All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I participated in November. It goes quite deep into the mountains, more than I expected, but with a guide, we were able to spot animals, insects, and palm trees faster than anyone else, and they provided fun explanations, making it an incredibly valuable experience! Above all, there's no way I would have gone into such a dark mountain alone!

One slight disappointment was that there were no binoculars available for stargazing. I couldn't see much due to my poor eyesight. However, it was a very enjoyable time, completely out of the ordinary!

11月に参加させていただきました。思ってたよりかなりの山のなかに入りますがガイドさんもついて　誰よりも早く動物、昆虫、椰子がになどみつけては楽しく説明いただき凄く貴重な体験でした！　なんといっても　あんな真っ暗な山の中一人では絶対いけない！
少し残念だったのが星空鑑賞で双眼鏡の貸出が無かったことです。目が悪い私にはあまり見えなかったです。でも非日常で大変楽しい時間でした！

When you go to the reception, you will receive a combined ticket for the ferry and other tickets to be used after arriving at the remote islands. There is no tour guide, but local staff will be waiting at the ports of each island. It was a bit confusing with so many people from various travel companies, but I recommend it for those who want to efficiently explore the remote islands.

On Iriomote Island, we enjoyed viewing the mangroves while on the boat. The commentary during the ride was interesting. When crossing to Yubu Island, we used a water buffalo cart. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience while listening to shamisen music.

On the final stop, Taketomi Island, we toured by bus and water buffalo. The red brick streets were very beautiful. After the water buffalo ride, there was no specific guidance for the return, and for a moment, I wasn't sure what to do. However, when I asked a nearby staff member, they were very helpful. The islanders and staff were all very kind. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

受付に行くとフェリー乗船券や離島到着後に使うチケット類が一つになったものを貰います。
添乗員は無く、各離島の港に現地係員の人が待ってくれています。
色んな旅行会社の人でごった返しているので少し戸惑いましたが、とにかく離島を効率的に周りたい方にはおすすめです。
西表島では船に乗りながらマングローブを見てまわりました。乗船中の解説が面白かったです。
由布島に渡る際には水牛車を使います。
三味線を聴きながら、のんびりと楽しい経験が出来ました。
最後の竹富島は、バスツアーと水牛で周りました。赤煉瓦の街並みがとても綺麗でした。
水牛車が終わった後、特に帰りの案内が無く
一瞬どうしたらいいか分からなくなりましたが
近くのスタッフさんに声をかけたら教えてくれました。島の人達、関係者の方が皆さん親切です。
全体的にはとても満足出来るツアーでした。

I used this service because I wanted to efficiently explore the remote islands. I had a great time taking photos with water buffalo and viewing the mangroves from the boat, with a packed itinerary for the day! There were several paid photo spots on the islands we visited during the tour, where they provided a backdrop for the photos, making it a special keepsake that was different from amateur shots. Thank you very much!

離島を効率良く巡りたくて利用しました。
水牛と写真を撮影したり、マングローブを船上から見学したり、一日で内容盛り沢山で楽しめました！
ツアーで訪れる島には有料ですが、台紙付きで写真撮影していただけるポイントがいくつかあり、素人撮影とは一味違うのでとても良い記念になりました^ ^
ありがとうございました！

Among the various island tours offered, I believe this tour is a recommended course that efficiently visits three islands with a variety of transportation options including cruises, buses, and water buffalo carts. The Nakama River cruise on Iriomote Island was guided by a female captain who provided clear explanations about the mangroves as we slowly made our way. The bus driver provided a fun island guide while taking us to the water buffalo cart boarding area for Yubu Island. After transferring to the water buffalo cart and listening to the sound of the sanshin, we arrived in no time.

There was a lunch and free time on Yubu Island, but as noted in other reviews, there was no explanation about when to eat lunch. Since we arrived at 11:00, I thought it was a bit early, and while I was wandering around, others had already started their meals. I think it would have been better to have a more detailed explanation upon arrival.

We then took the boat to Taketomi Island. First, we went by bus to Kaiji Beach for about 15 minutes of star sand searching, but we only got a brief view of Kondoi Beach from the car. At the tourist center, we boarded the water buffalo cart, but even though it wasn't crowded, we had to wait nearly 20 minutes here, which felt like a significant time loss. We took the eastern course, but the water buffalo today seemed quite leisurely, moving at a rather slow pace, which was amusing.

We were pressed for time on the return boat, and although I wanted to look at souvenirs at the Taketomi Island boarding area, there was no time to enter the building, and we hurriedly left the island. Throughout the day, I felt that there was no break time, so even if you wanted to use the restroom or take a moment before getting on the next vehicle, it was just move, move, move. I think consideration is needed for elderly people and those with small children. Overall, I believe this is an ideal course for touring the islands in one day.

