All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I participated in a night tour with Pipi on the first day. This tour is perfect for me, who loves animals and living creatures like natural monuments, and for my girlfriend, who loves the starry sky of Okinawa. The guide was Kuri-chan.

Although young, she was very considerate and made sure to enjoy the tour herself while diligently searching for the creatures that are natural monuments. We were able to see the coconut crab we were aiming for, as well as a purple land crab, an owl, a scorpion, and a sagari flower, which was said to be quite rare, making it a lot of fun!

The next day, I heard that canoeing or river sliding is recommended on Iriomote Island, so I asked Kuri-chan to handle all the reservations. She kindly took care of everything and provided detailed information about the timing and delicious places to eat, which made me very happy.

I definitely want to recommend Kuri-chan from Pipi and would like to ask for her help again when I come to Ishigaki Island next time. Thank you very much! ^_^

ピピさんでナイトツアーを初日に参加させていただきました。
天然記念物など動物や生き物が大好きな僕と沖縄の星空が大好きな彼女にはもってこいのツアーです。
ガイドはくりちゃんでした。
若いのですが、気配りなどたくさん配慮していただきガイドさん自身もたのしんで必死に天然記念物の生き物散策をしてくれました。
目当てのヤシガニもみれたのですが、紫やどかりやふくろう、さそり、さがり花もみれ大変珍しいとのことで楽しかったです！
次の日は西表島ではカヌーか川滑りがおすすめときいたのでそのままくりちゃんに予約などすべておねがいしました。
快くひきうけてもらい、時間やごはんが美味しいところなど細かく連絡いただきすごく嬉しかったです。
是非ピピさんのくりちゃんをおすすめしたいと同時に次回石垣島にきた際もお願いしたいとおもいます。ありがとうございました^_^

I was worried because it was raining, but the guide was considerate and provided rain suits and boots. Moreover, the rain added to the jungle atmosphere, and I was thrilled to see natural monuments like coconut crabs.

雨が降ってて心配でしたが担当のガイドの方が気を遣ってレインスーツ、長靴を用意して下さり、しかも雨が降ってる故ジャングル感満載でヤシガニなど天然記念物を見れて感動しました。

I had never heard of a night tour before, so I was interested and decided to participate. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations, but I was very satisfied to see various things like stars, living creatures, plants, and the night view! I definitely want others to experience this too!

夜にツアーってなかなか聞いたことがなかったので興味があり参加しました。
正直、期待はしてなかったのですが星、生き物、植物、夜景、と色々なものを見れ大満足です！
是非！他の方たちにも味わってもらいたいです！

This was my first trip to Ishigaki Island, and since I was traveling with my 85-year-old mother, I chose this tour because it was not too strenuous and allowed us to visit various places.

Even though it was a tour, I appreciated that the transportation was well arranged at key points, giving it a feel of personal exploration. I think it would be impossible to travel this efficiently on our own.

During the mangrove cruising, I felt like I was traveling through a jungle river in another country. On the water buffalo cart, I was lucky enough to sit at the very front both going and returning, so I could enjoy the scenery of the island straight ahead as the water buffalo's rear, shoulders, and horns swayed gently.

On Taketomi Island, we went cycling. It was challenging for my mother, but we took it slow, sometimes getting off to push the bike, and enjoyed the charming houses, the lush large trees of the south, and the unique shisa statues. At Kaiji Beach, we were also able to look for star sand. It was great that we could choose a return boat that was an hour later.

Thank you for the wonderful memories!

