All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I came to Ishigaki Island dreaming of a starry sky, but unfortunately, due to the mischief of the trade winds, my dream did not come true.

However, thanks to the thoughtful arrangements by the staff, I got to see the stars on the ground (the night view). ✨✨

By chance, a coconut crab appeared, and I took pictures with the beautiful pink sagaribana, being careful not to step on the hermit crabs scurrying about... I enjoyed the nighttime adventure on the island.

What impressed me the most was that after the tour, the staff thoroughly assisted me with planning the next day's tour, allowing me to have a wonderful experience! ❗

Thank you so much! ☺️ I had a great time! ➰✨

満点の星空を夢見て石垣島に来たものの、
パイカジ（南風)のいたずらで残念ながら、夢叶わず

でもstaffさんの粋な計らいで、
地上の星(夜景)を見ました。✨✨

運良く、ヤシガニもあらわれ、美しいピンクのサガリバナと共に写真を撮り、せっせと歩くヤドカリたちを踏み潰さないように…と、夜の島のアドベンチャーを楽しみました。

何よりも私が感激したのは、
ツアー後、翌日のツアーの相談にstaffさんがトコトン付き合ってくれて、素晴らしいツアーを体験することができたこと❗

本当にありがとう☺️
楽しかったよ➰✨

It was supposed to rain, but it cleared up in the second half, making for a wonderful tour! They also took infection prevention seriously, with mandatory hand sanitizer and mask-wearing, which was reassuring.

雨予報でしたが後半なんとか晴れてとっても素敵なツアーでした！
感染予防もきっちりしていてアルコール消毒とマスク着用は必須で安心です。

Unfortunately, the weather was bad, so we decided to return by glass boat and water buffalo. Since it was a 2:30 tour, we didn't have much time, but it was nice to experience the townscape with the water buffalo. However, I feel like once is enough. I think it would be better to enjoy it more leisurely with just adults.

あいにくの天気だったので、グラスボートと水牛で帰る事にしました。
2時半のツアーだったので、時間ももともとなく水牛で街並みを体験できたのでとりあえず良かったかな。
でも、一度行けばいいかなという感じです。大人だけでのんびりという方がいいかなと感じました。

It was a combination of a bus tour and a water buffalo cart tour. The guide shared a lot of information about Taketomi Island. I was the only person, but they kindly offered, "Shall I take your picture?"

バス観光と水牛車観光のセットでした。どちらもガイドさんが沢山竹富島のことを教えてくれました。お一人様は私だけでしたが、「お写真お撮りしましょうか？」など声をかけていただき親切でした。

I had planned to visit four islands, but due to COVID, I couldn't go to one island and changed my plan to visit three islands instead. Fortunately, the weather was great, and the tour was very fulfilling, making it a wonderful memory. I participated alone, but it was not a problem at all. I would like to use this service again.

４島巡りを予定していましたが、コロナのため、１島行けず、３島巡りに予定変更しました。幸いにも天候に恵まれ、またツアーの中身も中身も充実していて、とても良い思い出となりました。一人で参加でしたが、全く問題ありません。また利用したいと思います。

Riding a water buffalo and cycling around the island was amazing! It was a truly island-like experience, different from Ishigaki! You can play forever at the beach!

水牛に乗りレンタサイクルで島を回り最高でした！
石垣とはまた違う、離島らしい離島でした！
ビーチにいると永遠に遊べます！

The guide was really interesting and fun. I encountered many creatures I had never seen before, and I even came across a snake. Above all, the starry sky was so beautiful that it felt like a dream, and I didn't want to go home...

ガイドのお兄ちゃん、すごく面白く楽しかったです。
今までみたことの生き物と続々と出会い、ハブにも遭遇しました。
そして、何よりも星空がキレイすぎで、夢みたい
、帰りたくはなかったです。。。

We participated with two children and four people in total. The night safari was an exciting adventure. The guides were very kind and supportive to the children, helping us find many creatures, and we encountered more animals than we expected. They provided detailed explanations about the creatures, Ishigaki Island, and the starry sky. It was nice to have a more intimate and private feel compared to larger tours. The starry sky and shooting stars were a lucky treat, and they also taught us about many constellations. We were even shown a beautiful night view, making it a memorable tour. Thank you so much for everything!

