All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

This time, we went to Iriomote Island and Yufu Island. After arriving at Iriomote Island, we took a mangrove cruise up the Nakama River. The captain and guide's stories were incredibly fun. After getting off the boat, we moved by bus. The bus driver was also a lot of fun. The driver's stories might have been the most enjoyable part! 😁 We headed to Yufu Island by water buffalo. Interestingly, a German woman was the water buffalo handler. 😊

今回は西表島と由布島へ。
西表島に到着後、マングローブ遊覧船にて仲間川の上流に行きました。船長兼ガイドさんの話がめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。下船後、バスにて移動します。このバスの運転手さんがめちゃくちゃ楽しい。運転手さんの話が一番楽しかったかも😁由布島へ🏝️は水牛にて向います。何とドイツ🇩🇪人の女性の方が水牛使いでした😊

I'm shy and often have a hard time enjoying things, but the bus guide and the driver were friendly and made it easy to have fun! I'm glad I signed up for the tour (^^). The weather in Ishigaki Island wasn't great in January, but that day we were blessed with clear skies, and I was satisfied to be able to do some sightseeing.

人見知りで、、なかなか楽しめない事が多いですが、、バスガイドさんや運転手さんが気さくで気軽に楽しめました！
ツアー申し込んで良かったです(^^)
石垣島は１月天気があまり良くなかったのですが、その日は晴天に恵まれ観光らしい事ができ満足です。

I really enjoyed the mangroves and the water buffalo cart, which you can't experience in the city. The sea was beautiful and soothing. I want to come back again.

マングローブや水牛車を楽しむ事が
でき都会では味わえないので
すごく良かったです。
海も綺麗で癒されました。
また来たいと思います

The starry sky was beautiful, and I could see the Milky Way and shooting stars! In the jungle, there were coconut crabs, and I got to see everything I wanted. Our guide, Hina, shared fun stories during the car ride to our destination and throughout the tour. She really went out of her way to show us great things, and I enjoyed every moment from start to finish! 😊

一面の星空と、天の川や流れ星も見れてとても綺麗でした！ジャングルではヤシガニもいて、見たかったものが全部見れました。ガイドをしてくれたヒナさんは目的地までの車内やツアー中も楽しいお話をしてくれたり、良いものを見せようととっても工夫してくれて、最初から最後まで楽しめました😊

It was a windy day, but I spent a relaxing time. The island crossing on the water buffalo cart was fantastic. I also enjoyed lunch very much.

風は強い日でしたが、のんびりとした時間を過ごしました。水牛車での島渡は最高でした。ランチもとても惜しくいただきました。

I participated alone. Originally, I had a one-day plan booked, but I was informed that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to high waves, so I canceled the snorkeling part and only joined the morning mangrove tour.

There were a total of five participants, including families and another solo participant, with one guide. I had only done canoeing once nearly ten years ago, but I was able to paddle without any issues. The guide, Makocchan, was very friendly and shared a lot of information about the surrounding nature, and he took many photos for us, which made it a really enjoyable experience.

1人で参加しました。元々1日プランの予約でしたが、波が高い影響で青の洞窟は行けないと連絡をいただいたため、シュノーケリングのパートはキャンセルして、午前のマングローブツアーのみの参加としました。
家族連れと別のソロ参加の方を合わせて参加者合計5人に対し、ガイドさん1人でした。カヌーは10年近く前に一度やったきりでしたが、問題なく漕げました。ガイドのまこっちゃんがとても気さくで、色々周囲の自然についてお話ししてくださったり、たくさん写真を撮ってくださったりして、とても楽しかったです。

The day before, I visited Taketomi and explored the island on foot, but transportation is definitely essential. Considering the possibility of rain, I recommend opting for a bus tour.

前日に竹富に行き徒歩で島内散策をしましたがやはり乗り物での移動は必須です
雨の可能性も考慮してツアーでのオプションはバスをおすすめします

The weather was great and perfect. The guides were professionals, so their explanations were excellent, and they added some funny stories here and there, which was nice. The highlights of Iriomote Island depend on luck, as you might see some rare animals. The water buffalo cart ride was truly a great experience. Yubu Island felt a bit lacking, though. The streets of Taketomi Island felt like a different world. This tour was really good.

