All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

On March 16, I participated in this tour with my elderly parents, two children, my wife, and myself, totaling six people. The tour included transportation from the hotel to the remote island terminal, a high-speed ferry from Ishigaki Port to Ohara Port on Iriomote Island, a mangrove tour boat on the Nakama River, and a sightseeing bus to the ox cart boarding area for Yufu Island, all of which were well coordinated, allowing us to participate with great peace of mind.

Moreover, the boat driver for the mangrove tour and the bus driver to the ox cart boarding area provided explanations that rivaled those of a guide, making it very interesting to listen to them. In particular, the bus driver shared many details about the uniqueness of Iriomote Island, including the food chain where special natural monuments eat other special natural monuments and various efforts made for the protection of the Iriomote wildcat, all while mixing in some jokes, which made it very enjoyable. My parents, who joined us, also said, "That bus guide was really great," and I believe it was a tour that left us all very satisfied. Thank you for the truly wonderful memories. It was a great way to show appreciation to my parents.

3/16に高齢の両親、子供2人、妻と私の6人でこのツアーに参加しました。
ツアーは、ホテルから離島ターミナル間の送迎が付いていた上、石垣港から西表島大原港までの高速フェリー、仲間川マングローブツアーの遊覧ボート、由布島への牛車乗り場までの観光バス等、全てが連動していて非常に安心して参加できました。
おまけにマングローブツアーの遊覧ボートの運転手さん、由布島への牛車乗り場までの観光バスの運転手さんがガイドさん顔負けの説明をしてくれて、興味深く聞かせてもらいました。
特にバスの運転手さんは、時折ジョークも交えて西表島の特異性(特別天然記念物が特別天然記念物を食べるという食物連鎖が起きていること、イリオモテヤマネコ保護にいろいろな工夫がなされていること等)を非常に詳しく、楽しく聞かせていただきました。一緒に行った両親も「あのバスガイドさん、凄く良かったね」と言っておりましたし、大満足のツアーだったと思います。本当に楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。良い親孝行ができました。

This time, we traveled with our dog, but we couldn't ride together on the water buffalo cart. However, they took good care of him at the office, and he had a great time. Since he's a dog, I was worried he would bark when he saw the water buffalo, but there's nothing we can do about that. Thank you for the wonderful time.

今回は我が家のワンちゃんと一緒に旅をしましたが、水牛車では一緒に乗ることはできませんでしたが、事務所で預かって頂いて確り楽しませてもらいました。
やはり犬なので水牛を見つけると吠えるので心配でしたが、これもまたしょうがない。
楽しい時間を有り難うございます。

I had a great time on the morning tour. After experiencing Iriomote Island and Taketomi Island, I definitely need to see Ishigaki Island as well. Kabira Bay is amazing. Thanks to the guide, I was able to understand the highlights well.

午前のコースで、楽しめました。西表島も竹富島も経験したら、やはり石垣島も見ないとね。川平湾は最高。ガイドさんのおかげで見どころがよくわかりました。

For those who want to explore the remote islands in a nutshell, I recommend it because you can visit various places in one day! The water buffalo cart from Iriomote Island to Yufu Island crosses the strait and offers wonderful scenery, which was very nice. The atmosphere is different from the water buffalo cart experience on Taketomi Island, so I was glad to have that experience in one day! Unfortunately, the lunch was not delicious. Also, it was disappointing that the female driver and guide for the bus tour on Taketomi Island had poor service. For those who are concerned about the boat's swaying, I recommend the premium seat on the boat (500 yen)!

とりあえずざっくり離島を巡りたいって方には
1日で色んな所へ行けるのでおすすめです！
西表島から由布島へ渡る水牛車は海峡を渡り
素敵な景色でとてもよかったです☆
竹富島での水牛車とはまた違う雰囲気なので
1日で経験出来て良かったです！
残念だったことはお昼のお食事が美味しくなかったです。
そして、竹富島でのバス観光担当だった女性の
運転手兼ガイドの方の対応が悪かったのが残念でした。
船の揺れが気になるって方には船のプレミアム
シート(500円)がおすすめです！

Since there was a family member who got seasick, we decided to skip the island hopping and only took a tour of Taketomi Island. The high-speed boat ride was quick. The water buffalo cart was also very nice, but there were some photo stops that were a bit of a hassle. I think it's unnecessary when riding a bicycle...

