All Reviews for Bus Tours

I signed up at the last minute the day before, but I had a great time. The bus guide seemed a bit inexperienced, but their effort really came through.

前日に駆け込みで申し込んだのですが、とても楽しかったです。
バスガイドさんがまだ慣れていない様子でしたが、頑張ってる様子がとても伝わりました。

I'm glad I was able to experience the nature of southern Okinawa. The exit of the Gangala Valley is located within Okinawa World, where the Gyokusendo Cave is. Since I went all the way there, I thought it would have been even better if there was a tour that included all three attractions, even if it meant a slightly higher price.

沖縄南部の自然に触れることができて良かったです。
ガンガラー谷の出口は、玉泉堂のある沖縄ワールド内にあるので、せっかくここまで行くのだからもう少し料金が高くなっても、3つともまわれるツアーだともっと良かったのに、とおもいました。

I wanted to go to various places, but since I couldn't drive, I decided to sign up for this tour. The time spent at each location was short, and the schedule was quite packed, but it was really great to be able to cover a wide area efficiently. The bus guide was cheerful and kind, and she taught us a lot about delicious foods in Okinawa, which was really helpful when choosing souvenirs. If I had to wish for something, I was a bit disappointed that the time spent on Kouri Island, which has beautiful sea and scenery, was very limited, but the cost performance is good.

色々行きたいけれど運転できないので、こちらを申し込んでみました。
一箇所の滞在時間は短く、なかなかハードなスケジュールでしたが、効率良く広範囲をまわれたのがホントに良かったです。バスガイドさんも陽気で親切で、沖縄の美味しい物をたくさん教えてくれたので、お土産選びの時に良い参考になりました。
欲をいえば、海と景色がとても綺麗な古宇利島の滞在時間がとても少なかったのが残念ですが、コスパはいいです。

It was a packed tour from morning to night, but I felt it was a bit rushed since we only had a quick look at places other than the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which were all quite far away. However, even in the short time we had, the guide explained various things, making it easy to understand and enjoyable.

朝から晩まで盛りだくさんのツアーでしたが、遠いとこばかりで美ら海水族館以外は駆け足でさらっと見るだけだったのがちょっと慌ただしかったと感じました。でも短い間でもガイドさんがいろいろ説明してくれたのでわかりやすかったし、楽しかったです。

I was glad that I could efficiently visit the places I wanted to go, namely the Sefa Utaki and the Gangala Valley. However, I was a bit disappointed that Sefa Utaki was a self-guided tour, as I thought there would be a guide. The guided tour of Gangala Valley was very easy to understand and interesting.

行きたいと思っていた斎場御嶽とガンガラーの谷を効率よく観光できたので良かったです。ただ斎場御嶽もガイドがあるのかと思っていましたが、自由観光だったので残念でした。ガンガラーの谷のガイドツアーはとても分かりやすく、面白かったです。

It was great to have a clear guide that allowed us to do a lot of sightseeing in one day. I thought it would have been nice to stay a bit longer at the Churaumi Aquarium.

わかりやすいガイドで1日たくさん観光ができて良かったです。
美ら海水族館にはもう少し長く滞在できればよいと思いました。

I was glad to see the popular whale sharks and the dolphin show at the Churaumi Aquarium!!

What I found concerning was that the driver and guide talked a lot among themselves, and there was no uplifting Okinawan music. That was a bit disappointing.

美ら海水族館で、人気のジンベエザメと、
イルカショーが見られて良かった!!

気になった事は、運転手さんとガイドさんの
私語が多かった事、ムードアップの沖縄音楽などなかった事。少し残念でした。

A bus tour that allows you to visit many places compactly and at a low cost is great. There are no hassles like driving a rental car or paying for parking and entrance fees, which is a plus. I was also able to enjoy some beer. The vibe of the Japanese guests on the tour is still not as lively as that of foreigners, so the guide seemed a bit lackluster. However, it turned out to be quite a fulfilling day, and I had a lot of fun.

