All Reviews for Bus Tours

Very nice experience~ Suggest all of you to join if you haven't yet planned.

Both Sefa Utaki and Okinawa World are not easily accessible by public transportation, so I jumped at the chance to go for just 1,700 yen. I was happy with the pickup at Makishi, which is close to the hotel. The guide's explanations were also great.

I didn't have high expectations for the Gyokusendo Cave inside Okinawa World, but it was truly impressive. In a way, it might be more cave-like than Japan's largest Akiyoshido Cave.

On the way back, I got off at the airport and used the 24-hour Yui Rail ticket to go to Shuri Castle, and then headed back to the airport to watch the sunset.

斉場御獄と沖縄ワールド、どちらも公共交通機関では行きにくい所なので、たった1700円で行ってくれるということで飛びつきました(^^;
ホテル至近の牧志でのピックアップは嬉しかったです。
ガイドさんの説明も良かったです。

沖縄ワールド内の玉泉洞は期待してませんでしたが、迫力満点でした。
ある意味、日本最大の秋芳洞より鍾乳洞らしいというかすごいかも？

帰りは空港で降りて、ゆいレール２４時間券を使って首里城へ、その後夕陽を見にまた空港へ(^^;

The weather was amazing and the scenery was fantastic! The color of the sea was emerald green, and I've been to Okinawa several times, but this was the most beautiful sea color I've ever seen.

I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa in just one day. Both the guide and the driver were great; they were truly healing people of Okinawa.

It was really a wonderful trip!

Thank you very much!

最高な天気で景色が最高でした(^^)v
海の色もエメラルドグリーンで今まで沖縄何度が来てますが一番綺麗な海の色でした(^-^)

１日で沖縄を満喫できました(^o^)
ガイドさんも運転手さんも良い、沖縄の癒やしの人でした(*^^*)

本当に良い旅でした(^_^)/

ありがとうございました(^^)v

This tour is quite a bargain, as it allows you to visit not only the Churaumi Aquarium but also Ryukyu Village and Manza Beach for this price. The duration of stay at each location was just right, and I was satisfied.

The guide also entertained us with songs and performances on the sanshin, which was enjoyable.

I highly recommend this tour.

このお値段で、美ら海水族館だけでなく、琉球村や万座毛まで行けるというなかなかお得感満載なツアー。
各場所での滞在時間もほどほどの時間で、満足出来ました。

ガイドさんも、歌や三線も披露してくれて、楽しかったです。

おすすめのツアーです。

I was a bit anxious about sightseeing with a rental car, so I joined this tour. There were some places where we didn't have enough time, but it was great to be able to see everything efficiently. During the drive, the guide provided various explanations and entertained us with songs and dances.

レンタカーで観光するのに不安があったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
滞在時間が足りない所もありましたが、効率よく観光出来てよかったです。
車中ではガイドさんが、いろいろ説明してくれたり、歌や踊りで楽しませてくれました。

I chose this tour because I wanted to visit Sefa Utaki. Being a sacred site, it was filled with a solemn atmosphere, and since it was right after the rain, the fresh air made it truly pleasant and amazing! After visiting Sefa Utaki, we headed to the Gangala Valley. With our guide, we ventured through the limestone caves and jungle-like paths. Along the way, we encountered green snails, sparkling bugs, and a large banyan tree, which kept our excitement levels high! Having a guide with us allowed us to learn about things we might have missed on our own, making the experience even more enjoyable. If you're heading to the southern area, I highly recommend visiting Gangala Valley. I really want to go again myself!