各社の離島ツアーを検討した中、このツアーは効率的に３島を巡りクルーズ、バス、水牛と乗り物も充実したお薦めのコースだと思います。西表島での仲間川クルーズは女性の船長さんがマングローブなど分かりやすく解説しながらゆっくり進んでくれました。由布島行きの水牛車乗り場まではバスの運転手さんが楽しく島内ガイドをしながら案内してくれます。水牛車へ移り三線の音色を聞きながらアッという間に到着。由布島でランチと自由時間があるのですが他の方の投稿にもあったようにいつランチを食べるのか説明がなく島に到着したのが11時だったので少し早いと思いブラブラしていたら他の方は既に食事を開始されていたので到着時にもう少し丁寧な説明があれば良かったかと思います。再び船に乗って竹富島に行きます。最初にバスでカイジ浜に行き15分ほど星砂探し、コンドイビーチは車の中から少し見るだけでした。観光センターに行き水牛車に乗るのですが、混んでも無いのにここで20分近く待たされかなり時間ロスを感じました。東コースを周りましたが今日の牛さんはのんびり屋さんのようでかなりスピードが遅かったのはご愛嬌でしょうか。帰りの船の時間がギリギリで竹富島の船乗り場でお土産を見たかったけど建物に入る時間も無くあわただしく島を後にしました。１日を通して感じたのは乗り物に乗る前とかトイレに行きたいなーと思っても休憩時間が無く直ぐに移動、移動、移動なのでお年寄りや小さなお子様連れの方には配慮が必要かと感じました。全然的には１日で離島を巡るには理想のコースだと思います。

On the day of the trip, we took a boat to Taketomi Island at 1:00 PM, and we were guided around the village in a water buffalo cart for just under 30 minutes. We had free time until our return boat, so we strolled around the village. Walking around the streets is manageable in about an hour.

As a suggestion for improvement, I would like to be guided to the boarding boat. When it was time to board the return boat, I didn’t realize that the schedule posted at the boarding area was different from the boarding time for this tour, and despite being in the waiting room, I ended up missing the boat. The weather suddenly turned rough, and there was a risk that the 4:50 PM boat would be canceled, so I had to negotiate to get on a completely different boat to make it back to Ishigaki Island.

I feel that important details, such as discrepancies in the schedule, should be announced in advance.

当日は13:00発の船で竹富島へ向かい、30分弱水牛車で竹富島の集落を案内してもらいました。帰りの船便までの残り時間は自由に過ごせるので、集落を歩いて散策していました。街並みを歩いて見て周るのも、1時間あれば十分です。

今後の改善要求として、乗船する船へ誘導してもらいたい。帰りの便に乗る際、乗船場に掲示されている時刻表と、このツアーの乗船時刻が異なることに気が付かず、待合室にいたにも関わらず船に乗り遅れてしまいました。天候も突如として荒れてきて、16:50の船が欠航になる恐れがあった為、急遽全く別の船に乗せてもらえるよう交渉して何とか石垣島まで帰ってきました。

時刻表と異なる点など、事前に注意事項をアナウンスすべきだと感じました。

I participated at the beginning of December! I originally planned to do SUP in the mangroves of Iriomote Island and snorkeling at Balas Island, but I had to give up because the waves were rough and there were many ferry cancellations during that time. After researching, I found out that I could also do SUP in the mangroves of Ishigaki Island, so I made a request. I was also interested in the Blue Cave, so when I looked for a tour that included snorkeling at the Blue Cave, I ended up at this shop. However, in December, the Blue Cave snorkeling point was dangerous due to rough waves, so we snorkeled at a different point in the southern part of Ishigaki Island. I had the impression that a full-day tour would have a fixed lunch location and not much freedom, but here we disbanded once at lunchtime and could eat wherever we liked, which was great. I was happy that they took about 200 photos and even videos. They suggested photo-worthy poses, and it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

１２月のはじめに参加いたしました！
本当は西表島のマングローブでSUPプラスバラス島でシュノーケルを予定していたのですが波が荒く、フェリーの欠航が多い時期だったため断念しました。
調べたところ石垣島にもマングローブでSUPが出来ることを知りお願いしました。
青の洞窟も気になっていたので青の洞窟シュノーケルとセットになっているツアーを探したところこちらのショップさんに辿り着きました。
ですが１２月は青の洞窟のポイントは、波が荒くて危険なため石垣島南部の別のポイントでシュノーケルをしました。
丸１日ツアーでは、昼食場所が決まっていたり自由が無いイメージでしたがこちらは昼時に一度解散し好きな所で食事出来たり自由で良かったです。
写真200枚ほど＋動画まで撮っていただいて嬉しかったです。写真映えするポーズを提案して頂けたりとても良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

I participated mainly to see the starry sky. The Milky Way was beautifully visible in the sky full of stars! Additionally, I encountered many creatures such as coconut crabs, fireflies, owls, and more. The guide shared many recommended spots and shops, and I had a great time and was very satisfied!

