All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

Great tour! Would definitely recommend this package as it had everything we wanted to do and see. Bus picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel so it was very convenient. We got lots of fun photos with the giant butterflies at the Butterfly Garden. The Churaumi Aquarium was awesome. Our guide was friendly and helpful and managed to communicate to us via English signs when to get back to the bus and what time we could go see the dolphin show. It really helped that we happened to have a bilingual traveler on our bus and he stepped in to help translate from Japanese to English. Lots of interesting pineapple products to try at Nago Pineapple Park. They gave us a mini cup to sample about 4-5 pineapple wines and you can try their pineapple cakes. On our way home, the tour guide gave everyone a little pineapple ice cream sherbet, very refreshing! Perfect end to an enjoyable day.

I used a low-cost carrier and my flight from Naha Airport was at 1:50 PM. I had done my research and thought I would make it on time, so I participated. However, when I checked with the guide, they said I might be late past 1 PM. I chose Course B and got off halfway to the beach, taking a taxi to Naha Airport, which cost 4,000 yen. I arrived at 12:30 PM. Then, a mishap occurred. I mistakenly took the wrong luggage, and the guide contacted me to say I arrived at Naha Airport at 12:45 PM. What was the point of taking a taxi to Naha Airport? I would have made it in plenty of time. I don't think I would have made a mistake with my luggage either.

LCC利用で帰り13時50分那覇空港発。下調べ済みで時間に間に合うはずと参加。しかしガイドさんに確認すると13時過ぎてしまうかもしれませんと。Bコース選択してビーチより途中下車しタクシーで那覇空港まで4000円かかりました。12時半に着きました。ここでハプニング。荷物を間違えてしまいガイドさんから連絡が着て那覇空港に着いた時間が12時45分。何の為にタクシーで那覇空港まで来たのでしょか？十分に間に合いました。荷物も間違える事も無かったと思います。

I used it on the day I was leaving. They take you to the airport, and you can leave your luggage on the bus, so it was nice to be able to sightsee hands-free. Plus, they took us to three places for just 1,400 yen! It's incredibly cheap. Highly recommended!

帰る日に利用しました。
空港まで送ってもらえるし、荷物はバスに預けておけるので手ぶらで観光が出来て楽でした。
しかも三ヵ所回ってくれて1400円！安過ぎます。
超オススメです。

It was great to be able to efficiently get around and finally drop off at the airport. The downside is that the time to sightsee at each spot was too short. I wanted to take a closer look.

効率的に回れて、最後は空港でバスを降りれるのはとても良かったです。それそれのスポットで観光できる時間が少なすぎるのが難点です。もっとゆっくり見たかったです。

My Japanese language skills are limited, so having the English audio available was great. The tour guide was friendly and very good. I enjoyed the bus tour immensely. I had an easy time finding the pick up location and was dropped off where I could get back to my hotel without getting lost. I didn't realize that Expo Land was a huge theme park until we got there. My goal, however, was to spend time at the Churaumi Aquarium and I was able to do just that. Along the way, we stopped at a few sights, including a Butterfly Museum, Pineapple Park, and Ryukyu Glass Factory. All in all, I had a great time.

Overall, it was very good.
It's a pity that the visiting time at each tourist spot was short.
I think it would have been better to extend the return time and allow more time at each location.
But I had a fun day. Thank you very much.

全体的に非常に良かったです。
各観光地の見学時間が短いのが残念です。
帰りの時間を遅くして、各所の時間を多くしたら　良かったかな
でも　楽しい１日がすごせました。有難うございます。

It was really convenient to be picked up at the hotel where I was staying. The tour was compact, but I was able to thoroughly explore the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in three hours. I also had time to enjoy the Dolphin Show.

Unfortunately, the lunch (or snack?) was quite light. The taste wasn't bad, but it was really minimal! You should think of it more as a light snack.

Additionally, there were some foreign participants (maybe from China) who tended to be late for the meeting time. Perhaps it's a cultural thing. In the end, our return was delayed by more than 30 minutes. It's something to be cautious about.

宿泊していたホテルでピックアップしてもらえるので本当に便利でした。
コンパクトにまとまっていますが、美ら海水族館も3時間でたっぷり見学できました。オキちゃん劇場もゆっくり見ることができました。
残念なのは昼食（軽食？）です。味は悪くありませんが、本当に軽いです！ちょっとおやつ程度と思った方がいいです。
それから、外国の方（中国人かな）が参加していたのですが、集合時間に遅れがちです。お国柄でしょうか。結局帰着予定が30分以上延びてしまいました。要注意です。

Considering the time allocated, I knew it would be somewhat hectic, but the travel time to the meeting point felt shorter than expected.