子供2人と4名で参加させていただきました。
ナイトサファリはドキドキの冒険でした。
子供達にも優しくサポートして下さり、生き物を2人のガイドさんでよくよく探してくれて、思ったよりたくさんの生き物に出会えました。
生き物や石垣島の説明や星空の説明もとても詳しく教えてくれました。大人数のツアーよりアットホームでプライベート感もあって良かったです。
満点の星空と流れ星はラッキーでしたが、たくさんの星座も教えて下さり、おまけの夜景も見せていただき心に残るツアーになりました。本当にお世話になりました！！

The stargazing tour was too bright due to the full moon, so we did a lot of night safaris instead. It was a rare experience to see wild snakes and scorpions, not just in a zoo. They provided thorough explanations regarding safety, and as long as you listen carefully to the guide, you can enjoy it without any issues.

星空ツアーは満月のため明るすぎると言うことで、ナイトサファリを多くやって頂きました。動物園ではなく、野生のハブやサソリが観れたのは貴重な経験でした。安全に対してもしっかり説明して頂けましたし、しっかりガイドさんの話を聞けば問題無く楽しむことができます。

I participated in a tour for the first time. We visited three islands starting in the morning, and I think we were able to explore at a leisurely pace. The lunch was also delicious. I would like to use this service again when I go to Ishigaki Island.

初めてツアーに参加しました。
朝からで3島巡りましたがゆっくり
回れたと思います。
お弁当も美味しかったです。
又石垣島にいくときは利用したいです。

The boat from Ishigaki Island is quite fast and can sway due to the waves, so those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious. The water buffalo pulling the cart is adorable, and it's enjoyable to stroll around the island at a leisurely pace.

石垣島からの船が結構早くて波で揺れるので酔い易い人は注意です。
水牛車の牛が可愛く、島をゆっくり散策できて楽しいです。

I spent a meaningful half day riding on a glass-bottom boat, touring major attractions by bus, and finally leisurely exploring the village on a water buffalo cart while enjoying the soothing sounds of the sanshin. You can also rent bicycles, allowing you to fully enjoy the island at a relaxed pace.

半日間でグラスボードに乗り、バスで主要な観光地を回ってもらい、最後は水牛車でゆっくりと村を回り、三線でほっこりとさせて頂き有意義な半日でした。またレンタサイクルも借りれますので、島をゆっくりと満喫できます。

I was able to efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island in one day, which was great. The weather was nice, so cycling around the islands felt refreshing and enjoyable. The water buffalo were cute and smart, and I enjoyed leisurely watching the village on Taketomi Island, which gave me a sense of being in a different world. It might be a bit more expensive than going individually, but with the hotel pick-up service, it was very efficient and satisfying. The staff were also kind. Actually, I left something at the Taketomi Island tourist center, but when I contacted them, they promptly sent it to me by mail. Thank you very much.

西表島、由布島、竹富島を１日で効率よく回る事ができて、とても良かったです。良い気候だったので自転車で島内を回るのは気持ち良く楽しかったです、水牛も可愛くて賢くのんびりと竹富島の集落を眺めて、非日常感を楽しめました。個人で行くより割高かもしれませんがホテル送迎もあるので、とても効率よく満足でした。スタッフの方も親切でした。実は竹富島の観光センターに忘れ物をしたのですが、連絡をしたらすぐに郵送してくださいました、ありがとうございました。

It was a fun tour. We efficiently explored Ishigaki Island, surrounded by beautiful seas, in a short amount of time and enjoyed taking photos at the scenic spots. The local guide, known for his humor, kept us entertained with his fluent explanations until the end. While island hopping is nice, I recommend this tour for those who want to fully enjoy Ishigaki Island itself.

楽しいツアーでした。美しい海に囲まれた石垣島を短い時間で効率的に回り、絶景ポイントでは写真撮影を楽しみました。名物のおじさんガイドは、笑いを誘う流暢な説明で最後まで飽きさせません。離島巡りも良いですが、石垣島自体を堪能したい方にはお勧めのツアーです。

Taketomi Island was very beautiful and pleasant. It seemed that the village had architectural standards, and all the buildings had that Okinawa vibe. The houses, stone walls, trees, flowers, sky, and sea were all lovely.

