All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I was able to learn about the lives of the people in Okinawa, including their history, food, housing, and culture, through the guide's stories. I was moved by the connection between Ken Takakura and the elementary school. Despite the unfortunate weather, I’m glad I participated. Thank you very much.

観光はもちろん、歴史や食、住、文化など沖縄の人々の暮らしぶりをガイドさんのお話で知ることができました。高倉健さんと小学校とのつながりには感動しました。あいにくのお天気でしたが、参加して良かったと思います。ありがとうございました。

If you're visiting Yaeyama for sightseeing, it's a good idea to join a tour that allows you to efficiently visit the must-see attractions. While it's possible to arrange everything yourself, joining a tour saves you time and money, making it a great option.

やはり八重山に来て観光するならば行っておきたい観光地が効率良く回れるのでツアーに参加すると良いですね。自分で手配しながら行くことも可能ですが手間もかからず金銭的にも安くすんでいい事だらけですよ。

The staff provided thorough explanations on how to canoe, knowledge about the mangroves, and ways to enjoy the experience, making it a very enjoyable and satisfying tour! Although the weather wasn't sunny, we were able to appreciate the unique charm and atmosphere that comes with cloudy weather followed by rain. They also took many photos, leaving us with beautiful memories. We couldn't visit the Blue Cave this time due to the weather, so I hope to try again next time. Thank you!

スタッフの方が丁寧にカヌーの乗り方、マングローブの知識、楽しみ方など説明をしてくださり、とても楽しく大満足のツアーでした！！
晴天ではありませんでしたが、曇りのち雨ならではの魅力、雰囲気を味わうことができました。
写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、思い出もキレイな形で残っています。
今回は天気の都合で青の洞窟には行けなかったので、次回再チャレンジできればとおもいます。
ありがとうございました！

The mangrove kayaking allowed us to slowly paddle down the river and fully enjoy nature. The snorkeling was a bit cold, but it was great to see so many fish and corals. The instructor was also a very nice person, which made it fun! 😊

マングローブカヤックは川をゆっくりカヤックで進んで　自然を堪能できました。
シュノーケリングは少し寒かったけど　魚や珊瑚を沢山見れて良かったです。
インストラクターの方もとても感じの良い人で楽しかったです(^^)

I was looking forward to enjoying the sea from the glass-bottom boat, but it was canceled due to rough seas on the day of the tour. We switched to a bus tour, but after finishing the island tour with the water buffalo, there was nothing else I wanted to see, and I had nothing to do until the return boat departure time. The boat from Ishigaki Island was quite fast despite the high waves, which was scary for those who weren't used to being on a boat.

グラスボートから見える海を楽しみにしていたが当日に海が荒れて中止となり、バス観光へ変更したが
その後の水牛での島巡りも済むと、他に見たい所ものですが無くて帰りの船の時間まで何もする事が無かった
石垣島からの船も波が高いわりにスピードがあって船に慣れない者には恐かった

I used this service for a sister trip in our 60s and 70s. Since it was our first time in Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island, we chose this option because it took us to key spots and included lunch and hotel transfers. The mangrove scenery, which I had only seen in photos, was beautiful, and I finally got to ride a water buffalo cart. The bus driver who guided us around Iriomote Island was also entertaining, making the experience very enjoyable. The lunch, a bento box from Yubu Island, included local ingredients like ancient rice from Iriomote Island, sea grapes, and mimiga (pork ear), with explanations of each ingredient that made it easy to understand. The tour was compact and well-organized, allowing us to enjoy it without feeling rushed, making it a friendly experience for beginners to the Yaeyama Islands.