多くの場所をコンパクトに、かつ、低コストで回るバスツアーはいいですね。
自分でレンタカーをうんてんしたり、駐車料金や入場料を払ったりといった手続きがないので、正解です。ビールも飲めましたし。
日本人客のツアーは、外国人と違い相変わらずノリは悪いので、ガイドさんもハリがないかな？
でも、結構充実した1日になり、また、楽しく過ごせましたよ。

The guide's instructions were polite and very good. Since it can be done in half a day, it was perfect for the last day of the trip.

ガイドさんの案内も丁寧で、とてもよかったです。半日で行けるということもあり、旅行最終日に最適でした。

Good trip. Japanese language only but tour guide made sure I knew when to return to the bus. They do have audio guides but the english is pretty bad. Was dropped off at airport after, like I wanted.

I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the subtropical forest and the valley where the limestone cave collapsed, learning about the lives of people from 20,000 years ago, all thanks to the guide's attentive explanations.

鍾乳洞が崩壊した谷をゆっくり巡る、亜熱帯の森、二万年前の人々の暮らし、ガイドさんの丁寧な案内で、存分に楽しめた。

Since it was my first solo trip to Okinawa, I decided to join a tour.

The Churaumi Aquarium was farther away than I expected, but the guide shared a lot of information about Okinawa along the way, and I appreciated being able to take a nap when I got tired, which was one of the tour's attractions.

The guide's dance to the song by Kiroro was adorable, and their smile was lovely! Not only the guide but also the driver greeted us warmly every time we got off the bus, which was very pleasant!

There were quite a few foreigners due to the season, but it wasn't a problem at all. There were also many solo travelers, as well as families with babies and groups of friends, so the usage patterns were diverse.

The price includes the admission fee to the Churaumi Aquarium, so considering the cost of renting a car, gasoline, and highway fees, it’s quite affordable (for one person).

I thought the sightseeing time would be short before participating, but it turned out to be reasonable. However, I did wish we had a bit more time on Kouri Island.

If I had any complaints, it would be about the departure time. It took quite a while to leave, even though everyone was gathered, so I think it would have been better if that time had been allocated to sightseeing.

Overall, I really enjoyed participating in the tour. I would like to join a different tour the next time I visit Okinawa. Thank you for the wonderful time!

沖縄初ひとり旅行だったのでツアーに参加してみました。

美ら海水族館は思ったより遠かったですが、途中ガイドさんが沖縄のこと色々教えてくれたり、疲れたら仮眠とれたのもツアーの魅力でした。

ガイドさんがKiroroの歌を踊ったの可愛かったですし、笑顔も素敵でした！ガイドさんのみならず運転手さんも毎回外出て愛想よく出迎えてくれたのもとても好感もてました！

時期的に外国人が多かったですが、全然問題なかったです。１人利用客も結構いましたし、赤ちゃん連れ家族や友人同士など利用形態は様々でした。

値段は美ら海水族館の入場料込みですから、レンタカーやガソリン代、高速道路代諸々考えたらかなりお安いです(１人の場合です)。

観光時間は参加する前は短いと思ってましたが、案外妥当でした。ただ唯一、古宇利島だけはもう少し時間が欲しいと思いましたね。

不満があるとすれば出発時間です。集合時間長めにとってるのか、出発するまで大分時間かかったので(全員集まっていても)、その分を観光時間に当てられたらなお良かったと思います。

全体的に参加してとても良かったです。また沖縄に行った時は違うツアーに参加したいと思いました。楽しい時間をありがとうございました！

The meeting place in front of the prefectural office had several buses parked, and I was confused about which bus to take. It would be helpful if the tour name was clearly displayed.

Since it was early in the morning, there were few people at Sefa Utaki, even though it was Sunday, so I was able to take my time exploring, which was great. It was nice that the tour guide led everyone, even though it was a 10-minute walk to the entrance. I imagine it would be tough during the summer, so I am filled with gratitude.

At the Valley of Gangala, we were guided by a local guide. I was very interested in the unique plants of Okinawa, so I really enjoyed it.

We arrived at the airport 30 minutes early, which allowed us to make good use of the remaining time of our stay, so that was nice. Overall, I was satisfied with the leisurely pace of the tour.