星空メインで参加。
満天の星空で天の川もキレイに見えました！
さらにヤシガニや蛍、フクロウ、バブ等たくさんの生き物とも遭遇。
ガイドさんにオススメスポットやお店等たくさん教えていただき、とても楽しく過ごすことができ大満足でした！！

This was my first time exploring the remote islands. I wanted to ride a water buffalo cart, see mangroves, and enjoy the beautiful sea... and this tour was full of highlights that fulfilled those hopes! Riding the water buffalo cart was my main goal, and I rode it three times during the tour. I was surprised to find that the ride comfort and speed varied greatly depending on the personality of the water buffalo.

During the journey, the guide shared interesting facts about the island, and I felt a connection to the way of life of the islanders, who cherish their nature and culture. Since only Yubu Island had free time, it might feel a bit lacking for those who want to explore freely, but I think this tour is perfect for anyone looking to efficiently explore the remote islands.

今回が初めての離島巡り。水牛車も乗りたいし、マングローブや綺麗な海も見てみたい…そんな希望を叶えてくれる見どころ満載なツアーでした！
水牛車に乗ることが一番の目的で、このツアーでは3回水牛車に乗りましたが、水牛の性格によって乗り心地やスピードが全然違うことには驚きました。
移動中にはガイドさんが島の豆知識を教えてくださり、自然や文化を大切にされている島の方々の暮らしぶりを感じることができたような気がします。
フリータイムがあるのが由布島のみだったため、自由に散策するには少し物足りなく感じるかもしれませんが、効率的に離島巡りをしたい方にはぴったりのツアーだと思います。

The weather was bad in the morning, but I managed to enjoy sightseeing without encountering rain. I had a great time with the guide's humor-filled explanations.

The water buffalo cart ride to Yufu Island was disappointing due to low tide, as I wanted to cross through the water. On Taketomi Island, it was unfortunate that we couldn't do the glass-bottom boat tour because of the bad weather. The bus tour felt a bit lacking.

The white sandy path lined with bougainvillea was impressive.

朝は天気が悪かったのですが、何とか雨にも遇わず観光できました。ガイドさんのユーモアあふれる解説を満喫しながらの楽しい観光が出来ました。
由布島への水牛車による渡りは引き潮で水がなく残念、水の中を渡ってみたかった。
武富島では天候が悪くグラスボート観光が出来なかったのが残念。バス観光はチョット物足りないかな。
ブーゲンビレアの咲く白い砂の道が印象的。

I participated with my one-year-old child. First of all, the staff at the reception were very kind and provided clear explanations. As a result, even though there was no tour guide, we were able to navigate without any issues. The tickets were in a booklet format, so we just had to hand them over at each destination, which made it stress-free.

I initially thought twice about riding the water buffalo cart, but there was a different kind of enjoyment in the water buffalo cart that walked powerfully through the water compared to the one that walked leisurely on land. I'm glad I chose this course. I felt like I was able to escape from my usual hectic life, and the water buffalo cart experience became the highlight of my trip to Ishigaki.

The guide for the mangrove cruise was knowledgeable about the plants and animals, and it was interesting to hear detailed explanations about the birds we encountered along the way. Although the schedule was tight due to the travel, there were longer breaks and free time about every three hours, so I had no trouble with diaper changes. During the water buffalo cart ride, they played the shamisen and sang, but since my child was sleeping, they sang a local lullaby instead. It was very soothing, and I felt happy, wishing I could fall asleep too. Additionally, at lunchtime, they had prepared children's utensils at our seats in advance. I was very pleased with everyone's kind assistance.

I considered exploring on my own, but I don't think I would have had such a fulfilling day without the tour. We were able to visit all the must-see spots efficiently, so I recommend this for anyone visiting the islands for the first time.

Regarding COVID-19 measures, there was hand sanitizer available at each location, and everyone was using it frequently. The bus and boats between the islands were a bit crowded, but they were well-ventilated, so I felt relatively safe.

