All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

The mangroves of Iriomote Island, which feels like Japan yet not quite Japan, are definitely worth seeing. The Yubu Island tour also embodies the essence of traveling to the remote islands of Okinawa. I traveled with my parents in their 70s, and they were extremely satisfied as it was their first time visiting the remote islands of Okinawa. By the way, I also had children aged 1, 2, and 4, and except for the 1-year-old, the other kids were running around excitedly. It was fantastic.

日本であって、日本ではない西表島のマングローブは一見の価値観有りです。
また、由布島ツアーもこれぞ沖縄離島旅猿という感じ。
７０代の両親を連れての旅行でしたが、初めて沖縄離島を音ずれた両親は大満足の様子でした。
ちなみに、１歳、２歳、４歳の子供もいましたが、１歳の子供以外ははしゃぎまわってしました。
最高でした。

Since it was my first time in Ishigaki Island and I only had one day of free time, I booked a bus tour to make the most of it! We visited famous spots, and since the tour ended early, I was able to buy souvenirs and go to a restaurant I had been looking forward to! There were also gravel paths and mountain trails, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes! The area with palm trees felt like a jungle, so it might be good to have insect repellent and a light jacket!

初めての石垣島かつ1日しか自由に使える時間がなかったので、効率よくまわりたくバスツアーを予約しました！
有名なところを回ってくださり、早めの解散だったためお土産を買ったり楽しみにしていたご飯屋さんに行くこともできました！
砂利道や山道を歩くこともあったので、歩きやすい靴で行くことをお勧めします！
ヤシの木のところはジャングルみたいな感じだったので、虫除けや羽織ものなどあると良いかなと思います！

The mangrove boat tour had a relaxed schedule, allowing us to cruise while enjoying the beautiful mangroves. We traveled to Yubu Island on a water buffalo cart, and the butterflies in the botanical garden on Yubu Island were particularly stunning. This tour was enjoyable for everyone, from children to the elderly, even for those who may not be very physically active. It would have been even better if the weather had been sunny, but the rain stopped on Yubu Island, making it comfortable and not too hot.

マングローブのボートツアーの時間もゆったりあって、沢山のマングローブを眺めながらクルージングができ、由布島までは水牛の牛舎に乗って、行ききし、由布島の植物園の中の蝶々がとくに綺麗でした。そんなに体力に自信のない人も、子供からお年寄りまでのんびり楽しめるツアーでした。これで晴れてたらもっと最高でしたが、由布島では雨も止み、暑すぎずに過ごしやすかったです。

I'm glad I was able to visit the main tourist spots in Ishigaki Island in half a day. There was a bit of concern when the driver hit the mirror and we had to switch buses, but we ended up finishing the tour on schedule without any delays. It would have been even better if we could have spent a little more time at each spot. I really appreciated being able to visit places like the Yonehara Yaeyama Palm Forest, which are difficult to reach on your own.

半日で石垣島のメイン観光スポットを回れて良かった。
出発時にドライバーがミラーぶつけてバス乗り換えトラブルがあり心配されたが日程に遅れも生じず順調に観光が終えられたので、各スポットでの時間をもう少し長く取られるともっと良かったと思う。
米原八重山ヤシ原生林など個人では行きにくい所に行けたのがとても良かった。

I recommend this for those who have a flight back around 3 PM. On the last day, you can enjoy a complete tour around Ishigaki Island without wasting time starting from 9 AM. In the end, they drop you off at the airport.

Depending on the weather, you can fully enjoy the charm of the outer rim of Ishigaki Island. You can visit places you might not have gone to alone and gain knowledge you wouldn't have otherwise. If the weather had been good, Kabira Bay and Tamatorizaki Observatory would have surely offered stunning views. Unfortunately, it was slightly cloudy, so I could only experience about half of its beauty, but I was very satisfied. The guide entertained us with interesting trivia and a variety of songs and shamisen performances!

15時台の帰りの飛行機を取ってる方にはおすすめです。
最終日の朝9時から時間を無駄にすることなく石垣島をぐるっと一周。最後は空港で降ろしてくれます。

天気次第ではありますが、石垣島外周の魅力を余すところなく楽しめます。
1人で回ってるだけでは行くことはなかったであろう場所に行くことが出来、知り得なかった知識を得られます。
天気が良ければ川平湾や玉取崎展望台はさぞや絶景だったことでしょう。
残念ながら薄曇りでしたのでその美しさの半分程度しか味わうことは出来ませんでしたが非常に満足できました。
ガイドさんの豆知識と多彩な歌や三味線で楽しませてくれます♪

The weather was very nice, and I was able to enjoy the places I wanted to visit and the scenery I wanted to see! I would like to take my time exploring the places I liked on my next trip. ^_^

とても良いお天気で、行きたい所や見たい景色を楽しむことができました！
今回気に入ったところを、次の旅行でまたゆっくりまわりたいと思います^_^

It was a trip for two people aged 72 and 79, and from the departure at Ishigaki Port to the return, all aspects of the journey were wonderful. The lunch was also delicious. I unconditionally recommend this tour to anyone considering it.

