All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

I was glad to hear the guide's fun stories and information about Okinawa! It was great to learn about things that I might have missed just by researching on my own!

ガイドさんの楽しいお話や沖縄についての話が聞けて良かったです！
調べるだけでは見逃してしまうところも知れて良かったです！

A total waste of money. You aren’t allowed to swim without either wetsuit or life jacket. I got so overheated and sick that I had to sleep all afternoon when I got back. The tour guides act like they don’t even want to be there. They should make exceptions for people who are good swimmers. What was the point of having us sign liability waivers if they make us suffer in wetsuits?

This was my second time participating. Given that it was right after a typhoon, I was worried about the unstable weather, but I was glad we could safely enter the Blue Cave. My husband, my fourth-grade niece, and I had a private tour with a super cool guide. We were lucky in that regard, but he also called my niece by name throughout the tour and took dozens of photos, showing not only a friendly demeanor but also an incredibly high level of hospitality. During snorkeling, he accurately answered our little questions, allowing the adults to enjoy it as well. My niece seemed to really like Shoma, the guide. I was also happy to see the boss who helped us last time. Next time, I plan to bring my younger niece, who is currently not very comfortable in the water, so I appreciate your support.

2回目の参加です。
台風直後ということもあり不安定な天気で心配でしたが、青の洞窟にも無事に入ることができてよかったです。
夫と小４の姪っ子と3人で超カッコいいガイドのお兄さんを貸し切りでした。そんなラッキーもありましたが、終始姪っ子を名前で呼んでくれたり、何十枚も写真を撮ってくれるなど、気さくなだけじゃなく非常に高いホスピタリティーを感じました。
シュノーケリングの間、私たちのちょっとした質問にも的確に答えていただくなど、大人も十分楽しめました。
姪っ子もショウマお兄さんのこと、とっても気に入ったようです。
最後に前回お世話になったボスにもお目にかかれて嬉しかったです。
次回は今のところ海が苦手な下の姪も連れて行きますのでよろしくお願いします。

The last northern bus tour was to the Oishi Forest Mountain, so this time I decided to try the tour to Kouri Island.

The route is as follows:

Kouri Island ⇒ Tropical Dream Center ⇒ Okashi Goten ⇒ Manzamo ⇒ Ryukyu Village

I had the option of visiting the Churaumi Aquarium or the Tropical Dream Center, and I chose the Tropical Dream Center.

I have been to the Churaumi Aquarium several times in the past, and it tends to be crowded, making it difficult to enjoy the exhibits. Additionally, the dining areas are also busy, and given the time constraints of the tour, there’s a risk of not being able to eat.

So, I opted for the Tropical Dream Center.

In the end, it was a great choice. There were fewer people, and I enjoyed the rare tropical plants and fruits, as well as an insect exhibition.

I climbed the lookout point (a circular building) that was featured in the main tour photos, where I could see the entire Ocean Expo Park and enjoy the scenery.

There were really few people, and I could take my time viewing the exhibits without feeling rushed, and the dining area was also peaceful and not crowded.

However, I was a bit disappointed that there were limited menu options, as I wanted to try Okinawa soba.

I heard that you can eat it if you go to the Churaumi Aquarium, but it's far from the Tropical Dream Center.

The Tropical Dream Center left a lasting impression on me, and it was unexpectedly good.

The tour felt more like a central bus tour than a northern bus tour, to be honest.

I hardly went to the north (laughs).

前回の北部バスツアーは、大石林山のツアーだったので、今度は、古宇利島のツアーにしてみました。

ルートは以下の通り。

古宇利島⇒熱帯ドリームセンター⇒御菓子御殿⇒万座毛⇒琉球村

熱帯ドリームセンターは、美ら海水族館との選択で、私は、熱帯ドリームセンターを選択した次第です。

美ら海水族館は、過去に数回行った事がありますし、人も多く混雑していて落ち着いてみている事が出来ないですし、食事場所も混雑している上にツアーの時間的な制約もありますので、食べられないリスクもあります。