一歳児の子供連れで参加させていただきました。
まず受付の方がとても親切でわかりやすい説明をしてくださいました。そのため添乗員さんはいませんでしたが問題なく回ることができました。チケットも一枚綴りになっているので行く先行く先で渡すだけでよくノンストレスでした。
水牛車に二回も乗ってもなあと申し込みの時は思っていましたが、水の中を力強く歩く水牛車と陸をゆったり歩く水牛車ではまた違った面白さがありこのコースにして良かったなと思いました。普段のせかせかした生活から離れた時間を過ごしていることを実感でき、水牛車体験が今回の石垣旅行で1番の思い出になりました。
マングローブクルーズのガイドさんも植物や動物に詳しくその先々で出会った鳥の詳しい説明をして下さり面白かったです。
移動移動のためタイトスケジュールではありますが、3時間に一度ほど長めの休憩や自由時間がありためオムツ替えにも困ることがありませんでした。水牛車で三味線で弾き語りをして下さいましたが子供が寝ているタイミングだったので現地の子守唄を歌って下さいました。とても癒されて私もこのまま眠りたいなあと幸せな気分になりました。また、昼ごはん時には子供の食器も予め席に用意して下さっていました。皆さんの優しいご対応とても嬉しかったです。
自力でまわる方法も考えましたが自力ではここまで充実した1日にはならなかったと思います。無駄なく定番スポットを巡ることができたので初めて離島巡りをする方にとってもおすすめです。
コロナ対策については、行く先々で消毒アルコールが置いてあり皆さんこまめにしています。バスや離島間の船は少々密になりますが、換気はされており比較的安心して過ごせたかなと思います。

The weather was cloudy, then sunny.
I knew that the winter in the Yaeyama Islands had strong winds, but it was really strong.
The staff informed us that it was strong today, so it seemed to be a particularly windy day.

The boat from Ishigaki Island to Taketomi was quite small, so it rocked a lot.

As soon as we arrived, we were guided to a glass-bottom boat, but since it was an even smaller vessel, the rocking was terrifying.

When the winds are strong, I think it would be helpful to announce the level of rocking on the boat, as it would allow more people to switch to different options. Especially when the waves are high, the journey on the glass-bottom boat right after disembarking becomes more challenging.

I enjoyed the city tour on the water buffalo cart, but the memory of the rough boat ride overshadowed it a bit, which was a little disappointing.

天気は曇りのち晴れ
八重山諸島の冬は風が強いとは知っていたが、
本当に強かった。
スタッフの方より
今日は強いですと案内あったため
普段より強い日だったと思われる。

石垣島から竹富までの船も
小型だったためかなり揺れた。

着いてすぐ
グラスボートに案内されたが
さらに小型船のため
揺れが恐怖で仕方なかった。

風が強いときは
船の揺れ具合もアナウンスしていただき
別のオプションに変えられると助かる人が増えると思う。特に波が高いときの、下船からすぐのグラスボードの行程はキツさが増す。

水牛車での街中散策は楽しめたが、
荒波の船の思い出の方が勝ってしまって
少し残念。となった。

This time, I signed up for the mangrove and Blue Cave tour, but I received a notification by noon the day before that due to a forecast of strong winds, we wouldn't be able to enter the Blue Cave. I was shocked that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but since I was contacted early the day before, I decided to participate only in the mangrove tour (of course, with a refund for that portion). On the day of the tour, the staff were friendly and kind, and their explanations were thorough, allowing me to fully enjoy the mangrove kayaking! Since it was during a holiday period, there were many participants, and the mangrove area was a bit crowded with customers, but the fun conversations and numerous photo opportunities made it enjoyable, and in the end, they sent me all the photos! It was quite wet, and if it had been SUP, there was a possibility of capsizing, so bringing my phone was difficult, but receiving the photos was a great help! I participated in the kayak this time, but I was very satisfied, so I am considering requesting SUP for the next time. Thank you very much!

今回はマングローブと青の洞窟ツアーを申込みさせていただきましたが、強風の予報が出て、青の洞窟には入れない為、マングローブのみで参加可能か、もしくはキャンセルか前日のお昼には連絡がありました。青の洞窟に行けないことはショックだったんですが、前日早めにご連絡いただけたこともあり、マングローブだけ参加を決めました(もちろんその分の返金あり)。当日はスタッフさんも気さくで親切で説明も丁寧で、マングローブ カヤックを存分に楽しむ事が出来ました！連休中だったので参加者も多く、マングローブもお客さんで渋滞気味でしたが、それに気を遣わせないくらいの楽しいトークやたくさんの写真撮影をしていただき、最後は写真も全て送っていただけました！結構濡れるし、SUPだった場合はひっくり返る可能性もある為、携帯の持参は難しかったのですが、写真プレゼントは助かりました！今回はカヤックでの参加でしたが、大変満足度が高かったので、次回はSUPでお願いしたいなと考えています。この度はありがとうございました！

In the morning, we gathered at Ishigaki Port and moved to Iriomote Island. The waves were quite high, and the boat was rocking, so I was glad I took motion sickness medicine. On the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island, we took a sightseeing boat to see the mangroves. It was a bit cold, so a light jacket is definitely necessary! We were lucky to see some rare herons as well. After that, we traveled to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. It was a short course, but it included lunch, making it a very generous and worthwhile plan.