はじめての石垣島に加えて、85才の母との旅行でしたので、あまりきつくなくて、かつ色々な場所を訪れることのできるこのツアーを選びました、

ツアーとはいえ、要所要所要所で移動手段がきちんと手配してある個人行動という感じが良かったです。
個人でこれだけ効率よく巡ることは無理だと思います。

マングローブクルージングでは
何だかどこか別の国のジャングルの川を旅している気分。
水牛車では行きも帰りも運良く1番前に座れましたので、のんびり進んでいく水牛のお尻や肩や角が揺れるたびに近づいていく島の景色を、真っ直ぐ前から楽しめました。
竹富島ではサイクリング。
母には大変でしたが
ゆっくり、時々降りて押したりしながら
風情ある家並み、生い茂る南の大きな木々、個性的なシーサーを楽しめました。
カイジ浜では星砂もさがせました。
サイクリングは、帰る船を1時間遅く選択出来るのも良かったです。

最高の思い出をありがとうございました！

I participated in a water buffalo cart course on Taketomi Island. The water buffalo, Ryu-kun, was cool, smart, and guided us very well. Taketomi Island is relaxing, with many nostalgic Okinawan landscapes in the houses and gardens, which was very soothing.

The water buffalo cart ride lasted about 30 minutes, so I rented a bicycle for the remaining time. The rental bicycle costs around 1,000 yen, and it's a great way to explore the island, so I highly recommend it. There are many places on the island where you’ll want to take photos. I had so much fun that I didn't have enough time!

竹富島で水牛車コースに参加しました
水牛の琉くんが格好よくて賢くて上手に案内してくれました
竹富島はのんびりしていて、家や庭に沖縄の懐かしい風景がたくさんあって、すごく癒されました

水牛車が30分くらいなので、残りの時間は現地でレンタサイクルを借りました
レンタサイクルは1,000円くらいで借りられて、島内を探検できるのでレンタサイクルもオススメです
島内は写真撮りたい場所がたくさんあります
時間が足りないくらい楽しかったです

I thought the tour that visits three islands in one day was very efficient. During the mangrove cruise, the guide provided explanations, allowing us to learn a lot, and we were able to reach a rare tree (I forgot the name...) that we couldn't access during low tide, which was great.

When crossing to Yubu Island, we rode a water buffalo cart and enjoyed a leisurely time while listening to Okinawan folk songs. I noticed that there was a family tree for the water buffaloes, and each one had a proper name, which made me realize how well they are cared for.

On Taketomi Island, I chose the glass-bottom boat and bus tour. The glass-bottom boat swayed a bit. I was expecting to see beautiful coral reefs, but I learned that the corals have died off and are currently slowly regenerating. While I was able to see sea anemones, clownfish, and colorful fish, it felt a bit lacking.

The microbus tour taught us about the lives of the people on Taketomi Island and allowed us to find star sand, making for an efficient and easy sightseeing experience.

Although it was a brief visit to the three islands, I recommend this tour as it guides you through the highlights of each.

一日で3つの島を廻ってくるツアーで効率が良いと思いました。
マングローブクルーズではガイドの説明が有るためよく知ることが出来、引き潮ではたどり着けない珍しい木（名前忘れました・・）のところまで行くこともできとても良かったです。

由布島へ渡る時には水牛車に乗り沖縄民謡を聞きながらゆったりとした時間を楽しみました。水牛の家系図が有り一頭ずつきちんと名前が付けられ、とても大切にされているのだなと思いました。

竹富島ではグラスボートとバス観光を選びました。
グラスボートはちょっぴり揺れます。
サンゴ礁の美しい海を期待していたのですが、サンゴが死滅し現在は少しづつ再生してきているとのことでした。イソギンチャクとクマノミや色鮮やかな魚は見ることが出来ましたがちょっと物足りないかも。