Especially at Okinawa World, there was a choice between experiencing the Eisa dance or the limestone caves, and I was a bit disappointed that the time distribution didn’t allow for both.

That said, I was very satisfied with the trip without a rental car, as I was able to enjoy sightseeing in the southern part of the island, even though I initially planned to stay only in Naha City. It was great to see the coastline and the typical Okinawan scenery along the way.

Since I participated in April for 1,400 yen, I’m deducting one star due to my disappointment.

時間の割には内容が盛りだくさんなので、多少慌ただしいのは承知でしたが、
集合場所までの所要時間を考えると、予想以上に短く感じました。

特におきなわワールドでは、エイサーか鍾乳洞かの選択が必要な滞在時間。
両方可能な時間配分だったら、もっと楽しめたのにと少し残念でした。

とはいえレンタカーなしの旅、那覇市内だけの予定が、南部観光もできて大満足。
道中では海岸線や沖縄らしい風景も見ることができて良かったです。

4月参加で１４００円だったので、がっかりした分☆ひとつマイナスです。

You can explore the southern part of Okinawa from morning until noon. It's especially perfect for those who don't have much time. For those returning after lunch, you can also get dropped off at the airport, making it very convenient.

The only downside is that since this course covers so many places, the time spent at each location is short. Therefore, it may not be suitable for those who want to take their time exploring. In fact, I ended up revisiting the Peace Memorial Park the next day.

Also, it seems I had a great guide, as I was accompanied by an experienced one.

朝から昼までで、沖縄南部を見て回れる。特に時間の無い人にとってうってつけ。昼以降に帰る人も空港下車可能なので、使い勝手がいい。
唯一、これだけのコースを周るので、１か所毎の時間が短い。なので、じっくり見て周る人には不向きか。実際私は翌日にひめゆりの塔をリベンジした。
あと、ガイドさんが当たりだったみたいで、ベテランさんが付いていた。

I was told by a friend who loves Okinawa that when the sea is rough, the chances of encountering whales increase because they are active in the water. That was exactly the case; there were huge waves about 3 meters high, and we were able to see a mother and calf whale.

However, many people were vomiting. Those who are prone to seasickness might want to think twice about going.

海が荒れているときはクジラが海の中で運動しているから遭遇率は上がるって沖縄好きの友人に言われました。
まさにその通り、３ｍくらいの大波ですごい揺れでしたが母子クジラが見れました。

ただ人間は嘔吐多数でした。
船酔いの自身のない人は自重した方がいいかもしれません。

This was my first experience with whale watching. The day before, I received kind and detailed instructions about the meeting place over the phone, which made everything go smoothly.

Just to be safe, I took anti-nausea and motion sickness medication, and I was fully prepared for departure! The guide shared four methods to avoid getting seasick: 1) Look at distant, stationary objects like islands. 2) Don't yawn. 3) Talk a lot. 4) Sleep.

After practicing these tips, we arrived near the Kerama Islands in about an hour. Suddenly, the guide shouted loudly that a whale had been spotted, and there was applause and cheers. We chased after a solitary humpback whale, catching glimpses of its tail a few times, and even saw it jump at the end. However, it was a bit disappointing that everything was at a distance and lacked the thrill I had hoped for.

According to the guide, the weather was nice and the waves were calm today, yet nearly 20% of the participants still got seasick. I think those who are unsure should carefully consider whether to participate. I also got sunburned, and the marks from my watch were quite noticeable. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Despite that, I had a very enjoyable time. Thank you!

ホエールウォッチング初挑戦。前日に電話で親切、丁寧に集合場所を教えて頂いて、スムーズに行くことができました。
念のため、吐き気止め、酔い止めを服用し、準備万端、いざ出航！
ガイドさんから、酔わないための4つの方法がありました。①島などの遠くの動かないものを見る。②あくびをしない。③よくしゃべる。④寝る。
これらを実践しながら1時間ほどで慶良間諸島付近に到着。
しばらくすると突然ガイドさんが、大きな声でクジラ発見‼︎と吠え、拍手喝采。単独のザトウクジラを追いかけて、数回、尾を見て、最後にジャンプまで。しかしながら、どれも距離が遠く、迫力に欠けたのが残念でした。
ガイドさんいわく、今日は天気も良く、波も穏やか、と言いつつも、2割近くの方が酔っていました。自信のない方は、よく考えて参加を決めた方が良いと思います。日焼けもし、時計の痕がくっきり。日焼け止めも忘れずに！
それでも、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました。