60〜70代の姉妹旅行で利用しました。
石垣島・西表島は初めてなので、要所要所に連れて行っていただけ、昼食とホテル送迎も付いているこちらを選択。
写真でしか見たことないマングローブの風景に、一度乗ってみたかった水牛車、西表島内移動バスの運転手さんの案内も面白くとても楽しめました。昼食の由布島幕の内弁当は、西表島産古代米や海ぶどうにミミガー、ウムクジーなど具材の説明付きで分かりやすかったです。
時間に追われすぎることなくコンパクトにまとまっていて、八重山初心者に優しいツアーでした。

I participated in the 14:30 session. (I mistakenly registered my 12-year-old elementary school child as an adult, which caused some trouble, but they promptly took care of the refund. I apologize for the inconvenience.)

We arrived at Taketomi Island after a 15-minute ferry ride. Upon arrival, a shuttle bus was waiting for us. After about a 5-minute ride, we reached the water buffalo cart boarding area. Among the many water buffaloes, Yui-kun, the largest one, pulled the cart while a staff member sang accompanied by the sanshin. It instantly put us in the Okinawa mood. It was also amusing to see Yui-kun's bathroom break up close at just the right moment. Finally, we took a photo with Yui-kun, and we received a commemorative certificate with a photo for free✨. As a keepsake, I also purchased a large photo for ¥1,500. It was very convenient to be able to download the data via a QR code♫.

After that, we had free time, but we had to return to Ishigaki Port on the 17:00 ferry, so it was quite hectic. After parting ways with the water buffalo cart around 15:30, we decided to rent bicycles to head to Kondoi Beach. Those who used the water buffalo cart could rent a bicycle for ¥1,000 instead of the usual ¥2,000, but since we only had until 16:30 to return it, it felt a bit pricey. We rented two child-carrying bicycles, one regular bicycle, and one children's bicycle for a total of ¥4,000… and since they weren't electric bikes, it was tough, but it turned out to be good exercise.

14:30の回に参加しました。
(12歳の小学生を大人で申し込んでしまったために、ご面倒をかけてしまいましたが、すぐに返金措置をとってくださいました。お手数をおかけして申し訳ありませんでした)
フェリーに乗って15分で竹富島到着。着くと送迎バスが待機しています。乗車して5分ほどで水牛車乗り場に到着。たくさんいる水牛の中、1番の巨体というゆいくんが車を引っ張ってくれて、お兄さんが三線の演奏で歌を歌ってくれました。一気に沖縄気分に。タイミングよく？ゆいくんの排泄の様子が間近で見られたのも面白かったです。最後はゆいくんと写真撮影。写真入りの記念証が無料でいただけました✨思い出に、¥1,500で大判の写真も購入。QRコードからデータのダウンロードができるのがとてもありがたかったです♫
その後は自由時間なのですが、17:00のフェリーで石垣港に戻らなければならず、結構バタバタでした。
15:30頃に水牛車と別れたあと、自転車を借りてコンドイ浜を目指すことにしていました。
水牛車利用の人は自転車を1台¥2,000のところ¥1,000で借りられますが、16:30返却で1時間しかないので割高に感じました。子供のせ自転車2台と普通自転車1台、子供用自転車1台で¥4,000…しかも電動自転車ではないのでしんどかったですが、よい運動にはなりました

I was grateful for the hotel pick-up since I didn't have a rental car for this trip. It was nice to have a lunch break at the island terminal and be able to stroll around. I was disappointed that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but instead, we landed on the Phantom Island and had a great time snorkeling and seeing many beautiful fish. I got so captivated by the fish that I ended up following them a bit too closely and sometimes lagged behind, but the staff took care of me until the end. I think it would have been even better if there had been a little more time to swim freely.

I also really enjoyed the mangrove kayaking in the afternoon. It was my first experience walking through the mangrove forest after getting off the kayak, which was a bit exciting. The kayak was stable, and I was able to relax. The guide was very fun and taught us a lot, making for a wonderful day.

While my usual trips focus on sightseeing, experiences like this have become great memories, and I'm glad I participated.