Since the seats are unreserved, I think it's better to arrive at the meeting place early.

集合場所の県庁前はバスが数台停まっていてどのバスに行けばいいか迷いました。ツアー名などわかりやすくかかげてくれたら助かります。
斎場御嶽は朝イチだったからか日曜日なのに人も少なくゆっくり見学できてよかったです。入口まで徒歩10分もあるのに添乗員さんがみんなを引率してくれたのはよかったです。夏場などは大変だろうなと思うので感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
ガンガラーの谷は現地ガイドさんの案内でまわります。沖縄特有の植物に興味があったのでとてもたのしめました。
帰りは30分も早く空港についてのこりの滞在時間を有効に使えたのでよかったです。
全体的にゆったりと見学できて満足してます。
座席は自由席なので早めに集合場所に行った方がいいと思います。

I love Okinawa and have visited many times, but this was my first time participating in a guided bus tour. Hearing stories from a local guide was so refreshing, and I learned a lot of things that aren't in guidebooks. I'm really glad I joined the guided bus tour. When I visit Okinawa again in the coming years, I definitely want to participate in a different course of guided bus tour! The stories from the local guide were amazing! Seifa Utaki is an incredible sacred place that is beyond words, and it left a lasting impression on my heart. I felt a strange power that made me want to cherish and protect this place.

沖縄が大好きでもう何度も訪れていますが、初めてガイド付きバスツアーに参加しました。やはり地元のガイドさんに話を聞くと、へぇ～～そうなんだ～～！ということをたくさんお話してくれて、とても新鮮で、ガイドブックに載っていない沖縄をたくさん知ることができました。ガイド付きバスツアーに参加して本当によかったです。また近年のうちに沖縄を訪れた際には、違うコースのガイド付きバスツアーにぜひ参加したいと思いました♪地元のガイドさんのお話最高です♪斎場御嶽は言葉にできないほど素晴らしい聖地で、いつまでも心に残る場所でした。この場所を大事に守りたい、自然とそんな気持ちになってしまうような、不思議な力と出会えました。

I was a bit tired from the one-day course, but I was able to enjoy the sea in Okinawa. Churaumi was really crowded. Surprisingly, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was also nice.

一日コースでちょっと疲れましたが、沖縄の海も堪能できました。美ら海はすごく混んでました。意外に御菓子御殿も良かったです。

Saijō Gushikawa and Gangala Valley both gave me a great sense of the good old Ryukyu. The guided tour at Gangala Valley allowed us to see all the details, and it was fantastic.

斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も古き良き琉球が感じられて良かったです。ガンガラーの谷はガイド付きで細かいところまで見られて、最高でした。

I participated in the standard plan! Since it wasn't too crowded on a weekday, I had no complaints about the schedule, but during weekends or busy seasons, there might not be enough time. I highly recommend it for those who want to explore typical Okinawa without a car! The guide's singing was really great!

通常プランで参加しました！
平日でそこまで混雑しなかったのでスケジュールに不満はありませんでしたが、土日や繁忙期等、混みあっている時は時間が足りないかもしれません。
車無しでベタな沖縄を観光したい方にはとてもオススメです！
ガイドさんの歌がとても上手でした！

This tour is highly recommended for those who want to experience the culture and history etched into the islands of Okinawa. At the Sefa Utaki, you can feel the faith of the people, and at the Gangala Valley, you can reflect on the lives of the Port of Nakagusuku people from 30,000 years ago, experiencing a mystical place filled with ancient history. It is very healing! The guide's explanations are easy to understand, and the origin of the name "Gangala" is heartwarming.