The tour itself was excellent, but I was a bit disappointed with the service from the rental bike staff at the tourist center. It wasn't particularly cheap, around 1,300 yen per person, so I wanted to consider walking or taking the bus and ask about how long it would take to get to the beach before deciding. However, as soon as I approached the counter, I was somewhat forced into a contract with comments like, "Okay, we don't have time, so I'll explain everything at once. Please pay for the ferry tickets (to prevent anyone from skipping out) and your money first. Buses are a no-go, we don't have time, hurry up and gather!"

Additionally, the bike saddle was too high, and the girls struggled for a few minutes trying to adjust it, but the male staff member just kept saying, "Usually, everyone adjusts it themselves," and didn't help at all. I understand there are rules for the rental bikes, and it can be tedious to hear complaints about saddle adjustments, but in this day and age where participant feedback is easily shared, wouldn't it be safer to show a little kindness?

竹富島はとてもきれいで気持ちよかったです。村は全て建築基準があるようで、すべての建物がThe 沖縄という感じで雰囲気がでてました。家も石垣も木も花も空も海もきれいでした。
ツアー自体は最高だったのですが、観光センター内のレンタサイクルの方たちの対応が少し残念でした。確か一人1300円程と安いものではなかったため、歩きやバスも候補に入れており、ビーチまでどのくらい時間等がかかるか色々話を聞いてから決めたかったのですが、カウンターに近づくなり、「はい、時間無いからみんなまとめて説明するので先にフェリーのチケット（乗り逃げされないように）とお金払ってくださいね～バスなんてダメダメ～時間無いよ、はいはい、早く集まって～」という様に半強制的に契約させられました。また、自転車のサドルが高くて調節しようと女子だけで数分四苦八苦してたのですが、担当の男性の方は「普段調節は皆さま各自でされてますので～」の一点張りで何もしてくれませんでした。そこのレンタサイクルの規則はもちろんあるでしょうし、いちいちサドル調節が固いと言われてもかったるいのだとは思いますが、この参加者の意見が筒抜けな時代、少しの親切心でも見せた方が無難なのでは？と思いました。

I explored by rental bicycle. If I were alone, I would have taken my time, but my friend was getting bored, so we just breezed through. On the way to Nishizanshi, Nagomi Tower, Kondoi Beach, Kaiji Beach, and Taketomi Port, I was able to see the bright red flowers of the Deigo tree.

As we passed by some houses, we also saw some cows. I wondered what some of the islanders were doing while we tourists were staying there. Even though it is a touristy place, it still retains a certain simplicity.

However, it's unfortunate that such a small island is facing resort hotel development; I saw several signs opposing the development.

In the past, when I received sand from Taketomi Island as a souvenir, it evoked images of dreams and romance, but I think if I had visited when I was younger, my feelings would have been different.

But it's a place you can easily visit from Ishigaki Island.

I hope to revisit Taketomi Island, filled with nostalgic memories, someday.

レンタサイクルで回りました。1人ならじっくりみましたが、友人は、退屈してたので、さらりと。西桟橋、なごみの塔、コンドイビーチ、カイジ浜、竹富港に向かう時、真っ赤なデイゴの花も見ることができました。
民家の前を通りながら、牛さんも見ることができました。
わたしたち観光客が、滞在しているあいだ、島の人の一部は、どうしてるのかと、思いました。観光化されていても、素朴さが残る場所です。
ただ残念なことは、こんな小さな島なのに、また、リゾートホテルの開発が、、開発反対の看板をいくつかみました。

昔、竹富島の☆砂をお土産に、もらった時に、夢とかロマンスとかのイメージでしたが、若い時に、訪れていたら、感動もまた違うだろうと。

でも、石垣島から、ふらっといける場所です。

懐かしさが残る、竹富島の想い出またいつか。

It seems that other tours had private arrangements, but this one was quite lively with about 20 people sharing a single vehicle.

My elderly mother, who visited Taketomi Island for the first time, was delighted to see the townscape comfortably without having to walk. The way the water buffalo skillfully navigated the narrow corners was wonderful!

Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, so I would like to visit again on a clear day.

The round-trip ferry ticket between Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island, along with the water buffalo tour and a gift of a Cheki photo at the end, made it a fantastic deal!

