All Reviews for Top Okinawa Attractions

Great experience and friendly staff highly recommended for beginners to scuba and diving. Would do again in a heartbeat.

This was my first trip to Okinawa in 10 years, and my first solo travel experience! I was excited yet a bit anxious about what the day would be like, but the wonderful guide eased my worries! They shared so much about Okinawa, which was very educational, and they entertained us with songs and Eisa dance, making the bus rides incredibly enjoyable! There were many places to visit, so the time spent at each location was short, and I found myself wishing I could stay longer. However, I was able to explore places that would have been difficult to navigate alone, and I got to see the beautiful scenery and ocean of Okinawa. It was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish! Thank you so much!!!

今回10年ぶりの沖縄旅行でした。そして初ひとり旅！どんな1日になるかワクワクでもあり、不安もありましたが、ステキなガイドさん！不安は吹き飛びました！沖縄について沢山話してくださり勉強になったし、唄やエイサーで盛り上げてくださったり、バスの移動時間がとても楽しかったです！回る場所が沢山だったので、１つ１つの場所の滞在時間が短く、もっといたいな、と思ってしまいましたが、1人では回るのが大変な場所を安心して回る事ができ、沖縄のステキな景色、海を見る事ができて、最初から最後までとてもステキな時間でした！本当にありがとうございました！！！

This was an great experience. From start to finish, the staff and especially Mayu took the time to inform us of safety procedures and other important details. The colors inside the cave were majestic! The fish were bright and plentiful. Your in good hands with the team they put together here. Would recommend! Thanks!

The staff was polite, and the snorkeling guide, Aoi, was a fun person who provided an extraordinary experience. It was awesome!

スタッフの対応は丁寧でシュノーケリング担当の青◯クンも楽しい方で非日常感を提供してもらってサイコー！

The sightseeing day was rainy, but the guide's guidance and consideration were so wonderful that we hardly felt the rain. The tour content was also fulfilling, making it a very enjoyable trip.

観光日は、大雨でしたが、ガイドさんの案内&気遣いが素晴らしく雨を感じさせないほどでした。
観光内容も充実していて、とても楽しい旅となりました。

We had an amazing time during this private snorkeling tour. It was very private indeed, the instructor was always and only with us. She took a lot of pictures , knew all the good spots and lighting for good pics. Even took the dive down and took a cool silhouette picture.
The facility was well equipped with everything, nice warm shower with really good shampoo, conditioner and soap. Hair dryer and lotion, you just need to bring change of clothes and towel. Everything else they have ready for you.
The views and the ocean were amazing , even though it was raining really hard but there was no problem with the snorkeling.

I was pleasantly happy with our instructor , she was super sweet and I can’t wait to go back again for scuba diving next time.

Super recommended !!!

I wanted to go to the aquarium, so I joined this tour. We have three hours at the aquarium, so we can take our time. I was once again impressed by the size of the whale shark and the Okichan Theater.

As for the Nago Pineapple Park before that, there were additional fees for the attractions, and it was a newly opened commercial facility with lunch and free time. However, most of the commercial facilities were not yet open (the construction seems to be behind schedule!?), and I can't honestly say the lunch was delicious... In that case, wouldn't it have been better to go to Ryukyu Mura and have Okinawa soba, which feels more like Okinawa? (I heard a group in the car complaining about this and they seemed to have gone there instead...)

水族館に行きたくてこのツアーに参加。
水族館での時間は3時間ありますので、ゆっくりできます。
改めてジンベイザメの大きさや、おきちゃん劇場に感動しました。

その前の名護パイナップルパークは、見るところは別途料金がさらに必要、新たにできた商業施設でランチ＋自由時間でしたが、商業施設はほとんど未開店（工事がおいついていない！？）、ランチはお世辞にもおいしいとは言えず、、、ならば、先日までの琉宮城＋沖縄そばのほうが、沖縄らしくて良いのではないだろうか。。。。（車中で、この件をクレーム言っていたグループは、そちらへ行ったみたいですが。。。）

Honestly, the aquarium wasn't as impressive as I had expected. However, the surrounding facilities were great, and I had a lot of fun. Pineapple Park was also interesting, kind of like a small botanical garden.