72歳と79歳の二人旅でしたが、石垣港の出発から帰港まで、全ての行程の内容・対応が素晴らしかったです。ランチも美味しかったです。ツアーを検討されている方に無条件にお勧めします。

The island tour by bus, glass boat, and water buffalo ride was great, and it was wonderful to fully enjoy Ishigaki Island with the guide. However, the information about the bus returning to the terminal was unclear.

バスにて島巡り、グラスボート、水牛乗車はガイドさん含めて石垣島を満喫できて良かったのですが、ターミナルに戻るバスの案内が分かりにくかったです

The day after participating in the island tour, I joined a tour around the island, but I was disappointed that the schedule was tight and rushed, leaving no time to relax and enjoy the sightseeing at all. I understand that the tour was arranged to fit the flight departure times, but only a few guests got off at the airport, while the majority returned to the bus center. Moreover, the tour ended quite early, making it difficult to fill the time afterward.

The content was good, so I believe the stay at each sightseeing spot should be extended to at least double the time. I thought the tour could be extended until the evening. My satisfaction with the island tour is quite low.

離島ツアーに参加した翌日に島内一周ツアーに参加しましたが、すべての予定がタイトでせわしなく、全くのんびりと観光できなかったことが残念です。
飛行機の出発時間に合わせたツアーは理解できますが、飛行場で下車したお客さんはほんの少数であり、その他大勢はバスセンターまで戻りました。しかもかなり早い時間のツアー終了なので、その後の時間を潰すことが大変でした。
内容は良いので、それぞれの観光地での滞在時間を倍以上設けるべきと考えます。ツアー終了は夕方まで伸ばしてもと思いました。
離島ツアーに対して満足度はかなり低くなります。

We participated as a couple. The purpose was the tour of Iriomote Island, which we had long admired. The mangrove cruise, crossing the island by water buffalo cart, the cart tour on Taketomi Island, and riding the glass-bottom boat twice were all part of a very satisfying tour. We were blessed with good weather; it was comfortably warm. The kindness of all the staff was delightful. Thank you very much. We would like to use your services again.

夫婦で参加しました。かねてから憧れだった西表島のツアーが目的でした。マングローブ遊覧や水牛車での島渡り、竹富島での牛車巡り、グラスボートは二度も乗りすべて大変満足のツアーでした。天気にも恵まれ、やや暑い程度で快適なツアーでした。すべてのスタッフの人情が心地よかった。ありがとうございました。また利用したいです。

I chose this tour because I wanted to visit three islands in a short amount of time. There was no tour guide throughout the trip; instead, we received an explanation at the ferry terminal and got tickets for the entire itinerary, which we followed. At each destination, representatives from the respective tour companies were waiting for us, so everything went smoothly without any confusion.

The mangrove tour in Iriomote was fascinating, the water buffalo cart ride to Yubu Island was soothing, and I was moved by the beauty of the sea in Taketomi Island. I wished we had a bit more time for sightseeing on Yubu Island, and it was disappointing that the bike rental return time on Taketomi Island was early, leading to a long wait for the departure of the return ferry.

滞在時間が少ないけど3島を観光したいということでこちらのツアーを選択しました。
通してつく添乗員さんはおらず、フェリーターミナルで説明を受け全行程のチケットをもらい、それに沿って進んでいくツアーです。行った先にはそれぞれの観光会社の方が待ち受けており、迷うこともなくスムーズに終了することができました。
西表のマングローブツアーは興味深く、由布島渡りの水牛車には癒され、竹富島の海の美しさに感動しました。
由布島の観光時間がもう少し欲しかったのと、竹富島のレンタサイクル返却時間が早くて、帰りの船の出発までの待ち時間が長かったのが残念でした。

I was disappointed that I couldn't take photos with the water buffalo freely. I also couldn't eat the lunch because it had beans in it due to my allergy, and I was told that exchanges were not allowed, which was disappointing. I would like the lunch menu to be provided in advance.

水牛と写真が自由に撮れずがっかり。ランチが豆の入ったご飯がアレルギーの為食べられず、交換も不可と言われてがっかり。ランチメニューを前もって記載してほしい。

At first, I was really worried about whether I could ride, but they kindly taught me, and after practicing several times, I was able to ride properly! Along the way, we stopped many times, and they explained various interesting facts about Okinawa in a fun way. The scenery was also wonderful, and I’m really glad I experienced it! It's no surprise that there are many repeat customers. Someone in the same group mentioned it was their fifth time. I definitely want to do it again!

