All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

First of all, the Guide does not speak english and doesn't even recognize me speaking japanese to her. Instead of talking at all to me, she just pointed to everything. She smiled and talked to the other participants, but couldn't even try to smile with me.
We drove 3 hours to pick up other participants and than had 40 minutes in the Pineapple Park. We rushed through it and had only 5 minutes left, when we arrived in the souvenir shop, i had no time to try anything or buy anything. Than we had 50 minutes in a shopping mapp in which we didn't even go inside, instead we went to the sandwich store infront, because they had coupons for it, for everybody to have one bad sandwich. We decided to have Okinawa noodles at that place and payed a bit more. Then we arrived in the aquarium, 3 hours are not enough at all for this huge place. It is so beautiful and there is a whole park around it with more museums and tropical gardens around it. Again i rushed through it. In the end we stopped at a sweet potato souvenir shop to buy stuff and then 3 hours getting everybody back.
The Pineapple Park is nice, cute and a bit bizarr, but 40 min are definitly not enough, the Aquarium is awesome, but 3 hours is not enough.
We spent more time wasting time with picking up people and eating bad sandwiches than with the main events. And the guide is only nice to japanese people. The english translator device is also bad, you don't understand anything and it has that disturbing cracking sound.
I am not satisfied with the tour.
I am satisfied with Pineapple Park and Aquarium which are definitly worth seeing it, but better go there by yourself. :(

Since there is no seat assignment, I was sitting next to strangers. The guide was efficient, but there was a lot of pressure; if anyone was even a minute late for the meeting time, they would leave without them. People in the back seats were even saying, "Is this a military operation?" The course covered all the tourist attractions, which was great.

座席指定ではないのでしらない人と隣同士
ガイドさんはテキパキしてるといえばいいが集合時間に１分でも遅れたら置いてくとかとにかく圧がすごかった。後ろの席の人達も軍隊かよ！と言ってました。
コースは観光名所を網羅していて良かった。

This was my first trip to Okinawa, and I participated in a day trip bus tour. Our guide, Yuki, enthusiastically introduced the scenery and sang Okinawan songs, which I really enjoyed.

初めての沖縄旅ですが、バスツアーで日帰り旅参加しました。ユキちゃんというガイドさんが景色を熱心紹介と沖縄歌を熱唱がとても楽しんでました。

I think it was a good decision to use a sightseeing bus that allows you to sleep during the journey, as attractions in the central region, like the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, take quite a bit of time to reach from Naha City. Especially since the Ocean Expo Park, where the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located, is large and can be tiring to explore.

Additionally, it unfortunately rained on the day of our visit, but it was great that there was a course that could still be enjoyed even in the rain.

美ら海水族館など中部の観光地は、那覇市内から行くと結構時間がかかるので、移動中寝ていても大丈夫な観光バスを利用して正解だと思いました。特に、美ら海水族館がある海洋博公園は広くて疲れるので、なおさらです。
また、当日はあいにくの雨となりましたが、雨でも楽しめるコースとなっていて、良かったです。

This is a great option for those who do not have cars, but still want to see the Okinawan sites. This is a great alternative to get around, although the time at each place was tight and we couldn't spend as much time at each location as we wanted, we had a lot of fun following along the tour. Everyone on the tour was also very nice and accommodating.

I was able to fully enjoy the northern part of Okinawa.

There are two trekking courses, and I chose the shorter one just in case, but it ended quickly. If you're young, the longer course should be fine.

Even though it was a weekday, the restaurant at the roadside station during lunch break was extremely crowded. The food was delicious, but the staff seemed overwhelmed, and the seating arrangements and clean-up were a bit sloppy. If you want to eat leisurely or look at souvenirs, it might be better to bring a bento or grab something from a nearby convenience store.

We had plenty of time at the Churaumi Aquarium, and I felt a bit restless for about an hour, but I think those who love aquariums or have children will be able to enjoy it at a relaxed pace.

沖縄北部をいっきに満喫できました

トレッキングは2コースあり、時間が心配で念のため短い方にしましたがすぐ終わってしまい、普通に若い方なら長い方でも大丈夫そうです。

平日でしたが、ランチ休憩の道の駅のレストランは激混みでした。おいしかったけど店員さんがキツそうで、席への案内や片付けがずさんです。
ゆっくり食べたい、お土産も見たい方はお弁当持参か近くのコンビニで済ませても良いかもしれません。

美ら海水族館の時間がたっぷりとられていて、1時間くらい持て余しましたが、水族館が好きな方やお子様連れの方には余裕をもって楽しめると思います。

I participated in the same course two years ago, and it was so good that I decided to repeat it. It was indeed great again. It's more efficient and cheaper than going on my own. Additionally, the kindness of the guides and drivers is remarkable. It's not just about transportation; there are plenty of stories to learn from, making it educational as well. Thank you very much.