斎場御嶽に行ってみたくてこのツアーを選びました。聖地といわれている場所なだけに厳かな雰囲気に満ち、さらに雨上がりだったこともあって清々しい空気に包まれて本当に気持ちよく最高でした♪また、斎場御嶽見学の後、ガンガラーの谷へ。ガイドさんの案内のもと、鍾乳洞やジャングルのような道を突き進みます。途中、緑色のカタツムリやキラキラ光るカメムシ、大きなガジュマルの木にも遭遇しテンションあがりっぱなしでした⤴⤴⤴ガイドさんが一緒だと、自分たちだけでは見落としてしまうようなことも説明してもらえるので楽しさ倍増です。南部方面に行かれるならガンガラーの谷は是非是非行ってみて欲しいですね。めっちゃオススメです。っていうか私もまた行きたいです。

I passed through the breathtaking Nirai Kanai Bridge to the World Heritage Site, Sefa Utaki. Since it was early in the morning, I was able to explore at a leisurely pace. I hiked in the Gangala Valley with a lovely guide, and cold barley tea was also provided. The bus guide shared various stories about Okinawa, and since they dropped me off at the airport, it was perfect for a tour on my departure day.

絶景のニライカナイ橋を通って、世界遺産の斎場御嶽へ。朝イチだったのでゆったりと回れました。ガンガーラの谷では可愛いガイドさんとハイキング。冷たい麦茶も用意されてました。バスガイドさんも沖縄の色んな話をしてくれて、空港まで送ってもらえたので帰る日のツアーにぴったりでした。

The tour was rich in content for the price. It turned out to be a fun day and felt like a great deal. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.

このツアー代金で濃い内容でした。
楽しい一日になり、お得感満載です。
他の人には勧められツアーです。

I really wanted to stop by, so I visited before my flight home from my business trip. I had plenty of time before the flight, and I thought it was convenient to take the bus to the airport.

The entrance fee for Saijō-ō-take was separate, and I was a bit surprised because I hadn't read the course details carefully, but it was no trouble at all since I could purchase the ticket from the vending machine.

You need to make a reservation in advance to enter the Gangala Valley, but they made the reservation for me, and I was able to join the tour without waiting long after getting off the bus.

I truly think it was a valuable time to visit both Saijō-ō-take and Gangala Valley.

どうしても立ち寄りたくて出張の帰りの飛行機の前に利用しました。飛行機までも余裕でしたし、バスで空港まで行かれるので楽チンだなとも思い。。
斎場御嶽の入場料は別で、コース内容をよく読まなかったので、一瞬驚きましたが、券売機で購入するのでまったく苦になりませんでした。
ガンガラーの谷はツアーに事前予約しなくては入れないのですが、予約もしてくださりバスから降りてあまり待たずにツアーにも参加できました。
斎場御嶽もガンガラーの谷も見学して本当に良かったと思う貴重な時間でした。

Positives:
1) Comfortable access to Churaumi Aquarium without worrying about bus connections
2) Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide & bus driver (only in Japanese)
3) Sightseeing places I wouldn't otherwise visit if I were to travel on my own

Negatives:
1) Long pick up & drop offs add an extra 5 hours to my tour experience (I was first on & last off)
2) Some places feel rushed cos other travellers did not keep to the meet up times
3) Old coach so not the best ventilation

Impression: This tour does take the hassle out of using public transportation & brings you to hard to reach places but be prepared to be waiting around for other people & to be transported around in a stuffy old coach.

Advice: 1) Give yourself plenty of time - a full day for the tour. 2) Do this tour during Spring or Autumn (cooler months).

It was a fulfilling day! The guide was kind and had a great singing voice! This is my third time, and it was still enjoyable. Thank you for this experience!

満喫な一日!ガイドさんも親切し、歌が上手です!私今回は三回目でも楽しいです。今回ありがとうございました。

The tour itself was very good, and I was satisfied with the price, but I felt it was a waste of time to buy tickets separately for the Sefa Utaki, as it was not included. The tour guide was the worst. The explanations were unclear, and they were too unfriendly, which was disappointing. Whenever something went wrong, they insisted it was the parent company's fault. They never apologized. It's a shame that such a good tour can be affected by the quality of the subcontractor.