正直、水族館は思っていたほどの感動ではありませんでした。
しかし周りの施設がとても良くて、大変楽しめました。
パイナップルパークもちょっとした植物園みたいな感じで面白かったです。

The day before, I went to the Churaumi Aquarium, so the next day I joined a tour to the Tropical Dream Center. There were many varieties of orchids, cattleya, and fruits, which were very impressive. The guide's explanations and performances were enjoyable, and I fell even more in love with Okinawa. Thank you very much!

前日に 美ら海水族館に行ったので 次の日は熱帯ドリームセンターに行くツアーにしました。たくさんの種類の蘭やカトレア、果物があり見ごたえがありました。ガイドさんの解説やパフォーマンスも楽しく ますます 沖縄が好きになりました。ありがとうございました

I participated with my elderly mother. I think the itinerary was well thought out, as it included many major tourist spots in just one day. Despite visiting so many places, it didn't feel rushed, and we were able to have a fulfilling day. I'm glad we chose this tour. It might be the last time my mother gets to go to Okinawa, so it was enjoyable to visit many attractions together. Thank you very much!

高齢の母と参加しました。一日で主な観光地がたくさん入っていて、よく考えられた内容だと思います。あれだけたくさん連れていってもらったのにバタバタした印象はなく充実した一日を過ごす事ができこのツアーを選んで良かったです。沖縄に行けるのはもう最後かな、、、という母とたくさん一緒に観光地に行けて楽しかったです。ありがとうございました!

It was great that the guide changed into a costume and danced on the bus. I had a lot of fun taking pictures with the 99-year-old grandmother from Ryukyu Village.

バスの中で、ガイドさんが衣装に着替えて、踊ってくれたのがとても良かったです。琉球村の99歳のお婆さんと一緒に写真を撮れてとても楽しかったです。

I have been to an aquarium, so this was a tour that allowed me to visit other attractions. I traveled alone and didn't have a license, but it was sunny, and I was able to enjoy Okinawa at a leisurely pace. Thank you very much.
The photo is of the stairs at the Tropical Dream Center's observation deck. It felt like something out of a Studio Ghibli film.
I passed through Chatan for the first time, and it felt like being in America.
I also got to hear stories about the military base. The guide was very good at singing.

水族館には行ったことがあるので、他の名所を廻れるツアーです。一人旅で免許もないけど、晴れていたし、ゆっくり沖縄を過ごせました。ありがとうございました。
写真は熱帯ドリームセンターの展望台の階段。ジブリみたいでした。
北谷、初めて通ったけど、アメリカでした。
基地の話なども聞けました。ガイドさんの歌がお上手でした。

We had a wonderful experience, we had the guide just for the two of us alone! The spot where they bring you is very nice, even if there is a lot of people. We saw lots of different fishes and we enjoyed feeding them!
The guide was really great and he tryed to communicate with us in english!
We left with a lot of amazing pictures!

I was worried about kayaking and snorkeling because I have a 5-year-old daughter, but they were very kind and accommodating, and I am very grateful. The weather was perfect, and both the sky and the sea were incredibly blue and beautiful. They took many wonderful photos, and I was very satisfied. I definitely want to recommend this to my friends!

5歳の娘がいたのでカヤックもシュノーケルも心配してましたが、とても親切に対応してくださり大感謝です。
天気にも恵まれ空も海も真っ青で超超超きれいでした。
すてきな写真もたくさん撮ってくれて大満足でした。
友人にも是非勧めたいです！

The experience was really amazing. The guide was kind and prepared. Everything was very good organized. Unfortunately the weather was very windy and we could not reach Kerama island but we could go to another place with many corals and fish!
Next time I will go to Okinawa I will for sure repeat this experience.

