All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The weather was rainy and then cloudy, so the scenery was disappointing, but the staff were all kind and attentive. In particular, the staff member who guided us when we rode the cow on Taketomi Island provided clear explanations and was skilled at playing the sanshin and singing. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

天気は、雨のち曇りだったので景色は残念でしたが、スタッフの方は、皆さん親切丁寧でした。特に竹富島の牛に乗った際、案内して頂いたスタッフの方は、説明も分かりやすく三線も唄も上手でした。良い思い出になりました。有り難うございました。

I made a reservation for late November and traveled around Iriomote and Yufu Island. This was my first time visiting during this season, and I was a bit disappointed because the weather was not great. However, the water buffalo were so cute! I would love to visit again when the weather is nice.

11月後半に予約をし、西表、由布島を旅行で巡りました。今回この季節に行くのは、初めてで、ちょっと天気が、悪くてがっかりしました。でも水牛ちゃんが可愛いかったです。又季節、天気がいい時にもう一度巡りたいです。

I made a last-minute reservation and participated in the afternoon. I was worried about whether I would enjoy it since I was alone and not good with bugs, but I’m really glad I joined!

I heard that it’s hard to see the starry sky in winter, but when the clouds cleared, it was literally a sky full of stars, and it was very beautiful.

On the bus ride to and from the event, I learned about the nature of Ishigaki Island and recommended shops, and I received advice on how to see the stars more beautifully. Thank you for being attentive to everyone in the tour and making sure we all had a great time!

当日の午後に急遽予約をして参加をしました。ひとりだったのと虫が苦手なので、楽しめるか心配でしたが、本当に参加してよかったです！
冬は星空が見えずらいとのことでしたが、雲がきれると文字通り満天の星空で、とても綺麗でした。

行き帰りのバスで石垣島の自然やオススメのお店について教えていただいたり、星空がより綺麗に見えるようにアドバイスをいただいたり、ツアーのみんなが楽しめるように気を配ってくださったり、ありがとうございました！

We walked through the jungle guided by our tour guide and encountered cute hermit crabs and coconut crabs along the way. When we reached the coast, we observed the starry sky. At first, there were clouds, but gradually they cleared, revealing a sky full of stars✨ It was a truly moving moment. I'm really glad I participated. During the journey, the guides shared stories about the nature of Ishigaki Island and recommended some shops, so I was never bored. Thank you to both of our guides!

ガイドさんの誘導でジャングルを歩き、途中で可愛いヤドカリや、ヤシガニに出会えました。
海岸に出て星空監視、最初は雲がありましたが、次第に雲が晴れて一面星空に✨
感動の一時でした。参加して本当に良かったです。
移動中も石垣島の自然についてのお話や、おすすめののお店などを教えて頂き、全く退屈しませんでした。
ガイドのお二人有難うございました。

My husband and I used this service during our cruise stop. Since my husband is not good with group activities on buses, it turned out to be the right choice! They were waiting for us earlier than promised, so we could depart without any worries. On the day of the trip, I requested to go to Mirumiru, and they kindly took us there. With cruise excursions, you often end up going to places you're not interested in, but we were able to move at our own pace, which was very comfortable. On the way back, they even asked if we wanted to stop by a FamilyMart, allowing us to buy some local products. Thank you very much for your help!

夫と2人でクルーズ船での寄港時利用しました。夫がバスの集団行動苦手なので。結果正解！約束より早くから待機してくれていて心配なく出発。当日、ミルミルに行きたいと追加をリクエストしましたが快く連れていってくれました。クルーズのエクスカージョンだと興味ないところも行くことになるし、自分達のペースで移動できてとても快適でした。帰りにはファミマにも寄りましょうか？といってもらいご当地ものを買うこともできました。お世話になりありがとうございました！

It was cloudy, but the mystery was doubled! The guide said, "There is a beauty that is not affected by the weather," and that was truly the case. I could really feel the power of nature! I want to come back to Ishigaki Island again!