私たちはオーストラリアから来ました。このツアーに参加したのは2月で、本当に楽しみました。日本語が話せない場合は、バスでオーディオツアーガイドの機械を提供してくれます。ツアーガイドとバスの運転手はとても親切でフレンドリーでした。非常におすすめです ^^

We are from Australia. We joined this tour in Feb and we really loved it. They will provide you with the audio tour guide machine on the bus if you don't speak Japanese. Both the tour guide and bus driver were very nice and friendly. Highly Recommended ^^

If you want to visit Churaumi Aquarium but can't or don't want to rent your own vehicle, this tour is probably the best way to do it. Although the staff's English language abilities are minimal, they have some helpful signage and a lot of patience to help you out. The English speaking tourists were all given a headset which provided some interesting information along the drive to compensate for missing out on what the guide was saying. The additional stops: butterfly garden, Nago Pineapple Park, and glass shop were all very catered to getting you to spend more money on souveniers, but you don't have to buy anything and they were all (mildly) interesting enough that it wasn't an annoyance. Lunch is good, if a bit sparse. Bring snacks or buy some at the stops. The three hours at the aquarium is a good amount of time. Enough time to get through the whole aquarium and even catch the dolphin show or spend time at the other attractions. The staff was excellent and surprised us with a complementary pineapple sherbet at the end of the day, so that nice. They also offered to drop us off at the main shopping street or our original pick-up point, which was very convenient. Overall, I'd recommend this as a cost effective way (all the entrance frees and lunch are included) to see some of Okinawa Honto and get to the main attractions up north.

I was wondering what kind of content a 900 yen tour could possibly have, but it was well-structured and very good. It's great that you can visit Sefa Utaki at such an affordable price.

９００円のツアーだなんて一体どんな内容だと思ってしまいますが、しっかりとした内容で、非常によかったです。
安価な値段で斎場御嶽に行けるのがとてもいいですね。

I was able to see the whales clearly. I was satisfied to see their tails multiple times. However, the boat sways quite a bit, so I think it's important not to let your guard down just because you are used to motion sickness from regular cruises or sightseeing boats. If you participate, you should definitely take measures against seasickness. Especially on the return route after whale watching, you should not let your guard down.

By the way, it seems that there is no drink service on this tour, so I think it's better to bring your own drinks.

クジラはしっかりと見れました。何度も尻尾を見ることができ、満足できます。ただ、船は非常に揺れますので、「通常のクルーズや遊覧船で船酔いには慣れている」と思って油断するのは禁物だと思います。参加するならしっかりと船酔い対策はするべきです。特にクジラを鑑賞した帰りの航路で油断してはいけません。
ちなみに、このツアーには飲み物のサービスなるものはないようですので、飲み物を持参したほうがいいかと思います。

During the free time of the company trip, I used this tour for sightseeing. I had never been to the southern part before, so I enjoyed various experiences. The Sefa Utaki involves climbing a small mountain, which might be a bit tough for the elderly. Unfortunately, it was raining, and the ground was slippery, which made me a little nervous. However, upon arriving at the solemn space, I felt my heart being cleansed. The Gyokusendo Cave and the Himeyuri Monument were also great. The optional tours for the company trip were all quite expensive, and later, when discussing where we went with my colleagues, they envied me when I talked about this tour. I think it's rare to find a tour with this content at this price.

社員旅行の自由行動の時にこちらのツアーを利用して観光しました。
南部の方は行ったことがなかったのでいろいろ楽しめました。
斎場御嶽は小山を登るのでお年寄りとかにはちょっとキツいかもしれません。あいにく雨で足元が塗れていて滑るので少しドキドキしました。でも到着した厳かな空間には心洗われる気持ちになります。
玉泉洞もひめゆりの塔もよかったです。
社員旅行のオプショナルツアーはどれも高く、後で会社の人たちとどこに行ったかの話題になり、このツアーの話しをしたところ羨ましがられましたよ。
この内容でこの値段のツアーはなかなかないと思います。

I was a bit anxious because I easily get car sick, but I took motion sickness medication and was careful with breakfast, so I was able to enjoy the trip without feeling sick.
There were three whales: a mother and her two calves, and the baby whale was practicing jumping while the male whale performed dynamic jumps repeatedly, which was incredibly exciting! They were so close that I forgot to take out my camera.
I joined the tour at my request, and when I got home, my husband said, "I will never forget today," which made me very happy. I'm glad I participated.