天気も良く最高でした。
ガイドの方々もプロなので解説が上手いし所々笑い話挟んでくれて良かったです。
西表島の見所は運次第で珍しい動物が見れるかと。
水牛車は本当に良い経験でした。
由布島はなんか物足りない感じかな。
竹富島の街並みは違う世界って感じでした。このツアーかなり良かった。

The water buffalo was great! Unfortunately, I couldn't explore Yufushima due to the rain and wind (^◇^;)

I was relieved when the rain stopped for the mangrove boat tour. It was wonderful to see a woman steering the boat while providing explanations!

水牛さん良かったです！
残念ながら雨風で由布島での散策が出来ず(^◇^;)

マングローブ遊覧船は、雨も止んでホッとしました。
女性の方が説明しながら舵を取っていて素晴らしいです！

Since it was my first solo trip to Ishigaki Island, I joined this tour to learn more about the island. They took me to all the places I wanted to visit. The guide provided detailed and careful explanations about the island, including its culture, which helped me understand it well.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get to know Ishigaki Island as a whole.

はじめて石垣島で1人旅だったので
島のことを知るためにこちらのツアーに参加。
行きたいところを全部回ってもらえました。
またガイドさんの説明が細かく丁寧に島のお話をしてくださって、文化などを含めてよくわかりました。

石垣島の全体を知りたい方にとてもおすすめです。

It was very good because we could efficiently get around in one day. There were many seniors, and there was good consideration for things like restroom guidance. I think it's a tour that people of all ages can enjoy, so I recommend it.

1日で効率よく回れるのでとても良かったです。シニアの方も多く、お手洗い案内などよく配慮がされていました。あらゆる年齢層で楽しめるツアーだと思うのでおすすめです。

It was cloudy, but it was no problem at all! The guide was cheerful and explained, "This kind of light makes the blue of the cave look deeper." The blue in the photos was also magical and moving!

曇ってたけど全然問題なし！　ガイドさんが明るくて、「こういう光の方が洞窟の青が深く見えますよ」と説明してくれた。写真に写る青も幻想的で感動した！

You can efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island. It was my first time in the Yaeyama Islands, and I think I was taken around efficiently. I also got to ride a water buffalo cart, and there was an explanation about the mangroves. It was more efficient than going on my own, and the explanations were easy to understand.

西表島、由布島、竹富島と効率よく回れます。初めての八重山諸島でしたが、効率よく連れていってくれたと思います。水牛車にも乗れて、マングローブの解説もあり、自分で回るよりも効率よく、説明も分かりやすかったです。

From morning until evening, and with the option to choose between a 4 PM or 5 PM closing time, it's truly guest-first. I thought it was expensive before making the reservation, but in the end, it was a great value for the price.

朝から夕方までしかも終了時間も16時、17時と選べるのはゲストファースト。お高いと予約前思いましたが、結局コスパ良かったです。

I went there in December 2025!
I was healed by the mangrove scenery of Iriomote Island, and I rode a water buffalo from Iriomote to Yufu Island, where the buffalo carried about 12 adults.
Lunch on Yufu Island was a buffet with various island dishes, and it was delicious and great.
Exploring Taketomi Island was also fun!
Since I wanted to go far, I rented a bicycle for the day and rode around.
It turned into a day full of fun and excitement that I couldn't stop!

2025年12月に行って来ました♪
西表島のマングローブの景色に癒され、水牛に乗って西表→由布島へ、水牛が大人12人くらい乗せて運んでくれました。
由布島でのお昼ご飯はバイキングで色々な島ごはんが食べれて美味しくて良かったです。
竹富島での散策も楽しかった♪
遠くまで行きたかったので当日レンタサイクルを借りて周りました。
楽しくてワクワクが止まらない1日になりました。

I participated after seeing reviews that mentioned how efficiently you can tour the islands. Since it was my first time visiting the remote islands, I was unsure about where to go and what to see. However, after visiting three islands this time, I think for my next trip, it might be nice to take my time and explore just one island thoroughly. Unfortunately, the weather was not great, and we experienced a downpour like a tropical rainstorm, but I managed to cope with a raincoat. I was moved by the sight of a rainbow stretching beautifully across the sea without any obstacles. On Taketomi Island, the rain finally stopped, so I explored the area by renting a bicycle.