最初は本当に乗れるのか不安でしたが、とても親切に教えていただき何度も練習して、ちゃんと乗れるようになりました！途中、何度も止まって、いろいろな沖縄の知識を面白楽しく説明もしてもらい、景色も素晴らしく体験してみて本当に良かったです！リピーターが多いのも納得です。同じグループでご一緒した方は５回目と言われていました。また絶対したいと思います！

I had to wait to ride the water buffalo cart on Taketomi Island, and after it was over, I was quickly put on a bus to the port, so I couldn't do any sightseeing. The rest was enjoyable.

竹富島で水牛車に乗るまで待たされ、終わってから港までのバスにすく乗せられて、観光が出来ませんでした。後は楽しかったです。

Star Sand
The water buffalo was amazing!
I had fun visiting three islands in one day!
The tour bus driver was also great at storytelling, it was the best!
I want to come back for sightseeing again! ✨

星の砂
水牛最高でした！
１日で3島まわれて楽しかったです！
観光バスの運転手さんも話が上手くて最高でした
また観光にきたいです✨

I used this service at the end of my trip to Ishigaki Island. As a beginner in Ishigaki, I found it to be a very worthwhile tour that allowed me to visit historical sites and attractions. I felt a great impression from the guide who subtly promoted Higashi Kotsu. Next time, I will use Higashi Kotsu's route bus. As an option, I recommend the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay.

石垣島最終に利用しました。
石垣島、初心者でしたので、歴史、名所を回れて、とてもお得感のあるツアーでした。
さり気なく東交通を宣伝するガイドさんに、とても好感を感じました。
次は東交通の路線バスを利用しますね。
オプションですが、川平湾のグラスボートはオススメです。

I chose a bus tour plan because I was anxious about walking around and moving by bicycle during my pregnancy. The weather was great, and even though it was May, it was really hot, so taking the bus was definitely the right decision! Thank you very much.

妊娠中で歩き回ることや自転車等の移動に不安があった為、バス観光のプランにしました。
お天気にも恵まれ5月でしたがすごく暑かったので
バス移動で大正解でした！ありがとうございました。

I went with my parents, and we had a fulfilling time enjoying the sights. It was a rewarding day. The tour guide at the sightseeing spots provided thorough explanations, which was also educational. The hotel shuttle service was great, as they confirmed the reservation before departing.

両親と3人で行きました。
充実な時間と観光を楽しめて、充実した1日でした。
観光地のガイドさんも丁寧に説明してくれるので勉強にもなります。
ホテルまで送迎もあり、ちゃんと予約者の搭乗を確認してから出発してくれるのが良かった。

It was a shame that the clouds were thick and the color of the sea was a bit dull, but I was glad to see various places. The guide's stories and the songs of Okinawa were wonderful too!

曇が厚く、海の色も少しどんよりしていたのが残念でしたが、色んな場所が見れてよかったです。ガイドさんのお話や沖縄の歌も素敵でした！

It was unfortunately cloudy, but it was comfortable and not too hot. This tour is efficient for a one-day trip and just the right fit, plus the transportation is on a large high-speed boat, so I recommend it.

あいにくの曇りでしたが、暑くなく快適に過ごせました。1日で回るには効率が良く、丁度いいツアー、移動も大型の高速船なのでおすすめです。

The weather was bad, which was a bit disappointing, but throughout the trip, the bus guide kept us entertained, and somehow the time passed enjoyably. I wonder if the glass boat at Kabira Bay would have looked even more beautiful if the weather had been nice?

天気が悪く少し残念でしたが、終始バスガイドさんが楽しませてくれなんとか楽しく時間が過ぎていきました。
川平湾のグラスボートも天気が良ければもっと綺麗に見えたのかな？

The female driver assigned to us was very kind. Thanks to the favorable weather, she guided us to some wonderful spots in Ishigaki Island. We had encounters with rare birds and spent memorable time. Since it was a private tour, we could act at our own pace, which helped us accommodate sudden changes in plans. I highly recommend the private sightseeing taxi!

担当の女性ドライバーさんが親切な方でした。天気に恵まれたのもあり、石垣島の素敵なスポットに案内して頂きました。珍しい鳥との出会いがあったり、思い出に残る時間が過ごせました。貸切は自分たちのペースで行動できるので、急な予定変更にも対応して頂き助かりました。貸切観光タクシー、すごくおすすめですよ。

The water buffalo was cute, and I was healed by the relaxing time. Also, it was great to see many fish while on the glass-bottom boat.