マイクロバスで竹富島の人々の生活を教えてくれたり星の砂を見つけたりとこれもまた効率よく楽に観光出来ました。

３島をさらっとではありましたがそれぞれの見どころを案内してくれるこのツアーをお勧めします。

On Iriomote Island, the guide provided detailed explanations about the mangroves and the flora and fauna while we enjoyed the boat tour, so it was engaging and fun! My stay on Yubu Island was also very relaxing with the water buffalo, and I had a great time. However, among the elderly men guiding the water buffalo, there was one 88-year-old man who was hitting the buffalo with a stick while leading them, and it was really sad to watch because the buffalo looked so pitiful. The buffalo he was hitting was also an elderly 17-year-old, working hard to carry heavy people, and it was truly heartbreaking. The other men were treating the buffalo very kindly, so that one man stood out as unusual. According to the elderly man who was with my water buffalo cart, that old man doesn't change no matter how much he is warned. It's hopeless. Is there anything that can be done about it? It was such a wonderful experience overall, but that part really hurt my heart. The experience on Taketomi Island afterward also became a lifelong memory. Overall, it was a very good activity, but it's really unfortunate about the water buffalo situation.

西表島ではガイドの方が詳しくマングローブについてや動植物について説明してくれながらでの遊覧船でしたので飽きずに楽しめました!!次の由布島での滞在も水牛にとっても癒されましたし、すごく楽しかったです。ただ、水牛を誘導するおじいさん達の中で1人だけ88歳の一番年配の方が、棒で水牛を叩きながら先導していて、水牛がとても可愛そうで見ていられませんでした。そのおじいさんに叩かれている水牛もたしか17歳のお年寄りで一生懸命重い人間達を運んでいるのに本当に可愛そうでした。。他の人達は水牛にとても優しく接していたのでそのおじいさんだけ異様でした。私の乗った水牛車のおじいさんいわく、あのおじいはいくら注意されても変わらない。だめだ。との事でした。なんとかならないでしょうか？最高な体験だっただけにそこだけが胸が痛かったです。そのあとの竹富島での体験も一生の思い出になりました。総合的にとてもいいアクティビティですが、ほんと、牛車の件だけ残念です。

Iriomote Island is said to be often cloudy, but we were fortunate with the weather and were able to see a beautiful starry sky.
On the jungle tour, I was able to see many creatures, including some that I can't find in my area, which was a lot of fun!
I also saw a coconut crab for the first time, and it was really cool!
The staff were very kind and left a great impression. Lying down in a park without streetlights to watch the stars was a unique experience that I will truly cherish.
Thank you very much!
I highly recommend it for those who love nature and wildlife!

西表島は曇りが多いそうですが、天候にも恵まれ綺麗な星空をみることができました。
ジャングルツアーでは沢山の生き物を見ることができました。私の住んでいる地域では見れない生き物も沢山いて楽しむことができました！
ヤシガニも初めて見ましたが、かっこよかったです！
スタッフの方もとても親切で好印象でした。街灯の無い公園で寝そべり星をみたりなど、なかなかできない体験ができて本当にいい思い出になりました。
りがとうございました(^ ^)
自然や生き物が好きな方にはオススメです！

I participated in the 2:30 PM boat. It was cheaper than arranging it individually, so it was a good deal. After seeing the water buffalo, I rented a bicycle for an hour. Since I had to catch the return boat by 5 PM, it felt rushed. The second floor of the boat is hot like a sauna, so I recommend sitting downstairs in the summer. I'm glad I could leave my luggage.

14時30分の船で参加しました。個人で手配するより安く行けてお得です。水牛の後、自転車を1時間借りました。帰りの船が17時までに乗らないといけないので、時間が短くてバタバタでした。
船の2階はサウナのように暑いので、夏は下に乗るのがオススメ。
荷物を預けられて良かったです

Since I was traveling with my elderly mother and uncle and aunt, I chose this tour as it seemed manageable. Although the weather was unfortunately rainy at times, it was good to see that the elderly group was able to enjoy Ishigaki Island to some extent.

This tour may not be recommended for those who want to spend a lot of time at one location or for those looking to be very active, but I think it’s a good plan for those who want to efficiently enjoy Ishigaki Island.

