All Reviews for Bus Tours

Out of the eight people, four participated alone, while the remaining two couples seemed to be married.

At Saiha no Utaki, we split into those who chose Okinawa World and those who chose the Valley of Gangala.

One person slipped and fell. Due to the rain, it's advisable to wear comfortable shoes like sneakers.

Currently, you cannot pass through the Utaki and can only view it from the front. Unlike the photos, I didn't notice it at first, but there was a staff member present who informed us.

At the Valley of Gangala, we gathered at the cave café first, and then a male guide provided us with a tour.

For those who wanted, they offered water bottles filled with sanpin tea and shared insect repellent gel.

They mentioned that on rainy days, certain animals come out, and the moderately wet scenery of the valley is recommended for a stroll. Indeed, the mystical atmosphere was enhanced by the rain, making it very beautiful. The presence of the banyan tree is overwhelming.

While Okinawa is strongly associated with the sea, spending time surrounded by greenery was also very luxurious and refreshing.

8名の内、4人が1人参加、残りはご夫婦らしき2組。

斎場御嶽はそのまま、おきなわワールドとガンガラーの谷は選択した方へ別れます。

お一人、滑って転んだ方がいらっしゃいました。
雨のせいもありますが、スニーカー等靴は歩きやすい物を。

御嶽は現在通り抜けできなくなっていて、正面から見る感じです。
写真と違い、最初気がつきませんでしたが、その場に係りの方がいらっしゃり、教えて下さいました。

ガンガラーの谷は最初に洞窟カフェで集まり、そこから男性ガイドが案内して下さいます。

さんぴん茶の入った水筒を希望者にはくれて虫除けジェルも分けてくれます。

雨の日だからこそ、出てくる動物もいること、散策には適度に濡れた谷の景色がおすすめ等、教えて下さいましたが、確かに幻想的な雰囲気が雨で増した感じでとても素敵でした。
ガジュマルの木の存在感は圧倒的です。

沖縄は海のイメージが強いですが、緑に囲まれて過ごす時間もとても贅沢で気分転換になりました。

On the last day of my 3-night, 4-day trip, I had some time before my flight, so I joined a morning tour. Since I was traveling alone, it was more convenient than renting a car. The guide was very kind, and I was able to efficiently tour the island while listening to explanations about it, so I’m glad I participated!

3泊4日の最終日、飛行機まで時間があったので、午前中のツアーに参加しました。一人旅でしたので、レンタカーより気楽に利用できました。ガイドの方もとても親切で、島の説明を聞きながら効率的に島を一周できましたので、参加してよかったです！

竹富島's highlights are condensed, making it recommended for those with limited time. The glass-bottom boat was a bit disappointing as there weren't many fish around the area.

竹富島の良いとこ凝縮されて、時間のない方にはオススメてす。
グラスボードは竹富島の辺りあまりお魚が多くなくて、少し残念でした、

I was able to leisurely visit Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, and the guide was very kind, sharing various stories that made it enjoyable. The lunch was also delicious and satisfying.

ゆっくり白川郷や五箇山を見学できガイドさんも親切な方で色々な話を聞けて楽しかったです。昼食も美味しく満足な内容でした。

万座毛の美しい景色、海洋公園でのイルカショー、恋の島の美しい景色、すべてがとても印象的でした。本当に価値のある旅行です。スタッフはとても親切で、この旅行はとても楽しかったです。

The beautiful view of Manzamo, the dolphin show in the ocean park, the beautiful view of the love island, all are so impressive. This is a really value trip. The stuffs were very nice, very enjoyable, this trip.

I applied for something I could use in Tokyo since my Beltora points are about to expire and I can't go abroad. It was a beautiful autumn day, so even without windows, it felt nice, and the splash was more spectacular than I expected, making it a lot of fun.