効率的に島巡りができるとの口コミを見て参加しました。初めての離島巡りだったのでどこをどう見ようか迷ってましたが、今回3島巡ったのを参考に次回はどこか一つをじっくりでもよいかなと思いました。あいにくの天気で途中スコールのような雨も降りましたが、レインコートでしのげたし、海にかかる虹が端から端まで障害物なくきれいに見られて感動しました。竹富島では何とか雨が上がったのでレンタサイクルで散策しました。

Since my flight was in the afternoon, I participated on the last day of my trip. This time, I didn't rent a car and stayed near the remote island terminal to go on an island tour, so I was left with some regrets about not being able to see much of the island. However, thanks to this tour, I was able to efficiently visit spots like Kabira Bay and other attractions in Ishigaki. The wind was strong, and the glass-bottom boat service was canceled, but it was the only sunny day, so I was glad to see the beautiful sea and sky before heading home. The tour guide also kindly offered to take family photos at each spot, which was great for capturing memories.

15時台の飛行機だったので旅の最終日に参加しました。今回レンタカーを借りず、離島ターミナル周辺に宿泊して離島ツアーに行ったので島内はほぼ見れず心残りでしたが、こちらのツアーに参加したおかげで川平湾など石垣のスポットを効率よく回れました。風が強くグラスボードは欠航でしたが、この日だけ唯一晴れたのできれいな海と空を帰る前に見られてよかったです。添乗員さんもスポット毎に写真撮りましょうかとお声がけいただき家族の写真も残せてよかったです。

We participated as a family of five, with a 3rd-grade boy and twin 1st-grade boys. At first, the kids said it was dark and scary, but after a while, they became engrossed in searching for various creatures like insects, fish, and coconut crabs. It was a pity that we couldn't find a coconut crab, but it seems they had a lot of fun. The weather was nice all day, so we could see the moon and stars beautifully. The stories and experiences shared by the tour guide were very interesting! I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.

小3男の子、小1男の子（双子）の家族5人で参加しました。
子供達も最初は暗くて怖いと言っていましたが途中からは夢中で虫、魚、ヤシガニ色々な生き物を探していました。
ヤシガニを見つけられなかったのは残念ですがとても楽しかったようです。
この日は1日中天気が良かったので月も星も綺麗に見えました。
ツアー中のお兄さんのお話や体験談とても面白かったです！
また機会があれば参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

The arrival day was cloudy and felt a bit cold. I was worried about the snorkeling reservation, but once we got out to sea, the water was warm, and since we were wearing wetsuits and shoes, it was totally fine.

They put two wetsuits on my 9-year-old child, which was great because I was worried he would get cold. Thanks to that, he didn't feel cold at all and had a lot of fun.

The guide (Makocchan) explained the swimming points and precautions clearly, and I really appreciate it. During the return transfer, he talked about recommended island cuisine, which made the whole experience enjoyable.

When we tried the recommended restaurant, it was incredibly delicious, so I’m glad I joined the tour for that reason too. I would love to participate in another tour! 😊

到着日が曇っていて少し寒く感じました。シュノーケル予約したけど、大丈夫かな？と思いましたが、沖に出ると水温暖かくウェットスーツもシューズも履いてるので全然大丈夫でした。
9歳の子供にはウェットスーツを２枚着せてくれて子供は寒くなっちゃうからとありがたかったです。
おかげで寒くなく、すごく楽しかったと。
泳ぎのポイントや注意点などわかりやすく説明してくれて、ガイドさん（まこっちゃん）に感謝です。
帰りの送迎時はおすすめの島グルメの話などしてくれて終始楽しかったです。
おすすめのお店に行ってみたらすごい美味しくて、そうゆう点でもツアーに参加して良かったです(^^)
また違うツアーにも参加したいです

Unfortunately, we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to the waves, but we were able to dive from a nearby beach and see the beautiful underwater scenery. The day before was cloudy, but on the day of our visit, it was sunny with great visibility, which made us very satisfied.