ツアー自体はとてもよく、価格も満足なのですが、斎場御嶽の価格が含まれていないのでチケットを買う時間が勿体ないと思いました。
添乗員が最悪でした。案内はわかりにくいし不親切過ぎて残念でした。何かあれば親会社のせいと言い張ります。謝ることはありませんでした。
いいツアーなだけに請け会社のアタリによっては残念な気持ちになります。

Seifa Utaki was a solemn place and nice, but the Valley of Gangala exceeded my expectations. The limestone cave is different from Akiyoshido, and while you can't see too far inside, the contrast with the valley area was enjoyable.

セーファウタキも厳かな場所で良かったですが、ガンガラーの谷が予想以上に良かったです。
鍾乳洞は秋芳洞とも違っており、あまり内部までは見えないのですが、谷になっている部分とコントラストが楽しかったです。

I was worried about my elderly mother, but thanks to the consideration and care of our guide, Erika Oshima, I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. The fun talks and performances made the long journey a very enjoyable time. Whenever I travel, I always rely on optional tours from Veltra, and I definitely plan to do so again next time. It's unsettling to be in an unfamiliar place, so I feel secure with trusted Veltra. Thank you to our driver, Uehara, for your safe driving.

高齢な母を心配してましたが、なんのその❣️ガイドの大城エリカさんの配慮と気遣いで安心してツアーにのぞめました。楽しいトークとパフォーマンスに長旅もとても楽しいひと時でした。いつも旅行の折はオプショナルツアーはベルトラにお願いしてますが、次回も是非、お願いしようと思います。知らない土地は不安ですからね。信頼出来るベルトラは安心です。運転手の上原さん、安全運転ご苦労様でした。

i attended this bus tour as solo traveller and i enjoyed it very much. it was very informative and the Churaumi Aquarium is breathtaking !! Yui (i think that was her name) was even singing original okinawan songs for us in the bus during the drive. a really nice daytrip worth the money it costs !!

I read in the reviews that the guide wouldn't be a young one like in the photos, but she was actually very beautiful and young. Well, I was also hoping for a veteran guide with skilled storytelling!

口コミで写真のような若いガイドでないとありましたが、とってもきれいな、若いガイドさんでした。まぁ、ベテランの巧みな話術のガイドさんも期待していたんですけどね！　　　

The highlight was the Churaumi Aquarium, the stunning views of Kouri Island and Manzamo, and above all, what stood out the most was the guide's versatility. They explained the scenery along the way, shared stories about Okinawa and Ryukyu culture, sang beautifully, played music, told funny stories, and even taught us some dances. It was an incredibly fun day! We were very satisfied.

My mother, who is in her 70s, praised the guide highly, saying they were bright, cute, and provided excellent service, which made her very happy. This was our first visit, but thanks to the guide, both my mother and I fell in love with Okinawa.

目当ては美ら海水族館、古宇利島・万座毛の絶景・・・、そして、なんといっても一番良かったのは、ガイドさんの多才っぷりでした。道中の景色の説明、沖縄・琉球文化についての語り、綺麗な声の歌に演奏に笑い話、踊りも教えてくれて、楽しすぎる一日でした！大満足です。
同行した７０代の母がガイドさんをべた褒めで、明るくて可愛いくて、サービス満点やねぇと大喜びしていました。初めて訪れましたが、ガイドさんのお陰で母も私も沖縄が大好きになりました。

Everything worked well. The guide didnt speak any english. It didnt matter though. The tour was nice. Kids liked it very much

Pros: we did not have to rent a car. Aquarium was outstanding.
Cons: Because the bus stopped at a some six hotels along the coast to pick up and drop off passengers it took about 4 hours to travel from the aquarium back to our hotel at 8:00pm.

I had given up on sightseeing in the southern part because there were no rental cars and few buses. This tour allows you to see the World Heritage Site, Sefa Utaki, in the morning, enjoy yourself at Okinawa World, and get dropped off at Kencho-mae. In the afternoon, you can freely explore with the Yui Rail, so there are no access issues. They also take you to the airport, making it easy for those with afternoon flights to use their time effectively. I highly recommend this tour.