I believe a bicycle is the best way to explore the town. Even though it was March, it was hot. Both Kondoi Beach and Kaiji Beach were beautiful and impressive. It's a bit more than a 10-minute bike ride, but definitely worth it! If you make a reservation in advance, the guidance is quicker, so I recommend checking the weather and booking ahead.

船酔いする家族がいたので、離島巡りは断念し竹富島のみのツアーでした。
高速船で、あっという間です。
水牛車もとても良かったですが、所々写真撮影があって、ちょっと面倒くさかったです。
自転車乗る時のは不要だと思います…

街中を巡るなら自転車がベストだと思います。
3月とは言え、暑かったので。
コンドイ浜、カイジ浜共に綺麗で感動しました。自転車で10分以上ですが、ぜひ！
予約しておくと案内が早いので、お天気を見て予約をオススメします。

The water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island takes you around the village, offering a different charm compared to Yubu Island, and it was enjoyable (*´∇｀*). After that, I went to Nishizaki Pier, Koidoi Beach, and Hoshizuna no Hama to take photos... I wanted to take my time at my own pace, so I chose cycling! It was a bit sweaty, but it felt really nice! However, be careful in the village as the gravel can catch your tires and make you almost fall!

こちら竹富島の水牛車は集落をまわるので、由布島とまた違った赴きがあり、楽しかったです(*´∇｀*)
その後は西桟橋・コイドイビーチ・星砂の浜へ写真を撮りに…自分のペースで時間を使いたいので、サイクリングを選びました！少し汗ばむくらいでしたが、とても気持ち良かったです！
でも集落内は砂利でタイヤをとられて転けそうになったりしたので、要注意です！

I took a day trip from Kansai. Since my evening flight was late, I joined the tour in the afternoon. It was my first time in Ishigaki Island, so it was great to quickly visit the highlights and get a sense of the overall experience.

Unfortunately, it rained, but both the guide and the driver were very kind, providing umbrellas, which made the day enjoyable. There were also others who participated alone, just like me.

I was able to reach the meeting point at the bus terminal by taking a local bus, and arriving on a flight around noon worked out perfectly. If I have the chance again, I would like to stay a bit longer next time.

関西からの１人日帰りです。夜の便が遅いので午後から日帰りで参加しました。石垣島は初めてだったので、見所をさっとまわれて、全体感がつかめてよかったです。
あいにくの雨だったのですが、ガイドさんも運転手さんもとても親切で、傘もご用意いただき、楽しく過ごすことができました。
私と同様１人で参加されている方もいらっしゃいました。
集合場所のバスターミナルまでは路線バスで行くことができ、お昼頃到着する飛行機で行くと、ちょうどよかったです。
また機会があったら、今後はもう少しゆっくり滞在したいと思います。

I had a wonderfully relaxing time in Ishigaki and exploring Taketomi Island. I definitely want to go back. Next time, I’d like to experience the night and early morning life on Taketomi Island!

石垣宿泊～竹富島観光
すごくのんびりした時間を過ごせます。
絶対また行きたくなります。
今度は夜＆早朝の竹富島生活をしてみたいな‼

Joining the tour that efficiently visits the three islands was definitely the right choice. The boat to Iriomote Island was quite rocky, so it might be a good idea to bring motion sickness medication. I chose the rental bicycle plan, and since I could choose the return boat, I was able to explore the island at a leisurely pace without worrying about time.

効率よく3島を周れるツアーで参加して大正解でした。
西表島に向かう船はかなり揺れたので酔い止め持参で行った方が良いかもしれません。
レンタサイクルプランを選びましたが、帰りの船が選べたので、時間を気にせずゆっくり島内を周ることができました。

This is a tour that allows you to efficiently explore Ishigaki Island. It seems that March has a lot of rain, but somehow the weather held up, and the sea was beautiful. Sitting on the left side of the bus offers a better view of the ocean. The lunch was a bit disappointing, but everything else was very satisfying. The female guide also included jokes from time to time, making it a very enjoyable experience. If I have the opportunity to go to Ishigaki again, I would like to participate.

石垣島を効率よく周ることができるツアーです。
3月は雨が多いようなのですが、なんとか天気ももち、海が綺麗でした。
バスは左側に座った方が海がよく見えます。
昼食は少し期待はずれでしたが、その他は大満足です。女性のガイドさんも時折ジョークを交えながらでとても楽しく過ごせました。また石垣に行く機会があれば参加したいです。

I visited Ishigaki and Iriomote Island. At first, I thought it would be impossible to cover this in one day. It was a tour packed with highlights. It was great that we could choose the return ferry time from Taketomi Island to Ishigaki. We were blessed with wonderful weather, which made it perfect.