車酔いしやすいので少し不安でしたが、酔い止めの薬を飲み朝ご飯も気をつけたので酔うことなく楽しめました。
母子と雄クジラの3頭がおり、赤ちゃんクジラが一生懸命ジャンプの練習、雄がダイナミックなジャンプを何度もしてその迫力に大興奮！　あまりにも近くてカメラを構えるのを忘れてしまいました。
私の希望で参加したツアーでしたが、帰ってから旦那に「今日のことは一生忘れないだろう」と言われとても嬉しくなりました。参加してよかったです。

I think this tour is perfect for those who want to visit tourist spots in northern Okinawa, including the aquarium, but cannot move around by rental car. If you were to go to the Churaumi Aquarium using public transportation, it would cost quite a bit just for transportation. I believe using this tour offers better cost performance.

However, one point to note is that the time spent at the aquarium is relatively short. Don't expect to have much time to leisurely explore and have lunch. That said, you will have enough time to see everything and catch the dolphin show.

I also want to mention that Ryukyu Village was surprisingly boring. Basically, Ryukyu Village only has traditional Ryukyu houses, and if you don't watch a show, you can go through everything in just over 10 minutes. There is a similar facility in the southern part of the prefecture called Okinawa World, which I visited the next day, and I found Okinawa World to be much more fulfilling overall. Looking back, I feel that Ryukyu Village was a bit of a disappointment.

Additionally, the snack shop we stopped at sells souvenirs that can also be purchased at the airport, so it felt unnecessary to stop there. I would have preferred to have more time at the aquarium instead.

Despite these complaints, the bus guide was enjoyable and kept the atmosphere lively, and I was able to learn a lot about Okinawa thanks to their thorough guidance. This is something you can only gain from a tour.

The sea at Kouri Island was incredibly beautiful and moving, and visiting the aquarium provided a valuable experience. I think the price is quite reasonable, so I rated it ☆4 for satisfaction.

レンタカー移動ができないが、水族館を含む沖縄北部の観光スポットを回りたいという人にとっては、ぴったりなツアーだと思います。
もし個人で公共交通機関で美ら海水族館へ行くなら、移動だけで相当なお金がかかってしまいますからね。このツアーを利用したほうがコスパがよいと思います。
ただ注意点として、水族館見学時間は短めです。ゆっくり見学しお昼ごはんを食べる時間はあまり無いと思ってください。とはいっても、普通に全部まわってイルカショーも見る時間はありますが。
あと言いたいのは、琉球村は意外と退屈でした。基本的に琉球村には琉球古民家があるだけで、ショーを見なければ10分強で全部まわれてしまいます。沖縄文化を楽しめる似たような施設として県南部に「おきなわワールド」があり、翌日こちらにも行ったのですが、おきなわワールドの方が全体的にとても充実していたので、今思えば琉球村はがっかりスポットだったなぁという感じです。加えて、途中に立ち寄る御菓子御殿ですが、ここのお土産は空港などでも買えますのでわざわざ立ち寄らなくてもいいという感じ。それならば水族館の見学時間を増やしてほしかったです。
このような不満点はありますが、ただバスガイドさんは楽しく車内を盛り上げてくださいましたし、丁寧に案内していただいたので、沖縄についていろいろ知ることができました。これはツアーでしか得られないことです。
古宇利島の海はとても綺麗で感動しましたし、水族館にも行けて貴重な体験ができますし、値段も安めだと思いますので、☆4満足という評価にさせていただきました。

This is my fourth time in Okinawa, and I've visited many places besides the Sefa Utaki, but I always make sure to visit the Eisa show at Okinawa World and the Himeyuri Monument. I found this tour, which is reasonably priced and includes a guide's explanation, and decided to join.

The female guide was wonderful, her explanations were easy to understand, and she sang beautifully at the end. The half-day went by in no time.

I’m a woman, but I became a fan of this guide (laughs).

I participated alone, but there were also a few other solo travelers, as well as couples, families, and friends, so I think it’s suitable for any group type.

沖縄は4回目で、斎場御嶽以外は何度も来ていますが沖縄ワールドのエイサーショーとひめゆりの塔は必ず訪れる場所なのでガイドさんの説明も聞けて料金の手頃なこのツアーを見つけて参加しました。
沖縄美女のガイドさんがとても素敵で説明も聞きやすく最後に歌っていただいた歌もとても上手で、本当に半日があっという間でした。
私は女性ですが、このガイドさんのファンになりました（笑）。

女性一人で参加しましたが、他にも一人の方も何人かいらっしゃいましたしカップル・家族・友達同士etcどんな形態でも大丈夫だと思います。

The sky was teary, but I had a wonderful experience with the sea, fish, and history. It was a rich day filled with the bus guide's talks and songs. I think it would have been even more spectacular if the sun had been out.