We didn't get to see any sea turtles that day, which was disappointing, but I would like to try again next time. I was a bit nervous about my kids wearing snorkeling masks for the first time, but our guide, Makocchan, skillfully guided them, and they were able to put them on smoothly without any issues, enjoying the experience.

Although my kids are a bit timid, there were safe floats available, so they felt completely at ease and had a lot of fun. We were very satisfied with the wonderful experience. Thank you so much! 😊

残念ながら青の洞窟は波の影響で行けませんでしたが、近くのビーチから潜って綺麗な海の中を見る事が出来ました。
前の日は曇っていましたが、当日は晴れてすごく透明度が高く、満足でした。
この日はウミガメに会う事ができず、それは残念でしたがまた次の機会にチャレンジしたいと思います。
子供達が初めてのシュノーケルマスクを着用するので大丈夫かドキドキしていましたが、ガイドさんのまこっちゃんが上手に誘導してくれてスムーズに装着が出来て、一度も失敗する事なく楽しめたようです。
少し怖がりの子供達ですが、安全なフロートもあったし、全然怖くなくすごく楽しかったと大満足でした。
素敵な体験をさせていただきありがとうございました(^^)

Due to the limited time, I rented a bicycle to go to Kondoi Beach. I borrowed it for just a little over 40 minutes, but there was no hourly rental option, so I ended up renting three bikes for a full day at 2,000 yen each, which was quite a hefty expense. I might be posting this in the wrong place since this isn't included in the tour...

The weather was a bit uncertain, and I think it would have been the best tour if it had been clear and sunny ☀️. Thank you for your assistance.

あまりの時間で、コンドイ浜に行くために、レンタサイクルを借りました。
４０分ちょっと借りたのですが、時間単位の貸し出しの設定はなく、１日単位の２０００円で３台借りたので、大出費でつらかったです。
こちらはツアーには含まれてないので、こちらに投稿させて頂くのは違うかもですが…。

お天気が微妙で、快晴☀️だったら最高のツアーになったと思います。
お世話になりました。

I have participated in the tour several times. This time, I was looking for a tour that didn't have city sightseeing, and I found one that fit perfectly in terms of timing. It was great to visit places I hadn't been to yet, like the limestone caves. Since it's the end of the year, I thought there would be many families participating, but I was relieved to see a few solo travelers as well. The driver's performance on the sanshin was wonderful! I am very grateful to the guide for being so kind.

何度かツアー参加させていただいております。
今回は市内観光が無いかな？と探していたらちょうどいい時間帯のツアーを見つけました。鍾乳洞などまだ行って無いところがありよかったです。年末なので、家族参加が多いのかな？と思ってましたらお一人さま参加の方も数人いて安心しました。運転手さんの三線は素晴らしかったです！ガイドさんにはとても親切にしていただきありがとございました。

The weather was good overall, but I wouldn't recommend the three-island tour as it felt too much like a factory line. I opted for the bicycle rental plan on Taketomi Island, but I was surprised at how worn out the bicycles were. I was too tired on the return boat.

天気良好で全体的に良かったけど、流れ作業な感じで３島巡りはお勧めしない。竹富島レンタサイクルプランにしたけど、自転車がボロ過ぎでびっくりした。帰りの船内で疲れすぎた。

It was a day without waste, where everything flowed smoothly. The guides were also of high quality in their responses and content.

無駄がなくて、全てがスムーズに流れるような一日でした。
ガイドをする方々の対応や内容も質も高いです。

I participated in a tour on New Year's Eve. The weather forecast was unfortunately not great, so my excitement was a bit dampened. However, just before we arrived at Iriomote Island, the rain stopped, and we were greeted by a rainbow. After that, although there were light showers, the rain would stop during the highlights of the tour, which was a nice surprise. We also got to meet a lot of water buffalo, making it the best day ever. For my spouse and me, the last day of 2025 turned out to be a miraculous day. It was truly an incredibly fun experience.