レンタカーもなく、路面バスは少ないので、南部観光が難しいと諦めていました。このツアーは、午前中世界遺産の斎場御嶽が見れ、おきなわワールドで存分遊び、県庁前まで送ってもらえます。午後の半日はゆいレールで自由に観光出来るのでアクセスに困る事がありません。空港にも送ってもらえるので、午後便の飛行機の方には無駄なく時間を有効に使えます。是非お勧めしたいツアーです。

This was my first half-day tour in Okinawa.

The course structure involved being transported to sightseeing points, after which we had free time until a predetermined meeting time.

The guide provided various explanations and stories about Okinawa's history, tourist spots, dialect, lifestyle, and customs during the drive, making it feel like an enriching social studies experience for adults, for which I am very grateful.

At the Sefa Utaki, we visited ancient Ryukyu ruins. "Sefa" means a sacred forest called "usaki," and each of the five ruins retains the meaning of the rituals associated with them, making it understandable why it's considered a power spot. It had an atmosphere that made me want to join my hands in prayer.

At Okinawa World, we first watched the Eisa dance. The dance has meaning and a story, and I had a very enjoyable time experiencing the dynamic performance.

After that, we returned to the limestone cave. I heard that it usually takes about 20 minutes to explore slowly, with a total time of 30 minutes, but since it wasn't too crowded, I took my time and spent about 45 minutes inside the cave while taking photos.

As the guide mentioned, there are several limestone caves in Japan, and Akiyoshido in Yamaguchi is very famous, but each cave has its own unique shape and personality. "Gyokusendo" boasts 25 types of stalactites, totaling 900,000.

In fact, looking up, I was moved by the sight of shapes resembling a bundle of pasta twisted and spread out above me.

Since the visit wasn't timed, I really enjoyed being able to explore freely at my own pace.

After the tour, I was dropped off at Naha Airport on time, and I was also satisfied to have lunch with the popular "pork egg onigiri."

初めての沖縄で最初に参加した半日コースでした。

コースの仕組みは観光ポイントまで運んでいただくと、予め決められた集合時間まで自由行動。

添乗されたガイドさんは車中、沖縄の歴史や観光スポットにまつわる説明やエピソード、沖縄の方言や生活、風習に至るまで色々とお話くださって、大人の社会科見学のような体験ができ、とても充実した内容に感謝いたします。

斎場御嶽では琉球の古代遺跡を見学。斎場(せーふぁー)とは“うさき”という聖なる森を意味するそうですが、5ヶ所ほどある遺跡にはそれぞれの儀式が意味する形が残されていて、パワースポットと言われるのも納得。手を合わせたくなる佇まいでした。

おきなわワールドでは、まず、エーサー踊りを見学。踊りに意味やストーリーがあって、躍動感ある踊りにとても楽しいひとときを過ごせた思います。

そのあと、鍾乳洞に戻りました。通常20分くらい、ゆっくり見学して30分の所要時間と聞きましたが、あまり混雑していなかったので、じっくり、じっくりと写真撮りながら見学しましたら45分くらい洞窟の中にいたと思います。

ガイドさんもおっしゃっていましたが、国内には何ヵ所か鍾乳洞があり、山口にある秋芳洞はとても有名ですが、それぞれの鍾乳洞には個別の形状、個性があり、“玉泉洞” は鍾乳石が25種、90万本という数を誇っているようです。

実際、頭上を見上げるとパスタひと束をねじって広げる形状が降りかかってくるような光景に感動しました。

時間を刻んだ見学ではなかったので、気ままに自由に見学出来たのはとても楽しめたと思います。

見学終了後は定刻通り那覇空港で降ろしていただき、人気の “ポークたまごおにぎり” をランチ出来たのも満足でした。

I participated alone, but I had a great time! The guide's atmosphere was very pleasant, and they really knew how to liven things up. The paper play and the cute costumes were wonderful, and the sign language version of "Tears for You" was fantastic. The volume of the Okinawan folk music played as background music was just right, not too loud, showing great attention to detail.