曇っていたけど神秘さ倍増でした！
ガイドさんが『天気に左右されない美しさがあるんです』と言ってくれて本当にその通りでした。
自然の力をすごく感じることができました！
また石垣島に来たいと思いました！

I thought a cloudy night wasn't so bad! The guide smiled and said, "Nature is unpredictable, but that's what makes it charming," and it was a night that brightened my heart more than the stars!

曇りの夜も悪くないと思えました！
ガイドさんが『自然は気まぐれですけど、それが魅力です』って笑ってくれて、星よりも心が明るくなった夜でした！

I thought it might be cold with a temperature of around 25°C, but when the sun was out, it felt warm, and while paddling on the SUP, it was actually quite hot! I was able to swim just fine while wearing a wetsuit for snorkeling! The guide was always attentive to our well-being, which made it easy to enjoy ourselves. 🤙 The sea and river weren't crowded at all, so we could move around freely and leisurely. I think coming here in winter could be a great option!

気温は25℃くらいで寒いかなと思いましたが、太陽が出ていると暖かく、SUPは漕いでいるとむしろ暑いくらいでした！シュノーケリングもウェットスーツを着用したら全然泳げました！
ガイドさんが常に体調を気にかけてくださるので安心して楽しめました🤙
海も川も混雑しておらず、のんびり自由に動けるので、あえて冬に来るのもありかなと思います。

The young female staff at the reception was very polite and explained everything clearly. Although the wind was strong, I didn't feel seasick, and it was impressive to see about four staff members waving goodbye as we departed from Ishigaki Island. The water buffalo, Yufu Island, the bus driver, and the female staff for the mangrove tour at Nakama River were all very kind and provided thorough explanations. The lunch was delicious, and everything was great!

However, I was really looking forward to the free time on Taketomi Island at the end. I had planned to spend the entire next day on Taketomi Island, so I wanted to take 2-3 hours to scout the area. While I was wandering around trying to find a rental bicycle place within walking distance from the port, an older man shouted, "The rental bicycles are this way!" When I approached to ask, he said, "Just get in the car for now!" even though I clearly told him I hadn't made a reservation.

After getting out of the car and trying to proceed with the rental bicycle process, the female staff at the reception said, "Only renting a bicycle? You can't get in the car unless it's part of the water buffalo package." When I explained that I had told the man I was only renting a bicycle and hadn't made a reservation, she seemed reluctant. I suddenly felt uncomfortable and tried to leave, but I was prompted to write my name down, so I borrowed the bicycle for a bit. However, I was worried about the bus schedule back to the port and ended up returning it after just one hour. Renting a bicycle for a whole day would have allowed for a more relaxed experience, but 2,000 yen for just two hours felt expensive, especially during the off-season.

I had imagined Taketomi Island to be a more leisurely place, but it felt very rushed, which was disappointing, and I decided not to go back the next day. Originally, I had planned to only visit Taketomi Island, so it was a good thing I participated in the tour and was able to visit other islands as well.

受付の若い女性スタッフさんとても丁寧で分かりやすく説明してくれました。風が強かったが船に酔うこともなく、石垣島を出港する時スタッフさんが4人位でずっと手を振ってくれていたのが印象的。水牛も由布島もバスの運転手さん、仲間川のマングローブ遊覧の女性スタッフさん、とても親切丁寧に説明をしてくださり、昼食も美味しくとても良かった！ただ、一番楽しみにしていた最後の竹富島フリータイム。翌日丸一日を竹富島に行こうと計画していたので、2〜3時間かけて下見をしようと思っていたが、港から歩いていけるレンタサイクルさんがどういっていいかウロウロしていたら、おじさんが「レンタサイクルはこっちー！」と叫んでいて、聞いてみようと近くに行ったら「レンタサイクルだけ？とりあえず乗って！」と車に乗せられた。予約 もしていないとハッキリ伝えていた。車を降り、レンタサイクルの手続きをしようとしたところ、受付の女性に「レンタサイクルだけ？水牛とセットじゃないと車には乗れないんですけど？」と言われた。おじさんに予約してないし、レンタサイクルのみと伝えたと言うと、何だか渋々。一気に嫌な気分になり、出ようとしたが、ここに名前書いてーと促され、とりあえず借りたが、港までのバスの時間だとか、あれこれ気になって結局1時間で返し、港に向かった。レンタサイクル1日借りられればゆったり出来るだろうが、2時間で2000円は高い。オフシーズンなのに。竹富島のイメージがもっとゆったりとしたものと思っていたがとてもせわしなく、がっかりしてしまい翌日も行くのをやめた。元々竹富島だけに行こうと考えていたので、ツアーに参加して他の島も行くことが出来てよかったです。