ベルトラのポイントが切れそうで海外にもいけないので東京内で使えるものがないかと申し込みました。秋晴れの日だったので窓がなくても気持ちよく、スプラッシュは思っていたより豪快で楽しかったです。

I wanted to visit Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island in one day, so I used this service. To put it simply, I’m really glad I did! All the transportation, including the bus ride to the water buffalo riding area after arriving at Iriomote Island, was included in the plan, making it very convenient. If we had tried to explore on our own, I think we would have struggled with taxis or the limited bus services. Although it wasn’t a guided tour, there were local staff at each destination, which made it easy to feel secure while exploring.

I chose the rental bicycle plan on Taketomi Island and enjoyed sightseeing freely. It was also part of the Go To campaign, so I got a 35% discount, and I received regional common coupons, making it a great deal! The staff were all very friendly. Thanks to this plan, I made wonderful memories. Thank you!

１日で竹富島と西表島を回りたかったので利用しました。
結論から言うと、利用して本当によかったです！
西表島についてから水牛乗り場へのバス移動なども全てプランに含まれていたので非常に楽でした。
自分たちで回ろうとするとタクシーか路線バス（かなり便が少なそうでした）で苦労したと思います。
ガイド同伴のツアーではないですが、行く先々で現地のスタッフさんがいて安心して回ることができました。
竹富島はレンタルサイクルプランにして、自由に観光でしました。
gotoキャンペーン対象で35%オフでしたし、地域共通クーポンも貰えてとてもお得でした！
スタッフの方もみんな親切でした。このプランのおかげで最高の思い出ができました。ありがとうございました。

This time, I think it was much more economical than driving around with a rental car since it was eligible for Goto. The Churaumi Aquarium was a bit hectic, but I was glad to see the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium show without any issues. I was very satisfied with how efficiently we were able to visit the tourist spots. The guide and the driver were also polite, and the service was impeccable.

今回はGoto対象だったのでレンタカーで回るよりもずっとお得だったと思います。美ら海水族館は少しバタバタでしたが、おきちゃんショーも無事見れて良かったです。効率よく観光地を回れて大満足でした。
ガイドさん、ドライバーさんも丁寧でサービスも申し分なしです。

One of the great things about a bus tour is that you can relax and enjoy the scenery or even take a nap while traveling. After walking around the zoo and working up an appetite, I indulged in a luxurious lunch featuring Hokkaido's famous Genghis Khan from the selection of available meals, followed by a filling dessert of melon. Both my eyes and my taste buds were satisfied.

移動中はのんびり景色を見たりお昼寝もできちゃうのがバスツアーのいいところ。動物園で歩いてお腹を空かせたところで、選べる昼食のなかから北海道名物のジンギスカンを堪能してメロンでお腹一杯という贅沢な昼食。
目も口も満足でした。

My first visit to Taketomi Island was peaceful and really great!

The glass-bottom boat was quite shaky because the sea was rough, but even in that situation, I had a lot of fun seeing many fish!

The water buffalo cart is a wonderful way to leisurely explore Taketomi Island! The stories from the person taking care of the water buffalo are interesting, and they even play the sanshin and sing along the way. It was the best!!

初の竹富島、のどかですごくよかった！

グラスボードは、
海が荒れていたので、すごくゆれたけど、
その状況でも、
お魚が沢山見れてたのしかった！

水牛車は、
ゆったり竹富島をまわるのに
とても良い！
水牛のお世話の人の話も面白いし
途中でサンシン弾いて歌ってくれるし、
最高です！！

I was able to enjoy half a day of sightseeing before returning on the evening flight.

The bus tour felt shorter than I expected, as it seemed more like a ride just to see the star sand, but I was glad to experience various activities like the glass-bottom boat and the water buffalo without any wasted time.

For those who want to relax, it might be a good idea to choose a course that only includes the water buffalo and then do some free exploration afterward.