と言う訳で熱帯ドリームセンターの選択をしました。

結果的に大正解で、人も少なく珍しい熱帯植物や果実、また、昆虫展もあったので、大分楽しめました。

ツアーのメイン写真に使われていた遠見台（円形状の建物）にも登り、海浜博公園全体が見通せ、景観を楽しみました。

本当に人が少なく、展示物もゆっくり観ることも出来、食事場所も混雑とは無縁でゆったりと出来ました。

ただ、沖縄そばとか食べたかったので、メニューの選択肢が少なかったのが残念です。

美ら海水族館の方に行けば、食べられるそうですが、熱帯ドリームセンターからは遠いですからね。

ツアーで記憶に残ったのがこの熱帯ドリームセンターで、思いの外良かったです。

ツアーは、北部バスツアーと言うよりは、中部バスツアーと言った方が正確なのかなぁ。

北部にはほぼ行ってない(笑)。

We were informed the day before our scheduled visit that we couldn't go to the Blue Cave due to an approaching typhoon. Although we were disappointed since we had come all this way, we switched to snorkeling and participated instead.

The staff who guided us took us to hidden spots along the way, took lots of photos, and even told us about the sea turtle nesting areas, which made the time spent traveling enjoyable as well. ☆ They also took many photos during snorkeling, so we downloaded them and quickly created our own album! Our spirits were lifted! ⤴︎⤴︎

Next time, we definitely want to participate when there are no typhoon impacts.

The staff were very kind and taught us how to use the facilities, and even though it was a short time, we had a really fun experience! (The changing room in the facility was spacious, making it easy to change into wetsuits!)

Thank you very much.

私達が申し込みしていた日は台風接近の為予定していた青の洞窟には行く事が出来ないと前日にご連絡いただきました。
せっかく来たのだからと気落ちしていましたがシュノーケリングに切り替え参加させていただきました。
引率してくれたスタッフの方が途中隠れスポットに寄り沢山写真を撮ってくれて海ガメ産卵場所を教えてくれたりとシュノーケリング以外の移動中も楽しく過ごせた事が良かったです☆
シュノーケリング中の写真も沢山撮っていただいていたのでダウンロードし早速自分達のアルバムを作りました‼︎
気落ちしてた気持ちも上がりました⤴︎⤴︎
次回は是非台風の影響の受けない頃に是非参加させていただきたいです

またスタッフの皆さまとても親切に施設の使い方等も教えていただき短い時間ではありましたがとても楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました‼︎
(施設内の更衣室が広くウェットスーツに着替えをしやすかったです‼︎)

ありがとうございました。

The plan for the sea kayaking and snorkeling tour at the Blue Cave was changed to snorkeling at the beach due to the impact of the typhoon. They were flexible and adapted to the situation at that time.

The briefing from the guide before the tour was easy to understand for the children (ages 8 and 7). Although it was cloudy and quite windy, the waves were minimal, visibility was decent, and there were quite a few fish. The guide made various arrangements, allowing the whole family to enjoy the sea. They also took many underwater photos and later sent them to us via a LINE album. Although the tour content was changed, it still turned out to be a satisfying experience.

シーカヤック＆青の洞窟シュノーケルのツアーの予定が、台風の影響でビーチでのシュノーケルに変更。その時の状況によって臨機応変に対応してもらいました。
ガイドさんからのツアー前のブリーフィングは、子供(８歳と７歳)にも分かりやすい説明でした。曇っていて風も強かったのですが、波はほとんどなく透明度もまずまずで魚も結構いました。ガイドさんが色々と工夫してくれて、家族みんなで楽しみながら海を満喫しました。また水中の画像をたくさん撮ってくれて、あとでその画像をLINEのアルバムで送ってくれました。ツアー内容は変更となりましたが、それでも満足したツアーとなりました。

The weather was great, so I really enjoyed myself. The bus guide's attentiveness was wonderful, and the interesting stories unique to Okinawa made the bus ride enjoyable without any boredom. Since it was my first trip to Okinawa, I had a lot of fun on this packed tour.

お天気が良かったのでとても満喫できました
バスガイドさんの気配りが素晴らしく、沖縄ならでは興味あるお話も楽しくバスの中も退屈せずに済みました
沖縄旅行が初めてだったので、この盛りだくさんのツアーはとても楽しめました

I was able to enjoy the experience until the end with lectures tailored to each individual, without neglecting safety or fun. We collected seven starfish and took a group photo with them. Personally, I tried free diving for the first time while snorkeling. It was more exhausting than I expected. Next time, I want to work on diving deeper. Although we had to change locations due to the typhoon, the final diving competition was fun. I will participate again, so thank you in advance.