I booked this tour to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium at the request of a friend who was visiting for the first time. Everything was included, so it was easy to just hop on the bus and go! The bus guide was very charming, providing commentary and even singing songs from the window, which was very soothing.

Since the time at the Churaumi Aquarium was limited, we had to rush a bit to see everything we wanted, but we were able to take plenty of photos, and I think there was enough time to explore. If you coordinate your timing, you could also catch the dolphin show and visit the dugong exhibit outside. Unfortunately, the beautiful beach near the aquarium that the guide recommended was closed due to the typhoon from the previous week, which was disappointing.

I was looking forward to the bridge to Kouri Island, and when I saw it from the bus, the bridge and the sea were so beautiful that it really lifted my spirits! There was plenty of time to take photos around the bridge, so I was satisfied.

At the Okashi Goten, you can buy the classic purple sweet potato tart and chinsuko. The freshly made purple sweet potato tart recommended by the guide is only available in limited places, so I highly recommend it! It was moist and delicious.

Manzamo and American Village didn't leave much of an impression on me. There wasn't much to see at American Village, so we went to a nearby Aeon to look for souvenirs. The souvenir section was well-stocked, so I think it's a good idea for those with extra time to visit Aeon!

Lunch is not included, so be careful as there aren't many places to eat besides the Churaumi Aquarium. We missed our timing and ended up taking American dogs and other snacks from the aquarium's shop to eat on the bus.

Overall, I was satisfied with how efficiently we were able to see various places! I recommend this tour for those who don't have a rental car or other means of transportation.

初めて沖縄に行く友達のリクエストで、美ら海水族館に行けるこちらのツアーを予約しました。
全て込み込みなので、バスに乗って移動するだけなので楽ちんでした！バスガイドの方がとても可愛らしい方で、車窓から見えるガイドや歌も歌って下さり、とても癒されました。美ら海水族館は時間が決まっていたため、見たいところを少し駆け足でという感じでしたが、写真もたくさん撮れましたし、十分に回れる時間だと思います。時間を合わせれば、イルカショーや外のジュゴン館も見れました。ただ、ガイドさんがおすすめしてくださった水族館近くの綺麗なビーチは、前の週の台風の影響で立ち入り禁止になっており、残念でした…。
古宇利島の橋も楽しみにしていたので、バスから見えた瞬間、橋と海がとっても綺麗で、テンションが上がりました！橋の周辺で写真を撮る時間もたくさんあったので満足です。
お菓子御殿は定番の紅芋タルトやちんすこうが買えます。ガイドさんもおすすめしていた出来立ての生紅芋タルト、限られたところでしか買えませんのでおすすめです！しっとりしていておいしかったです。
万座毛とアメリカンビレッジはあまり印象に残らなかったです…。アメリカンビレッジではあまり見るところがなかったので、近くのイオンにお土産を探しに行きました。お土産品コーナーも充実していたので、時間が余った方はイオンに行くのもいいと思います！
お昼は含まれていないので、美ら海水族館くらいしか食べる時間・場所がありませんので気を付けてください。私たちはタイミングを逃してしまい、美ら海水族館の売店でアメリカンドックなどをテイクアウトしてバスの中で食べました。
総合的に色々なところを効率よく観光できたので、満足でした！レンタカーなど移動手段がない方におすすめです。

On our trip for two, we considered renting a car, but since there was a shuttle service to the hotel, we decided to participate. At Pineapple Park, we had to move quickly to avoid running out of time, but we were able to enjoy plenty of tastings. For lunch, we had... hmm? This? A hot sandwich. It was cold, and I think everyone might have wondered if this was really lunch. The Churaumi Aquarium was a lot of fun, and three hours flew by. The Okashi Goten felt like a souvenir shop for tourists. The driver and guide were friendly and smiling. It turned out to be a fulfilling day. Thank you very much.

