All Reviews for Bus Tours

I was glad to enjoy a different view from the ground. I was excited to be on an open-deck bus with a height of about 3.8 meters. The guide provided clear explanations of the highlights, and I was able to take photos smoothly. The weather was nice, and the blankets and hand warmers provided on the bus were perfect for keeping warm. We even got on the highway at the end, catching a glimpse of the Midosuji Illumination from above, which kept me excited the whole time. It was a quick 45 minutes that flew by.

地上からの景色とは又違った景色を楽しめて良かったです。車高約3.8mのオープンデッキバスにワクワク。ガイドさんのわかりやすい見所説明もあり写メもスムーズに撮れました。お天気も良く、バスに用意されてた膝掛けとカイロで寒さ対策もバッチリ。最後高速にも乗り、上から御堂筋イルミネーションもチラリの楽しみもあり、ずっとワクワクしっぱなしでした。あっと言うまの45分間でした。

This time, I traveled with my mother. Since it was our first time in Ishigaki Island, we chose this course to casually explore the islands of the Yaeyama Islands.

On the sightseeing boat in Iriomote Island, the female captain kept the atmosphere lively while explaining the mangroves and the creatures. We swayed gently while listening to shamisen songs as we crossed to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart, and the water buffaloes were truly adorable. The lunch we had on Yubu Island offered a taste unique to the local area. After that, we headed to Taketomi Island. On Taketomi Island, you can choose to rent bicycles, but if you're not confident in your stamina, I recommend taking the bus. The scenery on Taketomi Island feels like a time trip, making you forget the passage of time. Here, too, we swayed in the water buffalo cart while listening to shamisen as we explored the town.

What I felt the most was how great the guides were at keeping everyone entertained! The bus drivers, water buffalo cart operators, and boat captains on each island were all so much fun. I think this course is perfect for those who are visiting Ishigaki Island for the first time and want to see the Yaeyama Islands. Next, I want to stay in Iriomote Island and experience mangrove kayaking. My mother mentioned she would like to stay in the red brick building on Taketomi Island. We rushed through the islands, but each one has its own characteristics, so I'm sure you'll find your favorite island!

今回、母と二人での旅行でした。
二人とも石垣島は初めてなので、八重山諸島の島を巡り島の様子をさらっと見て回りたいとのことでこちらのコースを選択しました。
西表島の遊覧船ではマングローブや生き物たちの説明をしながら女性の船長が楽しく盛り上げます。三味線の歌を聴きながらゆらゆら揺れて由布島へ水牛車で渡りますが、水牛たちが本当に可愛かったです。由布島で食べるお弁当は地元ならではの味が味わえます。その後竹富島へ。竹富島ではレンタルサイクル等選べますが、体力に自信が無い方はバスをお勧めします。竹富島での町並みはタイムトリップをしたような風景が時を忘れさせます。ここでも水牛車に揺られ三味線を聴きながら町並みを散策します。
一番感じたことは、ガイドさんがみんなとても盛り上げ上手だということ!!それぞれの島でバスの運転手さんや、水牛車の方、遊覧船の船長さんなど、楽しい方ばかりでした。
石垣島が初めてで八重山諸島も見たいという方にはぴったりなコースだと思います。次は西表島に宿泊してマングローブカヤックを体験したいと思います。母は竹富島の赤煉瓦に宿泊したいと言っていました。駆け足で島を巡りますがそれぞれ島に特徴があるので、きっとお気に入りの島を見つけれると思いますよ～

It was a luxurious tour where I could experience various things in just one day. There was also free time, allowing me to take my time and explore.

1日で色んな体験が出来て贅沢なツアーでした。
フリータイムもあり、ゆっくりとみて回る事が出来ました。

I participated at the beginning of December. The weather I was worried about turned out to be nice, and it became a great trip. However, since the wind was a bit strong, I think it would be good to bring a light jacket or something similar.

I was able to efficiently visit Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island, which I think would be quite difficult to do on your own. It was my first visit this time, and I'm glad I joined the tour. The mangroves on Iriomote Island were very impressive, and the guide's stories were great. The mangrove tour is done by boat, but seating is first-come, first-served, so I recommend boarding early and sitting by the window rather than in the aisle. This way, you can see the scenery better and take photos more easily.

On Yufu Island, I had a valuable experience that you can't easily find elsewhere, riding an ox cart while listening to shamisen music and taking photos with water buffalo. Taketomi Island has a charming red brick village, giving the impression that time flows slowly. This time, we toured by bus and ox cart. While the bus is efficient for getting around, I think it would also be nice to explore freely by renting a bicycle next time.