朝、石垣港に集合して、西表島に移動しました。
かなり波が高く船が揺れたので、酔い止めを飲んでおいてよかったです。
世界遺産の西表島では、遊覧船に乗ってマングローブを見ました。少し寒かったので、はおり物は絶対必要です！
珍しいサギなども見られてラッキーでした。
その後は、由布島まで水牛車で移動しました。
早まわりコースでしたが、ランチもついていて盛りだくさんでとてもお得なプランでした。

I participated with a female friend who loves living creatures, and we had a great time! We drove to the edge of Ishigaki Island, explored the jungle, and took a stroll along the beach at night. Although the clouds were thick and we couldn't see the starry sky, we were able to see creatures like the coconut crab (which was purple and the first time I saw one), fireflies, hermit crabs, owls, and a plant called pandanus that resembles a pineapple. The guide shared many interesting stories about Ishigaki Island, which was wonderful. There was also an exciting feeling of adventure as we explored the dark paths during the night tour. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in living creatures and plants!

生き物好きの女友達と２人で参加しましたが、楽しかったです！車で石垣島の端っこのほうまでドライブし、ジャングルを探検しながら夜の海辺を散策しました。雲が厚くて星空は見えませんでしたが、ヤシガニ（青紫色で初めて見ました）はじめホタルやヤドカリ、フクロウなどの生き物やパイナップルに似たアダンという植物など見れました。ガイドさんが楽しく石垣島の話も沢山してくれたのが良かったです。ナイトツアーで暗い道を冒険するワクワク感もありました。生き物や植物に興味がある人にはオススメです！

I had been looking forward to my trip for a long time, but unfortunately, it started with rain, which was a bit disappointing for my trip to Ishigaki Island... However, I’m really glad I joined this tour on the first night! During the travel, our guide Ryusei helped us spot creatures like owls and shared recommendations for shops and souvenirs on Ishigaki Island. Thanks to him, we encountered four coconut crabs, and we were able to interact with more creatures than I had imagined, all because it was raining. I experienced both the mountains and the sea in a place I would never normally visit, making it truly an "adventure" trip! Although we couldn't see the starry sky, we were treated to a beautiful night view, which left me very satisfied. Next time I travel to Ishigaki Island, I want to join this tour again to try for a starry sky viewing! Thank you so much, Ryusei! ☀︎

久々の旅行でずっと楽しみにしていましたが、あいにくの雨スタートで少し残念な気分で始まった石垣島旅行でした…ですが、初日の夜にこのツアーに参加して、本当に本当によかったです！！移動中もフクロウなどの生き物を見つけてくださったり、石垣島のおすすめのお店やお土産について教えてくださったり、ガイドのryuseiさんのおかげです(^^)雨が降っていたからこそ、ヤシガニにも4匹出会え、そのほかにも想像以上の生き物に触れ合うことができました。普段なら絶対に行かないような場所で山も海も同時に堪能でき、まさしく"冒険"の旅でした！星空は見れませんでしたが、代わり夜景を見せていただき、大満足です◎次回石垣島へ旅行に行ったときは、またこのツアーで星空鑑賞をリベンジしたいと思います！
ryuseiさん、本当にありがとうございました〜☀︎

We participated as a family of four. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, and we were worried that the creatures might be hiding. However, on our way to the jungle, we encountered red crabs, which was very exciting!

Once we entered the jungle, we had a wealth of new and valuable experiences, including seeing the rare coconut crabs for this season, hermit crabs of sizes we had never seen before, and even glowing firefly larvae. On our way back, we also encountered an owl.

There are so many more creatures in the jungle that I would have loved to meet, but what made me the happiest was the effort of our guide, Ryusei, who diligently searched in the rain to show us various creatures and plants. This became one of my best memories in Ishigaki Island. Thank you for a truly wonderful tour!

You can definitely enjoy it regardless of the weather or season!

　家族4人で参加しました。天気はあいにくの雨で、生き物も隠れてしまっているのではないかと心配でした。出発してからジャングルに向かうまではアカガニに出会うことができて、とてもワクワクしました!
　ジャングルに入ってからは、この時期珍しいと言われるヤシガニや、見たことないサイズのヤドカリ、さらには光るホタルの幼虫まで、新しく貴重な経験をたっぷりできました。帰り道ではフクロウにも遭遇できました。
　ジャングルの中にはもっと沢山の生き物がいて是非出会ってみたかったですが、何よりもガイドのリュウセイさんが私達に様々な生き物や植物を見せるため、雨の中一生懸命に探してくださった気遣いがとてもとても嬉しく、石垣島での1番の思い出の一つとなりました(^^) 本当に素敵なツアーをありがとうございました！
　どんな天気、季節でも楽しめること間違いなしです！