今回の旅行はレンタカーなしだったのでホテルまで送迎していただけて助かりました。また離島ターミナルでお昼休憩があり、ぷらぷら散策ができて良かったです。ツアーは青の洞窟が行けなかったのが残念ですが、代わりの幻の島上陸とシュノーケルできれいな魚たちが沢山見ることが出来楽しい時間を過ごせました。魚に見惚れてつい後をついていってしまい、ときどきおくれがちになってしまいましたが最後まで面倒をみてもらいました。自由に泳げる時間が少しでもあるとより良かったかなーと思います。
午後からのマングローブカヤックもとても楽しめました。カヤックから降りてマングローブの森の中を歩くのも初めての経験でちょっとワクワクしました。カヤックは安定感があり、のんびりと過ごせました。ガイドさんもとても楽しく色々教えてくださり楽しい一日を過ごせ良かったです。
いつもの旅行は観光が中心ですが、このような体験もとても良い思い出になり、参加して良かったです。

The guide was very polite and cheerful, making the entire experience enjoyable. Due to the season, I couldn't see the coconut crab, but I was glad to visit the forest and the sea at night. On the way back, I was also able to see an owl. During the journey, the guide recommended shops, food, and sightseeing spots, which became helpful for my sightseeing the next day.

ガイドの方がとても丁寧で明るい方で終始楽しむことができました。
時期的なものもあり、ヤシガニは見れませんでしたが、夜の森や海に行くことができよかったです。
また帰りの道中でフクロウも見ることができました。
道中では、オススメのお店や食べ物、観光スポットも教えていただき、次の日の観光の材料となりました。

It was very good. I was able to make a reservation the day before, and I was able to plan for the next day. The mangrove tour in Iriomote, the water buffalo cart, and Yufu Island were all amazing experiences. Also, the timing was perfect.

I highly recommend it!

とても良かったです。前日予約ができ、翌日の予定ができました。西表のマングローブ遊覧、水牛車、由布島、感動の連続でした。また、時間的にもサイコーでした。（(*´◒`*)）

おすすめです‼️

I thought the water buffalo cart tour would be a relaxing and leisurely experience, but there were too many customers. We were crammed with 16 people in one cart. The organizers were also frustrated and angry with customers who acted out of line. While the customers were at fault, the atmosphere was also unpleasant.

Aside from the water buffalo cart tour, I enjoyed everything else without any issues.

水牛車観光は、のんびり揺られて、ゆったり体験出来ると思ってましたが、お客さん多すぎ。水牛車1台に16人座らせてビチビチです。
企画する側の人間も、勝手な行動取る客にイライラしてたり怒ったり。
客も悪いが雰囲気も悪いです。

水牛車観光以外はとくに問題なく楽しめました。

I was able to efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yubu Island, and Taketomi Island without any waste. When I heard about the three islands, I was worried it might feel rushed or that I should take my time, but it was more than enough! It was a thoroughly satisfying tour!

The mangrove tour on Iriomote Island had the best explanations from the guide. The descriptions of the mangroves and animals felt like a real jungle cruise. They also timed the photo opportunities perfectly, and I was very satisfied!

The water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island was the highlight! I was moved by the trust between the guide and the buffalo! From explanations about the buffalo to singing... I wanted to ride even more! Everyone clapped along, creating a sense of unity, and it was truly fun!

I also rode the water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island. While touring the village, I enjoyed hearing about the buffalo and Taketomi Island, and they even sang island songs! Mabuyakun (the buffalo) remembered the route and moved on his own without needing directions, which impressed me! I became a fan and even bought a postcard of Mabuyakun. Although it rained, it added a certain charm to the experience.

The rental bicycles got soaked due to the rain... I regretted not opting for the bus tour. If it had been sunny, I would have had enough time to circle the island! Since it was raining, I wrote and sent a letter at the post office. There was writing space, and they even had original stamps prepared! The Taketomi Island limited postmark was cute!

The hotel pick-up and drop-off made things easy. The explanations on the way were clear and reassuring. When I inquired at the counter about snorkeling with manta rays on the way back, even though Dream Tour doesn’t offer that, they kindly searched for pamphlets from other tour companies and made phone inquiries for me, which almost brought me to tears. I was able to successfully book the manta ray tour. Thank you so much!