夕方の便で帰る前の観光として
半日を有効に楽しめました。

バス観光は思ったより短く星砂を見る
ために乗ったという感じでしたが
グラスボート、水牛と色々無駄なく
体験できてよかったです。

のんびりしたい人は水牛だけなどの
コースを選んで
あとはフリー散策でもいいかも
しれません。

Churaumi Aquarium and the pineapple garden can still be enjoyed while paying attention to social distancing, and not much has changed from before. Manzamo has transformed the aisles of souvenir shops. The tourist facilities and observation deck are open. We were blessed with good weather and were very satisfied.

美ら海水族館、パイナップル園はソーシャルディスタンスに注意しながら観光するも以前とあまり変わらず。万座毛は　土産物店の通路が大変身。観光施設と展望台がオープン。天候にも恵まれ大満足。

It's been over 40 years since I visited Gyokusendo. It's very long, mysterious, and beautifully lit up, so I highly recommend it. The outside temperature was 30°C, but it was cool and comfortable inside the cave. Just be careful of the dripping water from the ceiling...

40数年ぶりの玉泉洞。とても長く、神秘的でキレイにライトアップされておりお勧めです。外気温が30°のあったのですが、鍾乳洞内は涼しくて快適快適でした。天井からの水滴に注意ですかね・・・

Saijō Utaki is reached by walking a slight slope after getting off the bus. The entire process takes about 30 minutes. At the entrance of the Ganjalaru Valley, there is a café where I enjoyed a coffee. Before heading to Korea, we received an explanation from our guide and were given water bottles to carry for the tour. There were many unfamiliar sights, like workplaces and insects, but the female guide provided thorough explanations to any questions we had. Along the way, we entered a cave, and the faint light from the lanterns made the experience even more enjoyable. I believe children would be thrilled. The scenery and the guide's explanations made for a very meaningful time. The bus guide was also kind and provided good explanations despite being young. It was a half-day course, but it was a very worthwhile tour.

斎場御嶽はバスを降りて少々坂道を歩いて到着。
全体で30分程度の工程です。
ガンガラーの谷は入口にカフェがあり、そこでコーヒーをいただきました。
韓国前にガイドさんから説明を聞き、水筒をもらい肩からかけてツアー開始です。
職場、昆虫など見慣れないものばかりですが、女性ガイドさんは何を聞いてもきちんと説明して下さいます。
途中、洞窟内に入って行きますが、ランタンのわずかな明かりで楽しみ倍増です。
子供達であれば、大喜びだと思います。
景色、ガイドさんの説明等大変有意義な時間でした。
バスのガイドさんも親切で若いのによく説明してくれます。
半日コースでしたが、大変有意義なツアーでした。

Thank you for the enjoyable time. The guide was fun, and the experience was amazing. It's a pity that we couldn't go to Heart Rock on Kouri Island because the bus was not available.

楽しい一時ありがとうございました。ガイドさんも楽しく童神最高でした。古宇利島でハートロックに車がバスなので行けなかったのが残念。本当にイッぺーニフェデービル

I will keep it brief since writing too much will force a system reset. What I enjoyed was the interesting stories from the bus driver on the route from Nakama Port to Yufu-guchi. I also got to see various trees in the Nakama River mangroves, and it was my first time seeing water buffalo, which was great. For the sightseeing in Kohama Island, I wanted to cycle instead of taking the bus, so I chose the Mishima tour.

沢山書くとこのシステム強制リセットされるので、手短に書きますが、
良かったのは仲間港から由布口迄のバス運転手さんの話が面白かった、仲間川マングローブも色々な木が見れたし、水牛も初なので良かったです
小浜島観光はバスでなくサイクリングしたかったので三島ツアーを選びました。

I was very satisfied with the half-day tour, which included a glass-bottom boat, bus sightseeing, and a water buffalo ride, offering a variety of experiences. The weather was a bit unfavorable, and there was some rocking on the boat, but I was able to see plenty of cute fish through the glass-bottom boat. The bus tour allowed us to quickly visit places like Kaiji Beach, known for its star sand, and Kondoi Beach.