I was moved by the guide who never gave up until the end! They said, "Let's wait a little longer!" and in the end, the stars came out! We all applauded and almost cried. It was a miraculous night!

最後まで諦めないガイドさんに感動！　「もう少し待ちましょう！」って言ってくれて、本当に最後に星が出た！全員で拍手して泣きそうになった。奇跡の夜だった！

The water buffalo transfer from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island was incredibly moving, with the sound of the sanshin and beautiful singing bringing me to tears. The Nakama River cruise on Iriomote Island was also very enjoyable, and the island-hopping tour with Taketomi Island was the best.

西表島から由布島の水牛移動では、三線と素敵な歌声で感動で涙腺ヤバかった。西表島の仲間川クルーズもとても良く、竹富島との三島巡りは最高でした。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but I had a wonderful experience for this price. I highly encourage everyone to participate. I joined alone, but I am grateful for the priority assistance I received.

残念ながら曇りでしたが、このお値段で素晴らしい体験が出来ました。
是非皆様も参加下さいませ。
一人で参加させていただきましたが、優先的に案内していただき感謝しております。

Even without the stars, the atmosphere was great! In the light of the flashlight, the guide whispered, "Nature is alive," and that phrase left a strong impression. The quiet time felt luxurious.

星が出なくても雰囲気がよかった！　懐中電灯の明かりの中、ガイドさんが「自然は生きてますね」ってつぶやいた言葉が印象的。静かな時間が贅沢だった。

Even though it was cloudy, the guide's brightness lifted my spirits! With their careful explanations and gentle encouragement, I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. The quiet blue cave left a lasting impression; it was the best experience!

曇りでもガイドさんの明るさで気分は晴れ！　丁寧な説明と優しい声かけで安心して楽しめた。静かな青の洞窟が心に残る最高の体験だった！

I participated in December.

I was really looking forward to seeing the coconut crabs, so it was disappointing that I couldn't see the stars, but I had a great time overall. There aren't many opportunities to go on a night tour, and I enjoyed learning about other creatures and plants, as well as the stories from our guide about Ishigaki Island, even during the car rides!

I'll come back for a revenge trip during the new moon in summer! I'm glad I was able to rent rubber boots!

12月に参加しました。
楽しみにしていたヤシガニ、星を見れなかったのは残念だったけど、ナイトツアーになかなか行ける機会がないのと、他の生き物や植物、ガイドさんの石垣島ならお話しなど、車での移動中含めてとても楽しかったです！！

新月の夏にまたリベンジしにきます！
長靴レンタルできて助かりました！

It was quite a speedy sightseeing bus tour, but the guide's sanshin playing and singing, along with the commentary, made the trip a wonderful memory. Thank you very much. I thought it was a bit pricey for about four hours, but I recommend the tour by To Transport.