初石垣〜西表島でした。初めではこの内容を1日で回るのは無理でしょう。いいとこ取りがギッシリ詰まった内容の濃いツアーでした。帰りの竹富島〜石垣の船の時間が選べるのでよかったです。お天気に恵まれて最高でした。

There was a large bus with a driver and a guide, but I happened to be the only participant. The guide was friendly and shared various stories about Ishigaki as if talking to a friend. When I mentioned that I would be driving around the next day with a rental car, they also gave me some advice.

大きなバスに運転手さん、ガイドさん付でしたが、たまたま、私１名の参加でした。
ガイドさんは、友人と話しているかのように、気さくで石垣の色々な話をしてくれました。
次の日のレンタカーで回るというと、アドバイスもしてくれました。

I have participated in this course several times because it's my favorite. You can enjoy a stroll at Ida Beach, a jungle cruise, a glass-bottom boat tour, and a simple local cuisine lunch. The weather at Ida Beach on that day was perfect, and the scenery was wonderful. We were able to leisurely stroll along the quiet beach, almost having it to ourselves. Unfortunately... According to the guide, this tour will end at the end of March. This is the only tour that includes Ida Beach, so please find a way to continue it!

このコースはお気に入りで何回か参加しています。
イダの浜散策、ジャングルクルーズ、グラスボートの観光と素朴な地元料理の昼食で楽しめます。
この日の「イダの浜」は天気も最高で素晴らしい景色でした。
そしてほぼ貸切状態で静かなビーチをのんびりと散策ができました。
残念なのは．．．
ガイドさんによるとこのツアーは３月いっぱいで終了してしまうそうです。
このツアーが唯一「イダの浜」を含んだツアーなのでなんとか継続してください！！

It was a packed day full of activities, and I had a great time. The only disappointing part was the lunch. Honestly, it wasn't tasty. I would have appreciated at least being able to have a warm bento.

盛り沢山の内容で、１日楽しめました。
唯一、残念だったのはランチです。
正直、おいしくありませんでした。せめてあったかいお弁当を食べれるとありがたいです。

It was a family trip at the end of February. The weather was cloudy and windy, so it was cold, but I was satisfied with the experience. When crossing to Yufu Island by water buffalo, we could also hear the sanshin, which created a wonderful atmosphere. It was nice to see the change in the water surface on the way there and back. Since it was a tour of the islands, there wasn't much time to look at souvenirs, but it became a great memory. The travel agency's arrangements were smooth and well done.

2月末の家族旅行でした。天候は曇りで風もあったため寒かったですが、内容は満足です。
由布島に水牛で渡るときは三線も聞けて雰囲気は最高でした。また行きと帰りで水面が変わるのも良かったです。三島巡りなのでお土産など見る時間はあまりなかったですが、いい思い出になりました。
旅行会社さんの段取りもスムーズで良かったです

The cute water buffalo, the brother's performance and singing, and the Okinawan streets were all amazing! (*^_^*) The area is spacious enough to explore comfortably by rental bike, allowing us to enjoy the beach, shops, and meals. It became a wonderful travel memory! (^o^)

かわいい水牛と、お兄さんの演奏・歌声や、沖縄らしい街並みが最高でした(*^_^*)
レンタサイクルで十分回れる広さなので、ビーチやお店、食事も楽しめました。
とても良い旅行の思い出となりました(^o^)

Overall, it was a very satisfying tour. The only downside was that the mangrove cruise in Iriomote Island was unfortunately rainy. However, I heard that there are hardly any sunny days in Iriomote Island during this season, so I suppose it couldn't be helped.

全体的に大満足のツアーでした。残念だったのは、西表島のマングローブクルーズがあいにくの雨だったこと。ただ、この時期の西表島は晴れの日がほとんど無いとの話でしたので、やむを得ないのかと思いました。

I was very grateful for the tour that took us around the famous spots in Ishigaki Island and dropped off those who wanted to at the airport. I was able to learn about the greatness of Yoko Gushiken and nature (!). It was a fun tour. The guide, Rosanna (?), seemed to be a pinch hitter, but she was great. However, at Kabira Bay, it would have been better to skip the glass boat and allocate that time for walking and photography. It felt rushed due to the lack of time, and I had already seen the glass boat the day before at Taketomi Island.