大晦日にツアーへ参加しました。
天気予報は生憎で少しテンションが下がっての参加でした。
ところが、西表島へ到着の直前に雨も上がり虹がお出迎えをしてくれました。
その後も天気は小雨は降るものの見せ場では雨が上がるという繰り返し。
水牛さんたちにもたくさん会えて最高の１日でした。
夫婦二人にとって２０２５年最後の１日は奇跡の１日になりました。
本当に最高に楽しかったです。

On January 2nd, when we went to Taketomi Island, it was very cold, and there were people wearing down jackets. The wind was strong, and there was light rain, so the waves were high. On the ferry, there was an area for people who are prone to seasickness, and the three of us took our seats there after taking motion sickness medication. Even so, the vertical swaying was quite intense and scary. After about 15 minutes, we safely arrived at Taketomi Island, and I was surprised to see how efficiently everyone moved, transporting tourists by bus to the water buffalo cart boarding area, which was different from the island's image. The water buffalo cart ride was enjoyable, just as I had expected. We strolled around a bit, but it was cold, so we headed back to the port quickly. There was a family with a member who had difficulty walking, but they didn't seem to have any major issues.

私たちが竹富島に行った1月２日はとても寒くてダウンを着ている人もいました。風が強く小雨も降っていたので、波は高かったです。フェリーの座席には、船に弱い人が座るエリアがあり、酔い止め薬も飲んで３人で陣取って座りました。それでも結構な縦揺れで怖かったです。約１５分で無事に竹富島に着くと、流れ作業で観光客をバスで水牛車乗り場に運び、島のイメージとは違いテキパキと皆さん動いていたのには驚きました。水牛車は予想通り楽しめました。周辺を少し散策しましたが、寒かったのですぐに港に向かいました。足の不自由な家族がいましたが、とても困るようなことはありませんでした。

With transportation to the hotel included, I was able to enjoy a full day on Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island. I was able to efficiently visit each place and had a great experience.

ホテルまでの送迎ありで　１日バッチリ楽しめました　西表島　由布島　竹富島
それぞれに効率よく巡れて　よい体験ができました

Although the weather was unfortunately cloudy and windy (with occasional light rain), it was a satisfying day trip visiting the limestone caves, Kabira Bay, and Tamatorizaki Observatory. I also enjoyed the scenery from the car window along the way, and the guide's explanations were great.

あいにくの曇りと強風(時々わずかな小雨)という天候でしたが、鍾乳洞や川平湾、玉取崎展望台を巡り、途中、車窓からの景色も楽しみながら、満足出来る日帰り観光でした！ガイドさんの説明も良かったです。

The guidance was smooth, allowing me to spend my time without stress. I applied for the free walk plan on Taketomi Island and planned to rent a bicycle on my own. When I arrived at the port, there were about two or three rental bike shops' vehicles there, and I was able to apply on the spot. I returned on the second-to-last ferry, but I had plenty of fun.

流れるような案内でストレスなく過ごせました。
竹富島はフリーウォークプランで申し込み、自力でレンタサイクルする予定にしました。港に着いた時に２～３つくらいのレンタサイクル屋さんの車が来ていて、その場で申し込めました。
最終便の一つ前で帰ってきましたが十分楽しめました。

I wanted to easily explore various places, especially to visit a limestone cave, so I decided on this tour! Unfortunately, it rained, but it was just as I expected. We got to ride on a glass-bottom boat, and even in the rain, we could clearly see the corals, fish, and sea turtles! The guide was just as he introduced himself, constantly chatting away, playing the sanshin, singing, and dancing, so I never got bored on the bus. The driver was also very kind and drove safely.

楽チンに色んなところ巡りたいのと、とくに鍾乳洞に行きたくて、本ツアーに決めました！あいにくの雨でしたが、期待通りの内容でした。グラスボートも乗れて、雨でもサンゴや魚、海ガメもしっかり見れました！ガイドさんは「思いついたことどんどん喋りますんで〜」と前置きされた通りにずーっと喋りっぱなし、三線弾いて唄をうたい、踊りも踊って、バスの中では退屈しませんでした。運転手さんも安全運転で優しい方でした。