二人旅で、レンタカーと迷いましたが、ホテルまで送迎付きでしたので参加させていただきました。パイナップルパークはゆっくり見ていると時間がなくなるため、サクッと回りました。試飲、試食はたくさんできました。昼食は、ん？これ？ホットサンド。冷え冷えでこれで昼食付きとはうたっては、皆さんこれが？と思われたかもです。美ら海水族館は、3時間があっという間で、とても楽しめました。
お菓子御殿は観光地のお土産やさん。との感じでした。
運転手さん、ガイドさんは笑顔で感じは良かったです。充実した１日になりました。ありがとうございました。

I couldn't go to the Blue Cave, but I was able to swim in the sea at Cape Manzamo! I also got to see clownfish! Thank you for such a valuable experience! I was a bit disappointed that although it said towels were free, we only received two towels for three people.

青の洞窟には行けませんでしたが、真栄田岬の海に入れました！クマノミを見る事も出来ました！とても貴重な経験ありがとうございました！タオル無料と書いてあったのですが、3名で申し込んで2枚しか頂けなかったところだけ残念でした。

It had everything I wanted to see!
The time spent at each location was short, but I was able to visit quite effectively.
And the guide was a wonderful person, which made for a relaxing day!

行きたい所が全て詰まってました！
1箇所に滞在する時間は短いですが、かなり有効的に回れます。
そしてガイドさんも素敵な方で一日癒されました！

Since I was traveling to Okinawa, I decided to participate in snorkeling. With a range of ages from second graders to 65 years old, and most being first-timers, I was particular about finding a shop with a private guide. Additionally, since we had a large group, I wanted to keep costs down, and I also looked for a place that could take plenty of photos.

Ultimately, it was a great choice of shop. Our guide, Mayu, was really cute and attentive to the kids, which made me feel more at ease even though I was a bit panicked myself. She took many wonderful photos for us. When my son started to struggle with his breathing, she encouraged him by saying, "Let's try together, XX-kun! Let's swim over here!" She made sure we didn't miss the beautiful scenery and fish while we were busy taking care of the kids. Thanks to her, both the adults and the teenagers were very satisfied. My little one even said, "That was fun! I want to do it again!"

The shop was clean, and the showers and facilities were easy to use. It might be nice if they could add one more toilet.

We opted for the GoPro rental, but in the end, we didn't have much opportunity to use it, so it might have been enough for us to just rely on the photos taken by the guide. I think it would have been perfect for participants who are more experienced. Mayu, I know it must have been challenging with such a large group, but you kept smiling and made it enjoyable for us, and I was happy to chat with you a lot. Thank you very much!

せっかく沖縄へ旅行するならと、シュノーケリングに参加を決めました。小学2年生から、65歳という年齢層に加え、ほとんどが初体験だったため、ガイドさんの貸切にこだわって、ショップを探しました。
さらに、人数が多いので、出来るだけ費用は抑えたかったこと、たくさん写真を撮ってもらえそうなところも選ぶポイントでした。

結果的に、大正解のショップ選びでした。
ガイドのまゆさんは、本当に可愛くて、でも、チビをちゃんと見てくれて頼りになって、私自身ややパニクりそうでしたが、安心できました。素敵な写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。
呼吸の仕方がわからなくなって、バタつく息子を、「〇〇くん、一緒にやってみよー！こっちで一緒に泳ごうね」と、私たちが、子供の世話で綺麗な景色や魚を見逃さないように、配慮してくれました。
お陰で、私たち大人も、中高生も大満足。チビも「楽しかったー！またやりたい！」と。
ショップは綺麗で、シャワーなど使いやすかったです。トイレはあと一つくらい増設してもありがたいかもしれません。

Go-proレンタル付きにしましたが、結果的にあまり使う余裕がなかったので、我が家はガイドさんの撮ってくれる写真だけでもよかったかもしれません。参加者が慣れている人なら最高だったと思います。
まゆさん、本当に大人数で大変だったと思いますが、ずっと笑顔で楽しませてくれて、おしゃべりたくさんできて、嬉しかったです。
ありがとうございました！

It was my first time in Okinawa, and I was unsure whether to rent a car, but choosing this tour was definitely the right decision. Both the guide and the driver were kind. They even sang for us, and not only did we get to our destinations, but we also learned a lot from the detailed guidance along the way, including the relationship between the U.S. military camps and the local community, as well as the current situation. It was not just sightseeing; it was educational as well. There was also plenty of free time at the places we visited. I would definitely recommend this to others traveling to Okinawa for the first time.