As a tour, it was of a very high level, and the content was very fulfilling, making it feel like a great value. I don't think anyone who participated would feel disappointed. It's definitely worth joining! ^ ^

一人参加でしたが、とても楽しめました！
ガイドさんの雰囲気がとても良く、いい具合に盛り上げてくれました。紙芝居や可愛い衣装にて演出や、手話付きの涙そうそうも素晴らしかったです。
BGMでかけてくれる沖縄民謡のボリュームも大きすぎずちょうど良く細やかな気配りが出来ています。
ツアーとしてはとてもレベルが高く、
とても充実したツアー内容でお得感を感じれます。
参加して残念だった感じる人はいないんじゃないでしょうか。
参加する価値ありです^ ^

This price includes admission to the Churaumi Aquarium. Our guide, Mr. Karama, had a wonderful smile and voice, making the bus ride even more comfortable.

美ら海水族館の入場券込みでこのお値段です。ガイドの唐間さん、笑顔もお声も素敵でバス移動がいっそう快適なものになりました。

The tour guide was excellent!
The driver was safe!

The time management was perfect,
I highly recommend it.

The tour guide's singing was great!
I will use this service again!!

添乗員さん、案内最高！
ドライバーさん、運転安全！

時間配分もぴったりで
おススメです。

添乗員さんの歌、良かったな〜
また、利用します！！

This is a definitive tour that efficiently covers the famous spots in Okinawa in one day. The Churaumi Aquarium, which I visited for the first time, was wonderful and I didn't have enough time to enjoy it fully. The dolphin show and Emerald Beach were also great. Kouri Island was beautiful as well. The entire journey was soothing thanks to our bus guide's lovely chatter and cute performances. Our guide, Erika Oshima, was very polite, bowing every time, and she was quite charming. The atmosphere on the bus was relaxed and enjoyable.

一日で、沖縄の名所効率よく回る決定的なツアーです。初めての、美ら海水族館は、素晴らしく時間が足りないくらいでした。イルカショー、エメラルドビーチも、良かったです。古宇利島も綺麗でした。全行程バスガイドさんの素敵なお喋りと、可愛いパフォーマンスに心が、癒されました。ガイドの大城えりかさんは、毎回お辞儀をされ、とても丁寧で、可愛いらしいかたでした。バスの雰囲気が、和やかな感じで、楽しかったです。

I participated because I wanted to make it to my flight before 3 PM.

【Sefa Utaki】
From the parking lot to the famous rock area that you often see in photos, there was surprisingly quite a distance. I think it's better to prepare for a light trek (laughs). If you keep this in mind, it was a nice power spot!

【Okinawa World】
I focused on two things: the limestone cave and the Okinawan traditional costumes. I was a bit rushed, but I managed to see both. We had a great time, but be cautious about the time.

【Himeyuri Monument】
*Here, I didn't have enough time to see much (;'∀'). However, I was grateful to receive a couple of sata andagi, which helped tide me over until lunch. You could get them without having to buy anything! (^^)! (laughs)

In the end, I was able to spend my time meaningfully until my flight on the last day, which was great!

15時前のフライトに間に合わせたくて、参加しました。

【斎場御嶽】
駐車場から、写真とかでよく見る有名な岩の場所までは、意外と距離がありました。軽いトレッキングくらいの準備で行った方がいいと思います(笑)これさえ覚悟して行けば、良い感じのパワースポットでした！
【おきなわワールド】
鍾乳洞と沖縄民族衣装の２つに目的を絞って行き、
少し急ぎ気味で、なんとか両方行けました。
私たちは十分楽しめましたが、時間には少し要注意です。
【ひめゆりの塔】
※ここでは、時間が短すぎて特に何も見れてません(;'∀')
ただ、サーターアンダギーを１つずつもらえたのが、
昼食までの繋ぎになり、有難かったです。
何も買い物しなくても貰えました～!(^^)!笑

結果的に、最終日の飛行機に乗るまでの時間を、
有意義に過ごすことができて、よかったです！

This tour is packed with activities, so I'll introduce each part individually!