Before the water buffalo ride, I felt sorry for the buffalo as they pulled many people along. Although the ride lasted 20 minutes, I think 10 to 15 minutes would have been sufficient for the buffalo. At the end, there was an Okinawan performance and singing, which added to the atmosphere.

While there are rental bicycles available on the island, this course is great for families with small children or for those who don't want to get too tired. I had a lot of fun.

半日観光としてグラスボート、バス観光、水牛乗車と色んな乗り物で盛り沢山で満足でした。
天候が少し良くなくて船の揺れも多少ありましたがグラスボートから、しっかり可愛い魚達が見れました。
バス観光は星砂採取のカイジ浜、コンドイビーチなどサクッと回れました。
水牛乗車では乗る前から水牛が沢山の人々を引っ張って行くのが可哀想と思っていました。
20分間でしたが水牛の為には10〜15分でも充分です。
最後に沖縄演奏と歌もあり雰囲気満載。
島内はレンタサイクルもありますが、このコースは小さい子連れや疲れたくない人向けには良いです、楽しかったです。

I think it's very good for those who want to efficiently visit the nearby islands of Ishigaki Island. You can enjoy the highlights of three islands in one day. It's a beginner-friendly orientation to the islands, so even those who are new can participate with peace of mind. On the other hand, it may not be suitable for those who have visited the islands before or are seasoned travelers who are eager to explore the unknown on their own.

I would like to visit Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island again. The sea at Taketomi Island was particularly stunning and amazing.

For those who want to go to the beach, renting a bicycle is essential. However, since the rental bicycles were only available until 4 PM, I couldn't go to Kaiji Beach. I spent too much time sightseeing in the town. I wish I had an extra 30 minutes. Also, the bicycles were a bit small, like mama-chari, so it was tough on hills and unpaved roads. Since you’ll be rushing around the island, I think those who lack stamina or women should consider renting an electric assist bicycle to enjoy it more comfortably. For groups of men with good stamina, it shouldn't be a problem.

I wrote a few complaints, but overall it was very good. The tour guide was polite and shared various stories, allowing us to learn about the plants, animals, and the lives of the islanders. I'm grateful for that.

効率よく石垣島近隣の島を回りたい人はとても良いと思います。1日で３島の良いとこ取りができます。
島のオリエンテーション的な感じで初心者でも安心して参加できます。逆に一度でも島に訪れたことのある方や旅慣れして自分でガンガン未知の世界に踏み入れていける方には不向きかもしれません。

竹富島や西表島にあらためて行ってみたいと思いました。
特に竹富島の海は絶景で最高でした。

ビーチに行きたい人はレンタサイクル必須です。
ただレンタサイクルが１６時までだったのでカイジ浜に行けませんでした。街並みを見学するのに時間を使いすぎてしまいました。後３０分あれば良かったです。
あと自転車が少し小さいママチャリだったので坂や舗装されていない道が大変でした。時間のない中で島中を走り回るので体力に自信のない方や女性は別に電動アシスト自転車を借りたほうが気持ちよく満喫できると思います。体力のある男性グループなら問題ないです。

少し不満を書きましたが、総じてとても良かったです。添乗員さんも丁寧でいろいろお話をしてくださり植物や動物、島の方の生活なども知ることができました。感謝です。

The open-air double-decker bus is incredibly refreshing, but you can get sunburned on sunny days. It must be too hot in the summer. Even in mid-October, it was hot in the sun.
I highly recommend this bus tour for first-time visitors to Kyoto, as it takes you to the classic spots and you can listen to the guidance through earphones. It's a fun experience, like passing under the torii gate of Heian Shrine, which is something you usually can't do.
By the way, the double-decker buses only depart on even hours, so if you take one that departs on an odd hour, it will be a regular sightseeing bus. I was disappointed at first because I didn't know, so please check before you go.

２階立てバスのオープンエアは、最高に気持ち良いですが、晴れていると日に焼けます。夏は暑すぎるでしょうね。１０月中旬でも日なたは暑かったです。
京都の定番スポットをバスで回ってくれ、イヤフォンから案内も聞けるので、京都が初めての方には絶対お勧めします。平安神宮の鳥居の下をくぐれるなど、普通はできない経験ができて楽しいですよ。
ちなみに、２階立ては偶数時間出発のバスだけなので、奇数発だと普通の観光バスタイプでした。知らなくて最初がっかりしましたので、調べてから乗ってくださいね。

I've been to Okinawa many times, but this time I joined a tour departing from the Prefectural Office since I was traveling alone!

To put it simply, it was a great deal and I was able to sightsee efficiently, which was really nice. Originally, it was an affordable tour, but thanks to GoTo, it became even cheaper, and I also received a 1,000 yen electronic coupon!

I participated on a Monday, and there were 21 people on the tour, with about one-third being solo travelers. At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, I had two and a half hours of free time to see the whale sharks and manta rays while having lunch at a café, and then I watched the dolphin show at the Okichan Theater from 1:00 PM before returning to the bus... it was just right!

On the bus, the guide played the sanshin and sang, and occasionally posed quizzes, creating a warm and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the trip. Since we walked a lot, I appreciated being able to take a nap on the way back while island songs played.

Not only did we visit the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, but we also went to Kouri Island, the newly renovated Manzamo, and the Okashi Goten (Sweet Factory). As others mentioned, I felt that the free time at American Village was a bit long, so it might be better to unify the free time to 20 minutes for all places except the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Surprisingly, 20 minutes was enough to see everything!

何度も来ている沖縄県ですが、今回は一人旅だったので県庁前から出発のこちらのツアーに参加！

一言で言えば大変お得で効率良く観光でき本当に良かったです(^^)
元々お手頃ツアーですが、GoToの恩恵でさらに格安、さらに1,000円の電子クーポンも頂けました！

月曜日の参加でしたが21人のツアーで、1/3はお一人様の参加でした。
美ら海水族館も2時間半の自由時間でジンベエザメやナンヨウマンタを見ながらカフェで昼食も取れ、13:00〜のオキちゃん劇場でイルカショーを見てバスに戻って…と丁度良かったです♪

バス車内ではガイドさんが三線を弾きながら歌って下さったり、時折クイズを出して下さったり始終和やかな雰囲気で楽しく過ごせました。
たくさん歩いたので、帰りは島唄が流れ仮眠ができた点もありがたかったです。

美ら海水族館だけでなく、古宇里島や新しくなった万座毛、またお菓子御殿にも行けました。
他の方々もおっしゃっておりましたが、アメリカンビレッジは正直少し自由時間が長い気がしたので、美ら海水族館以外は全て20分の自由行動で統一しても良い気がします。
意外に20分でどこも十分に見れました！

As an aquarium, it was impressive and very beautiful. I want to go again. I've been to facilities in other prefectures, but I felt that Churaumi Aquarium was really good. If you go to Okinawa, I definitely think you should stop by.

水族館としては、迫力があり、とてもきれいでした。
また行きたいです。他県の施設も行ったことがありますが、美ら海水族館は、とても良いと感じました。沖縄に行ったなら、ぜひ立ち寄るといいと思います。

The guide's explanation conveyed the current situation in Okinawa thoroughly, which was great. It left a strong impression on me. Although they said they were not very good, they were truly wonderful.

ガイドさんの説明が沖縄の現状を余すころなく伝えられていてよかったです。非常に心に残りました。さらに下手だと本人は言うが、とても素敵でした。

I had a great time wherever I went. The smooth assistance made it possible for me to move around without feeling anxious. One downside was that when I asked about the GoTo campaign through Veltra, the staff at Ishigaki Island Dream Tourism had no idea about it, which was disappointing. I had to research and inquire on my own, and I would have appreciated it if they could at least provide the contact information for Veltra. That said, I personally had a very fulfilling day with plenty of time to explore each sightseeing spot, and I was extremely satisfied!