12月の初めに参加しました。心配していたお天気も良く、いい旅になりました。
ただ風がちょっと強かったので、羽織るものなど1枚持っていたらいいかと思います。
西表島、由布島、竹富島を効率よくまわることができ、個人だとこのスケジュールはなかなか厳しいと思います。今回初めての訪問でしたがツアーに参加して良かったです。
西表島のマングローブも、とても見応えがあり、ガイドさんのお話も良かったです。マングローブは船に乗っての観光ですが、席は早い者勝ちなので早めに乗り込み、通路側ではなく窓側席に座ることをオススメします。
景色も見やすく写真も撮りやすいです。
由布島では三味線を聴きながら牛車に乗ったり水牛と一緒に写真撮影も出来て、なかなか他では味わえない貴重な体験が出来ました。
竹富島は赤レンガの集落が風情があり、時間がゆっくり流れているかのような印象でした。今回はバスと牛車での観光でした。バスはやはり効率よくまわれていいと思いますが、次はレンタルサイクルで自由にまわるのもいいなと思います。

It was a quick trip, but I was able to efficiently explore Iriomote Island, Yufu Island, and Taketomi Island in one day. The mangrove boat tour and the casual explanations from the water buffalo cart drivers were very nice. The boxed lunch for lunch was also delicious.

かけ足でしたが、一日で効率よく西表島、由布島、竹富島を巡ることができました
マングローブ遊覧船、水牛車の運転手さん達のさりげない説明がとてもよかったです
昼食の幕内弁当もおいしかったです　

The tour was wonderful, with a great description of the scenery visible from the tour guide's window and a gentle approach that wasn't too pushy!

添乗員さんの車窓から見える景色の説明や押し付け過ぎず優しい対応が素晴らしくてとてもいいツアーでした！

I wish we had a guide or tour conductor.

We explored Shirakawa-go freely, but before that, the tour conductor provided clear explanations about Shirakawa-go and how to get around, which allowed us to navigate efficiently.

I would love to visit Shirakawa-go again!

ガイドさん？添乗員さん？が良かったです。


白川郷内はフリーで回りましたが、その前にバスの中で添乗員の方が白川郷内の解説や巡り方とかわかりやすく説明してくれたので効率よく回ることが出来ました。

白川郷はもう1度行きたいですね〜

This time, it was just the two of us seniors participating, so the hotel pick-up was especially appreciated.

First, we enjoyed a mangrove tour in Iriomote Island, where the charming female captain's storytelling was captivating, and her navigation skills exceeded our expectations. On Yubu Island, we leisurely crossed the shallow waters on a water buffalo cart while singing, and there was a humorous incident with some droppings in the water that added to the experience. Since lunch was included, we were served a nice meal. We took our time eating, but what I appreciated most was being able to stroll leisurely around the island.

Then, on Taketomi Island, we enjoyed a relaxed exploration of the village with red-brick houses on a water buffalo cart, which truly felt like stepping back in time. Additionally, at Kaiji Beach, the two of us returned to our childhood, desperately searching for star sand, and I wished we had more time. It was a memorable day.

I am grateful that we could efficiently visit three different islands in one day thanks to this tour.

今回年寄二人での参加だったので、ホテル送迎が何より有り難かったです。
まず西表島でのマングローブ遊覧、きっぷの良い女性船長の話ぷりが魅力的で、操縦も上手、期待以上で満喫できた。由布島には水牛車でのんびりゆらゆら浅瀬を歌に乗って渡るが、水の中にうんちのハプニングもあり癒された。昼食付だったので、上げ膳据え膳。ゆっくり食べたが、ゆったり島内を散策できたのが何よりだった。そして、竹富島ならではの水牛車で赤煉瓦の民家の集落をのんびり散策はほんとうに一昔前にタイムスリップした様で忘れがたい。また、カイジ浜で、年寄二人、童心にかえって必死で星砂を探し、もっと時間があればと思った事など思い出深い一日となった。
今回、三島三様の島を効率よく一日で回れたのは、このツアーのお蔭と嬉しく、感謝しています。

Buffalo cart, glass boat, and bus tour courses.
The explanations from the guides on each course were great.
The most memorable part of my trip to Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island was Taketomi Island.

水牛車、グラスボート、バスによる周遊コース
各コースでガイドさんの説明が良かった。
石垣島、西表島の旅行で一番印象に残ったのが竹富島です。

It happened to be low tide on the day I participated, so during the mangrove tour, there were many shallow areas and sandbars, allowing us to see the roots of the mangroves very well. I sat on the left side of the boat, but if there’s space, I recommend sitting on the right side. Since it’s a round trip, you’ll see the same scenery, but I think the first half offers more explanations and insights.

I had been looking forward to riding the water buffalo cart on Yubu Island for a long time, so I was very excited to participate this time. Once I actually rode it, I started to worry a bit about the burden on the water buffalo, but listening to the guide, it was clear that they are raised with a lot of love, and I felt reassured to hear that their lifespan is longer than that of water buffalo in other regions.

We moved at a leisurely pace with the water buffalo, and depending on the cart, our arrival times varied. On Yubu Island, I interacted with Louis, who was in charge of taking photos, and he took some pictures for us. The small photos are free, while the larger size costs 2,500 yen for one or 3,500 yen for a set of two (I bought the set of two). Of course, it’s perfectly fine to decline. However, please note that you can only take photos with your own camera (phone) with Louis.