If I ever go back to Ishigaki Island, I will definitely use Dream Tour again! Thank you for such wonderful memories!

無駄なく効率よく西表島、由布島、竹富島を回れました。3島と聞いて、慌ただしいかな、もっとゆっくり回ったほうがいいかな、と不安でしたが、十分でした！大満足のツアーです！

西表島のマングローブツアーではお姉さんの解説が最高でした。マングローブや動物の説明が、リアルジャングルクルーズでした。写真撮影のタイミングもとってくださり、大満足です！

由布島への水牛車が一番最高でした！お兄さんと牛さんとの信頼関係に感動です！水牛の説明から歌まで…もっと乗りたいくらいでした！みんなで手拍子して一体感があって本当に楽しかったです！

竹富島でも水牛車に乗りました。集落を回りながら、水牛や竹富島のことについて聞けたり、また島の歌を歌ってくれたり楽しかったです！マブヤーくん(水牛さん)は、回るコースを覚えていて、指示を出されなくても自分で進んでいて感心しました！ファンになったので、マブヤーくんのポストカードまで買ってしまいました。あいにくの雨でしたが、それはそれで風情があってよかったです。
レンタルサイクルは雨のためびしょ濡れ…バス観光にすればよかったと後悔しました。晴れていたら島一周できるくらいの時間の余裕がありました！雨でしたので、郵便局でお手紙を書いて出しました。書くスペースもあり、オリジナルのスタンプまで用意してくださっていました！竹富島限定の消印かわいかったです！

行きと帰りは、ホテルへの送迎があって楽でした。行きの説明もわかりやすくて安心しました。帰りにカウンターでマンタとシュノーケリングがしたいと相談したら、ドリームツアーでは取り扱いがないのに、違うツアー会社のパンフレットを探してくださったり、電話で問い合わせしてくださったりと、親切すぎて泣きそうでした。無事にマンタツアー予約できました。本当にありがとうございました！

また石垣島へ行くことがあったら、ドリームツアーさんを絶対使います！本当に素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

I had reserved the glass-bottom boat and water buffalo cart course on Taketomi Island, but on the day I arrived in Ishigaki Island, I received a call saying that it had been changed to a bus tour due to issues with the glass-bottom boat engine, which was disappointing... I really wanted to see the beautiful underwater scenery.

The bus tour took us from Hoshinosuna Beach to the next beach, and it was a short ride from the window, so I would have liked to get off.

Before I knew it, it was over, and we boarded the water buffalo cart. The water buffalo, named "Mabuya," was quite laid-back, taking breaks and even urinating along the way (laughs), but it was a very smart buffalo that carefully considered the turning radius and made wide turns. The guide's sanshin playing was also great.

竹富島グラスボート&水牛車のコースを予約していましたが、石垣島到着日お電話を頂きグラスボートのエンジンでバス観光に変更となってしまい、残念…綺麗な水中を見たかったんですが。
バス観光は星の砂海岸〜次のビーチへ、ここは車窓で短時間でイイので下車したかったです。
アッと言う間に終わり水牛車乗車。
"まぶやー”と言うマイペースな水牛さんで、途中休暇したり、放尿したり(笑)でもちゃんと内輪差を考慮して大回りするとても賢い水牛さんでした。
ガイドさんの三線も良かったです。

During the unpredictable weather of the New Year season, I participated mainly in searching for creatures, resigning myself to the heavy clouds covering the sky and giving up on seeing the stars. Changing into my boots, we ventured into the jungle-like thicket, and my son was incredibly excited while searching for creatures! We got to see rare animals up close, like coconut crabs and scorpions, making it an experience that could only be had here. In the end, we were also moved to see a sky full of stars peeking through the clouds! The guide didn’t give up on finding creatures until the very end and even spotted an owl from the car on the way back. It was a truly memorable tour.