後期高齢者の母と叔父・叔母夫婦を連れての観光だったので、あまり無理のなさそうなこのツアーを選びました。雨が降ったり止んだりの生憎の天気ではありましたが、高齢者御一行もそれなりに石垣島を堪能してくれたようで良かったです。
一箇所にたっぷり時間をかけて楽しみたいと言う人やアクティブに体を動かしたいと言う人にはオススメではないですが、効率的に石垣島を楽しみたいと言う人には良いプランだと思います。

I was searching for a tour to see coconut crabs in Ishigaki Island and came across this tour. I was overwhelmed by the size of the coconut crabs, which far exceeded my imagination. The size I saw was even bigger than my shoes. Besides coconut crabs, there were also habu snakes, bats, and firefly larvae, which made it interesting.

石垣島でヤシガニが見れるツアーを探していたらここのツアーにたどり着きました,
想像をはるかに超えるヤシガニの大きさに圧倒されました。その時見た大きさは、自分が履いていた靴よりも大きかったです。
ヤシガニ以外にもハブやコウモリ、ホタルの幼虫などもいて面白かったです。

I booked this tour to see the starry sky. During the day, it was cloudy and my expectations were low, but I was pleasantly surprised; that night, the sky was filled with stars! The guide also explained various constellations. On the way back, we made a little detour and got to see the night view of Ishigaki Island. It was unexpectedly beautiful, and I was even more moved than by the starry sky. Thank you for the unexpected surprise.

満天の星を見るためにこのツアーを予約しました。
昼間は曇りで期待が薄かったのですが、いい意味で裏切られ、当日の夜は満天の星星星！ガイドさんも様々な星座の解説をしてくださいました。
帰りにちょっと寄り道で、石垣島の夜景も見せていただきました。思いの外綺麗で、星空よりも感動してしまいました。思わぬサプライズをありがとう。

The guide was incredibly kind and took great care of us until the end! He patiently answered all my questions, from things about Ishigaki Island to personal matters, without getting angry, and it truly became a fun night tour! I will definitely rely on Pipi again when I come back to Ishigaki Island!

ガイドのお兄さんがとにかく優しく最後まで良くしてくれました！
石垣島の事からプライベートの事まで質問だらけの私にも怒らず親切に何でも教えて頂き本当に楽しい夜のツアーとなりました！
是非また石垣島に来た際はピピさんにお世話になります！

I participated in a night tour in the jungle for the first time in my life! I was fine with bugs, but I was worried that my son might be scared. However, he was very curious about the insects and plants he saw for the first time and had a great time. Even when we asked the guide questions, he provided explanations that were easy to understand for my son and people of various ages, making it a very good experience and educational. My son said he wants to go again, so I think I might consider going to Ishigaki Island again if the opportunity arises.

人生で初めて、ジャングルでのナイトツアーに参加しました！私は虫とかは平気だったんですが、息子が怖がらないか不安でした。ですが、息子も初めて見る昆虫や植物に興味津々ですごく楽しんでくれました。ガイドさんに質問しても、息子など幅広い世代にわかりやすい説明してくれて、とても良い経験、勉強になりました。息子もまた行きたいと言っていたのでまた機会があれば石垣島に行こうかなと思います。

On the day I arrived in Ishigaki Island, I felt a sense of urban life, but after participating in a night tour, I was able to appreciate the richness of nature. I was particularly surprised when I saw a coconut crab. It was larger than my palm, and I was shocked to hear that its claw strength is comparable to a lion's bite. However, I found it interesting that it is surprisingly delicious.

石垣島に来た日は都会を感じるものがあったのですがナイトツアーに参加して、自然の豊かさを感じれました。
その中でもヤシガニを見た時はとても驚きました。手のひらよりも大きくて、ハサミの力がライオンの噛む力と同じくらいだと聞いてゾッとしました。でも意外と美味であることがなんだか面白かったです。

I participated in a night tour in Ishigaki Island. I was able to encounter many creatures. The guide also introduced various plants. It was a lot of fun to interact with the creatures, plants, and nature. I was very excited about the coconut crab! The guide was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot!