I thought 90 minutes on the island might be a bit long, but after having lunch and spending some time playing on the beach, it turned out to be just the right amount of time. Since I had other plans in the afternoon, I highly recommend the half-day course.

参加した日がたまたま干潮の時だったそうで、マングローブ遊覧の時浅瀬や中洲が多くマングローブの根もとても良く見れました。
私は船の左側に座ったのですが席に余裕があれば右側に座られる事をお勧めします。往復するので同じ景色を観れるのですが前半の方がいろいろな解説と共に観れるかなって思います。
由布島の水牛車は以前から乗りたかったので今回はとても楽しみにして参加しました。
実際に乗ってみると水牛にかかる負担とかもちょっと気になってしまいましたが、ガイドさんの話を聞いてるととても愛情深く育てられているのが伝わり寿命も他の地域の水牛よりも長いと聞いて安心して楽しめました。
ゆっくり水牛のペースで進み、乗る車によって到着もまちまちでした。
由布島では写真担当のルイ君と触れあったり写真の撮影もしてもらえて小さい写真は無料でもらえます。大きなサイズは有料で1枚2,500円２枚セットで3,500円出した。（私は２枚セットでを買いました）もちろんお断りでも全然大丈夫よのうです。ただし自分のカメラ（携帯）での撮影はルイ君のみしか出来ないので気をつけてくださいね。
島での90分は少し長いかなっと思いましたが、ランチのお弁当をたべて少しゆっくり海岸で遊んだらいい時間になってました。
午後から他の予定もいられるので半日のコースはとてもお勧めです。

Our tour included seven people, including my spouse and me. Even though it was a tour during this season, the number of empty seats made me think about the travel agency's profitability. We boarded the bus at the prefectural office in our departure area. The plan was to pick up tour guests from several hotels, but it turned out to be a tour with only the guests who boarded at the prefectural office, allowing us to reach our destination earlier than scheduled without stopping at hotels.

Although it wasn't my first visit to Manzamo or the Churaumi Aquarium, the lack of crowds made the experience feel very fresh. We were able to enjoy it leisurely. The guide, who seemed to have been on a break for a while, provided accurate explanations and allowed us to touch on Okinawa's history.

We had a very fulfilling day. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

私たち夫婦を含めて7名でのツアーでした。
この時期でのツアーとはいえ、空席の多さを見て旅行社の採算のことを考えさせられました・・・。
私たちは出発地の県庁前から乗り込みました。予定ではいくつかのホテルからツアー客をピックアップするはずでした。が、県庁前から乗り込んだツアー客だけのツアーとなり、ホテルへ寄ることなく予定より早い時刻に目的地へ行くことができました。
万座毛も美ら海水族館も含めて初めての訪問ではないのですが、人の少なさからとても新鮮でした。ゆったりと楽しめました。
ガイドさんもお休みが続いていて、久しぶりのガイドだったようですが、説明も的確で沖縄の歴史に触れることができました。
とても充実した一日を過ごすことができました。
みなさんにおすすめのツアーです。

Since I traveled with my mother in her 60s during the winter, we couldn't include activities at the beach, so I opted for this plan that had a monitor tour in the middle of our 2-night, 3-day trip. Initially, I planned to spend a day on Taketomi Island by taking a ferry, but participating in this tour turned out to be a great decision.

After arriving at Iriomote Island, we quickly transferred from Ohara Port to a boat for the Nakama River cruise and headed upstream. The guide provided explanations about the plants and creatures while steering the boat, making it very easy to understand and enjoyable, especially learning that there are several types of mangroves that look similar.

The cruise turned around in the middle stream, and after getting off at a stop, we took a bus to Yufu Island. The road was surrounded by rivers, forests, and fields, but the driver and guide was very entertaining, sharing trivia about Iriomote Island as he took us to Yufu Island.

After getting off, we crossed to Yufu Island by water buffalo cart, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and relaxed on the beach while eating gelato (if you want to explore thoroughly, you need to hurry as time may not be enough). It truly is a beautiful island that feels like paradise.

On the way back, we returned to Ohara Port while listening to the guide's interesting stories, and the sightseeing concluded. We took a ferry back to Ishigaki Island via Taketomi Island. Since we had places we wanted to visit on Taketomi Island, we disembarked from the tour there, but I regret not participating in a course that included Taketomi Island because we couldn't explore it efficiently.

Also, (there might have been some explanation written somewhere), there was no tour conductor for this tour, and there was no gathering of customers at the remote island terminal. We received tickets at the terminal's reception counter and handed them to the guide at each destination, who would then tear them off (so it seemed there were people from other courses on the same boat or bus).

Overall, it was very efficient, and I highly recommend it for beginners to remote islands or those who are not very confident in their physical strength. If you're planning a free trip to Ishigaki Island, you might want to consider this.