We participated as a family. The weather was bad, so we weren't expecting much from the starry sky, and we were a bit disappointed before the tour even started. However, the tour guide was energetic and cheerful, and I was amazed by their ability to spot various things! My excitement grew with each discovery. They provided thorough explanations about what we were seeing. They also let us touch things whenever possible, and I was especially happy that they took photos for us. They managed to capture beautiful shots despite it being nighttime and moving around, and they sent us pictures of the whole family together. The tour guide felt like they were enjoying the experience with us, which made for a very enjoyable time. I also received advice on souvenirs, and the next day, we went to buy them just as they suggested (laughs). They mentioned that they would lend us boots, so I wore jeans, but since we went deeper into the mountains and encountered plants, it’s best to go fully prepared if you're concerned. I highly recommend this tour.

家族で参加しました。
お天気が悪かったので星空は期待出来ず、参加前からちょっとガッカリ気味でしたが、ツアコンの担当の方が元気で明るく、とにかく色々見つける能力にビックリ！
見つける度にテンションが上がって行きました。
何がどうかとか説明もしっかりしてくれました。
見つけるたびに触れるものは触らせてくれたり、嬉しかったのが写真を写してくれた事です。
自分では夜だし、動くし難しいところを綺麗に写してくれて、家族全員でも写してくれて送ってくれました。
ツアコンの方は一緒に楽しんでくれてる感じで親しみがわき、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
お土産のアドバイスももらって、翌日その通りお土産も買いに行きました（笑）
長靴は貸してくれるとの事でジーンズでは行きましたが、想像以上に山中に入って植物などに当たったりもするので気になる場合は完全防備で行きましょう。
おすすめのツアーです。

This time, we participated as a family of four. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, and one of the reasons we joined this tour, stargazing, was completely out of the question, leaving everyone disappointed as we headed to the meeting point. However, there to greet us was Ryusei, our guide for the tour, who was a bright presence that seemed to blow away the dark rain clouds.

As we set off, the first thing we spotted was a crab crossing the road, which is rare to see in this season, and it lifted our spirits a bit! With that momentum, we got out of the car, changed into our rubber boots, and finally stepped into the jungle. Right at the beginning, we encountered a coconut crab, and both Kanecchi and we were suddenly at maximum excitement, turning our exploration into a lively adventure.

On this day, we saw crabs, frogs, numerous hermit crabs, a Jorō spider, and even fireflies out of season. We were fortunate enough to encounter four coconut crabs, which was our second goal for this trip. On the way back, we also spotted a Yaeyama owl, and it seemed like we saw a number of creatures that are usually not visible in this season, making up for the lack of stargazing with an abundance of amazing experiences.

We also took commemorative photos at various spots, creating wonderful memories of Ishigaki Island. I highly recommend everyone to participate.

Lastly, thank you, Kanecchi!!

今回家族4人での参加でした。天気はあいにくの雨、このツアーに参加した理由の一つの星空鑑賞は到底期待できず、皆ガッカリして集合場所に向かいました。が、そこに現れたのは今回ツアーを案内して頂いたExit兼近似のryuseiさん、暗い雨雲を吹き飛ばすような明るい方でした。出発早々の道すがら、最初に発見したのは道路横断中のカニ、この季節あまり見られないようでテンション少し復活！この勢いで車を降り、長靴に履き替えいよいよジャングルに足を踏み入れました。出発早々遭遇したのはなんとヤシガニ、カネチーも私たちもいきなりテンションMAX、皆でワイワイいいながらの探検となりました。この日見られたのは、カニ、カエル、ヤドカリ多数、女郎蜘蛛、季節外れの蛍まで見られ、今回第二の目的であるヤシガニはなんと4匹も遭遇することができました。帰りの道中で八重山フクロウも見られ、この季節ではまず見られない生き物の数々のようで、星空が見られない分をカバーして有り余る成果でした。所々で記念撮影もして頂き、石垣島最高の思い出になりました。みなさん、是非参加をおすすめします。
最後にありがとう、カネチー！！

After having lunch on Yubu Island, we were able to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy some tea. I'm glad we chose a plan that included a long stay with lunch. We returned to Ishigaki Island after 2 PM on the half-day plan, which allowed us to fully enjoy sightseeing in the city in the afternoon.

由布島でランチのあとに散策、お茶をするなど、かなりゆっくりできました。滞在時間の長い、ランチありプランにしてよかったです。
半日プランで14時過ぎに石垣島に戻り、午後からの市街地観光も存分にできました。

I was a bit anxious because there were few questions during the reservation, but I received a phone call the day before the event to confirm the reservation details, explain the pickup location and time, and inquire about the participants' ages and body types (since we would be wearing wetsuits). I happened to be with someone who was participating with me, so I could answer right away, but I thought it might be good to summarize questions in advance for groups of friends or others who might not know immediately.