天候が変わりやすいお正月シーズン、重い雲に覆われた空に星空は諦めモードで生き物探しメインで参加しました。
長靴に履き替えてまさにジャングルのような茂みを分け入って進みながらの生き物探しは息子も大興奮！ヤシガニやサソリモドキなど珍しい生物を間近で見れて、まさにここでしか味わえない体験でした。最後には雲の分け目から満点の星空も見れて感動！ガイドのお兄さんも最後まで生き物探しを諦めず、帰路では車からフクロウも見つけてくれました。とっても心に残るツアーでした。

This is a half-day tour around the attractions of Ishigaki Island. Although it says "a complete circuit," it does not go to the northern tip of the island. However, it covers key spots such as the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay and the Tamatorizaki Observatory, and lunch is included. Considering the travel time to the airport in the afternoon and making effective use of the morning, this is a convenient tour that operates daily.

石垣島の名所を半日で回るツアーです。
「一周」とありますが、島の北端までは行きません。ただ、川平湾のグラスボートや玉取崎展望台など要所は押さえており、昼食も付いています。
午後の飛行機に合わせ空港までの移動時間と午前の時間の有効活用を考えると毎日催行しているので便利なツアーです。

I had a wonderful day exploring the three islands: Iriomote, Yufu, and Taketomi. Each island offered unique experiences. The water buffalo cart ride to Yufu Island was particularly impressive.

西表　由布　竹富島　3島を巡り
それぞれの島でそれぞれな体験ができ
楽しい1日をすごせました。
由布島への水牛車が　とても印象的でした。

I joined hoping to see the starry sky, but the weather wasn't good and it was cloudy. It rained occasionally, so I was almost ready to give up on the stars.

The guide said, "Let's look for creatures instead of stars," which made my daughter, who is a high school girl and really dislikes bugs and reptiles, cringe (laughs). However, the guide worked hard to find crabs, palm crabs, golden stink bugs, and scorpion-like creatures. I had fun seeing creatures that are not often found in Kyoto.

I was able to see a little bit of the stars through the gaps in the clouds, but it wasn't the starry sky I had hoped for, where it looked like they might fall. It's nature, so there's nothing we can do about it.

I'm looking forward to next time.

降り注ぐ星空が見たくて参加しましたが、お天気が良くなく曇り空。時々雨も降っていたので、星空はほぼほぼ諦め状態。
「星空の代わりに生き物を探していきましょう」とガイドのお兄さんの言葉に虫や爬虫類が大の苦手なJKの娘がドン引き(笑)
でもカニや椰子がに、黄金色のカメムシ・サソリもどきなど、ガイドのお兄さんが一生懸命見つけてくれました。なかなか京都では見れない生き物を見れて、私は楽しかったです。
星空は雲の切れ目から少し見れましたが、期待してた降って来そうなほどの星空とはいきませんでした。自然の事なので、仕方ないですね。
また次回に期待します。

During the journey, we had a lot of fun learning interesting trivia about the Yaeyama Islands. Although it lasted for two and a half hours, I was completely engaged and enjoyed every moment. If I could request a guide, I would definitely want Ryo-san again! His knowledge and service were exceptional.

We explored not only the dangers related to plants, insects, and marine life but also looked for local animals like bats and owls that are found in Ishigaki Island. He even took us to a spot where we could finally see the stars, which were hidden by clouds at the beginning of the tour. Overall, it was an incredibly thoughtful experience. I believe this activity is enjoyable for everyone, not just families with children!

道中、八重山に関しての雑学を面白おかしくたくさんお話しして下さり、2時間半でしたが、全く飽きずに楽しく過ごせました。
指名が出来るならまた是非りょうさんにお願いしたいです♪
そのくらい、知識もサービスも申し分なかったです^ ^
植物や、虫、海の生き物などに関して危険性だけではなく、コウモリ、フクロウなど、身近にいる石垣島の動物など道中探してくれたり、ツアー始め曇りで見えなかった星空を見える場所に連れて行ってくれたりと、とにかく至れり尽くせりでした。
お子様連れ以外にも楽しめるアクティビティだと思います♪

The hotel pickup was clear, and the itinerary explanation was easy to understand, so there were no issues.