石垣島の名所を回って希望者は空港で降ろしてくれる内容で大変助かりました。具志堅用高の偉大さと天然（！）を知ることが出来、楽しいツアーでした。ガイドのロザンナ（？）はピンチヒッターらしいけど◎でした。但し、川平湾ではグラスボートは止めて、散策・撮影にあてた方が良かったです。時間がなく慌ただしかったのと、グラスボートは前日竹富島で見たので。

I had enough time and was able to experience everything smoothly, and for the three-island tour, I was able to spend a sufficient amount of time.

時間的にも余裕があり、スムーズに体験するすることもできましたし、３島めぐりとしては、十分な時間を過ごすことができました。

This is my second time in Ishigaki Island, but I thought I didn't know anything about it, so I applied on short notice. The wind was strong and it was occasionally drizzling under a cloudy sky, but Kabira Bay was beautiful and blue. It was enjoyable to hear the explanations from the female guide.

On a personal note, I accidentally booked for the wrong day this time and had to hurriedly change my reservation, but as expected, there was a cancellation fee, which was disappointing.

２度目の石垣島ですが、石垣島のことを何も知らないと思い差し迫った日に申し込みました。
風が強く時々小雨の曇り空でしたが、川平湾は青かったです。女性のガイドさんの説明で、こうした話を聞くのは楽しいです。

私ごとでしが、今回うっかりと１日間違えて申し込み、慌ててキャンセル変更しましたが、当たり前ですがキャンセル料が発生してて残念無念。

I used this service to efficiently enjoy island hopping on a short trip with my child. The time allocation for each island was well planned, and I was able to have a great time. On Taketomi Island, I signed up for a cycling course. Since it was stated that toddlers could join for free, I checked at the reception on the day of the event about the bicycles, and I was told, "We have children's bicycles." However, I was informed that the rental bicycles were not free, and I had to pay a fee. Parents traveling with toddlers should be aware of this.

子連れで日数の少ない旅行だった為、効率的に島巡りを楽しむ為に利用しました。
各島の時間配分もよく、楽しむことができました。竹富島ではサイクリングコースで申込みました。幼児は無料とのことだった為、自転車はどうなるのか当日の受付時に確認したところ、「子供用自転車があります」と回答されたのですがレンタサイクルでは有料と言われ、料金を支払いました。
幼児連れで行かれる方はご注意下さい。

The weather was a bit off in the morning, but by the time we arrived at Iriomote Island, the sun started to shine. On the mangrove cruise, we enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere while watching wild birds and riding on a water buffalo cart. The bus driver, who also served as our guide, was fantastic. He was very cheerful and entertaining. The lunch was delicious, and the souvenir shop was quite well-stocked, so I think you'll have a good time. On the ferry from Iriomote Island to Taketomi Island, the color of the sea kept changing, and I was amazed at how many different colors there are in the ocean. I chose the glass-bottom boat on Taketomi Island, but the wind was strong that day, and the boat rocked quite a bit, which made me feel seasick. However, it was great to see the beautifully colored fish. The schedule wasn't too hectic, so I think it's a very good option for a day trip.

朝は天気がイマイチでしたが西表島につく頃には陽が差してきました。マングローブクルーズでは野生の鳥を見たり、水牛車に乗ったりのんびりした雰囲気を楽しみました。バスの運転手さん兼ガイドさんが最高でした。とても愉快な方で面白かったです。ランチもおいしかったし、お土産屋さんもそれなりに充実していたので楽しめると思います。西表島から竹富島へのフェリーでは海の色がどんどん変わり、海の色ってこんなにたくさんあるんだ、と感動しました。竹富島では私はグラスボートを選んだのですが、この日は風が強くかなり揺れたので船酔いしてしまいましたが、きれいな色の魚が見れたのは良かったです。スケジュールはそれほどハードではないので日帰りツアーとしてはとても良いと思います。

The weather was bad, and it rained quite a bit along the way, but I had a great time! Since I visited Kabira Bay the day before when it was sunny, it was nice to see a different side of Kabira Bay (laughs).

The Yaeyama Palm Grove was impressive! The rain made it feel even more like a jungle (^^) lol.

The female bus guide (it was a morning tour, but instead of an older male guide, it was a woman) was very entertaining, so I enjoyed myself the whole time.