初めての沖縄でしたので、レンタカーを借りるかどうか迷いましたが、こちらのツアーにして大正解でした。ガイドさんも運転手さんも親切でした。唄も歌って下さり、目的地だけでなく、道中各地の細やかなガイド、米軍キャンプと地元の方々との関わり方や現状など、たくさん知ることができ、単なる観光というだけでなく勉強にもなりました。訪問地での自由時間も十分余裕がありました。初めて沖縄を旅する周りの人達に勧めたいと思いました。

It was a great bus tour for those who can't drive or don't have a license. I think it's very good because we were able to visit many places for the price!

車を運転できない人免許がない人にはとてもいいバスツアーでした。
価格以上のいろんな所にまわれてとてもいいとおもいます！

I have tried marine activities several times but never liked them, so I avoided them. However, since my child wanted to play in the sea, I signed up, and the result was very satisfying. I was prepared for seasickness due to the rough seas, but perhaps the motion sickness medication worked, and I was able to enjoy it thoroughly. There were plenty of staff members present, which made it安心 for families with children to participate.

However, the casual conversations during the移動 were audible all the way to the second floor of the boat, and the content was something I didn't want my child to hear.

何度かマリンアクティビティをしてきましたが好きになれず、避けてきました。
子供が海で遊びたいというので申し込みましたが、結果は大満足でした。
時化ということで船酔いの覚悟をしていきましたが、酔い止めが効いたのか十分に楽しめました。
係の人も多めに配置されていて子連れでも安心して参加できました。

ただ、移動中の雑談が船の２階まで聞こえてきていて子供に聞かせたくないような内容でした。

It was my first time visiting, but the guide provided detailed information and shared various stories, making the bus ride enjoyable. I really appreciated having the guide's assistance rather than exploring on my own. My 3-year-old son was thrilled to see the whale shark.

初めて行くところでしたが、ガイドさんが細いところまで教えてくれたり、いろんな話をしてくれたので楽しくバスの中も過ごせました。
個人でいろいろ巡るよりもガイドさんの案内があってほんとに良かったと思います。
3歳の息子はジンベイザメに大興奮でした。

Kouri Island's beach was narrower than I expected, and I wasn't particularly impressed. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium had a large tank, which was nice, but it was quite crowded, so I couldn't take my time to enjoy it. Especially at the beginning, it gets busy, so I think it's better to pass through as quickly as possible. I had my meal next to the large tank of the hammerhead shark, but there are few seats and you have to line up to buy, so it's better to get there early. The dolphin show seems to be popular, and seats fill up about 30 minutes before it starts, so if you arrive at the last minute, you'll have to stand.

I ended up shopping quite a bit at Okashi Goten.

Manzamo was just a quick shot.

Ryukyu Village had better dancing than I expected, and I think I would have enjoyed it more if I could have taken my time.

古宇利島は思ったよりビーチが狭く、今ひとつ感動できなかった。美ら海水族館は大水槽もあってよかったのですが、いかんせん混んでいてゆっくりと見れなかった。特に最初の方は混みあうので、できるだけ早く通り過ぎるほうが良いと思う。食事は甚平鮫の大水槽の横でとったのですが、席が少ないのと買うのに列できるので早めにとる方が良いと思う。イルカのショーは人気あるようで30分くらいから席が埋まるのでギリギリに行くと立ち見になる。
御菓子御伝ではしっかりと買い物してしまった。
万座毛はワンショットだけ。
琉球村は思ったより踊りも良かったしもう少しゆっくりとできたら楽しめたと思う。

Thank you, Yukie Nakama, and the tour guide for the very enjoyable talk and the precious live singing. I was able to have fun and laugh even when I was alone, and I always felt relieved when I returned to the bus. I bought a CD of Kachashi in Okinawa and listen to it at home. Although the weather wasn't sunny, the conversation was so enjoyable that I didn't mind. Thank you very much.