The bus ride on Iriomote Island was enjoyable, and the driver shared interesting information about the island.
Exploring Yubu Island took a bit longer with the kids, but I think adults would have enough time to see everything.

We were able to return to Ishigaki Island by 2:30 PM, so we could schedule something afterward. It's an efficiently planned trip!

ホテルのお迎えから、行程の説明など分かりやすく、困る事がありませんでした。

西表島のバスの移動は、運転手さんの話も楽しく、西表島の事を教えてくださいました。
由布島の散策は、子供と一緒にまわると少し時間が足りませんでしたが、大人だけでしたら充分見てまわれると思います。

帰りは14時半には石垣島に戻ってこれたので、その後に予定を入れる事もできます。効率良くまわれるプランです！

I participated in the Night Safari and Stargazing Tour on New Year's Day. I was amazed to see many creatures like coconut crabs, owls, bats, and fireflies, and I was also able to see the starry sky and Jupiter. The guide was very enjoyable, explaining the ecology of the animals, the stars, and the culture of Ishigaki, among other things, as a specialist.

ナイトサファリと星空ツアーにお正月元旦に参加させていただきました。ヤシガニ、フクロウ、コウモリ、ホタルとたくさん見れて、星空や木星も見れて感動しました。ガイドのおにーさんがとでも楽しく動物の生態や星の説明、石垣の文化他　説明していただき、スペシャリスト

It was a bit cloudy, so I was worried about the starry sky, but the clouds cleared up and we were able to see the stars! Also, the guide found a coconut crab, and the kids took lots of photos and videos. On the way back, we also saw an owl on Owl Road, which made me very satisfied.

少し曇ってたので星空が心配でしたが、うまく雲もなくなり星空が見れました！また、ガイドさんがヤシガニを見つけてくださり、子供たちも写真や動画など沢山撮ってました。帰りもフクロウロードでフクロウも見れてとても満足です。

I brought my elderly parents along, and we didn't feel any inconvenience at all. We had more than enough fun and it was a very satisfying tour.

歳いった両親を連れていたのですが、特に不便を感じることもなく、十分すぎるほど楽しませてもらえ、大満足ツアーでした。

I was lucky to see three coconut crabs starting from New Year's Day! The guide was friendly and easy to talk to, which made it enjoyable. Thank you very much!

元旦からヤシガニを3匹も見れてラッキーな日になりました^ ^
ガイドの方も気さくで話しやすく楽しかったです♡ありがとうございました！！

I visited for the first time and was very satisfied with how efficiently I could sightsee! The mangrove cruise on Nakama River had a guide who provided thorough and easy-to-understand explanations, covering not only the mangroves but also migratory birds and plants, making it enjoyable without getting bored. Additionally, since it was the first trip of the day, the river water was clear and very beautiful, which left a strong impression.

The transfer to Yubu Island was by water buffalo cart! It was my first experience, and I was soothed by the leisurely walking buffalo and the sound of the sanshin played by the guide, making for a very pleasant time. On Yubu Island, I was able to admire various plants, take commemorative photos with Rui-kun, and see some rare butterflies, which was even more enjoyable than I had expected. Also, lunch was a bento featuring Okinawan cuisine, and I savored each dish while enjoying it!

I recommend this for those who want to sightsee efficiently, as you can fit in other plans in the afternoon.