安全も楽しさも両方疎かにせず一人一人に合ったレクチャーで最後まで楽しめました。ヒトデが多買ったのでヒトデを7つ集めてみんなで写真撮りました。個人的にシュノーケリングで初めて素潜り挑戦。思った以上に体力消耗しました。次はもっと深く潜れるよう頑張りたい。ただ台風のせいでポイント変更にはなってしまいましたが、最後の飛び込み大会？は楽しかったです。また参加しに参りますのでよろしくお願いします。

All in all it was a brilliant activity and the people being responsible were typical Japanese- so they were polite but also really nice and they knew what they were doing. We had a brilliant time altogether. And unexpectedly saw dolphins on our way back! Thank you so much again!

The sea is beautiful, but there are very few photos. Since photos are available for free, it was a mistake not to bring my underwater camera. The staff was kind. It was helpful that transportation was included.

海が綺麗だけど、写真はめっちゃ少ないです。
写真が無料でいただけるから、自分の水中カメラを持って行かなかったのは失敗です。
スタッフは優しかったです。
迎送が含まれて助かりました。

Each group had a guide, so I was able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind! The weather was also great, which made it even better. I want to participate again next year.

各グループごとにガイドさんがついてくださるため、安心してシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました！！天候にも恵まれ最高でした。来年も参加したいです。

It was really beautiful, and I saw a lot of fish ❤︎ I love snorkeling, and since it didn't take long to get there from Okinawa Main Island, I want to participate again.

本当に綺麗で魚いっぱい見れました❤︎シュノーケルが好きで沖縄本島からそんなに時間かからず行けたのでまた参加したいです。

We participated in the 7 AM snorkeling with four men. Since there were hardly any people in the water yet, the sea was crystal clear and in perfect condition! The instructor was super friendly, and we were able to relax and have an amazing time! I highly recommend early morning snorkeling!

朝7時のシュノーケリングに男4人で参加しました。まだ人がほとんど海に入っていなかったので、海の中は澄み渡っていて最高のコンディションでした！
インストラクターの方もすっごいフレンドリーでリラックスして最高に楽しめました！朝早いシュノーケリングはお勧めです！

Overall, it was an enjoyable trip. We had chance to see many nice places. The scenery was very nice at the place we had lunch.
The pineapple garden was really nice but we could have spent more time there. 40 minutes was not enough to explore the garden and do shopping. Unfortunately, we had to wait for a family for 25 minutes even though it stated that people who didn't arrive on time needed to go to the next destination by themselves.
Aquarium was good as well.

I thought the duration would be short at about two hours, but it was actually just right. Swimming surprisingly uses a lot of energy, and I tend to get sunburned too much, so I felt it was perfect. The guide was very interesting and kind, and they took a lot of photos, which helped create great memories! There were many fish like clownfish in the sea, and I enjoyed snorkeling.

所用時間は2時間ほどと短いかな？と思っていましたが、実際はちょうど良かったです。
泳ぐと意外と体力を使いますし、日焼けをしすぎてしまうのでちょうどいいと思いました。
案内してくれる方もとても面白く親切な方だったのと、たくさん写真を撮ってくれるのでいい思い出ができました！
海にはクマノミなどの魚がたくさんいて、シュノーケリングを楽しめます。

I had a one-on-one experience with a diver. They carefully taught me everything I was worried about regarding diving, which was really great.

During the dive, I felt secure knowing they were right behind me.

They took 60 photos for me, so I didn't even need to bring my GoPro.

The changing area and shower room were a bit limited, but I don't think it was a problem.

The diver was incredibly attentive, and the service was excellent.

マンツーマンでダイバーが付いてくれました。ダイビングで心配になることを全て丁寧に教えていただきすごくよかったです。

ダイビング中も後ろからついてくれているため、安心です。

写真も60枚もとっていただき、goproなど持って行かなくても良かったです。

脱衣所、シャワー室は少し少ないですが、
特に問題ないと思います。

ダイバーさんがとにかく丁寧でサービスも良かったです。

- In addition to the Churaumi Aquarium, we visited four other locations, and since all participants happened to be Japanese, we were able to stick to the schedule and had plenty of time at each place.
- Our veteran bus guide sang beautiful island songs using a shamisen and Okinawan castanets in the quiet bus.
- Last time, I also used a rental car and visited similar places, but this time I didn't have to worry about finding parking, and we were able to enjoy all five locations with a good time allocation and at a relaxed pace.