水牛可愛くてのんびりとした時間に癒されました。
また、グラスボートもたくさんのお魚が見れて良かったです。

It was my first visit to Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island in about 50 years. Last time, I stayed for a month with friends and enjoyed the sea every day while snorkeling. This time, I spent time with my wife, taking a mangrove tour, riding a water buffalo, and cycling around the island with a rental bike. It was a packed day of activities. I wish there had been electric assist bicycles available on Taketomi Island as well.

　約50年ぶりの石垣島竹富島でした。前回は、友達と１ヶ月間滞在し、シュノーケルをつけて毎日海を楽しんでいました。
　今回は妻と一緒でマングローブ遊覧をしたり、水牛に乗ったり、レンタサイクルで島を回ったりして過ごしました。1日で盛りだくさんのツアーでした。竹富島でも電動アシスタント自転車があれば良かった

In the morning, I moved to the bus terminal by myself. I received a participant's proof sticker at the counter and boarded the bus. Although it's not mentioned in the brochure, we passed by the family home of Yoko Gushiken. The announcement said, "Please take a look at the nameplate. It says Gushiken." The area around the Chinese district is very glamorous. Kabira Bay is so clear that you can see the transparency of the water from a distance. The Tamatorizaki Observatory offers a wide and magnificent view. It was unfortunate that the weather was drizzly. I would like to visit again on a sunny day. For a first visit to Ishigaki Island, I felt the cost performance was quite good. I think it's worth participating.

朝、港のバスターミナルに自分で移動。
窓口で参加者の証拠のシールを貰ってバスに乗り込みます。
パンフレットには書いてないが、具志堅用高の実家の前を通ります。
「表札をご覧ください。具志堅と書いてあります。」とアナウンス。
唐人はかは、中国圏らしくてとてもきらびやかです。
川平湾は遠くから見てもわかるくらい水が透明でキレイです。
玉取崎展望台は視界が広がって壮大です。
天候が小雨だったので残念でした。
快晴の時にもう一度行ってみたいです。
初石垣島なら、コスパもかなりいいと感じました。
参加してみる価値はあると思います。

Thank you, guide Maehara.
I learned a lot about the history and information of Ishigaki Island.
I would like to visit again on a sunny day next time!

ガイドの前原さんありがとうございました
石垣島の歴史や情報、勉強になりました。
次回天気の日また訪れたいです♪

I was able to efficiently tour the three islands. I explored Taketomi Island on foot. The weather was cloudy, but it wasn't hot, and it was very comfortable.

3島を効率良く観光できました。
竹富島は歩いて散策しました。
お天気は曇りでしたが、暑くもなく、とても快適でした。

I was a bit confused because there was no local guide. That was disappointing. It was also confusing that all the tickets were self-managed.

現地案内人がいないので行動に少し困惑しました。その点が残念でした。チケット全て自己管理の切符制で困惑しました。

I thought I would be very busy visiting three islands, but I was able to enjoy everything at a leisurely pace without feeling rushed. The mangroves on Iriomote Island and the water buffalo cart ride were both delightful, and the guide's stories were fun, filled with many first-time experiences. The water buffalo cart driver's sanshin and singing were very emotional. I really felt the essence of Okinawa.

However, it was a bit disappointing that the mangrove cruise had flowers and fruits mostly on the right side, so I couldn't see them up close on the left.

Cycling on Taketomi Island was refreshing! Next time, I want to research the roads and shops a bit more before coming. (I got lost ^^; but that too is a fun memory.)

3島も巡るので、大忙しかと思いましたが、急かされることもなく、ゆっくり満喫できました。
西表島のマングローブでも、水牛車でも、ガイドさんの話が楽しく、見たり聞いたり初めてだらけ。水牛車の運転手？さんの三線と歌はとても情緒がありました。沖縄〜って感じました。
ただ、マングローブクルーズは花や実が近くで見れるのが右側に偏っていたのが少し残念です。
竹富島のサイクリングは気持ちが良かった！
次はもう少し道やお店を調べてから来たいです。
（道に迷ってしまいました^^; それも楽しい思い出ですが）

The island-hopping tour, which I was most looking forward to on my first trip to Ishigaki, was enjoyable and allowed for a relaxed pace. During the mangrove cruise, they provided detailed explanations about the types of mangroves and the animals that inhabit them. I think it would be a wonderful experience for children. I want to go again.

初めての石垣旅行で一番楽しみにしていた離島めぐり
ゆったりと移動でき楽しめました。
マングローブ遊覧ではマングローブの種類、生息している動物の
ことなど、詳しく説明してくれます。
子どもにはとてもいい体験になると思います
また行きたいです。