初めて訪れましたが、効率よく観光できて大満足でした！
仲間川マングローブクルーズはガイドの方の説明が丁寧で分かりやすく、マングローブ以外にも渡り鳥や植物の解説もあり、飽きることなく楽しむことができました。また、朝一番の便だったため、川の水が澄んでおり、とても綺麗だったのが印象的でした。
由布島への移動は水牛車！初めての体験でしたが、ゆったりと歩く水牛とガイドの方が奏でる三線に癒され、とても心地よい時間でした。由布島では、様々な植物を観賞したり、ルイくんとの記念撮影や珍しい蝶々を見ることができたり、予想以上に楽しくかったです。また、ランチは沖縄料理メインのお弁当で、一品一品楽しみながら美味しくいただきました！
午後から他の予定も入れることができるため、効率よく観光したい方におすすめです。

Since I was participating alone, I was worried that there might not be any other guests, but I felt relieved that I wasn't alone for the first part as it was shared with other tours.

During the mangrove cruise, the guide's explanations were biased towards one side, so I ended up having to look over people's heads and thought I had chosen the wrong spot. If you want to see the scenery in conjunction with the explanations, I recommend lining up early to confirm your spot in advance.

On the bus ride, the tour conductor shared interesting facts about the island, which was nice. However, the explanations felt a bit monotonous, giving the impression that they might have grown tired of repeating them, which was a bit disappointing.

On the water buffalo cart, it was amusing to watch the interaction between the person handling the water buffalo and the buffalo itself, almost like a comedy show. Later on, they played the shamisen and sang island songs, which created a lovely atmosphere.

At Yubu Island, I had plenty of time to walk around and was very satisfied. If you walk a bit faster, you can take your time to enjoy the key spots. Additionally, they provided island cuisine bento, which was great as I could eat without waiting, especially since time was limited.

At Taketomi Island, the rental bicycle group was separate from the water buffalo group, so there weren't many people around. We were transported by microbus to the rental shop, where we received a simple map and were informed about places we couldn't go and recommended cycling routes. It was nice to have the option to choose whether to return at 16:00 or 17:00. I chose 17:00 since I wanted to explore leisurely.

In other courses, since you only visit designated spots, I chose the rental bicycle option, which turned out to be the right choice. I could move freely around the island and arrived at a restaurant that closed at 15:00 around 14:30, allowing me to eat there. After that, I leisurely explored the island, and before I knew it, it was already 16:30, time to return the rental bicycle. I was taken from the rental shop to the ferry terminal and left the island.

Despite the bad weather, with ferries to Hateruma Island being canceled and continuous rain throughout the tour, I was still very satisfied. I hope to participate in a tour when the weather is nice next time.

ひとり参加なので、他のお客さんがいなかったらと不安でしたが、途中までは他のツアーと共通の項目でひとりにはならず安心しました。

マングローブ遊覧では、ガイドさんが説明する場所が一方に偏っていたため、人の頭越しに見ることになり座る場所を間違えた～と思いました。
説明と連動して景色を見たい方は早めに並んで事前に確認がおすすめ。

道中のバス移動では、添乗員さんが島の豆知識を説明してくれていたのでよかった。説明は淡々としていたため、言い飽きてしまっているのかなという印象だったのでその点は残念だった。

水牛車では、水牛を操る人と水牛とのコミュニケーションがコントを見てるようで面白かった。また後半、三味線を弾いて島の唄を歌ってくれて雰囲気よかったです。

由布島では、時間がたっぷりあり島を歩いて一周できて大満足でした。
少し早く歩けば要所要所をゆっくりみられると思います。
また島料理の弁当も用意されており、待ち時間なく食べられたので時間が限られてる中大変ありがたかった。

竹富島では、レンタサイクル組は人がおらず、水牛組などと別れての行動となりました。マイクロバスでレンタサイクル店まで送迎をしていただき、簡易的な地図いただき、いけない場所やお勧めのサイクルコースを教えてくれました。16:00に戻るか17:00に戻るかを選択できたのがよかったです。ゆっくり回りたかったので17:00にしました。

他のコースでは、決められた場所を回るだけなので、行きたい店などに行けないのでレンタサイクルを選択しましたが正解でした。
島を自由に移動でき、15:00に閉店になるレストランに14:30頃に着けたべることができました。
その後、島をゆっくりと回ったら、あっという間にレンタサイクルを返却する16:30になり、レンタサイクル店からフェリー乗り場まで送ってもらい島を後にしました。

終日、波照間島などのフェリーが欠航するほど、天候が悪く、雨も降り続く中のツアーでしたが、それでも大変満足できました。次は天気の良いときにツアーに参加できればと思いました。

It was a wonderful experience to feel the great nature of Iriomote Island. It made me want to take my time exploring Ishigaki Island next time. Thank you very much.