・美ら海水族館のほか4箇所に寄ったが、偶々参加者全員日本人だった為、集合が時間厳守で其々の場所で余裕があった。
・ベテランバスガイドさんが静かな車内で、三味線や沖縄のカスタネットを使い綺麗な声で島人の唄などを唄ってくれた。
・前回もレンタカーを使い、同じような処を観光したが駐車場を探したりせずに済み、全5箇所の時間配分良くゆったりと堪能出来た。

The guide was thorough and provided a great service, showcasing Okinawan songs and dances. The course was well-organized, highlighting the key attractions and was definitely worth it.

ガイドも手抜きなく又、沖縄の唄や踊りを披露してくれサービス満点でした。
コースも見どころを上手くまとめていて値打ちあり。

We quickly arrived at the point and jumped straight into the sea!＼(^o^)／ The beautiful coral reef and various fish were so stunning that I was amazed…! The underwater world felt like a different realm, and I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle that was incredibly cute (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ I also got to ride the optional jet for the first time, and it was so much fun that I wanted to ride it forever! It was so fast that I was screaming the whole time (laughs). I will definitely participate again!

あっという間にポイントへついて
そのまま海にドボン！＼(^o^)／
初めての綺麗な珊瑚礁、いろんなお魚
とっても綺麗でびっくりしました…！
海の中は別世界だしたまたま会えたウミガメ
もとっても可愛かったです(｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ
オプションのジェットにも初めて乗せて頂いた
んですが楽しすぎて一生乗ってたかった〜！
速すぎてずっと叫んでました（笑）
また必ず参加させていただきます！

The ship had a slide and many other enjoyable features besides diving and snorkeling. I also thought the staff were very friendly, and it was impressive that they could communicate in multiple languages.

船に滑り台なとがついていて、ダイビングやシュノーケル以外にも楽しめる要素がたくさんあった。またスタッフの皆様もとても感じが良く、多言語で対応されているのがすごいと思った

It was a wonderful tour that made me want to try scuba diving and snorkeling again if I have the chance.

We visited three points, and each one had high visibility; I could see not only the seabed at depths of over 10 meters but also the fish near the seabed. I believe the friendliness of the staff contributed to making the tour enjoyable.

One thing to keep in mind is to definitely take motion sickness medication. Depending on the weather, it can be quite bumpy.

また機会があれば，スクーバ・ダイビング，スノーケリングをしたいと思えるような素晴らしいツアーでした．

3つのポイントを回ったのですが，どのポイントも透明度が高く，10m以深の海底はおろか海底付近の魚も視認できました．
スタッフの方々のフレンドリーさもツアーを良いものにしてくれた要因だと思います．

気を付けるべきことは，酔い止めを必ず飲むことです．天候によりますが激しく揺れます．

I enjoyed the performance that the guide creatively put together. More than that, the casual conversation felt fresh to someone from outside the prefecture, and I felt like I was able to experience Okinawan culture, which was wonderful. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんが工夫をこらしたパフォーマンスで楽しめました。それ以上に世間話が県外の小生には新鮮で沖縄の文化に触れた気がしてとっても良かったです。ありがとうございました。

The meeting place was hard to find. The bus didn't arrive until the last minute. The seats were reserved. The itinerary progressed almost on time, and the guide's instructions were good; the ride was enjoyable. It rained in the afternoon, so the weather wasn't favorable, but it was very good for bus travel. I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity. Thank you for your assistance.

集合場所がわかりにくかった。バスはギリギリにならないと来なかった。席は指定席でした。ほぼ時間通りに行程が進み、ガイドさんの案内も良く、車中は楽しかったです。午後から雨で天候には恵まれませんでしたが、バス移動のため大変良かったです。また、機会があれば利用したいと思います。お世話になりました。

The staff were all very kind and tried to entertain us. The weather was a bit rainy and cloudy, which was unfortunate, but it was a very enjoyable time. I would like to come again.

スタッフの方はどなたも優しく、私たちを楽しませようとしてくださりました。天気は少しの雨と曇り空で残念でしたが、とても楽しいひと時でした。
またお願いします

I was a woman traveling alone, lacking confidence in both swimming and physical fitness before turning 60, but I was able to encounter sea turtles twice and swim with them. If you have the time, I recommend a full-day snorkeling course over a half-day one. Unfortunately, it seemed like the fish had gone somewhere during the half-day session, but at the points around Tokashiki Island, I was able to meet sea turtles at both locations, and they performed the lovely act of swimming leisurely with me, which was a rare experience.