沖縄の島に刻まれた文化や歴史を体験したい方にはお勧めのツアーです。斎場御嶽では人々の信仰心、ガンガラーの谷では3万年前の港川人の生活に想いを馳せ、悠久の歴史を感じる神秘的なところです。とても癒されます！
ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、ガンガラーの名の由来にはほっこりさせられます。

Getting off at the airport was perfect for the last day, as others have mentioned. Since my flight was around 2:30 PM, I thought I could have done a bit more sightseeing arriving at the airport around 12:30 PM, but it was nice to be able to shop and eat at the airport. The souvenir shop at Okinawa World is large, so you can find major souvenirs there. If you don't have time at the airport, I think it's a good idea to buy souvenirs (like alcohol) that aren't available at the airport here. I was planning to buy alcohol at the airport, but there wasn't much available. Okinawa World takes about 2 hours, and after seeing the Gyokusendo Cave, watching the Eisa dance, and walking around to see the snakes, I felt like I could have rushed a bit more. It might be challenging to get through everything in 2 hours if you're with children.

空港下車で他の方も書かれているとおり最終日にぴったりでした。
14時半くらいの便だったので、空港到着12時半くらいでもうちょい観光できたかなと思いましたが、空港で買い物、食事ができたのでよかったです。
おきなわワールドのお土産屋さんが大きいので、メジャーなお土産はここで揃いまそた。空港で時間がない場合は、空港にないお土産（アルコール類）は、ここで買うといいと思います。お酒は空港で買おうと思ってましたが、あまりなかったです。
おきなわワールドが2時間ですが、玉泉洞みて、エイサーみて、ぐるっと回って、蛇みて回って、もうちょっと急いで回ればよかったかなくらいです。
家族で子供がいると2時間で回るのは大変かもしれません。

Good service by the bus guide. If you do Nor speak Japanese, they will provide you with an audio of 4 other languages including English. The bus schedule was on time and the time spent at each attractions is enough to have a good experience.

My first trip to Okinawa. The guide provided detailed explanations and there were performances of songs and dances, making for a fun day. I highly recommend this experience for the price.

初の沖縄旅行。ガイドさんが詳しく説明をしてくれたり歌や踊りの披露もあり
楽しい1日を過ごすことができました。
この内容でこの金額は本当におススメです。

The pickup to the hotel was convenient. The female guide was pleasant, and I bought some recommended souvenir snacks to take home, which received great reviews. The guide's stories about the Valley of Gangala were fascinating, and I could imagine the lives of ancient people while gazing at the caves. I felt refreshed at the Seifa Utaki. Both places can be visited in half a day, which was very nice.

宿泊先のホテルまでのお迎えで便利でした。ガイドさんの女性の方も感じがよく、オススメのお土産のお菓子を買って帰りました。とても好評でした。
ガンガラーの谷の案内のガイドさんのお話も興味深く洞窟を眺めながら古代の人々の生活を想像出来ました。
斎場御嶽は清々しい気持ちになりました。2カ所とも半日で観光出来るのでとても良かったです。

While it was great that we could efficiently tour the sights, there were a few concerns outside of sightseeing.
- The bus arrived late, but there was no explanation or apology for the delay.
- Although the tour description did not mention that the guide would sing or dance, many reviews highlighted how enjoyable the guide's singing and dancing were. I was looking forward to this, but instead, I only remember a long discussion about flowers that was not particularly interesting.
- The guide sometimes spoke in honorifics, but then would casually use phrases like "sometimes," and I found the frequent use of "the person" to be bothersome.
- The person in front of me leaned back not just a little, but significantly into my space. Since I was alone, I moved to the seat next to me, but I would have appreciated an announcement from the guide about proper etiquette regarding reclining seats.
- Since there were people with mobility issues, it would have been better to have a step stool when getting off the bus.
- There was a shopping stop during the itinerary, but I would have liked some recommendations on what was delicious or an explanation about the items.

I have participated in several other bus tours, and compared to those, this one lacked consideration. I was disappointed, especially since the reviews had been positive. I think it is good for efficiently visiting tourist spots, but I learned that it should not be expected to be the same as the experiences described in the reviews.