他社のツアーは貸切状態のところもあったようですが、こちらは１台に２０名ほど同乗で盛況でした。

竹富島が初めての高齢の母も、歩かずにゆったりと街並みが見られて喜んでいました。
狭い曲がり角も巧みに進む牛さんが素晴らしい！

残念ながらお天気が今ひとつだったので、今度は快晴の時に伺いたいと思います。

石垣島ー竹富島の往復乗船券と、水牛観光、最後はチェキの写真のプレゼントもあり、とってもお得でした！

I chose the bus tour and the water buffalo tour. The content of the tour left a neutral impression. Considering the size of the island and the time allocated for sightseeing, I think it was reasonable. However, after the water buffalo tour, we were almost forced to take a group photo, and we had to wait about 10 minutes until it was our turn. The atmosphere made it difficult to decline purchasing the commemorative photo, which I didn't want, and I didn't like that business approach.

バス観光と水牛観光を選択した。
ツアーの内容は可もなく不可もなくといった印象。
島の大きさと、観光の時間を考えたら妥当な内容だと思う。
ただ、水牛観光終了後にほぼ強制的にグループごとに記念撮影をさせられ、自分たちの順番が来るまで10分くらい待たされた挙句に、写真の購入を断りにくい雰囲気で欲しくもない記念写真を購入させられる商いのやり方は、好きになれない。

Pineapple fields decorating the train window.
The shimmering blue-green of Kabira Bay.
The simple taste of sata andagi.
The lovely smile of the female bus guide.
Luxurious use of spare time!

車窓を彩る　パイナップル畑。
青緑色に輝く　川平湾。
素朴な味わい　サーターアンダギー。
素敵な笑顔　女性バスガイドさん。
スキマ時間　贅沢すぎる活用！

If you don't plan to stay on Taketomi Island, this plan allows for an efficient tour. However, since it involves group activities, you may have to wait a bit if others arrive late.

The glass-bottom boat... it's a spot between Ishigaki Island, so it feels a bit strange to be going back after taking the ferry.

As for the ox cart... it would be lucky if you can sit at the front, but if not, it can be a bit disappointing.

At the end, you can take a commemorative photo, but you have to be in the picture with the ox handler.

Regarding free time... the rental bicycles are "expensive."

Also, it seems that the rental staff came to collect the bicycles near the beach, but they were smoking while walking on the beautiful beach and even littered their cigarette.

I don't know if it's their territory, but I hope they can be more mindful of manners in such a valuable tourist spot (and their workplace).

竹富島に泊まる予定がなければこのプランだと効率よく廻れます。
ただ、団体行動になるので他の方が遅れて来ても多少待たないといけません。
グラスボート・・・石垣島との間のスポットなのでフェリーで来ている分がなんか少し戻る感じがして変な気分です。
牛車・・・先頭に乗ることが出来ればラッキーですが、そうでないと少しがっかり
最後に記念撮影が出来るのですが牛使いの方とも一緒に写らないといけません。
自由時間・・・レンタルサイクルが「高い」
また、レンタサイクルのスタッフが自転車をビーチ近くに回収に来たようなのですがきれいなビーチに歩きたばこをしていた上、そのタバコをポイ捨てしていた。
自分のterritoryなのかは知らないが、折角の観光資源（かつ自分の職場）でのマナー違反は謹んでほしい。

The bus was great, and I was able to search for star sand. The water buffalo cart was also fun, guided by a handsome and friendly man, which made it the best experience. The glass boat was wonderful too, as I got to meet Nemo. The ferry has a set schedule, but since everyone was acting separately, I thought it was impressive how they managed to keep track of everyone until the end using the list.

バスは(とてもいいおじさん)カイジで 星の砂も探せたし
水牛車 も 楽しい イケメンの楽しいおにあさんに 案内もして頂いて 最高でした
グラスボートも ニモにも会えて素敵でした
た。フェリーも時間決まってるのですが、みんなバラバラで行動してるので 名簿を見ながら最後までしっかり、みんなを載せてました スゴいと思いました

I was able to get around very efficiently, which was great. Since there were few tourists on each island, I could enjoy sightseeing in a calm atmosphere. It became a wonderful memory.

とても効率よく回れてよかったです。どの島も観光客が少なかったので、落ち着いて観光できました。いい思い出になりました。

It was cloudy, so the starry sky was almost not visible, but I was able to see coconut crabs and I was satisfied with the jungle night tour. Thank you very much.