I also want to thank Instructor A, who probably would have preferred to assist a younger lady but took care of me, an unsure older woman, with such kindness. I truly appreciate it. I also received a postcard, which will serve as a wonderful memento of my trip. I definitely want to participate again.

泳ぎも体力も自信がない還暦前の女子一人旅でしたが、海亀に二回も遭遇できて、一緒に泳ぐことができました。もし時間に余裕があるのであれば、スノーケリングは半日コースよりも一日コースをお勧めします。半日のポイントではお魚さんはどっかに出かけてしまったようで残念でしたが、渡嘉敷島のポイントでは二か所とも海亀さんに会うことができ、一緒にのんびり泳いでくれるというパフォーマンスをしてくれて、得難い経験でした。またインストラクターのAさん、若いレイディの相手をしたかったでしょうけど、おぼつかないおばさんの私を気遣って面倒を見てくださり、本当にありがとうございました。
またお葉書も頂戴し、旅の記念といたします。またぜひ参加したいと思います。

This year, the end of the rainy season came late, and the weather was bad during our trip, but we were able to enjoy the Blue Cave somehow. It was within walking distance from our hotel in Onna Village, and the shops were nice. We had one guide for the two of us, and he was very kind, which made it easy for my friend who was visiting for the first time to enjoy it without worry. Thank you very much.

今年は梅雨明けが遅く、天気が悪い中の旅行となりましたが、何とか青の洞窟を楽しめることが出来ました。恩納村のホテルからは歩いて行ける距離にあり、お店もきれいでした。友人と2人にガイドさんが1人ついてとても親切にしてくれたので、初めての友人も安心して楽しめることが出来ました。ありがとうございました。

I think it was great to do sightseeing by bus from the resort in one day. However, there wasn't enough time at Pineapple Park. The bus driver was also very nice. Last time, on another tour, the guide shared various interesting tidbits, but this time the guide felt like they were just reading from a script, which was disappointing.

１日でリゾート地からバスでの観光で良かったと思います。パイナップルパークの時間が足りませんでしたが。バスの運転手さんも感じが良かったです。
前回他のツアーでガイドさんがいろいろなマメ情報も教えてもらえたのですが、今回は原稿そのままの棒読みの感じのガイドさんで、それだけが残念でした。

I participated in a snorkeling tour on June 29. I wanted to show the kids the beautiful Kerama Blue. The weather was great and the water clarity was excellent. We even got to see some turtles! Thank you to the guide and all the staff!

6月29日にシュノーケルツアーに参加しました。
小学生の子どもたちに慶良間ブルーを見せたくて。
天気も良く海の透明度も抜群でした。カメさんにも会えましたー！
ガイドさん、スタッフの皆様お世話になりました！

I have been swimming in various places both domestically and internationally, and I was very satisfied with the variety and number of fish. On the day I participated, the visibility was particularly high, and I was able to experience the beautiful Kerama Blue. I saw sea turtles three times. The staff were bright and kind, and they provided careful attention to beginners, so I think anyone can participate with peace of mind.

国内外様々なところで泳いでますが、魚種も数も豊富で大満足でした。参加した日は特に透明度も高かったらしく慶良間ブルーを体感できよかったです。
海亀を3回も見れました。
スタッフの方も明るく優しく初心者の方へのケアも丁寧で安心して誰でも参加できると思います。

We went on a trip to Okinawa to celebrate my mother's retirement. Every place we visited was charming, but the tour became even more enjoyable thanks to our guide who provided information about Okinawa on the bus. Since we traveled during the rainy season, it rained on our way back. There was a major traffic jam due to a traffic accident and signal issues, which made us anxious about catching our flight. However, I was impressed by our guide's thoughtfulness and adaptability. If we go to Okinawa again, I would like to request this bus tour company.

定年を迎えた母のお祝いに沖縄旅行に行きました。
行った先々はどこも魅力的でしたが
ガイドさんがバスの中、沖縄について案内してくださったことで一層楽しいツアーになりました。
梅雨の時期に行ったので帰りは雨。交通事故と信号機のトラブルで大渋滞。帰りの飛行機に乗る方がいて私達がヒヤヒヤしましたが、ガイドさんのお気遣いや臨機応変なご対応に関心しました。
また沖縄に行ったらこちらのバスツアー会社様にお願いしたいと思います。