P.S. Thank you to all the staff for allowing me to participate in the monitor tour this time. I created wonderful memories on my first trip to the Yaeyama Islands.

冬季に60代の母との旅行であったため、海でのアクティビティ等を組み込めず、2泊3日の中日にモニターツアーが出ていたこちらのプランをお願いしました。
当初、定期船で竹富島に渡って1日過ごすつもりでいましたが、このツアーに参加して大正解でした。

西表島到着後、大原港からすぐに仲間川クルーズの船に乗り換え、上流へ向かいました。ガイドさんが操船しながら植物や生き物について説明してくださり、同じように見えるマングローブも何種類も生育していること等とてもわかりやすく楽しいクルーズでした。

中流でクルーズは折り返し、途中の乗り場で下車後はバスに乗って由布島へ向かいます。
川と森と畑に囲まれた一本道でしたが、運転手兼ガイドさんがとても面白い方で、西表島のトリビアを盛り込んだ解説をしながら由布島に連れて行ってくださいました。

下車後、水牛車で由布島へ渡り、美味しい昼食をいただいたり、ジェラートを食べながらビーチでのんびりすごしました(じっくり見ながら全部まわりたい、という人は急がないと時間が足りないです)。正に楽園のようなのんびりとした綺麗な島です。
帰りもガイドさんの面白い話を聴きながら大原港に戻り、観光は終了。あとは竹富島を経由する便で石垣島に帰ります。
私達は竹富島で行きたい所があったため、ツアーを離脱して竹富島で下船しましたが、竹富島であまり効率よく観光できなかったため、竹富島を含んだコースに参加すればよかったと後悔しています。

また、(どこかに説明が書いてあったかもしれませんが、)このツアーに添乗員さんはおらず、離島ターミナルでのお客さんの集合もありません。
ターミナルの受付カウンターでいただいたチケットを各目的地でガイドさんにお渡しして、その都度切り取っていく形です(なので、同じ船やバスに他のコースの方もいたようです)。

とにかく効率がよく、離島初心者や体力にあまり自信のない方にもとてもおすすめです。
フリープランで石垣島に旅行される方は検討されてはいかがでしょうか。

追伸。スタッフの皆様、今回はモニターに参加させていただきありがとうございました。初の八重山で素敵な思い出ができました。

The COVID-19 measures were excellent, and despite my concerns about my legs, I decided to take a bus trip. I usually travel alone, but I reevaluated the experience of touring with a guide! I stayed on Kokusai Street, which was close to the meeting point in front of the prefectural office, and even while moving with a suitcase full of souvenirs, I was able to enjoy sightseeing comfortably. The service was very attentive, ensuring I was sent off to the airport on time. I will use this service again. My mother was also very satisfied. Thank you very much.

コロナ対策もバッチリで、足腰心配ながらもバス旅行に挑戦しました。
いつもは一人旅行ですが、ガイドさんに案内して頂きながら巡る旅も　改めてみなおしました！
宿は国際通りに泊まり、待ち合わせ場所も県庁前の待ち合わせにも近く、お土産でパンパンなスーツケースを持ちながらの移動でも　余裕で観光しました。真っ直ぐ空港まで時間通りに見送らせて本当に丁寧でした。
また利用します。
母親も大満足。
ありがとうございました。

I think it's quite challenging to go sightseeing in Yamaguchi Prefecture on its own, but with this tour, you can travel from Hakata in Kyushu to Yamaguchi. Since it uses a highway bus, there was no tour guide on the itinerary. It would have been even better to have a guide who could talk about the history and tourist spots of Yamaguchi Prefecture. I recommend this tour for those who can prepare in advance and set their own enjoyment and goals at each sightseeing location. If you participate passively, you might find yourself struggling at each tourist spot.

山口県単体で観光に出かけるというのはなかなか難易度が高いと思われ、その点、こちらのツアーであれば、九州博多から山口に出向くことができます。
高速バスを利用しているということもあってか、ツアーガイド不在の旅程でした。山口県の歴史や観光地について話してくれるガイドさんがいれば尚良かったです。どこに行くか予習し、観光地各所で自ら楽しさや目的を設定できる方にお勧めです。受け身で参加すると、各観光地で困ってしまうかもしれません。

They had proper infection control measures in place, and I was lent a blanket for warmth and received a hand warmer. Since I participated from Kyoto, I've been to Osaka many times, but I learned new things from the guide's talk and thought about places I want to visit next time. It was enjoyable, and I got to experience a bit of sightseeing! (*^^*)

感染対策をきちんとされていて、寒さ対策にブランケットを貸して頂きカイロを貰いました。
京都からの参加だったので、大阪には何度も行ってますが、ガイドさんのお話で初めて知った事や今度はここも行ってみよう。と思う事もあって楽しかったです。ちょっとした観光気分を味わえました(*^^*)

I wanted to join the tour of the Valley of Gangala, but there were no available slots, so I participated in the tour of Okinawa World instead.

I arrived at the Sefa Utaki before it opened and spent the waiting time taking photos of the "Bridge of Happiness" and the beautiful ocean scenery of Okinawa.

Since I entered Sefa Utaki as soon as it opened, it wasn't crowded, and I was able to worship at my own pace.

At Okinawa World, there was a lot to enjoy, including the Eisa show and Gyokusendo Cave, and even though the time was short, I had a great time.

During the bus ride, they ensured thorough COVID-19 measures, such as alcohol disinfection and ventilation on the bus while sightseeing!

Although it was the last day of my trip, it was a recommended tour for fully enjoying the southern part of Okinawa.

ガンガラーの谷のツアーに参加したかったのですが、空き枠がなくおきなわワールドのツアーに参加させて頂きました
斎場御嶽には、開館前に到着し、「幸せの架け橋」や、沖縄の綺麗な海の景色を撮影したりで、待ち時間を過ごしました
斎場御嶽では、開館と同時に入館したので、混み合うこともなく、ゆっくりと参拝することが出来ました
おきなわワールドでは、エイサーのショー、玉泉洞などなど盛りだくさんで、短い時間でしたが、楽しめました
バス乗車時に、アルコール消毒、観光中のバスの換気など、コロナ対応も万全！
旅行最終日のツアーでしたが、南部を満喫するにはおすすめのツアーでした

When you go to the reception, you will receive a combined ticket for the ferry and other tickets to be used after arriving at the remote islands. There is no tour guide, but local staff will be waiting at the ports of each island. It was a bit confusing with so many people from various travel companies, but I recommend it for those who want to efficiently explore the remote islands.

On Iriomote Island, we enjoyed viewing the mangroves while on the boat. The commentary during the ride was interesting. When crossing to Yubu Island, we used a water buffalo cart. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience while listening to shamisen music.

On the final stop, Taketomi Island, we toured by bus and water buffalo. The red brick streets were very beautiful. After the water buffalo ride, there was no specific guidance for the return, and for a moment, I wasn't sure what to do. However, when I asked a nearby staff member, they were very helpful. The islanders and staff were all very kind. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

受付に行くとフェリー乗船券や離島到着後に使うチケット類が一つになったものを貰います。
添乗員は無く、各離島の港に現地係員の人が待ってくれています。
色んな旅行会社の人でごった返しているので少し戸惑いましたが、とにかく離島を効率的に周りたい方にはおすすめです。
西表島では船に乗りながらマングローブを見てまわりました。乗船中の解説が面白かったです。
由布島に渡る際には水牛車を使います。
三味線を聴きながら、のんびりと楽しい経験が出来ました。
最後の竹富島は、バスツアーと水牛で周りました。赤煉瓦の街並みがとても綺麗でした。
水牛車が終わった後、特に帰りの案内が無く
一瞬どうしたらいいか分からなくなりましたが
近くのスタッフさんに声をかけたら教えてくれました。島の人達、関係者の方が皆さん親切です。
全体的にはとても満足出来るツアーでした。

I used this service because I wanted to efficiently explore the remote islands. I had a great time taking photos with water buffalo and viewing the mangroves from the boat, with a packed itinerary for the day! There were several paid photo spots on the islands we visited during the tour, where they provided a backdrop for the photos, making it a special keepsake that was different from amateur shots. Thank you very much!

離島を効率良く巡りたくて利用しました。
水牛と写真を撮影したり、マングローブを船上から見学したり、一日で内容盛り沢山で楽しめました！
ツアーで訪れる島には有料ですが、台紙付きで写真撮影していただけるポイントがいくつかあり、素人撮影とは一味違うのでとても良い記念になりました^ ^
ありがとうございました！

I had given up on visiting multiple places in one day since I didn't have a car, but I found this bus tour.

It was great to easily visit the places listed in the guidebook. The time spent at each location was just right, allowing us to enjoy without any waste.

It was also nice that I didn't have to carry souvenirs around since it was a bus tour.

Since I wasn't driving, I was able to enjoy some drinks at Pineapple Park. I ended up buying some delicious wine after a tasting. The staff at Pineapple Park were also very courteous, which was a plus.

At the aquarium, there were fewer people, so I was able to enjoy it without stress. I especially loved being able to witness the feeding time of the manatee mother and baby and see their adorable appearance.

Next time I come to Okinawa, I would like to participate in a different course.

車がないので、１日で複数ヵ所を回るのをあきらめていたところ今回のバスツアーを見つけました。

ガイドブックに載っている場所を楽に見て回れてよかったです。それぞれの場所の滞在時間も調度よくて無駄なく楽しめました。

バスツアーということでお土産を持ち歩く必要がなかったこともよかったです。

自分で運転しないので、パイナップルパークでお酒も楽しめました。試飲がきっかけで美味しいワインを購入しました。パイナップルパークでの係りの方の対応が丁寧なところもよかったです。

水族館は、人が少ない時期だったのでストレスなく楽しめました。とくにマナティの親子の食事タイムに立ち会えて、可愛い姿を見ることが出来ました。

次回沖縄にきたときにも、別のコースに参加したいです。

I was able to circle the island in half a day before my flight home. The bus guide from the island shared unique stories about Yakushima, which was enjoyable.

帰りの飛行機までの半日で島を一周できました。島出身のバスガイドさんが屋久島ならではのお話をしてくれて楽しかったです。

This time, I was able to efficiently travel to two places: Shirakawa-go and Gokayama. Previously, I visited Miyajima and Peace Memorial Park, including the Atomic Bomb Dome, but it took a lot of time and money, and I struggled to find the highlights. The tour planned by travel professionals made it easy to see the attractions. Additionally, I was given recommendations for gourmet spots in Kanazawa, and my wife, who accompanied me, is very satisfied as well.

今回は白川郷と何より五箇山の2ヶ所を効率良く旅行出来ました。以前は安芸の宮島と平和公園、原爆ドームんを巡りましたが時間と費用が掛かり、見所のポイントも分からず苦労しました。旅行のプロが企画したツアーはわかり易く楽に見所を見て回る事が出来ました。
それと、金沢のグルメスポットも教えて頂き同行の妻もとても満足しています。

Among the various island tours offered, I believe this tour is a recommended course that efficiently visits three islands with a variety of transportation options including cruises, buses, and water buffalo carts. The Nakama River cruise on Iriomote Island was guided by a female captain who provided clear explanations about the mangroves as we slowly made our way. The bus driver provided a fun island guide while taking us to the water buffalo cart boarding area for Yubu Island. After transferring to the water buffalo cart and listening to the sound of the sanshin, we arrived in no time.

There was a lunch and free time on Yubu Island, but as noted in other reviews, there was no explanation about when to eat lunch. Since we arrived at 11:00, I thought it was a bit early, and while I was wandering around, others had already started their meals. I think it would have been better to have a more detailed explanation upon arrival.

We then took the boat to Taketomi Island. First, we went by bus to Kaiji Beach for about 15 minutes of star sand searching, but we only got a brief view of Kondoi Beach from the car. At the tourist center, we boarded the water buffalo cart, but even though it wasn't crowded, we had to wait nearly 20 minutes here, which felt like a significant time loss. We took the eastern course, but the water buffalo today seemed quite leisurely, moving at a rather slow pace, which was amusing.

We were pressed for time on the return boat, and although I wanted to look at souvenirs at the Taketomi Island boarding area, there was no time to enter the building, and we hurriedly left the island. Throughout the day, I felt that there was no break time, so even if you wanted to use the restroom or take a moment before getting on the next vehicle, it was just move, move, move. I think consideration is needed for elderly people and those with small children. Overall, I believe this is an ideal course for touring the islands in one day.

各社の離島ツアーを検討した中、このツアーは効率的に３島を巡りクルーズ、バス、水牛と乗り物も充実したお薦めのコースだと思います。西表島での仲間川クルーズは女性の船長さんがマングローブなど分かりやすく解説しながらゆっくり進んでくれました。由布島行きの水牛車乗り場まではバスの運転手さんが楽しく島内ガイドをしながら案内してくれます。水牛車へ移り三線の音色を聞きながらアッという間に到着。由布島でランチと自由時間があるのですが他の方の投稿にもあったようにいつランチを食べるのか説明がなく島に到着したのが11時だったので少し早いと思いブラブラしていたら他の方は既に食事を開始されていたので到着時にもう少し丁寧な説明があれば良かったかと思います。再び船に乗って竹富島に行きます。最初にバスでカイジ浜に行き15分ほど星砂探し、コンドイビーチは車の中から少し見るだけでした。観光センターに行き水牛車に乗るのですが、混んでも無いのにここで20分近く待たされかなり時間ロスを感じました。東コースを周りましたが今日の牛さんはのんびり屋さんのようでかなりスピードが遅かったのはご愛嬌でしょうか。帰りの船の時間がギリギリで竹富島の船乗り場でお土産を見たかったけど建物に入る時間も無くあわただしく島を後にしました。１日を通して感じたのは乗り物に乗る前とかトイレに行きたいなーと思っても休憩時間が無く直ぐに移動、移動、移動なのでお年寄りや小さなお子様連れの方には配慮が必要かと感じました。全然的には１日で離島を巡るには理想のコースだと思います。

I was hoping there wouldn't be too many people, but when I arrived on the day, there were only three participants!! It was almost like a private event.

Manzamo: It was my first visit in five years, and I was surprised at how much it had changed! It's a shame they started charging 100 yen, but I think it was worth more than that.

Nago Pineapple Park: First visit. You can ride a cart or walk, and I chose to walk and explore. The route explanation was a bit unhelpful, but overall it was good. I found it a bit strange that the dinosaur section appeared suddenly, but it wasn't bad. The pineapple juice and wine were delicious!