【Tropical Dream Center】
I was able to relax quite a bit. However, it seemed like there was only one place to have lunch in the very large center, so it would be wise to keep an eye on the time. The observation area visible from the café can be accessed, so be sure to check that out!

【Kouri Island】
The time was a bit short, but I was able to take super beautiful photos with the bridge and the bright blue sea in the background!

【Okashi Goten】
In the souvenir corner where non-sweet items are sold, there’s a glass-walled area where you can see the beautiful sea, so it might be worth checking that out too.

【Manzamo】
That famous cliff! It’s more about viewing the cliff from a distance.

【American Village】
I didn’t do much shopping and instead went to Sunset Beach to relax. I thought it was just in time for the sunset, but it was a bit early.

On the way back, we arrived a little early, which was helpful.

The guide played the sanshin and sang, making the bus ride enjoyable too! I was able to fully enjoy Okinawa all day long.

内容が盛りだくさんのツアーなので、個別に紹介します！

【熱帯ドリームセンター】
そこそこのんびりできました。ただ、とても広いセンター内で、昼食を取れるところが１カ所しかない？ようだったので、時間には気を付けた方がよさそうです。カフェから見える展望台的な場所は、出て行くことができるので、要checkです！
【古宇利島】
時間は短めですが、橋と真っ青な海をバックに超きれいな写真が撮れました！
【御菓子御殿】
お菓子じゃないものが売っているお土産コーナーの奥は、ガラス張りできれいな海が見れるので、そこも見てみるといいかも。
【万座毛】
あの有名な崖です(笑)
崖を遠くから眺める、って感じです。
【アメリカンビレッジ】
あまり買い物はせずにサンセットビーチへ行き、のんびり過ごしました。
ちょうどサンセットかな、と思ったのですが、ちょっと早かったです('Д')

帰りは、少し早めに着き、助かりました。

ガイドさんが三線を演奏してくれたり、歌を歌ってくれたり、バスの移動時間も楽しかったです！！一日中沖縄をガッツリ満喫できました。

It was an early morning departure, but we had a hotel pickup. About 80% of the participants were foreigners. Since we arrived at Mount Ontake early, it was great that there were no other tourists around. By the time we returned to the bus, there were many tourists...

At Okinawa World, we got caught up with a group of school trip students, but that was expected. We then got off at Naha Airport. I recommend using it on the last day.

The guide seemed to not speak any English at all, which was unfortunate for the foreign participants. They couldn't even explain where to get off... I thought it would be helpful to have some tour information written in English.

早朝の出発でしたが、ホテルピックアップでした。８割は外国人参加者。
早い時間に御嶽到着なので、他の観光客が居なくてとても良かった。
バスへ戻る頃には沢山の観光客が....
おきなわワールドでは修学旅行集団に巻き込まれましたが、それは想定内。
そのまま那覇空港に下車。
最終日の利用がおすすめですね。

ガイドさん、全く英語できないようで、
外国人参加者がかわいそうでした。
下車の場所も説明できずに....
何か英語で書かれたツアー説明あれば良いかもと思った。

I had a full day of fun! I was unsure about renting a car, but I'm glad I chose this option. The guide was wonderful and taught us about the various attractions, songs, and Ryukyu culture. The Churaumi Aquarium, as well as Ryukyu Village and the stunning views, were all enjoyable. It's an experience that you can't have with a rental car.

一日たっぷり遊べました！レンタカーと迷いましたが
こちらにしてよかったです。ガイドさんも素敵な方で
各名所の説明や歌や琉球文化などを教えてくれました。
美ら海水族館はもちろん琉球村や絶景も楽しかったです。
レンタカーでは味わえない感動です。

Good trip! But poor lunch! It would be better if your staff can speak some english.