石垣島のナイトツアーに参加しました。たくさんの生物に出会うことができました。他にも植物などガイドさんが紹介してくれました。生物や植物、自然に触れ合うことができ、とても楽しかったです。ヤシガニには大興奮しました！ガイドさんの知識が豊富で、たくさん教えてくれました！

I was able to efficiently visit three islands and had a wonderful time. The water buffalo cart was very cute and impressive, and the sea viewed from the glass-bottom boat was beautiful.

効率よく3島めぐりができ、楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
水牛車がとても可愛くて印象的で、グラスボートから覗く海は綺麗でした。

For 3200 yen, it was a tour that felt cheap. The story from the beautiful guide, who claims to resemble Rosanne, was so enjoyable that even though I left home at 5 AM and was sleepy, I was wide awake because the stories were interesting. Once we entered the forest, she caught and showed us a rare lizard, and even tried to catch a snake, which was amusing. She was a bright and beautiful guide. By the way, she mentioned that she is a classmate of the mayor of Ishigaki.

3200円では、安いと思えたツアーでした。自称ロザンヌ似のキレイなガイドさんのお話が楽し過ぎて朝5時に家を出て参加した、眠たい私でしたが、話が おもしろいので、目が覚めました。山林にはいると、珍しいトカゲを捕まえて見せてくださったり、蛇まで、つかもうと笑っ
明るい美人のガイドさんでした。ちなみに、石垣市長と同級生だそうです。

I can say that I came to the Yaeyama Islands mainly to see the starry sky, and I was really looking forward to this tour. It took a while to finalize the details until the day of the event, but after reading various reviews online, I decided on this tour with Pipi! There were six participants, including myself. It seemed like everyone came from different places, and we had a great time chatting about various topics, not just Okinawa. It became a wonderful memory.

星空を見るためにこの八重山諸島に来たと言っても過言ではないほど、このツアーを楽しみにしていて、中々当日まで決まりませんでしたが、色々ネットの口コミを見て、こちらのピピさんに決めました！
参加者は私を含めて6人。皆さん色んなところから来てるみたいで、沖縄だけではなく、色んな話で大盛り上がり。素晴らしい思い出になりました。

My main purpose for making a reservation was to see the starry sky, but I am grateful to the guide who interestingly and enjoyably introduced the unique wildlife and plants of Ishigaki that I could never see in my daily life. The guided tour was refreshing for me. I definitely recommend it!

一番の目的は星空が見たくて予約したのですが、星空より普段絶対に見ることの出来ない石垣の生物など植物を面白く楽しく紹介してくれたガイドさんに感謝です。
初めてのガイドツアーは新鮮でした。絶対おススメです！

Thank you for accommodating my last-minute reservation. The guide who assisted us was very interesting, and we made great memories on our last night in Ishigaki. I was amazed by the amount of stars in the sky, more than I've ever seen before. I would like to request Pipi again when I come back to Ishigaki.

ギリギリの予約にもかかわらず快く受けれて下さり感謝です。
担当して下さったガイドさんの話はとても面白いく石垣の最後の夜にいい思い出ができました。
星空も今までに見たことないぐらいの量に感激しました。
また石垣来た際はpipiさんにお願いしたいと思います。

I saw a coconut crab for the first time. I was surprised that the same guide was with us during the day as well, but since we had become friendly, it was lucky for me(^^) I made the best memories and fell in love with Ishigaki Island!

初めてヤシガニというものを見ました。日中もお世話になって同じガイドさんだったのはびっくりしましたが、親しくなった方だったので、ラッキーでした(^^)
最高の思い出ができましたし、石垣島が大好きになりました！

The guide was amazing. The conversation about Ishigaki Island during the trip was wonderful, and the explanations about the creatures were detailed. Above all, it was impressive how much fun the guide seemed to be having (laughs).