効率良く観光が出来た事は良かったのですが、観光以外で気になる事がいくつかありました。
・集合時間よりバスが遅れてきたのに、遅れた
理由の説明や謝罪がなかった
・ツアーの内容にガイドさんが歌や踊り、三線
を行いますと記載はないものの、体験談にガ
イドさんの歌や踊りが良かったという意見が
多数あり、予約をする際の決定打で楽しみに
していたのに、そのような事はなくさほど興
味のない花の話を長い間していた記憶しかな
い
・敬語を話してるかと思えば『時たま』と言っ
てみたり、 話の節々に『～の方』としつこく
使っていて気になった
・前の人が座席の背もたれを少しではなく背も
たれの幅位倒してきた。１人だったので隣の
席に移動したが、ガイドさんが背もたれを倒
す際のマナーをアナウンスをするなりしてほ
しかった
・足が悪い人もいたので、バスを降りる時にス
テップ台があった方が良かった
・行程の中で買い物をする場所があったが、何
が美味しいとか、説明がほしかった
幾つか他のバスツアーに参加した事がありますが、それと比較すると配慮が足りず体験談が良かっただけにがっかりしました。
観光地を効率良くまわるには良いとおもいます。体験談と同じだとは思ってはダメだと言うことが今回でわかりました。

I participated with the goal of visiting the Gangala Valley. We took a leisurely walk through nature with a guide, and it was very refreshing. The photo is of the café at the entrance of the valley.

ガンガラーの谷がお目当てで参加しました。
自然の中をガイドさんに案内して頂いてゆっくり歩いて見学。
とても清々しい気分になれました。
写真は谷の入口にあるカフェです。

It's difficult to visit all the tourist spots in Okinawa in one day as an individual, so I joined this tour. The ticket to the Churaumi Aquarium is included, and I think this price is very reasonable. It was a fulfilling day packed with highlights.

個人だと１日で沖縄の観光地を巡るのは難しいので こちらのツアーに参加しました。
美ら海水族館のチケットも付いて このお値段はとてもお得だと思います。
見所満載で充実した１日になりました。

I participated on the last day. The guide was experienced and provided a detailed explanation about Sefa Utaki in advance, which made it more enjoyable. I arrived at the airport a little earlier than planned, and since my flight was around 2:30, I had enough time to have lunch as well.

最終日に参加しました。
ガイドさんがベテランで事前に斎場御嶽についての詳しい説明があったため、より楽しめました。
空港へは予定より少し早めに着き2時半頃の便でしたが余裕を持って昼食もとれました。

The guide's singing and sanshin playing were wonderful. I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but there were a few other solo travelers, and I was able to chat with the person next to me, which made the experience enjoyable. The detailed explanations and the kind guide helped create a fun and memorable experience.

ガイドさんの歌と三線が素敵でした。1人参加で不安でしたが、1人の方も何名かいらしてお隣の方と話しもはずみ楽しく過ごすことができました。丁寧な説明に優しいガイドで楽しく良い思い出ができました。

It was more informative and educational to listen to the guide's explanations than to explore on my own. I participated alone, but I realized that there are quite a few people who join alone as well, which made for a great experience!

自分で観光するよりガイドさんの説明を聞きながらの方が色々分かって勉強になりました。
一人で参加したのですが一人で参加している人も結構いるんだなと分かりいい経験になりました！

Both were impressive sacred sites, and I highly recommend them. In particular, the Valley of Gangala wasn't mentioned in the guidebook, but it made me reflect on ancient people, and the atmosphere felt very much like the past, which was pleasant. However, the bus was a bit cramped, which was unfortunate.

両方共、見ごたえのある聖地でよかった。おすすめです。特にガンガラーの谷はガイドブックに載っていなかったけれど大昔の人に思いをはせて、空気も大昔のようで気持ちよかったただバスが少し狭かったのが残念でした。

I used this service as a solo traveler and a paper driver. I had a great time visiting places unique to Okinawa, in addition to the Churaumi Aquarium. I was able to enjoy myself comfortably even alone.
I have found more places I want to visit again and new places I want to go to, so I would like to use this service again. Thank you!

ひとり旅行でペーパードライバーなのでこちらを利用しました。美ら海水族館以外にも沖縄ならではの所に行けて楽しかったです。ひとりでも楽しくゆったり楽しむことができました。
また行ってみたいところやこれから行きたいところも増えたのでまた利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました！