All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

When it came to Yakushima and the Yakusugi trees, he immediately provided the names of the birds when they chirped, and when I expressed my interest in plants, he shared information about their names and ecology. I had heard that he was a quiet guide, but it wasn't that he was unfriendly; he was a guide who provided appropriate information to those who needed it at the right moments.

屋久島や屋久杉のこと、鳥が鳴いた時にはすぐその鳥の名前を、植物が好きだと伝えたら植物の名前や生態を教えて下さいました。
寡黙なガイドさんだときいていましたが、無愛想と言うことではなく、必要なときに、欲しい人に適切に情報をくれるガイドさんでした。

Before the rainy season, I had the opportunity to be photographed by the friendly and handsome photographer Ryota under a miraculous starry night sky. There wasn't a single cloud in the sky, and I was able to see the stars just like in a planetarium. Jupiter shone brightly, and Orion was visible low in the sky. The photography guidance was easy to understand, and the composition was good. Taking photos while listening to music created a very calming atmosphere. The photos that beautifully illuminated the sea were also wonderful (premium course). He truly is a professional photographer. I created very precious memories. Thank you very much.

梅雨入り前の奇跡のような満天の夜空に、フレンドリーなイケメンカメラマンRyotaさんに撮影してもらいました。この日は雲ひとつ無く、掛け値なしのプラネタリウムさながらの星々を見ることが出来ました。木星が明るく輝き、オリオン座が低い空に見えていました。撮影指導は分かりやすくて、構図もgood。音楽を聴きながらの撮影はとても落ち着いた感じです。海を幻想的に照らした写真も素敵です（プレミアムコース）。流石のプロカメラマンでした。とても大切な思い出が出来ました。ありがとうございました。

Thank you to all the staff for the very polite explanations! I wish there had been an extra 30 minutes at the Wajima Morning Market.

スタッフの皆様はとても丁寧に説明して頂いて、ありがとうございました!
できれば、輪島の朝市があと30分余裕があったらよかった。

The mountains and lakes were truly wonderful and beautiful. However, the bears at Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch were very sad, and their cages were small. It made me feel bad.

山や湖などはとっても素晴らしくて、美しかった。
でも、昭和新山熊牧場の熊たちはとっても悲しくて、ケージは小さかった。悪い気持ちになりました。

I stayed in Miyako Island for three days and had made a reservation for the first day, but it rained for two days, so I couldn't see the starry sky. After rescheduling multiple times, I was finally able to see a sky full of stars on the last night!

They helped me achieve the poses and compositions I wanted, and it was really fun to have them suggest poses as well. They took more photos than I expected.

I also got to see fireflies, which made it an amazing experience. Thank you very much!

宮古島に3日間滞在し初日に予約していたのですが、2日間は雨で星空は見られませんでした。
何度も日程をずらしてもらい、最終日の夜に無事に満天の星空を見ることができました！

やりたいポーズや構図を叶えてもらい、さらにポーズの指定もしていただけてとても楽しかったです。
思ったより多めに撮っていただけました。

蛍も見られて最高の体験となりました。
ありがとうございました。

We participated as a family of five on the same day we arrived in Miyako Island. My elementary school son was looking forward to seeing a coconut crab, but I heard there are days when you can't see them, so we were a bit nervous. As we walked in the dark and shone our lights into every corner, we finally discovered a coconut crab, and my sons were thrilled. Hachi, our guide, was cheerful and provided a thorough and enjoyable experience.

The moon was beautiful, but we couldn't see many stars, so I would like to try again on another occasion. If I could wish for something, I would have liked one flashlight per person (perhaps because it was crowded during Golden Week), so I think it's better for those who can bring one to do so.

宮古島に到着した当日に家族５人で参加させていただきました。小学生の息子がヤシガニに会えるのを楽しみにしていたのですが、会えない日もあると聞いてドキドキでした。闇夜を歩き、隅々までまでライトを当てて探していると、ついにヤシガニを発見息子達は大興奮でした。担当していただいたハチさんも明るく、丁寧なガイドで楽しかったです。
月は綺麗でしたが、星空はあまり見られなかったのでまたの機会に再チャレンジしたいと思います。欲を言えば懐中電灯は1人1つ欲しかったので(GWで混んでいたせいかもしれませんが)、持って行ける人は持って行った方がいいと思います。

It was my first time in Kyoto, so I used a tour. Besides my husband and me, everyone else was foreign. At first, I thought it felt like the Japanese were saying, "You should go on your own!" but the content was very good and enjoyable. The Kyoto tofu meal, which received quite a bit of criticism, was also very delicious. The foreigners around us seemed to not know how to eat it. My husband and I were stared at a lot.

I had some anxiety about traveling by train, but it was very easy to understand, so we were able to return to Kyoto safely. What I didn't like was the perfume of the foreign guests. The smell on the bus... it's something we can't help. The bus rides were short, and I thought the sightseeing time was just right. Thank you for your help.

初めての京都でしたので、ツアーを利用しました。私たち夫婦以外は外人さんだけでした。初めは日本人は自力で行けよ！と言う感じかと思いましたが、内容はとても良くて楽しめました。わりと酷評だった京豆腐御膳もとても美味しかったです。周りの外人さんは食べ方が分からないのでしょうね。私たち夫婦はガン見されました。
電車移動の不安はありましたが、とても分かりやすかったので無事に京都に戻ることが出来ました。嫌だったのは外国の方の香水でしょうか？バスの中の匂い…仕方ない事ですね　バスでの移動も短い時間ですし、見学の時間もちょうどいいと思いました。お世話になりました。

I participated in the session starting at 11:45. Even if you arrive early, you will have to wait outside the building. When the start time arrives, you can enter the venue and check in at the counter where ANA staff are waiting. You need to present either the voucher screen received via email or a printed version of the voucher, along with an identification document (such as a driver's license, health insurance card, passport, student ID, or My Number card). Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive a key for a locker to store your luggage and outerwear, as well as a special touch pen.

When the tour begins, there is an announcement similar to those at airport boarding gates, and you enter the facility from the gate. Unfortunately, smartphones and cameras must be stored in lockers before entering the tour route. Since I couldn't capture any images, I focused on observing as clearly as possible to imprint the experience in my memory.

In the training area, you can see facilities equipped like an airport, including a check-in counter and automatic baggage drop machines, a pool for emergency water landing training, equipment to simulate airplane turbulence, and flight simulator equipment. Each training area features the latest facilities that can be viewed from the tour path.

After retrieving my smartphone and camera, the last stop is the commemorative photo area. Not only can you take pictures, but you can also touch real equipment, such as sitting in the cockpit of an Airbus A320 and having someone (the navigator) take your photo, as well as interacting with switches. The 90 minutes flew by. I believe participating in this tour is highly meaningful, as it offers experiences that you would never be able to see otherwise.

11:45からの部に参加してきました。
早く到着しても建物の外で待たされます。
開始時間になると館内に入って、ANAのスタッフの方が待つカウンターにて、メールで受け取ったバウチャー画面かバウチャーを印刷したもののいずれかと、身分証明書（運転免許証、健康保険証、パスポート、学生証、マイナンバーカードのいずれか）を提示してチェックイン。予約が確認できると、手荷物や上着などを入れるロッカーのカギと、特製のタッチペンが渡されます。
見学ツアーの開始時間になると、空港の搭乗ゲートでのアナウンスさながらに、見学ツアー開始のアナウンスがあり、ゲートから施設内に入っていきます。残念なことに、スマホやカメラ類は見学コースに入る前のロッカーに預けることになりました。
映像として残すことができないなら、少しでも鮮明に脳裏に焼き付けておこうとできる限り真剣に見てきました。
訓練エリアにはチェックインカウンターや自動手荷物預け機など、空港と同じ設備を備えたエリア、緊急着水訓練を行うことのできるプール、飛行機の揺れが再現できる設備、フライトシュミレーター設備など、各訓練エリアには最新の設備を見学通路から見ることができます。
スマホやカメラを受け取り、最後は記念撮影エリアです。写真撮影するだけでなく本物に触れることができる空間てはエアバスA320のコックピットに実際に座って写真を撮ったり（ナビゲーターの方に撮ってもらったり）、スイッチなどに触れることもできます。あっという間の90分でした。この施設に来なければ決して見ることはできないものなので、これだけでも見学ツアーに参加する意味は大きいと思います。

I think it depends on the timing, but I couldn't see much of the actual training scenery, and it was mostly just the guide's explanations, so I didn't have a particularly meaningful experience.

Even though it was only 1,000 yen, I felt it wasn't worth paying to participate. This time, I attended with three people, and we all shared the same opinion.

タイミングによるのかと思いますが、実際の訓練中の風景はあまり見ることが出来ず、あとはガイドさんの説明ばかりだったので、特に有意義な体験は出来ませんでした。

たった1000円とは言え、お金を払ってまで参加する価値はないかなと感じました。今回、3名で参加させていただきましたが、皆同意見でした。

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Kyoto. One area for improvement is the timing information. I rushed through Fushimi Inari and arrived at the meeting point only to find that the bus was delayed by about 30 minutes. If I had received a call on my mobile a bit earlier, I could have explored deeper into Fushimi Inari. Also, I would appreciate a recommendation to wear masks while on the bus.

京都を満喫しました。改善点は、時間案内。伏見稲荷を早足で回り、待合せ場所に到着したら、バスの遅れで約30分後ろ倒しになりました。早めに携帯に連絡もらえたらもう少し伏見稲荷の奥まで行けました。あと、車中はマスクを推奨してほしいです。

I participated despite the unfortunate rain. At the Akoya Great Gate, the driver checked and found that if we left earlier, we would make it in time for the boat, so we headed there for an early lunch and were able to go without any issues. Although the weather wasn't great, everyone who participated and the driver were very pleasant, and I had a wonderful time. At Raizan Senjōji, I was able to hear an explanation from the chief priest, which was very nice. I would like to participate again.

あいにくの雨の中参加させていただきました。
芥屋の大門では、時間を早めたら船が間に合うと運転手さんが調べてくださり、お昼を前倒しでそちらに向かい、無事に行くことができました。
天候には恵まれませんでしたが、参加した皆様も運転手の方もとても感じがよく素敵な時間が過ごせました。
　雷山千如寺は住職の方から説明も聞けてとてもよかったです。
また参加してみたいです。

A taxi picked us up from the hotel just after 4 AM, and we transferred to a bus, arriving at the Arakawa Trailhead around 5:30. After enjoying the breakfast prepared by the hotel, we set off around 6 AM. We walked along the trolley road for just over three hours, took a restroom break, and then headed onto the hiking trail. We took photos at Wilson's stump and the couple's cedar, and after lunch, we reached Jomon Sugi around noon. The weather was great, and it was fantastic.

On the way back, we descended the mountain trail and then continued along the trolley road. My legs were sore, and as I was looking down while walking, I discovered a heart-shaped hole in a sleeper. I wondered who did it, thinking it was quite clever. We arrived at the Arakawa Trailhead around 4 PM. The dream of visiting Jomon Sugi, which I had wanted to do for a long time, finally came true.

朝4時過ぎにホテルにタクシーが迎えに来てくれて、途中でバスに乗り換えて荒川登山口に着いたのが５時半ごろ。ホテルで準備してもらった朝飯を食べて6時頃出発。トロッコ道を3時間ちょっとひたすら歩いてトイレ休憩のあと、登山道に。途中でウィルソン株や夫婦杉で写真を撮りながら昼食後12時くらいに縄文杉に到着。
天気も良くてサイコーでした。
帰りは山道を下った後はひたすらトロッコ道。足がぱんぱんになって、疲れて下を向いて歩いていたら枕木にハートの穴を発見。誰がやったかなかなか気の利いていると思いながら４時頃荒川登山口に到着。
ずっと行ってみたいと思ってた縄文杉の夢が叶いました。

This was my third time snorkeling in Miyako Island, and the service from the guide, as well as the quality of the photos taken by them, was outstanding! The day before, I participated in a snorkeling tour with another company but didn't get to see the sea turtles I was hoping for, so I booked this tour for a second chance. On the day of the tour, I was able to see several sea turtles!

While other companies only took a few photos, this one captured many throughout the entire time, which I thought was a wonderful gesture. The finished photos were of professional quality, making for even better memories. We received over 50 photos of us! (With the other company, I only had about five photos of myself, and they weren't very good.)

Additionally, although I had trouble reaching them by phone on the day, they called me multiple times. There were two groups participating: us as a couple and a family with children, and they tailored their approach to match our swimming abilities. On the way back, they also recommended spots and restaurants in Miyako Island, showing perfect consideration.

If I come to Miyako Island again, I will definitely use their services! Thank you very much!

宮古島でのシュノーケリングは3度目ですが、ガイドの方の対応はもちろん、ガイドの方が撮ってくださる写真の出来含め、ここがダントツで良かったです！
前日に他の業者のシュノーケリングに参加しましたが、目当てのウミガメが見れず、リベンジで予約しました。当日は見事、何匹ものウミガメに会うことができました！！
写真も他の業者は数枚のところを、こちらは時間いっぱい撮ってくださり、それだけでも素敵な対応だなぁと思ったのに、出来上がった写真はプロ並みの綺麗さで、更に良い思い出になりました＾＾
私たちを撮っていただいた写真は50枚を超えていました！！(他業者だと自身が写っているのは5枚程度だし、写りもあまり良くありませんでした。)

他にも、当日なかなか電話に出られませんでしたが何度も掛けてくださったり、私たちカップルとお子さん連れ家族の2組の参加でしたが、それぞれの泳ぎ具合に合わせた対応をしてくださったり、帰りには宮古島のおすすめスポットやご飯屋さんを教えてくださり、心遣いも完璧でした。

宮古島に来たら、また利用させていただきます＾＾ありがとうございました！！

The island tour by bus, glass boat, and water buffalo ride was great, and it was wonderful to fully enjoy Ishigaki Island with the guide. However, the information about the bus returning to the terminal was unclear.

バスにて島巡り、グラスボート、水牛乗車はガイドさん含めて石垣島を満喫できて良かったのですが、ターミナルに戻るバスの案内が分かりにくかったです

Yambaru Experience Tour
On the bus, you can enjoy information about the next destination through the earphone guide and the tour conductor's commentary, while sometimes looking out the window. The travel is much easier compared to renting a car.
During lunchtime, not only is there a delicious seafood set meal, but there is also a beautiful garden with great scenery, making popular shops quite understandable.
The main highlight, Daishi Forest Mountain, follows the Churaumi Observation Deck course as the standard route, while those interested can start from the Unique Rocks and Giant Stones course. Although the Unique Rocks and Giant Stones course has difficult footing, it allows you to feel the energy of Daishi Forest Mountain, known as a power spot, even more. I was overwhelmed from the start and couldn't find my pace; 50 minutes was definitely not enough. I wished we could have stayed for about an hour and a half.

Although I didn't encounter the wild Yambaru Rail, after learning about life through the earphone guide and videos (which included footage of animal accidents due to traffic), I was able to see the adorable behavior of Kuu-chan, the Yambaru Rail, through the explanation of the guide at the Yambaru Rail learning facility.

Yambaru is a bit far and not easy to get to, but it was a very satisfying bus tour with a variety of experiences.

やんばるを満喫するツアー
バス社内でも次の目的地に関する情報をイヤフォンガイドや添乗員さんの話も聞きながら、時には車窓を見たり、目的地までの移動がレンタカーよりとにかく楽です。
ランチタイムは美味しいお海鮮の定食はもちろん、景色の良い庭園があり、人気のお店も納得です。
メインにしていた大石林山は、美ら海展望台コースを標準として、希望者は奇岩･巨石コースからスタートする。奇岩･巨石コースは足下が悪いのですが、パワースポットと呼ばれる大石林山をより感じることが出来ます。最初から圧倒されて、ペースが掴めず、滞在50分では全然足りなかった。希望として1時間半くらい滞在時間があればと思いました。

野生のヤンバルクイナには出会えなかったけれど、バス車内でイヤホンガイドと映像での命の学習(交通事故による動物の事故映像が流れます)をした後、ヤンバルクイナの学習施設で案内役のお姉さんの説明で、ヤンバルクイナのくーちゃんの愛らしい行動が観られました。

やんばるまでは少し遠い、なかなか行けないけれど、いろいろ廻ってもらえて大満足のバスツアーでした。

First of all, I was satisfied that I could see a giant coconut crab and several other species. Although I couldn't see the starry sky, I understand that the weather is beyond our control.

There were a few disappointing points regarding the operation, so I’ll mention them for reference. There are two main points.

The first point is that it seemed like there were about three tours overlapping at almost the same time, and among them, the handling, communication, and explanations felt lacking. I wanted to learn about the island, the creatures, and nature, but there was a lot of small talk about where we came from and similar topics.

The second point is that the photos that were supposed to be sent within three days did not arrive. This is a significant reason for my low rating. Well, we took our own photos, so it wasn't entirely necessary, but I thought it was quite odd to exchange LINE contacts and then not receive anything. I thought it was already late when they said within three days, but I never expected them not to be sent at all. If that’s the case, it would have been better if they had just taken commemorative photos with our smartphones.

By the way, on other tours with the same company, the quality of the guides felt very professional, and the photos arrived on the same day. So, I wonder if this was just an individual issue.

まず、特大のヤシガニほか数種類の生物を観ることができたのでその点では満足しています。星空は見れませんでしたが、天気は仕方ないので。
運営が残念点が何点かありましたので参考までに記載します。大きく2点です。
まず1点目、当日ほぼ同時刻に3者程度のツアーが重なっていたようですが、その中で一番捌きや声かけ、説明がイマイチに感じました。島や生物、自然について知りたいのに、どこから来たかとかそういう雑談的な話が多かったです。
2点目は、3日以内に送ると言っていた写真が送られて来なかったことです。低評価にしたのはこちらの理由が大きいです。まあ自分たちでも写真を撮っていたので不要と言えば不要なのですが、わざわざLINEまで交換させておいて流石にどうなのかと思いました。3日以内という時点で遅っ！とは思いましたが、まさか送られてこないとは。それであれば、記念写真的なものはこちらのスマホで撮ってくれればいいのに。
ちなみに、同じ会社の他のツアーでは、ガイドの質もとてもプロ意識が感じらましたし、写真も当日来ました。なので個人の問題なのかなとは思います。

I went snorkeling for the first time in Miyako Island!!
Making a reservation was really easy!!
Above all, our guide Wataru was truly the best✨
He even thought of us, coming from Kobe, and brought us recommended taco rice for lunch, which was really delicious!!
He was great at talking, and we had a very enjoyable time!

The weather wasn't very good, but we were able to see sea turtles safely and had a wonderful time!

He also recommended many places for dinner, lunch, cafes, and beaches, allowing us to fully enjoy Miyako Island (*^^*)
Thank you very much.

初めて宮古島でシュノーケルをしました！！
予約も簡単にできました！！
何より担当のわたる君は本当に最高でした✨
神戸から来た私たちに、お昼ご飯のお心遣いまでしてくれてオススメのタコライスを買ってきてくれて、それがまた本当に美味しかったです！！
お話上手で、とても楽しい時間でした！

天気はあまり良くなかったのですが、、
ウミガメにも無事に会えてとてもいい時間を
過ごす事ができました！

ディナー、ランチ、カフェ、ビーチ等
オススメのところも沢山教えてくださり
宮古島を堪能できました(*^^*)
ありがとうございました。

I was looking for a morning sightseeing tour because of the time of my return flight. We couldn't arrange a rental car ourselves, and the bus schedule didn't fit our plans, so I was about to give up when I found a tour that worked for us, so I signed up. The tour included the Shurijo Castle, which I really wanted to visit, and I could choose between Okinawa World or the Valley of Gangala, so I chose the Valley of Gangala. I felt energized at Shurijo Castle, and at the Valley of Gangala, the guide's explanations were easy to understand, and I was able to see the giant banyan tree and experience a mystical world, which was great. I would like to use this service again.

帰りの飛行機の時間のため、午前中のみの観光ツアーを探してました、自分たちで行くにはレンタカーも手配出来なくて、バスの時間も予定内では行けなくて、断念しようかと思ってたところに行けるツアーを見つけたので、申し込みしました、１番行きたかった斎場御嶽が組み込まれていて、おきなわワールドかガンガラーの谷を選択出来たので、ガンガラーの谷を選択しました。斎場御嶽はパワーをもらい、ガンガラーの谷では、ガイドさんの話しもわかりやすく、巨大ガジュマルを見れて神秘な世界を見れて良かったです。また利用したいと思いました。

The bilingual explanations from the guide were interesting, and the journey was enjoyable and relaxing. The highlights and recommendations were very helpful, making it a great tour.

It was crowded during Golden Week, but since the tour had secured parking and lunch spots in advance, there was no need to wait or line up, which made us feel the privilege of being on a tour.

I was glad to fully enjoy this world heritage site that I want to visit at least once. The time management and lunch were also very satisfying.

I would recommend it to my friends.

ガイドさんのバイリンガルなご説明が面白く、道中も楽しく、リラックスできました。見どころやおススメもとても参考になり、大変良いツアーでした。
ゴールデンウィークで混雑していましたが、あらかじめツアーで駐車場や昼食の場所が確保されていたため、待ったり並んだりする必要がなく、ツアーの特権を感じました。
一度は訪れたい世界遺産をたっぷり満喫できて良かったです。時間配分やお昼ご飯も大満足でした。
友人にも勧めたいです。

Nago Pineapple Park and the Churaumi Aquarium were both very good. I think it was a very fulfilling tour with the ocean along the way. I would like to request another ocean-related tour next time.

ナゴパイナップルパークも美ら海水族館もとても良かったです。途中で海もあってとても欲張りで良いツアーだと思います。次回も海関係のツアーをお願いしたいと思います。

It was forecasted to rain, but although the wind was strong, we managed to avoid getting wet.
I participated from Toyama City, and I had a great time learning so many new things.
It mentioned stopping by a spring, so we were discussing whether to bring something to put it in, but I was happy to receive a cute bottle.
The snow wall, the snowy mountains, and the waterfall were all incredibly impressive.
I was very satisfied to see the ptarmigan as well.
Walking in the snowy mountains left my body sore the next day, but I really enjoyed it.

雨予報でしたが、風は強かったですがなんとか降られずにすみました。
富山市内からの参加でしたが、知らないことばかりでとても楽しめました。
湧き水の所に立ち寄ると書いてあったので、何か入れるもの持ってく？と話していましたが、かわいいボトルをもらえて嬉しかったです。
雪の大谷も雪山も滝も迫力満点ですごかったです。
雷鳥も見れて大満足でした。
雪山を歩いたことで、翌日体がバキバキになりましたが、とても楽しめました。

It was raining at Raizan, but the sound of the rain matched the atmosphere of the temple, and I felt my heart being cleansed. I was also able to calmly think about the things that had been troubling me.

雷山で雨でしたが、雨音がお寺の雰囲気とあっていて心が洗われた感じがしました。
日頃悩んでいた事も、落ち着いて考えることが出来ました。

The duration of stay at each location was just right, allowing for leisurely sightseeing and restroom breaks. The scenery was also fantastic, which was great. However, I think it would have been better if the lunch break could have been extended a bit.

各地の滞在時間もちょうど良く、ゆっくり観光、トイレ休憩が取れました。
景色も最高で、よかったです。
ただ一つ、昼食の時間を少し伸ばしてもらえると良かったかなと思います。

I finally made it to a place I really wanted to visit, Hashima Island! The guide used photos to explain in detail what it was like back then, which was very informative. I thought they were very knowledgeable and professional. However, I misunderstood something, and I apologize for that. The only area you can access is the paved path outside the fence, and I couldn't see the courtyard, which was the part I wanted to see the most. Unfortunately, that's the same for all tours, so there's nothing that can be done about it.

すごく行きたかった場所、軍艦島に初上陸しました！
ガイドさん、写真を使って、細かく当時の様子を教えてくれて、とてもためになりました。
とても詳しくて、プロだなと思いました。
ただ、私が勘違いしていたのが、申し訳ないのですが、上陸できるのは柵の外の舗装された道のみで、一番見たかった中庭は見れませんでした。。
それはどのツアーも同じで仕方ないのですが、、

We started towards Jomon Sugi at 6 AM with a pickup at 4:20 AM! There were a lot of people due to Golden Week, but it seemed to be less crowded than usual for a busy season.

My group had eight people.

Our guide was a friendly local who shared many stories with us.

The stairs known as "Hell's First to Fourth Streets" were quite tough, but I'm glad we persevered and made it to Jomon Sugi.

We returned to the starting point before 4 PM.

The next day, I had muscle soreness in my butt and legs.

I love solo travel and conquered all the prefectures two years ago. I didn't have a goal at the moment, but I decided I wanted to see Jomon Sugi, so I visited Yakushima for the first time.

I'm glad I went while I’m still healthy.

朝４時２０分のお迎えで６時前に縄文杉に向けてスタート！
ＧＷでたくさん人がいましたが、
繁忙期にしては少ない方だったようです。

私のグループは８人でした。

地元出身のガイドさんで気さくな方で、
いろいろお話してくださいました。

地獄の一丁目〜四丁目と言われる階段はかなり辛かったですが、
諦めずに縄文杉までたどり着けて良かったです。

１６時前にスタート地点に戻ってきました。

翌日はお尻や足が筋肉痛でした。

一人旅好きで一昨年全都道府県宿泊制覇をして、
今は目標がないのですが、
縄文杉は見てみたいと思い立ち、
初めて屋久島に行きました。

健康なうちにしか行けないので、行けて良かったです。

In the morning, we participated in kayaking, and in the afternoon, we went to the Blue Cave for snorkeling.

Although the three groups of participants had different ages and backgrounds, we all enjoyed ourselves together thanks to our guide's cheerful leadership!

In the morning, we had two male guides for kayaking. They were very kind to the children, and even the older girls enjoyed kayaking without fear! We were able to take a lot of photos, and they sent them to us right away on our phones, so we could check them immediately!

Lunch was free for a while, but they gave us great recommendations, so we could easily find a delicious place to eat!

In the afternoon, we had two female guides for snorkeling. During the jump into the Blue Cave, the older kids were a bit scared, which made us worry… (laughs). However, during snorkeling, the guides pulled us along with floaties, so we didn’t have to worry at all, and the adults enjoyed themselves too!

午前中はカヤック、
午後は青の洞窟、シュノーケリング、
に参加しました。


年齢も構成もバラバラだった参加3組でしたが、ガイドさんの明るいリードで一体になって楽しめました！

午前のカヤックは男性2人のガイドさんでした。子供達にも優しく接していただき、年長さんの女子も怖がらずカヤック楽しめました！写真もたくさん撮ってもらえましたし、その後すぐにケータイで送ってもらえたので、即チェックできました！

ランチは一旦フリーになりますが、オススメもしっかり教えてもらえたので、サクッと美味しいお店に入れました！

午後のシュノーケリングは女性2人のガイドさんでした。青の洞窟の飛び込みでは、年長さんが少し怖がって心配しましたが…笑。
その後のシュノーケリングの時は、ガイドさんにずーっと浮き輪で引っ張っていただいたので全く心配せず、大人は大人で楽しんでました！

It was great that we were able to move efficiently without any waste. However, the announcements heard through the earphones were choppy and I could hardly understand what was being said.

効率よく回ってもらえたのでムダがなくて
良かったです。
ただイヤホンで聞くアナウンスは電波？途切れ途切れで殆ど何を言ってるかわからなかったです。

We were a group of four with no trekking experience, but we were able to enjoy ourselves comfortably over the two days, thanks to our guide, Tsugimura. Thank you so much! During the trek, he provided us with many quizzes and games, which helped us bond with others and have fun. His explanations about the plants were entertaining, making it easy to remember everything! He also took beautiful photos for us, allowing us to bring back wonderful memories. He captured great angles that we couldn't have gotten ourselves, so while we took a few photos, we mostly left it to him.

We were fortunate with the weather, and on the first day, the Jomon Sugi and Wilson stump course was very comfortable. Although we sweated while climbing, we got cold during breaks, so I was glad I wore layers. The sun was also out, so a hat was a must. On the second day near Taiko Rock, it was windy, and although it didn't rain, wearing the rented raincoat to keep warm was just right. I had thoroughly researched rain gear and what to bring by asking online and friends, so I didn't face any issues.

Both Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo made me feel the power of nature. My skin and sleep quality improved significantly, and I still feel that even after returning from Yakushima. I was filled with anxiety about the long trek, but thanks to Tsugimura's guidance, by the time we descended, I was already thinking about wanting to go again. I truly want to visit again, and when I do, I hope to have Tsugimura as my guide once more.

トレッキング未経験の4人組でしたが、2日間無理なく楽しむことができました。それもこれもガイドを担当していただいた津曲さんのお陰です。本当にありがとうございました。トレッキング途中、たくさんのクイズやゲームを出してくれたおかげで他の方とも打ち解けながら楽しむことができました。植物の説明も面白おかしく教えてくれるおかげでしっかり覚えることができました！またとても綺麗に写真に収めて下さるので、いい思い出を持ち帰ることができました。自分たちでは撮れないようないい画角で素敵な写真を撮ってくれるので自分たちでも少し写真は取りましたが、ほとんどお任せしてました。天候にも恵まれたこともあり、1日目の縄文杉やウィルソン株コースは、快適に過ごせました。登っている時は汗ばむのですが、休憩で止まると体が冷えるので、脱ぎ着できる服装にしてよかったです。また日差しもあったので帽子はマストでした。2日目の太鼓岩付近では風が強く、雨は降っていなかったですが寒さを防ぐためにレンタルしたレインコートを着てちょうど良かったです。事前に雨対策や持ち物など、ネットや知人に聞くなどして入念に調べていたので困ることがなかったです。また縄文杉も白谷雲水峡も、どちらも自然のパワーを感じました。肌や睡眠の質が本当に良く、屋久島から帰って後もそれを実感しております、長時間のトレッキングになるので不安でいっぱいでしたが、津曲さんのガイドのおかげで、下山する頃にはまた行きたいと思ってました。本当にまた訪れたいと思います。その時はまた津曲さん、是非よろしくお願いします。

It was crowded with parking and other things during the holiday, but thanks to the driver's careful consideration based on the situation, we were able to enjoy sightseeing smoothly. I was also considering renting a car, but I'm glad I participated in the tour that allowed me to enjoy Itoshima.

連休で駐車場など混んでいましたが、状況に応じた運転手さんの細かい配慮で、スムーズに観光できた。 レンターカーの利用も考えていましたが、糸島を楽しめたツアーで参加してよかったです。

I was worried about the meeting place being in a deep location, but the staff was polite, and they drove safely, allowing me to have a comfortable time. The guide's trivia was also helpful.

集合場所がディープなところで不安だったのですが、スタッフの対応が丁寧で、運転も安全運転に心がけてくれ快適な時間が過ごせました。ガイドの方のマメ知識も参考になりました。