最高のガイドさんでした。道中の石垣島トーークも素晴らしいし、生き物の解説も詳しかったです。なによりも本人が楽しそうだったのが印象的でした(笑)

I participated with a friend. We chose to bike around Taketomi Island! We were able to explore very efficiently from morning until evening! If you're wondering which island tour to join from Ishigaki, I definitely recommend this tour!

Biking on Taketomi Island might be tough during the humid rainy season, haha. A bus might be better. The roads on Taketomi Island have a lot of sand, making it difficult to pedal and quite challenging.

私は、友達と2人で参加しました。竹富島は自転車を選択しました！！
朝から夕方まですごく効率よく、回れました！石垣でどこの離島ツアーに参加しようか迷ってる人はぜひこのツアーを！おすすめです！！

竹富島の自転車は、梅雨の蒸し暑い時期にはキツイかも？笑バスのほうがいいかもです
自転車も竹富島の道は砂が多く漕ぎづらく大変でした

I think this price is cheap for a round trip ferry from Ishigaki Port to Taketomi Island and a water buffalo cart ride! I was able to fully enjoy Taketomi Island by riding the water buffalo and renting a bicycle! The water buffalo was so cute!

水牛車と、石垣港から竹富島までの往復フェリーでこの価格は安いと思います！
水牛車に乗ったり、レンタサイクルをしたり、竹富島を満喫できました！
水牛が可愛いかったです！

Since I have difficulty walking, I was able to go at a slow pace. Participating was definitely the right choice. I was able to enjoy creatures and nature that I can't see living in the city.

足が悪いので、ゆっくりとしたペースでやっていただきました。参加して大正解。
都会に住んでいると見ることのできない生き物や自然を楽しむことができました。

Thank you for taking care of us during the daytime at Pipi! It was great to see the creatures and stars while we were on Ishigaki Island. Please take us on various tours when we come again!

お昼間もピピさんでお世話になりました！
移動中の石垣島のお話ももちろん、生き物や星が見れてよかったです。
また来た時はいろんなツアーに連れて行ってください！

It was nice to hear the sanshin. The bus from Taketomi Island to the base took a while to depart, and it seemed we were waiting for another boat 15 minutes later, so it was a bit cramped.

三線も聞けてよかった。
竹富島からベースへ行くバスがなかなか出発せず、１５分後の別の船を待っての出発らしく、詰め込み感は否めないが。

The weather had been bad the day before, and I was worried whether the tour would take place, but it went ahead without any issues, and I was able to experience a wonderful day filled with mangroves, a water buffalo cart ride, and cycling.

I thought the tour might be hectic due to the relatively packed schedule, but it was quite the opposite. During the water buffalo cart ride and cycling, I was able to enjoy the slow pace of the island, which made for a happy time.

Also, thank you for accommodating the sudden addition of participants on the day. I really appreciated it.

前日から天気も悪く、当日もツアーが開催されるのか不安でしたが、無事開催されて、マングローブ・水牛車・サイクリングと充実した素晴らしい１日が体験できました。

ツアーの内容が比較的多く、せわしない１日なのかなと思ったのですが特にそんなことはなく、その思いとは反対に水牛車とサイクリングでは、島のゆっくりした時間を過ごすことができて、幸せな時間でした。

また、当日の急な参加者追加にも快く対応頂きありがとうございました。とてもありがたかったです。

This was my second time on the three-island tour. Since my companion was a first-timer, we signed up during the rainy season, but the weather was nice, and we had a great experience.

However, I have one regret.

I wish I had checked the tide schedule before booking the tour... I wanted to see the Sakishima Suo no Ki again.

２度目の３島巡りでした。同行者が初めてだったので申し込み梅雨の時期でしたがお天気も良く楽しく体験できました。

ただひとつ後悔

行く前に潮の満ち引きを調べてツアーを申し込めばよかった‥
最後のサキシマスオウノキをまた見たかったです。