仲間由紀恵さん、いえいえ添乗員さんとても楽しいトークと、貴重な生歌をありがとうございました。一人でも楽しく笑って過ごせ、バスに戻るといつもほっとしました。カチャーシーのCDを沖縄で買って、家で聞いています。天気が晴れなかったけど、それを気にさせないくらいお話が楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

I was planning to visit the Blue Cave, but due to poor sea conditions, they quickly suggested an experience at Gorilla Chop (near the main port)!

When I mentioned that I had done experience diving several times, they provided solid instruction on the basics, allowing me to enjoy myself freely underwater♪

They took beautiful photos and even provided videos, all as a gift! Thank you so much♪

I was able to see many beautiful fish, and I also had the opportunity to feed them, which made for a very enjoyable time. The staff were friendly and made it a lot of fun! I highly recommend this experience for both beginners and those with experience.

青の洞窟へ伺おうとしていましたが、海況不良のため、急遽ゴリラチョップ(本部港そば)での体験を提案していただきました！

体験ダイビングを何度かしていると話すと、基本をしっかり指導してくださり、自由に海の中で楽しむことができました♪

写真も綺麗に撮ってくださり、動画もありましたが全てプレゼントしていただきました！ありがとうございます♪

サカナもたくさん綺麗に見えて、餌付け体験もでき、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
お兄さんも気さくな方でとっても楽しかったです！
初心者の方も、経験者の方も是非一度体験してみてください。オススメです♪

I participated in the tour on March 3rd. I had been checking the website for Maeda Point for a few days, but there were many days when swimming entry from the stairs was prohibited. Even if swimming is not allowed, there are times when you can go by boat, so it seems better to opt for boat entry in winter.

On the tour, each group is assigned one staff member. We had a kind staff member named Kazuya, and I was surprised to find out later that he took about 140 photos for us.

Since we went to the Blue Cave in the morning, perhaps because it was still cold, it wasn't too crowded, and we were able to enjoy it slowly. The water was a beautiful light blue and sparkled, which was breathtaking. We swam further into the cave and were able to do a bit of cave exploration.

With the attentive service and the beautiful Blue Cave, it became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

3/3のツアーに参加しました。
何日か真栄田岬のサイトを確認していましたが、階段から泳いでのエントリーは遊泳禁止の日が多かったです。泳いでいくのがダメでもボートなら行けることもあるので、冬はボートエントリーの方が良さそうです。
ツアーは、1グループに1スタッフがついてくれます。
私達はかずやさんという優しいスタッフさんが担当してくれ、後でわかったのですが写真を140枚くらい撮っていてくれてびっくりしました。
青の洞窟は午前だからか、まだ寒いからかそんなに混雑せずにゆっくり楽しむことができました。
とてもきれいな水色でキラキラ光って感動でした。洞窟の中の方にも泳いで行き、ちょっとした洞窟探検ができました。
丁寧な対応と綺麗な青の洞窟がみれてとても良い思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

Lack of English translation. Hotel pick up is time-consuming.

When it comes to sightseeing in Okinawa, you definitely should visit the Churaumi Aquarium. Not only the aquarium, but the surrounding Tropical World was also great. If you're looking to buy souvenirs, the variety at the Okashi Goten is excellent. American Village didn't have much to see. The bus guide's commentary was good.

沖縄観光と言えば、やっぱり美ら海水族館は必ず行った方がいいですね。水族館だけでなく、周辺の熱帯ワールド等も良かったです。
お土産買うなら、種類豊富なお菓子御殿がいいですね。
アメリカンビレッジは、あまり見どころはなかったです。
バスガイドさんの案内は良かったです。