Kouri Island: Second visit. The sea was incredibly beautiful! If it had been summer, I would have jumped into the water.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: Second visit. You can see dolphin shows and explore various attractions inside, so I'd like to visit again.

Okashi Goten: The music was addictive and really stuck in my head (laughs).

I want to visit with my family!

人数あまり、多くないようにと祈ってましたが、当日行って見るとまさか参加者3名!!
ほぼ貸し切り状態。

万座毛：5年ぶりの再訪問　かなり変わってびっくりした!
そして、100円取るようになったのは残念だけど100円以上の価値があったと思う。

ナゴパイナップルパーク：初訪問。
カートを乗ってもいいし、徒歩でもよし、徒歩で歩いて観光しました。
順路の説明がやや不親切だが、いいと思います。
いきなり、恐竜パートが出るのはコンセプト的に変に思ったが、悪くはなかった。　パインアップルジュース、ワインおいしゅうございました！

古宇利島：2回目
流石の綺麗な海！　夏だったら海に飛び込んだはず

美ら海水族館：2回目
イルカショーなども見れるし、館内で色々観光できるので、また、利用してみたい。

御菓子御殿
音楽が中毒性あって、凄く耳に残った(笑)

家族で利用してみたい！

This is my second time using this service in Hawaii. They are always punctual, attentive, and have strong COVID-19 measures in place. The drivers and guides are kind, and they take you to places that typical tours don't go, providing a wealth of sightseeing experiences. I definitely want to use this service for my next overseas trip. I’m counting on you. Thank you!

今回ハワイと2回目利用です。
いつも時間に正確で、気が利いていて、コロナ対策もしっかりして、ドライバーさんガイドさん親切でツアーでは、行ってくれない所に、惜しみなく行ってくれ、盛りだくさんな観光をしてくれます。
次回、海外旅行で、是非利用したい。頼りにしてます。よろしくお願いします。

On the day of the trip, we took a boat to Taketomi Island at 1:00 PM, and we were guided around the village in a water buffalo cart for just under 30 minutes. We had free time until our return boat, so we strolled around the village. Walking around the streets is manageable in about an hour.

As a suggestion for improvement, I would like to be guided to the boarding boat. When it was time to board the return boat, I didn’t realize that the schedule posted at the boarding area was different from the boarding time for this tour, and despite being in the waiting room, I ended up missing the boat. The weather suddenly turned rough, and there was a risk that the 4:50 PM boat would be canceled, so I had to negotiate to get on a completely different boat to make it back to Ishigaki Island.

I feel that important details, such as discrepancies in the schedule, should be announced in advance.

当日は13:00発の船で竹富島へ向かい、30分弱水牛車で竹富島の集落を案内してもらいました。帰りの船便までの残り時間は自由に過ごせるので、集落を歩いて散策していました。街並みを歩いて見て周るのも、1時間あれば十分です。

今後の改善要求として、乗船する船へ誘導してもらいたい。帰りの便に乗る際、乗船場に掲示されている時刻表と、このツアーの乗船時刻が異なることに気が付かず、待合室にいたにも関わらず船に乗り遅れてしまいました。天候も突如として荒れてきて、16:50の船が欠航になる恐れがあった為、急遽全く別の船に乗せてもらえるよう交渉して何とか石垣島まで帰ってきました。

時刻表と異なる点など、事前に注意事項をアナウンスすべきだと感じました。

I went on a day trip bus tour to Asahiyama Zoo. I was worried about whether I could see everything in the three hours we had, but I was able to see most of the animals I wanted to. Asahiyama Zoo is designed using the slopes of the area, and bus groups enter through the East Gate at the top of the hill. I researched efficient ways to explore online beforehand, and it was recommended to go counterclockwise regardless of which gate you enter, so I followed that advice. However, I was disappointed that I couldn't see the penguin walk, which starts around late December. I think it's important to have sufficient winter clothing if you visit in winter.

旭山動物園日帰りバスツアーに行きました。滞在時間が３時間なので回れるのだろうか？と心配でしたが見たかった動物たちは大体見ることができました。また旭山動物園は坂を利用して作られた動物園で、バス団体客は坂の上の東門から入場することになります。事前にネットで効率の良い回り方調べ、どの門
から入場しても反時計回りが良いとのことでしたので、その通り回りました。ただ、ペンギンの散歩は12月下旬位からとのことで、今回は見ることができず残念でした。冬に行く場合は十分な防寒対策必要だと思います。

I visited at the beginning of December, just after the autumn leaves and before the snowy scenery, on a day that changed from a little rain to some snow. There were still a few autumn leaves left, and although I prepared for it to be very cold, it wasn't too bad since there was no wind, making it a comfortable rainy day.