かなりスピーディーな観光バスツアーでしたが、ガイドさんの三線と歌、案内が旅を最高の思い出にしてくれました。
ありがとうございました。
約四時間で少しお高いかなと思いましたが、東運輸さんのツアーはお勧めです。

I absolutely wanted to experience the water buffalo cart on my first visit to Taketomi Island! It was raining, but I didn't mind at all because the red brick houses and the water buffalo provided the best healing experience! The explanations from the staff and the folk songs were also wonderful. I definitely want to experience it again when I come back. I rented a bicycle and went to Nishi-Sanbashi and Kondoi Beach. I was first impressed by Nishi-Sanbashi, and then when I arrived at Kondoi Beach, I was amazed to see some clear skies, making it feel like a paradise. I didn't have enough time to go to Kaiji Beach, so I definitely want to go next time!

初めての竹富島で絶対に体験したかった水牛車♪雨が降ってましたが全然気にならないほど赤煉瓦の家並みや水牛くん達が最高の癒しをくれました！担当の方の説明や民謡も素晴らしかったです♡また、来れた時には絶対に体験したいです。自転車を借りて西桟橋とコンドイビーチに行きました。まず西桟橋に感動して次にコンドイビーチに着いたら晴れ間も見えて天国のようなビーチに感動しっぱなしでした。時間がなくてカイジ浜にいけなかったので次回絶対に行きたいです！

Depending on the mood of the cow, the ride can feel long or surprisingly short, allowing you to sense its personality. The explanations from the accompanying guide were also interesting, and I was able to have a very pleasant time.

牛の気分次第で長く乗れたり、以外に短く感じたり個性を感じられます。同乗のガイドさんの解説も面白くとても気持ちいい時間を過ごすことができました。

I think the sightseeing was good even though the weather wasn't very nice. Unfortunately, the lunch was not good. To be honest, it was disappointing.

観光は天気があまり良くない中でもよかったと思います。残念なのは昼飯｡はっきり言って美味しくなかった。正直に残念です。

The taxi driver was friendly, which was great. This time, since I went by cruise ship, I was able to enjoy some drinks at lunch, which was nice. When I go again, I look forward to your assistance.

タクシーの運転手さんも気さくな方で良かったです。今回はクルーズ船で行ったので、お昼にお酒も飲めたので良かったです。また、行く時は、宜しくお願いします。

On Yubu Island, the relaxed demeanor of the water buffalo is truly soothing. The staff were kind and interacted with them in a way that brought out their enthusiasm, which was lovely to see. I was moved by the beauty of nature when I saw the golden chrysalis of the Papilio butterfly in the butterfly garden! The mangrove cruise allows the boat to get quite close, providing a rare view that you can't see in Honshu. Although the tour starts early, you can enjoy a full day of activities, making it very fulfilling.

由布島では水牛たちののんびり感には癒されます。スタッフの方もやさしく彼らのやる気を引き出すように語りかけながら操作されている姿も良かった。蝶々園のオオゴマダラの黄金の蛹には自然の素晴らしさに感動！マングローブ遊覧はかなり近くまで船を近づけてくれます。当たり前ですが本州では見ることのできない貴重な景色です。ツアー開始時間は早いですが１日十分楽しめますので充実します。

I was able to make a reservation here until the morning of the day, so I went ahead and booked it. Perhaps due to the rain, there were only two participants, including myself, so we could enjoy nature at our own pace. The instructor was very kind and shared a lot of information about nature. It was a wonderful experience! Also, it was great that there were clean restrooms, changing rooms, and a place to store our belongings.

当日の朝まで予約可能なのがこちらだったので予約させていただきました。
雨の影響もあってか参加者は自分含めて2人だけだったので、自分たちのペースでゆったりと自然を楽しむことができました。インストラクターの方もとても親切で、たくさん自然についてお話してくれました。とても良い体験ができました！
あときれいなトイレ、更衣室、荷物置き場が完備されているのも良かったです。

In a short amount of time, I was able to efficiently tour the islands, seeing various sights such as the Iriomote Mangrove Cruise, the water buffalo cart in Yufu, and the star sand beach in Taketomi through a bus tour. The buffet lunch was also great. I was back at the ferry terminal by 3:30 PM, which allowed me to take a bus to the Tamatorizaki Observatory. Thank you very much.