曇っていたため、星空はほぼ見えませんでしたが、ヤシガニなども見れてジャングルナイトツアーは満足でした。有り難うございました。

I made a reservation for a trip with three female friends.
It was our first island-hopping experience, and we had a wonderful time.

Yufu Island and Taketomi Island felt like tropical islands that are part of Japan but also not quite Japan!
Cycling on Taketomi Island takes a little over an hour, but in mid-March, the weather was nice and pleasant.

女友達3人旅行で予約させていただきました。
初めての島巡でしたが、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

由布島、竹富島は日本であって、日本でないような南国感たっぷりな島でした！
竹富島でのサイクリングは1時間ちょっとかかりますが、3月半ばで気候もよく気持ちよかったです。

The mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island's great nature was wonderful. I cycled around Taketomi Island, and the sea was beautiful, and the townscape was lovely. Next time, I want to go canoeing in the mangroves.

西表島の大自然マングローブクルーズ良かったです。
竹富島をサイクリングで周りましたが、海が綺麗で、街並みも素敵でした。
次回はマングローブをカヌーで行きたいです。

This time, we participated with two families. There were a total of eight people: two sixth graders, one six-year-old, and one five-year-old. First, we took a mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island. It was a bit cloudy, but the fresh air and beautiful scenery were amazing. However, the sixth graders seemed a bit unsatisfied as they wanted to go canoeing. Next, we crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart. Seeing the water buffalo up close was impressive, and the kids were very satisfied. The lunch bento was also delicious. Be sure to visit the glass-bottom boat in Taketomi Island! The cobalt blue sea was filled with many fish, creating a dreamlike scene.

今回は2家族で参加しました。小学校6年生が2人と6歳が1人と5歳が1人の合計8人です。まずは西表島のマングローブクルーズ少し曇っていましたが良い空気といい景色で最高でした。ただ6年生はカヌーがやりたかったようで物足りなそうでした。次に由布島に水牛車で渡りました。間近でみた水牛は大迫力で子供も大満足でした。お昼のお弁当も美味しかったです。竹富島のグラスボートは是非行って下さい！コバルトブルーの海の中にお魚が沢山泳いでて夢のような景色でした。

The white sandy beach at Kabira Bay is amazing. The glass-bottom boat and the giant clams were enchanting. I saw so many of them. The guide's singing was also great. It's a compact and well-organized tour.

川平湾の白い砂浜最高。グラスボート、シャコガイが幻想的です。たくさん見れました。ガイドさんの歌も良かった。コンパクトにまとまってるツアー。

The water buffalo is adorable. The transfer from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island by water buffalo is amazing. The water buffalo takes you to Yufu Island slowly and steadily. If you love houseplants, this is even more suitable for you. The giant taro is also fantastic.

水牛は萌える。西表島→由布島の水牛移動は最高です。ゆっくりゆっくり水牛が由布島まで運んでくれます。観葉植物が好きな人は、なおさら向いています。オオタニワタリも最高です。

At first, I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but the staff really enhanced the tour. I was able to see coconut crabs, flying foxes, hermit crabs, rhinoceros beetles, and a beautiful starry sky, making it a very enjoyable tour.

　一人での参加ということで初めは不安もありましたが、職員の方々がツアーを盛り上げてくれ、ヤシガニ、オオコウモリ、オカヤドカリ、サイカブト、綺麗な星空などを見ることが出来、非常に楽しいツアーとなりました。

The best impression was from the staff at the tour desk. When we arrived at the water buffalo riding area by bus, we had to line up for registration. There were murmurs of, "Wait, we have to register again here? Do we have to line up?" This took some time and it was a bit chaotic. The water buffalo experience was great, though. The explanations were clear, and the songs were soothing. There was a group photo service on the water buffalo cart, but I think it would have been better if it was just for those who wanted it.

一番の良い印象はツアーデスクのスタッフの方々。
バスで水牛乗り場に着くと並び受け付け。え－ここでもまた受け付け？並ぶの？と言う声がちらほら。
そのため時間がかかる。バタバタでした。水牛は良かったです。説明も分かりやすく歌も癒しでした。水牛車での全員でサービスの撮影がありましたが希望者だけがいいと思いました。