーが売り物の川平湾の魅力は残念ながら半減していました。コースに含まれる昼食は健康的なメニューで、シニア向きかもしれません。

Unfortunately, the day we participated was rainy, so we couldn't expect to see the starry sky...
However, we were able to focus on exploring the jungle instead.

It was a surprisingly warm day for this season, so we were lucky to see about four coconut crabs!
We also spotted cute crabs and butterfly pupae, and to our surprise, we even saw glowing firefly larvae.
It was astonishing to see them glowing in the dark... I didn't know larvae could glow.
We were very grateful to our young female guide who worked hard to find the animals for us. Thank you!
Searching for animals together while shining our lights around was exciting and fun.

Experiencing a pitch-black forest with just one light to guide us is something that would be scary or dangerous without a reliable guide, so it became a very good experience.

私たちが参加した日はあいにくの雨で星空は期待できず…
でもその分ジャングル探索を集中して行ってくださいました。

この季節にしては暖かい日だったので
ヤシガニを４匹ほど見ることができてラッキー！
ほかにも可愛いカニや蝶のさなぎ、
驚いたことに蛍の幼虫も見ることができました。
暗闇の中で光ってる姿を見つけた時は驚きました…幼虫も光るんですね。
若い女性のガイドさんが一生懸命動物を探してくださってとてもありがたかったです。ありがとうございました！
みんなであちこちにライトを照らしながら動物を探すのも
冒険心をくすぐられて楽しかったです。

灯ひとつない真っ暗な森をライトひとつで進むなんて体験、
こういうしっかりしたガイドさんがいるツアーでないと
怖かったり危険だったりでできないのでとても良い経験になりました。

The wind was strong, and the boat was splashing water, so the people sitting outside hurried inside. We were right to stay inside from the beginning! The mangroves of Iriomote Island were very educational. I was happy to see the crested serpent eagle (laughs). The ox cart was funny because the ox was in a bad mood and stopped partway. Lunch was a bento, and it was delicious! Given the season, it can't be helped, but I think we could have enjoyed it even more if the weather had been a bit better!

風強く、船も水しぶきが有り、外に座っていた人達は慌てて中に入ってきました。私達は最初から中にいて正解でした!西表島のマングローブはとても勉強になりました。カンムリワシに会えて嬉しかったです(笑)牛車は牛さんのご機嫌が悪く途中止まってしまったり面白かったです。ランチはお弁当です。美味しく頂きました!季節的に仕方ないですがもう少し天気が良ければもっと楽しく過ごせたと思います!

The weather was perfect, and I had the best sightseeing experience. I visited the graves of Taiwanese people without knowing the full story. I was able to learn about a sad history for the first time. Kabira Bay was truly beautiful, with fantastic weather and stunning views. There were sea turtles as well. The hamburger lunch was also very filling. I had a great time sightseeing!

天気に恵まれ最高の観光ができました。台湾人のお墓参りは全く事実を知らないまま行きました。悲しい歴史を初めて知る事ができました。川平湾はまさに、天気最高で素晴らしい景色でした。ウミガメもいました。ハンバーグランチもボリュームたっぷりでお腹いっぱいです。いい観光ができました!

Although the morning was a bit early, we arrived at Ishigaki Port with plenty of time and were able to check in smoothly without any rush. The boat was somewhat crowded, but I felt like we arrived at Iriomote Island in no time while dozing off and enjoying the view from the window. Upon arrival, a sightseeing bus was waiting for us, and we quickly set off for a mangrove tour. Along the way, the driver provided information and stories about Iriomote Island, which kept us entertained. During the mangrove tour, we were shown clusters of mangroves that you wouldn't see on the main islands, allowing us to experience a sense of the extraordinary.

After that, we boarded the bus again and moved to the water buffalo cart boarding area, where we leisurely crossed over to the neighboring Yubu Island on a water buffalo cart. It was nice that there were guides and performances of the sanshin (Okinawan musical instrument) during the ride.

Yubu Island felt like a botanical garden, and the butterfly breeding facility was particularly interesting. Additionally, the lunch bento was quite satisfying. On the way back, many people got off at Taketomi Island, but since this plan was to return to Ishigaki Island, we were able to return to Ishigaki Port with plenty of time to spare, allowing us to leisurely explore the area around Ishigaki Port. The shuttle bus was also appreciated.

朝が少し早かったのですが、石垣港に到着して受付まで余裕もあり慌てることなくスムーズにできました。
船は多少混雑していましたが、西表島まで座ってうとうとしながら車窓を眺めあっという間についた感じでした。西表島では観光バスが待っていてくれ、すぐにマングローブ遊覧に出発。途中、運転手さんの西表島の案内やエピソードの話もあり飽きることはありません。マングローブ遊覧も本州では見られないようなマングローブの群生を案内してもらいながら鑑賞し、非日常感を味わうことができました。
その後、再びバスに乗車して水牛車乗り場まで移動し、水牛車でのんびりと隣の由布島までわたりました。水牛車の中での案内や三線の演奏など楽しめるようにされていてよかったです。
由布島では島全体が植物園のようで、特に蝶の飼育舎が面白かったです。また、昼食のお弁当も十分満足のいくものでした。帰りは多くの方が竹富島で降りられたのですが、このプランは石垣島へ帰るプランだったので、石垣港に余裕をもって戻ることができ、石垣港周辺を見て回るなどゆっくりと過ごせました。送迎バスもありがたかったです。

The grove of Yaeyama palm trees was great. The guide's stories and songs, filled with love for Ishigaki Island, were wonderful. The hamburger for lunch was delicious!

八重山ヤシの林が良かったです。石垣島愛があふれるガイドさんの話や、歌も素敵でした。お昼ご飯のハンバーグが美味しかった‼︎

It was a tight schedule, but the explanations were thorough, so I was able to complete everything without hesitation. The ship was also cleaner than those of other companies, which was great!

過密スケジュールですが丁寧に説明頂けたので迷わず完遂出来ました。他社さんより船も綺麗で良かったです笑