短時間で西表マングローブクルーズや由布の水牛者、竹富ではバス観光で星の砂浜等といろいろと見ることが出来る効率の良い島めぐりでした。お昼もビュッフェで良かったです。１５時３０分には離島ターミナルに戻れたので路線バスで玉取崎展望台に行くことができました。ありがとうございました。

I considered sightseeing without a rental car, but since transportation options were limited, I decided to join a tour. It allows you to explore Mishima very efficiently. The stories from the guide and locals are also interesting. The cows do their part moderately well. I think the relaxed atmosphere is largely thanks to the cows moving at their own pace. Thank you, cows.

レンタカーなしの観光を考えたが交通手段の融通が利かないのでツアーに参加。
三島を非常に効率よく回れる。ガイドや現地の人の話も面白い。牛もほどほどに頑張ってくれる。
ゆったり気分に浸れるのは概ねマイペースに進む牛のおかげだと思う。ありがとう牛。

I was researching places I wanted to visit, and they were all included in the tour, so I decided to participate. If you want to enjoy Ishigaki Island in one day, I highly recommend this tour. With this tour and sightseeing around the bus terminal, you can cover most of what you need. The guide's stories were also interesting.

行きたい場所を調べていたら全部ツアーに含まれていたので参加。
石垣島を一日で楽しみたいなら非常にお勧め。このツアーとバスターミナル付近の観光で大体事足りる。
ガイドさんの話も面白かった。

The guide smiled and said, "Even without stars, the sky is beautiful," and those words were the brightest light. Their kindness spread out like the night sky.

ガイドさんが「星がなくても空は美しいんですよ」と微笑んでくれて、その言葉が一番の光だった。優しさが夜空みたいに広がってた。

I can't forget the brilliance of the Blue Cave! The guide's instructions were perfect, and I was able to enjoy the cave without getting lost. The photo data is also amazing, and I've been looking back at them many times!

青の洞窟の輝きが忘れられない！
ガイドさんの案内が完璧で、迷うことなく洞窟の中を楽しめた。写真データも最高で、何度も見返してる！

It was a night that felt like stars were falling! The moment I looked up at the sky, countless stars sparkled all at once, and I was truly moved. The guide pointed out the constellations with a laser, and when he said, "This is Leo!" I couldn't contain my excitement!

星が降ってくるみたいな夜だった！　空を見上げた瞬間、無数の星が一斉にきらめいて本当に感動。ガイドさんが星座をレーザーで指しながら教えてくれて、「ここがしし座です！」って声のトーンにワクワクが止まらなかった！

The colors of the Blue Cave looked gentle! The guide smiled and said, "Today, the blue has a soft feeling, which is nice," and that expression was just perfect. It was a time that brought peace to my heart.

青の洞窟の色が優しく見えた！　ガイドさんが「今日は青がやわらかい感じでいいですよ」と笑ってくれて、その表現がぴったり。心が穏やかになる時間だった。

The bus driver's stories on Iriomote Island were very enjoyable and memorable. I felt a bit sorry for the water buffalo, as its lack of motivation was evident in its walking style, but I was grateful for the leisurely time I got to spend with Genki the water buffalo! On the way back, it was a girl instead of Genki, but the ride was very smooth, and we arrived first.

I enjoyed cycling on Taketomi Island, but there were some gentle slopes, and perhaps due to my age, it was more challenging than I expected.

西表島のバスの運転手さんのお話がとても楽しくて、印象的です。
水牛さんのやる気のなさが歩き方で伝わってきて、申し訳ないと思いつつも、のんびりした時間を過ごさせてもらえて、水牛のげんきくんに感謝です！帰りはげんきくんではなく女の子でしたが、とてもスムーズで1番に到着しました。
竹富島でサイクリングを楽しみましたが、軽い坂道もあり、歳のせいか思ったより大変でした。