On the day of the event, a very friendly guide picked us up on time, and we started our journey. While picking up other participants, the guide shared a lot of stories about the island and recommended some bars, which made the trip enjoyable. There was also thorough explanation of safety precautions and equipment for snorkeling and SUP, and assistance was provided as needed. During the activities, the guide was attentive to surrounding boats and ensured safety. Overall, it was a satisfying experience. I would definitely like to do this again when I come back to Ishigaki Island.

予約時に質問事項が少なかったので不安でしたが開催前日に電話連絡で予約内容の確認、ピックアップ場所と時間の説明参加者の年齢や体型(ウェットスーツを着るため)がありました。一緒に参加する者と偶然一緒にいたのですぐ回答できましたが友人グループなどでの参加の場合すぐわからないかなとも思うので事前に質問まとめて予約できてもいいかなと思います。
当日はとても気さくなガイドさんが時間通りにピックアップしてくださり移動開始。他の参加者さんを拾いながらでしたが島の話やおすすめの飲み屋さんなどなどたくさん話してくださったので退屈することなく移動できました。シュノーケリングとSUPについても注意事項や装備の説明、補助もしっかりありました。アクティビティ中も周りの船など注意を促して安全に配慮した内容でした。全体に満足できる時間でした。また石垣島に来たらぜひお願いします。

It took about two hours, starting from the forest and passing through some slightly unstable ground, and then we arrived at the beach where we could fully enjoy the starry sky!!!! After that, we walked around the rocky areas and were able to experience various aspects of nature.

It was a valuable experience to see things like coconut crabs, hermit crabs, and white-eyes sleeping.

Since the trees were close together, I was glad I participated in long pants and a hooded long-sleeve sweatshirt!

ちょうど時間も二時間くらいで、最初は森の中から入って、少し足場が不安定なところくぐると、海辺に到着し、そこで、星空を満喫することができました！！！！！その後、岩場周りを歩いて、、と、いろんな自然に触れることができました。

ヤシガニや、ヤドカリ、メジロが寝ているところなど見れて貴重な経験ができてよかったです。

周りの木々が近くに接近してるので、長ズボン、フード付きの長袖パーカーで参加してよかったです！

I was very satisfied to ride the water buffalo cart twice on Yubu Island and Taketomi Island. I also have photos taken with the water buffalo displayed in my room as great memories.

由布島と竹富島で水牛車に2度も乗ることができて大満足でした。水牛と撮影した写真もよい思い出として部屋に飾っています。

The mangroves of Iriomote Island, the atmosphere of Taketomi Island, and Kondoi Beach were better than I imagined. The mangroves are magnificent and showcase untouched nature, while the authentic Okinawan scenery and the clarity of the beaches on Taketomi Island are breathtaking! The weather was great, and the timing was just right, making it a wonderful tour.

西表島のマングローブ、竹富島の雰囲気やコンドイビーチ、想像以上に良かったです。マングローブは壮大で手付かずの自然観があり、竹富島の本来の沖縄らしい姿やビーチの透明度は圧巻です！天気も良く、時間配分もちょうど良くて、とても良いツアーでした。

I signed up for the tour because I wanted to see beautiful stars and coconut crabs. The tour was located about a 30-minute drive from the remote island terminal, but during the drive, the guide kept the atmosphere lively with fun conversations about recommended spots in Ishigaki Island.

During the tour, I was able to see two coconut crabs, and we even got to take commemorative photos, so I was very satisfied. I was also excited when I saw a wild habu snake.

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy that day, so I couldn't see many stars, but the tour location had no lights around, so I think the stars would be very beautiful on clear nights with no moon. I would like to participate again on a sunny day next time. Thank you!

綺麗な星とヤシガニが見たくてツアーに申し込みました。離島ターミナルから車で30分移動した場所でのツアーでしたが、移動中もガイドさんが石垣島のおすすめスポットなど楽しい会話で盛り上げてくれました。
ツアーでは目当てのヤシガニが2匹も観れ、記念撮影までできたので非常に満足でした。また野生のハブが見れたときは興奮しました。
当日は天候が曇りだったため、残念ながら星はあまり見れませんでしたが、ツアーの場所は周りに灯が一切ない場所でしたので、晴れで月が無い日はとても綺麗に星が観れると思います。
　また次回は晴れの日に参加してみたいです。ありがとうございました！

We drove towards the forest on the island, and along the way, we looked for creatures like owls and habu snakes. In the forest, we encountered a coconut crab! The guide helped us search in places where they might be hiding, like on top of rocks.