空は涙目だっだが、素敵な海・魚・歴史体験ができた。バスガイドさんのトーク・唄で濃い1日だった。太陽が出ていたらさらに絶景だったと思う。

This's good for last ur journey~ because it's cheaper than a fare of southern return bus. What a steal~n it's out of this world, specially southern sea~~

I joined the tour because I wanted to go to the Churaumi Aquarium. Since I was alone and didn’t have a car, the bus tour allowed me to get around efficiently. The guide was also enjoyable.

美ら海水族館に行きたくて参加しました。ひとりで車なしだったので、バスツアーで効率よく回れました。ガイドさんも楽しかったです。

You can enjoy it every time you go! The whale sharks seen from the large aquarium are truly impressive. I recommend checking the feeding times before you go.

何回行っても楽しめる★
大水槽から見るジンベイザメは大迫力（＾◇＾）
餌やりの時間を調べて行くことをお勧めします

We used it as a family.
We were able to get around compactly.
It was nice to be able to choose from different courses.
The meeting place was easy to find.

家族で利用しました
コンパクトにまわることができました
コースが選べるのもよかったです
集合場所はわかりやすかったです

I participated with my son. In the morning, at the meeting place, I was informed that our online reservation had been canceled, which was very unpleasant. Since it was said that we would be taking a boat that is strong against swaying, I let my son board without giving him motion sickness medication, and he ended up feeling quite seasick. However, he seemed very excited to encounter a whale. The staff were very refreshing and left a good impression, but my son experienced more seasickness on the way back. I would have appreciated it if there had been a note suggesting that those who are anxious should take medication, or if medication could be sold for a fee.

私は息子と参加させていただきました。
朝、集合場所にてインターネットでの申し込みがキャンセル扱いとのことで
非常に不愉快な思いもしました。
揺れに強い船で行くと言うことだったので息子に酔い止めの薬を
飲ませずに乗船させたところかなりの船酔いになり気分がすぐれなかったようです。
クジラに関しては遭遇できて大興奮していたようです。
スタッフの方はとてもさわやかで好印象でしたが
息子は帰路にてまた船酔い。
できれば注意書きなどで不安な方は薬の服用を進めるなり
有料でもいいので薬の販売をしていただければ嬉しかったなと思いました。

Very very cheap tour compare to the things received.

We participated as a couple with our 0-year-old child.

1. I thought it would be completely fine if we prepared a baby carrier.

2. For an hour and a half after starting, we couldn't see any whales. The boat was rocking a lot, and I started to feel a bit nauseous. I regretted not taking motion sickness medication. I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

3. It was a long travel time of an hour and a half to see the whales, and then just over an hour on the way back. I couldn't sleep much and got quite tired.

As a result, I was satisfied because we were able to see a large whale right in front of us.

0歳児の子供と夫婦で参加しました。

１、赤ちゃんは抱っこひもを用意しておけば、まったく問題ないと思いました。

２、スタートしてから1時間半クジラが見えず。また揺れが大きかったので気持ち悪く
　　なりかけました。酔い止めを飲まかったことをちょっと後悔。酔い止めの服用を推奨

３、1時間半の行きとクジラを見た後の帰りの1時間ちょっと。移動時間が長くあまり寝る
　　こともできず、かなり疲れました。

結果として、大きなクジラが目の前で見られたので満足です。

I was looking for a tour to visit the Churaumi Aquarium and found this tour, which I joined. I thought it was great that we had plenty of free time at various locations, including the aquarium. Also, thanks to our guide, the travel time was enjoyable and not boring. Since all the places we visited were new to me, the guide's explanations were easy to understand, and it truly became a wonderful memory.

美ら海水族館に行くためのツアーを探していたところこちらのツアーを見つけ参加しました。水族館をはじめ、全体的に各所での自由時間を十分取ってくれましたので、とても良かったと思います。また、ガイドさんのおかげで移動の時間も飽きずに過ごせました。今回周った所はすべて初めてだったので、ガイドさんの説明が解りやすくて本当にいい思い出になりました。

On the last day in Okinawa, I had some time before my evening departure, so I used this service. It was inexpensive, and I was glad to be taken to places I should have visited.

沖縄最終日、夕方帰るので時間があったため利用しました。安い値段で、行っておくべき所に連れて行ってもらえよかったです。

A great deal at just 900 yen for a tour around the southern part of Okinawa! The female guide was also fantastic. Getting off at the airport made for wonderful memories. Honestly, I would like to use this service again.

沖縄の南部を周って格安の900円！！
ガイドさんの女性の方もすごく良かったです。
空港で下車していい思い出になりました。
正直また利用したいと思います。