It takes just 75 minutes from Kanazawa, so it's not far and just right. The best part is that you can visit the viewpoint overlooking Shirakawa-go, which is not accessible to the general public, and the bus takes you right into the town. If you went by private car, you would have to walk a lot, so this was incredibly convenient!

With meals included, you can enjoy the local specialty, Hōba miso, and Hida beef, and there is plenty of time for sightseeing. If I had to give it a score of 100, the only downside would be the experience of making Shirauo senbei in Toyama Prefecture at the end. Just two thin crackers per person... After getting off the bus, they were cooked immediately, and I finished eating them right away. It was so quick that I thought it was a continuation of my dream since I had been sleeping on the bus (laughs). The experience itself was good, so even if there were about ten crackers, there would be enough time. Overall, I give it a score of 98. I hope to join the night illumination tour next time!

紅葉後〜雪景色前の１２月始めの少し
雨や少し雪に変わる日に訪れましたが
紅葉も少し残っており、さぞや寒いと準備して
行ったら風が吹いてないからかそこまででなく
居心地よい雨の日でした。

金沢から75分で着くので、
遠くなくてちょうど良く。
一番いいのは、一般では入れない白川郷が
見渡せる展望台と町の中まで
バスで連れていってくれること、
これは自家用車で行ったら散々歩くので
異常なほど楽でした！

食事付きで名産のほうば味噌と飛騨牛も
食べれますし、観光時間も十分なほど。
強いて100点でないとしたら最後富山県で
寄った白海老せんべえ焼き体験。１人薄焼２枚って…
バス降りて、すぐ焼けて、すぐ食べ終わって
一瞬すぎて、バスで寝てたので
夢の延長かと思いました(笑)
体験内容は良いので、１０枚くらいあっても
時間は十分にあるかと。
でも総評９８点です。次回は夜のライトアップツアー
行けたらいいなあと思いました

I think it would be great to wrap up at Mount Ontake early and also see Chinen Cape. The roadside station's sata andagi is available early in the morning, so you can enjoy it fresh. I think it might be tough for wheelchair users at Mount Ontake! The observation area at Chinen Cape has a bit of a steep slope, so an electric rental bicycle would be a good option. It was 300 yen for an hour. Unfortunately, I couldn't enter the stone area inside Mount Ontake due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was my third time on this bus tour, and it was really nice that there were no disappointing bus guides!

御嶽を早めに切り上げて、知念岬も見るととても良いと思います。道の駅のサアータアンダギーも朝早いので出来立てが食べられます。御嶽は車椅子はきついと思う!知念岬の展望広場は少し坂がきついので電動レンタサイクルも良いと思います。一時間300円だったです～まだ御嶽のなかの石の中はコロナ禍の影響で入ることは出来ませんでした今回のバスツアーは３回目でしたが本当にハズレのバスガイドさんはいなかったのはとても良かったです!

This was my first time exploring the remote islands. I wanted to ride a water buffalo cart, see mangroves, and enjoy the beautiful sea... and this tour was full of highlights that fulfilled those hopes! Riding the water buffalo cart was my main goal, and I rode it three times during the tour. I was surprised to find that the ride comfort and speed varied greatly depending on the personality of the water buffalo.

During the journey, the guide shared interesting facts about the island, and I felt a connection to the way of life of the islanders, who cherish their nature and culture. Since only Yubu Island had free time, it might feel a bit lacking for those who want to explore freely, but I think this tour is perfect for anyone looking to efficiently explore the remote islands.

今回が初めての離島巡り。水牛車も乗りたいし、マングローブや綺麗な海も見てみたい…そんな希望を叶えてくれる見どころ満載なツアーでした！
水牛車に乗ることが一番の目的で、このツアーでは3回水牛車に乗りましたが、水牛の性格によって乗り心地やスピードが全然違うことには驚きました。
移動中にはガイドさんが島の豆知識を教えてくださり、自然や文化を大切にされている島の方々の暮らしぶりを感じることができたような気がします。
フリータイムがあるのが由布島のみだったため、自由に散策するには少し物足りなく感じるかもしれませんが、効率的に離島巡りをしたい方にはぴったりのツアーだと思います。

The weather was bad in the morning, but I managed to enjoy sightseeing without encountering rain. I had a great time with the guide's humor-filled explanations.

The water buffalo cart ride to Yufu Island was disappointing due to low tide, as I wanted to cross through the water. On Taketomi Island, it was unfortunate that we couldn't do the glass-bottom boat tour because of the bad weather. The bus tour felt a bit lacking.

The white sandy path lined with bougainvillea was impressive.

朝は天気が悪かったのですが、何とか雨にも遇わず観光できました。ガイドさんのユーモアあふれる解説を満喫しながらの楽しい観光が出来ました。
由布島への水牛車による渡りは引き潮で水がなく残念、水の中を渡ってみたかった。
武富島では天候が悪くグラスボート観光が出来なかったのが残念。バス観光はチョット物足りないかな。
ブーゲンビレアの咲く白い砂の道が印象的。