I think it's reasonable to have lunch included at this price♪

However, there was one disappointing thing. In the morning, the driver who came to pick us up was calling out the names of the tour participants one by one, but they didn't call our names, and we weren't even on the reservation list. When we told them our names, they said, "You’re not on the list, so it must be a mistake." When I showed them the voucher and explained the tour details, they finally said, "Oh, this tour," and let us on.

...We almost got left behind (>_<).

Everyone, please be cautious as such things can happen.

Despite this incident, the tour itself was very good (^^).

お天気が悪く、途中結構な雨になってしまいましたが、楽しかったです！
川平湾は、晴れていた前日に行っていましたので、違う顔の川平湾が見られて良かったです(笑)

ヤエヤマヤシ林は見ごたえありました！
雨なので余計にジャングルっぽさが増していましたし(^^)笑

バスの女性ガイドさん(午前発のコースでしたが、おじさんガイドではなく女性でした)が、
とても面白くお話ししてくださるので、終始楽しかったです。

ランチ付きでこのお値段だとリーズナブルだと思います♪

しかし、ひとつだけ残念だった事が。
朝、ホテルに迎えにきた運転手さんがツアー参加者の名前を一組ずつ呼んでいましたが、
私達の名前は呼んでくれなかったどころか、予約リストにも入っていなかったんです。
「〇〇です」と自分たちの名前を伝えても「〇〇様は、お名前ないから違いますね」と。
「でも東運輸さんですよね？」とバウチャーを見せて、ツアーの詳細を説明すると、
「ああ、このツアーですね」と、やっと乗せてくれました。

・・・危うく置いて行かれるところでした(>_<)

皆様、こういう事もありますので、十分ご注意ください。

このような事もありましたが、ツアー自体はとても良かったです(^^)

It was a very warm January visit to Ishigaki Island. However, since I participated with small children, the schedule was quite tight, and I found myself constantly feeling rushed.

とてもあったかい１月の石垣島観光となりました。
ただ、小さい子供を連れての参加だったので、タイムスケジュールはかなりタイトで常に焦りながらの行動となってしまいました。

A shuttle bus came to the hotel to pick us up, and we gathered at the port to receive explanations for each course. When we mentioned the course number during boarding and disembarking, the staff members present promptly guided us, saying things like "that way" and "this way," allowing us to feel secure on the tour even in an unfamiliar place.

I had the impression that rural cities were mostly populated by elderly people, but everywhere we went, young people provided guidance and explanations. We enjoyed the wonderful nature and felt the vibrant spirit of Ishigaki.

ホテルに送迎のバスが来て下さり、港に集まり、コース毎の説明を受けました。乗船や下船後の移動時にコース番号を言うと、そこここに居る係員の方は皆、それはあっち、これはこっちとテキパキと案内してくれ、見知らぬ土地でも安心してツアーに乗れました。
地方都市というと高齢者ばかりとのイメージがありましたが、どこでも若い人が案内、説明をして下さり、素晴らしい自然を堪能するとともに、元気な石垣を感じました。

On the last day, since my flight was at 8 PM, I made a light reservation here after checking out. I went cycling with the cattle, but one hour of cycling was enough, so I think I might not need it next time. I also rode a water buffalo on Yubu Island, but Taketomi had a different atmosphere, and I was glad to experience both. It was a beautiful island just like in the pictures, and time flew by. I want to come back again.

最終日、飛行機の便が夜8時だったので、チェックアウト後に軽くこちらに申込みました。牛とサイクリングでしたが、サイクリングは1時間で十分だったので次はいらないかなーと思いました。水牛は由布島でも乗りましたが、竹富はまた雰囲気が違ってどちらも乗って良かったです。写真どおり綺麗な島で、あっという間に時間がすぎました。また来たいです。

Iriomote Island, Taketomi Island, and Yufu Island all had great weather and it was the best! They mentioned that it's quite rare to have such sunny weather throughout the year on Yufu Island. The staff on the boat were very kind and helped with the wheelchair boarding, which was really appreciated.

On Yufu Island, although I rode the water buffalo, I realized I had left my child's baby food on the bus (^ - ^;). The young lady at the dining hall kindly listened to my situation and contacted the person in charge of the water buffalo without any unpleasant expressions, which was truly helpful. Thank you very much.

The tour guides were all very polite, and the islands were so wonderful that I felt like I wanted to stay there forever. I hope to take this tour again someday and explore the islands at a more leisurely pace.