西表島の大自然を感じることのできる素晴らしい体験でした。次回はもっとゆっくり石垣島を散策したいと思わせてくれました。
ありがとうございました。

Since I was traveling with my child (a first-year middle school student), I chose this plan to efficiently explore the remote islands. We were able to fully enjoy the islands in just one day. Since we prefer private activities, this plan was perfect for us as we are not fond of group tours. You can leisurely and comfortably experience the beauty of the islands. There’s no need to worry about getting lost or preparing tickets on your own, so I recommend this plan for those visiting Ishigaki Island for the first time.

子ども(中１)と２人旅なので、効率良く離島巡りをしたかった為このプランをチョイス。１日かけて離島を満喫することができました。行く先ではプライベートな行動となる為団体ツアーが苦手な私たちにはぴったり。のんびり、気楽に離島の素晴らしさを味わう事が出来ますよ。迷ったり自分でチケット等を準備する必要が無いので、初めて石垣島を訪れる方にはおすすめのプランです。

I participated in the stargazing and jungle exploration night tour. Just before departure, it started to rain, and we were informed that we might not see the stars and that there might not be many creatures out. However, the guide, Yudai, seemed really great, so I decided to join the tour instead of skipping it.

On the way, he shared various stories about Ishigaki and even spotted an owl resting on the guardrail for us to check out. He was truly a professional.

During the jungle exploration, we caught a coconut crab and observed it up close, with him bravely putting his body at risk of being pinched. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the stars, but it was a very satisfying tour.

I highly recommend it!

星空＆ジャングル探検ナイトツアーに参加。
出発直前から雨が降り始め、
星空が見えない＆生き物もあまり出てこないかもとの説明がありましたが、
ガイドのお兄さんゆうだいさんがすごく良さそうだったので、
不参加にせずツアー参加。

行きの車でも石垣の話を交えながら色んな話をしてくれて、
ガードレールに止まっていたフクロウもしっかり見つけてチェックさせてくれる。
まさにプロ。

ジャングル探検もヤシガニを捕まえて近くで観察させてくれて、
自身はハサミに挟まれる身体の張りっぷり。
残念ながら星空は見れませんでしたが、
大満足のツアーでした。

おススメです！

It was cloudy, so we couldn't see the starry sky, but we walked along a real jungle road to the beach. We were able to see coconut crabs and stink bugs, and we had a valuable time.

曇りだったため、星空を見ることはできませんでしたが、本物のジャングルロードを通って海辺まで歩きました。ヤシガニやカメムシなど見ることができて、貴重な時間を過ごすことができました。

It was rainy, but by the time of the night tour, the rain had stopped, and searching for coconut crabs with the lights felt like a treasure hunt. I was taken deep into the forest where I definitely wouldn't have gone alone, and beyond the forest was the sea. The unique experience of the tour was very satisfying. Unfortunately, due to the cloudy sky and low temperatures, I couldn't see the starry sky or the coconut crabs, but I plan to come back in the summer! The guide's thoughtfulness was also excellent.

雨模様でしたが、ナイトツアー時には雨は上がり、ライトを照らしてのヤシガニ探しは宝探し感満載。1人では絶対来れない森奥深くまで連れてってもらい森の先には海がツアーならではの非日常感もあり満足でした生憎の曇り空、気温が低いこともあり星空、ヤシガニには会えませんでしたが次回は夏に来ようと思います！ガイドさんの気遣いも最高でした