一昨年に、同じコースに参加し、とても良かったのでリピートです。
やはり良かったです。
自力で回るより効率的で、尚且つ安い。それにくわえて、ガイド、運転手の方々の親切。ただの移動でなくお話しも盛りだくさんなので勉強にもなります。ありがとうございました。

The guide was kind and provided detailed introductions, making for a wonderful day! The aquarium was very beautiful, with the sea displaying various colors like blue and green, it was stunning.

ガイドさんはやさしい、詳しい紹介される、素晴らしい一日過ぎました！水族館はすごく綺麗、海も青色、緑など色な色があります、綺麗

The heat is indeed tough to bear. You need to be careful about the temperature difference between the bus and outside. Especially when moving around the aquarium, I recommend taking your time and resting while you explore. At Ryukyu Village, it's humid and there are a lot of insects, so insect repellent is a must.

やはり、暑さは堪えます。バスと外との温度差は気をつける必要あり。
特に水族館での移動は、ゆっくり、休みながら見学することを勧めます。
琉球村は、蒸し暑く、虫が多くいますので、虫除けは必須です。

We participated as a family of four. The highlight was definitely the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, where our elementary school children were very satisfied with the impressive whale sharks. As others have mentioned, I think it's a great tour because you can efficiently visit the attractions. The guide provided just the right amount of explanation, and even though it was our first time in Okinawa, we had a wonderful time.

家族4人で参加しました。
やはり目玉は、美ら海水族館で小学生の子供達はジンベイザメの迫力に大満足でした。他の方も書かれていますが、効率良く名所を巡れるのでお得なツアーだと思います。ガイドさんの説明も適度にあり、初めての沖縄でしたが、非常に楽しめました。

Our guide, Mr. Oshima, was from Okinawa and had a very kind way of speaking. He also played the sanshin, which was really nice. Thanks to our guide, we were able to enjoy our time many times more! I'm grateful.

ガイドの大城さん、沖縄の方でとても優しい語り口で、三線も弾いてくださり、すごく好感が持てました。ガイドさんのおかげで何倍も楽しく過ごすことができました！感謝です

I was only asked to apply and submitted the application, so I haven't actually gone on the bus tour, but everyone who did said it was really great. It seems that the bus guide, Yukie Gajino, provided an excellent tour. They mentioned that if she were the guide again, they would want to go back. Thank you for making it a fun tour!

私は申し込みを頼まれ申込をしただけなので、実際バスツアーには行っていませんが、行った人皆凄い良かったと言っていました。バスガイドの「がじのゆきえさん？」という方の案内が凄く良かったようです。あの方に案内してもらえるならまた行きたいと言っていました。楽しいツアーにして下さりありがとうございました！！

We participated as a family of three!

Thanks to our talented bus guide and the safe driving of our driver, it was a comfortable and very enjoyable bus tour!

For lunch, we had a light meal in front of the Kuroshio tank at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium while watching the sea animals. The graceful swimming of the whale sharks and manta rays was truly impressive. I'm glad we finally got to see this.

Since we were a bit slow, it took time to secure our reserved seats at the restaurant, and by the time we got to the dolphin show, there were only standing spots without shade available. It was scorching hot, and with kids in tow, we were worried about heatstroke, so we gave up on it.

If you plan to use the restaurant, I recommend going straight to apply for reserved seats in front of the tank as soon as you arrive. That way, you might be able to watch the dolphin show from a shaded area.

We were able to efficiently visit the highlights, and overall, it was a very satisfying bus tour. Thank you!

親子三人で参加しました！

芸達者なバスガイドさん、
安全運転の運転手さんのおかげで
快適でとても楽しいバスツアーでした！

お昼は
美ら海水族館の黒潮の水槽前で
海の動物達を観ながら
軽食を食べました。
ジンベイザメやマンタの優雅な泳ぎは
やはり圧巻でした。
こちらは念願かなってよかったです。
もたもたしていたので
レストランの指定席をとるのに
時間がかかってイルカショーは
ひさしのないところでの
立ち見席しかなくカンカン照りで
あった上子供連れなので
熱中症がこわくて諦めました。

レストランを利用するならば
到着してまっさきに
水槽前の指定席を申込みに行くと
イルカショーはひさしのあるところで
観覧できるかもです。

効率的に名所巡りができましたし
総じて大満足のバスツアーでした。
ありがとうございました！！

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！

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)。

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

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.