西表島も、竹富島も、由布島も、天気が良くて最高でした！由布島では、年間通してこんなに晴れているのはかなり珍しい！と言ってました。船への車椅子の乗車も、乗務員さんが丁寧に手伝いしてくれて、ほんとに、助かりました。
由布島では、水牛に乗り渡ったものの、バスに子供の離乳食を置いてきてしまったことが判明(^-^;食堂のお姉さんから、水牛の担当の方への連絡等、一切嫌な顔なさらずに事情を聞いてくれ、対応してくれて本当に助かりました。ありがとうございました。
観光の案内は皆さんとても丁寧で、このまま島に居残りたいくらい、素敵な島々でした。
またいつか、このツアーで、今度はもう少しゆっくりじっくり島々を巡りたいです。

The hotel was supposed to provide a shuttle bus, but when the designated time came on the day of, it did not arrive. After calling, I was instructed to take a taxi to the port and that they would cover the cost. If I hadn't contacted them, I probably would have been forgotten, and my chance to enjoy the sightseeing in Taketomi Island would have been wasted.

The sightseeing tour in Taketomi Island was well-coordinated and very fulfilling; I had a great time. However, it seems that the management is lacking, so I recommend that when using this service, you should not take their word for it and instead call the company the day before to confirm.

ホテルに送迎バスが来ることになっていたのですが、当日指定された時間になっても到着しないため、電話連絡したところ、お金を払うからタクシーで港まで向かうように指示されました。もし連絡しなければ、たぶん忘れられてしまい、せっかくの竹富島観光はパーになってしまったと思います。
竹富島観光のツアーはそれぞれ連携がとれていてとても充実して楽しかったです。管理がずさんだと思われますので、ここを利用する際は来るものと鵜呑みにせず、あらかじめ前日に会社に電話連絡しておくとよいと思います。

On the day of our visit, I was worried because rain was in the forecast, but the prediction turned out to be wrong, and we had beautiful clear skies! We rode on a water buffalo cart in such lovely weather. The water buffalo that was in charge of us was very laid-back and took many breaks, but because of that, we were able to enjoy the surrounding scenery at a leisurely pace. (laughs) I was surprised to find that the water buffalo cart could hold more people than I had imagined! The water buffalo worked really hard. Along the way, a staff member played the sanshin and sang Okinawan folk songs, which was wonderful to listen to while enjoying the scenery of Taketomi Island. We were able to spend a very relaxing and soothing time!

当日、雨予報だったので心配していたのですが、予報は外れ見事な快晴!!
とっても良いお天気の中、水牛車に乗りました。わたしたちを担当してくれた水牛さんは、凄くマイペースで休憩タイムが多かったですが、その分ゆっくり周りの景色を楽しむことができました。笑
水牛車の定員が想像してたより多くてびっくり！
水牛さん、大変頑張ってました。
途中でスタッフの方が、三線を弾きながら沖縄民謡を歌ってくださったのですが、竹富島の風景を堪能しながら聴く民謡にすごく良かったです。
まーったりゆーったりとても癒しのひときを過ごすことができました！

I participated in the tour because I wanted to enjoy the beautiful scenery and sightseeing, and it included a stop at the airport after the tour to return to Tokyo that evening. However, the female guide was so entertaining, and when she started playing the sanshin and singing Yaeyama folk songs, someone from the same tour began to whistle, turning the bus into a mini concert hall. The scenery visible from the bus windows perfectly matched the moment, making it a memorable first visit to Ishigaki Island. At the airport, I had coffee at the southernmost Starbucks in Japan before heading home. I would love to join again.

By the way, I found it impressive that the number of guides on Ishigaki Island is fewer than the number of Iriomote cats on Iriomote Island. Keep up the great work, guides!

綺麗な景色と観光を楽しみたいのと、当日の夕方、東京に帰る為ツアー終了後に空港に寄るツアーと言う事で参加しました。しかし、ツア－の女性のガイドさんの話しが楽しく、ガイドさんの三線（サンシン）と八重山民謡（島唄）が始まると、同じツア－の方が指笛を吹いて、バスの中はちょっとしたコンサート会場のようで、その時の車窓から見えた景色ととても良く合い、心残る初めての石垣島となりました。空港では、国内最南端にあるスタバックスでコーヒーを飲んで帰りました。また参加したいです。
そう言えば、石垣島のガイドさんの数は、西表島のイリオモテヤマネコの数より少ないと言っていたのも印象的でした。ガイドさん頑張って～