After that, we went to the coast to see the starry sky. If it's clear and there's no moonlight, you can enjoy a sky full of stars. The guide also shared various information about Ishigaki Island and the surrounding islands, even things unrelated to the tour.

車で島の森の方へ、道中もフクロウやハブなど生き物がいないか探してくれました。森の中ではヤシガニに出会えました！ガイドの方が岩の上など居そうなところを探してくれます。
その後，海岸に行き星空を見ました。月明かりがなく晴れてれば満天の星空が拝めるそうです。
石垣島や周辺の島の情報などガイドに関係しないことでも色々教えてくれます。

Since time was limited, it was great that we were efficiently guided to places like the tourist center by bus. The price was also reasonable.

時間が限られていたので効率よく、バスで観光センター等に案内していただけでよかったです。お値段もお手頃でした

I participated in early November. I was worried about the ship's rocking due to the weather and waves, but it turned out to be fine with just a brief light rain and some wave motion.

While riding the water buffalo cart, I enjoyed a relaxed time feeling the wind and listening to the sound of the sanshin, and I felt like I had truly arrived on a remote island. I'm glad I joined this tour. Above all, the water buffalo's eyes reflected a gentle personality, and sometimes when it turned its head, its expression was adorable.

As for what to bring, sun protection, a hat, and a towel are essential, along with water. There were people who lost their hats while on the water buffalo cart, so having something with a strap or a hat clip from a 100 yen store would be helpful. Since it might rain, it's good to have rain gear on hand.

You can take photos with the water buffalo and have them printed in card size, but once you have them in hand, you might end up purchasing larger sizes. It's also better to have some cash on you for buying cold drinks from vending machines. Overall, I highly recommend this course. The weather is important, though.

１１月上旬に参加しました。
天候と波による船の揺れが心配でしたが、短時間の小雨と波揺れで
何と無事でした。
水牛車に乗っている時、ゆったりした時間を風を感じられて三線の音楽を
聞いていると離島に来たな～と　このツアーに参加してよかったです。
何より、水牛の目が性格の優しさをあらわしていて、牛車に乗っていると
時に振り向いた目、表情がかわいかったです。

持ち物としては、日焼け対策、帽子・タオルなど、そして水
ボート、マングローブ林の観光、水牛車で帽子を飛ばしてしまう人が
いましたので、ひもが付いたものか１００均で帽子クリップがあると。
雨が降ることもあり、雨具は手元に。

水牛と写真を撮り、カードサイズの写真をプリントしてもらえますが、
手にすると、ついつい大きなサイズの写真を購入することになります。
自販機で冷たい飲み物を買うのと、現金を少し手元に持っていた方が良い。
コース全体でのお勧め度は、高いです。あとは、天候が大事です。

The weather was unfortunately rainy from the start, and I thought I would need rain gear all day. However, I participated in the tour and traveled by boat and bus between Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island. Surprisingly, I managed to get through the day without using my rain gear much at all. If the weather had been better, I could have enjoyed it even more.

集合前から雨まじりの生憎の天候で一日中雨具は必須かな？と思いつつツアーに参加、波の荒い中、西表島・竹富島とボートとバスで移動しましたが、ほとんど雨具を使用せずに解散まで何とかすごすことができました。天気さえ良ければもっと楽しめたのに。

Walking through the night jungle, gripping a penlight, was truly an extraordinary adventure that I could never have done on my own! I was thrilled to see a baby coconut crab and a hermit crab that was riding on its back. After emerging from the jungle onto the pitch-black beach, I was moved by the beautiful starry sky that appeared between the clouds. Ryusei's energetic and reliable guidance was reassuring, and he shared information about animals, highlights, and gourmet spots while driving, making for a very enjoyable time!

絶対に自力では入れない夜のジャングルを、ペンライトを握って歩くのは、まさに非日常の大冒険でした！
ヤシガニの赤ちゃんと、おんぶして重なったヤドカリを見られたのが嬉しかったです。ジャングルを抜けて出た真っ暗なビーチで、雲の切れ間に美しい星空が見えて感動しました。りゅうせいさんの元気で頼れるガイドぶりも安心で、運転中も動物を教えてくれたり見どころやグルメ情報を教えてくれたり、とっても楽しい時間を過ごせました！

The mangrove tour in Iriomote Island was very good because the guide explained everything clearly. The local staff's explanation on Yubu Island regarding the water buffalo cart was also great. The glass-bottom boat experience in Taketomi Island was a valuable experience. We enjoyed the bento box as well. I thought the price was a bit high, but my wife was very satisfied.

西表島のマングローブツァーは解説者が分かりやすく説明してくれるので、とても良かったです。由比島の水牛車の現地の係員の説明も良かった。竹富島のグラスボートも貴重な体験が出来ました。お弁当も美味しくいただきました。料金的には高いと思いましたが妻も大満足でした。