何処へ行っても楽しく過ごせました。
スムーズな対応をして下さるので、不安になることなく動けました。
一つ難点だったことは、ベルトラで対応のgotoキャンペーンのことをお聞きしても、石垣島ドリーム観光の方々は全く分からなかったことは残念でした。自分で調べて問い合わせましたが、せめてベルトラの連絡先だけでも教えてくれたら有り難いなぁと思いました。
とはいえ、各観光場所での時間は個人的にはゆっくり回れてとても充実した１日で、大満足でした！

The guide's explanations were clear and precise. They pointed out photo spots that are also featured in the calendar, allowing us to take great pictures. I'm glad we were able to visit Gokayama as well. The lunch was delicious too.

Thank you very much for the information about recommended sweets from Kanazawa and the light-up at Kanazawa Castle.

ガイドさんの説明が分かりやすく的確でした。カレンダーにもなっている撮影スポットを教えて下さって良い写真がとれました。五箇山にも行けて良かったです。昼食も美味しかったです。
金沢のお勧めの銘菓や金沢城のライトアップのことなど情報を頂き本当にありがとうございました。

I was able to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while riding a water buffalo cart. The rental bicycles cost 1,500 yen, and since it takes about 20 minutes to walk from the tourist center to the sandy beach, I decided against it. However, I learned that using the shuttle bus would only cost 300 yen, so I wish I had known that beforehand.

水牛車に乗って、のどかな雰囲気を味わえました。
レンタル自転車が1500円もするので、観光センターから砂浜まで歩くと20分もかかるのでやめましたが、巡回バス利用なら300円で行けるようなので、知っていれば行きたかったです。

Since it was just the two of us, it was smooth to get around, and we were able to return earlier than the scheduled time, which gave us some extra time for dinner. The driver was also very kind, and it was truly a great tour. I recommend it to everyone.

2人催行で、本当に夫婦2人だったので、移動にスムーズだったためか、終わりの予定時刻より早く帰ってこれたので、ゆうしょくにゆとりができました。
ドライバーの方も非常に親切な方で本当にいいツアーでした。みなさんにもお勧めです。

The water buffalo carts on Taketomi Island allow you to leisurely explore the village. While I felt a bit sorry for the villagers, it was fascinating to see the unique architecture.

竹富島の水牛車はのんびり集落を一回りできます。集落の方には申し訳ない感じもしますが、独特の建造物を見せて頂けて興味深いものがありました。

The weather was nice, and I enjoyed places like the Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri Island, which I visited for the first time. It's a shame there were fewer people due to the impact of COVID-19, but I would like to use this service again when I visit Okinawa.

天気が良く、美ら海水族館や初めて行く古宇利島など楽しめました
コロナの影響で人が少なかったのは残念ですが、また沖縄に行ったら利用したいと思います

I thought my schedule was packed, but surprisingly, I was able to act with some flexibility, so I was satisfied. Perhaps because of the season, the Churaumi Aquarium wasn't as crowded as usual?

スケジュールがびっちりだなぁと思っていましたが、意外と余裕をもって行動できましたので満足でした。
この時期だからか、普段ほど美ら海水族館は混雑していなかったのかな？

I participated for my mother (71 years old) who wanted to ride a water buffalo. It was a dream come true to ride a water buffalo and cross the sea, which became the best memory. I found it fascinating to learn about the significance of water buffaloes to the people of Ishigaki Island.

It had been 20 years since I traveled with my mother, and I was anxious about how it would go, but I was grateful for the staff's thoughtfulness.

水牛に乗りたい母(71歳)のために参加しました。念願叶って水牛に乗れ、海を渡った事は最高の思い出になりました。石垣島の人にとって水牛がどんな存在だったのかを知ることができ、興味深く感じました。
母との旅行は20年ぶりで、どうなることかと不安でしたが、スタッフの方のお気遣いがありがたかったです。