- 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。

Cape Hedo and the Great Stone Forest are far from Naha and difficult to visit individually, so I was very satisfied with the tour bus that took us around. Since the tour is mainly free time, there's absolutely no problem participating alone!

辺戸岬や大石林山は那覇からは遠く個人では行きにくい場所なのでツアーバスで巡れてとても満足です。自由行動が基本なので１人参加でも全く問題無し！

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。

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。

I wanted to visit Daishi Forest Mountain, but since I'm not good at driving, I chose this tour. I was very satisfied with the result.

大石林山に行ってみたく、しかし運転が苦手だったためこのツアーを選択しました。
結果とても満足できました。

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。

It was a very satisfying tour. The bus arrived on time, and the driver drove safely. The female tour guide—I'm sorry, I forgot her name—was very kind and attentive. I appreciate it.

As for the weather, there was rain and wind during the tour, but by the time we arrived at the Churaumi Aquarium, it had cleared up beautifully.

During the trekking at Daisekirinzan, I was able to walk without getting too tired. At Cape Hedo, I was moved by the wonderful view, so much so that I didn't mind the rain and wind. Thank you very much for providing such a wonderful experience.

大変満足のいったツアーでした。
バスも時間通りにお迎えに来ていただき、運転手の方も安全運転でまた添乗員の女性の方：お名前を忘れてしまいました。ごめんなさい。
とても親切丁寧は対応でした。感謝です。
お天気の方は　ツアー途中　雨、風ではありましたが美ら海水族館に到着したころは　素晴らしく晴れ上がってました。
大石林山トレッキングでは　それほど疲れない程度で歩けました。
辺戸岬では雨風も気にすることの無いほどの　素晴らしい眺めに感動しました。素晴らしい体験をさせて頂き本当にありがとうございました。

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。

It was a truly wonderful tour. Among the highlights, the majestic sight of the whale sharks at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was breathtaking. I could have watched them for hours, but 150 minutes was just right for my stamina.

大変、素晴らしいツアーでした。
中でも、美ら海水族館のジンベイザメの雄姿は圧巻でした。
何時間でも見て居たかったところでしたが、体力的に１５０分は最適でした。

I considered sightseeing with a rental car, but I wasn't very confident about driving in an unfamiliar area, so I signed up for this tour. It was a tour that efficiently covered the highlights of Okinawa. The guide and the driver were both pleasant, and I was able to have a great time. Thank you very much!

レンタカーでの観光も考えたのですが、知らない土地での運転にあまり自信がないので、このツアーを申し込みました。
沖縄の見どころを効率よく観光できるツアーでした。
ガイドさん、運転手さんも感じが良く、楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
ありがとうございました

This was my third time in Okinawa, but I had never seen the beautiful ocean there, so I decided to join. Since I usually don't drive and wanted to enjoy some beer during lunch, I opted for a bus tour. There were few participants due to the season, and more than half were from overseas. The Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island were truly beautiful, and I'm glad I participated. I also thought the price was reasonable.

沖縄は3回目でしたが、沖縄の美しい海を見たことが無かったので参加しました。普段は自動車の運転をしていなしのと、ランチでビールを楽しみたかったこともあり、バスツアーにしました。時期的に参加人数は少なく、また半数以上は海外の方でした。美ら海水族館も古宇利島も本当に美しくて参加して良かったと思います。料金もリーズナブルだと思いました。

I booked this tour because of the promised visit to the butterfly farm and Churaumi aquarium. But on the tour I’ve realized that it doesn’t include butterfly farm since April 2019 even though it is still in the program.. We stopped in a few shops for tourists (including pineapple farm that suits kids) till we got to the aquarium after 4.5 hours on the road (direct driving on highway from Naha takes about an hour to there). In aquarium we were given 3 hours but I needed 4-5 hours to see other facilities as well. The place is huge and 3 hours would be enough only to see the aquarium.
On the way back we stopped again in the place selling local sweets for tourists, when most of these sweets can be found at the airport so it was waste of time again.. we were only 6 people on a cloudy day of the rainy season so I returned to Naha at 6 p.m (last drop off) but I can imagine that the way back can take 2 hours more just for dropping off every participant in different locations..