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On the way back, it was much less crowded since summer vacation was coming to an end. Unlike the outbound trip, I had the lounging space all to myself! There was plenty of room for a pillow too. Since I was alone, I didn’t have to worry about others and could stretch out comfortably for a nap. I knew there wouldn’t be internet access from my experience on the way there, so I went out on the deck to enjoy the view of the sea and spent my time relaxing. The weather was cloudy again, but the waves were higher than on the way there, and for about 30 minutes to an hour after departure, the boat rocked quite a bit. The vertical and horizontal swaying alternated, which made me feel a little nauseous. The locals even said, “It’s less rocky than usual today,” and after getting used to the wind, I was able to read normally. It was a day with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees in Nagasaki, but I didn’t feel the heat while being in the breeze, which was pleasant. The three-hour boat trip turned out to be a refreshing time. I had given up on the internet, so I ended up sleeping soundly after a while. Ferries take time, but if you can secure space during busy times while traveling alone, it’s incredibly comfortable. The outbound trip during summer vacation was a bit tough due to the pillow battle, but on the way back, I was able to use the space freely and relax. Next time, I want to aim for the off-season and go again. Goto Islands were the best islands!

帰りは夏休み終わりかけで、行きよりだいぶ空いてました。行きと違ってごろ寝スペースを広々と独占！ 枕も余裕であった。一人だから周りを気にせず、のびのび寝転がって仮眠。ネットがつながらないの行きでわかってたのでデッキに出て海眺めたて、ゆったり過ごせました。天気はまた曇りだったけど、行きより波が高めで、出港後30分〜1時間くらいは結構揺れました。縦揺れと横揺れが交互に来て、ちょっと気持ち悪くなった。地元の人も「今日はいつもより揺れ少ないねー」みたいな感じで、ちょっと風に当たって慣れてきたら普通に本読んだりできるようになりました。長崎では35度最高気温の日だったけど、風に当たってると暑さを感じず心地よかったです。3時間ちょっとの船旅が、むしろリフレッシュ時間になって良かったです。ネットはあきらめてたので途中から爆睡。フェリーは時間かかるけど、一人旅なら混雑時でもスペース取れれば最高に快適。夏休みの行きは枕争奪戦でちょっと大変だったけど、帰りは広々使えてリラックスできました。次はオフシーズン狙ってまた行きたい。五島は最高の島でした。

During the peak of summer vacation, the morning ferry was busier than expected. When I entered the terminal, it was already overflowing with people, and I ended up getting a late ticket for the second-class (carpet sleeping area). As soon as I boarded, I headed to the sleeping space, but it was almost completely full. While pillows are available for free rental, there are a limited number, so it's first come, first served. By the time I arrived, there were hardly any left, and everyone was using towels or bags as makeshift pillows. The space was cramped, and it felt like we were all sleeping very close to each other, in a complete communal sleeping situation. The weather was cloudy, and the sea wasn't too rough. For a while after departure, the bay was calm, and I was leisurely reading a book, but once we hit the open sea, the waves started to pick up a bit, causing a slight rocking motion. Even though ferries are supposed to be more stable than jet foils, the summer open sea occasionally felt like a big jolt, and I started to feel a bit seasick. But since I was traveling alone, I endured it, lying down and closing my eyes. The journey took about 3 hours and 10 minutes, which surprisingly felt long. I had docomo internet, and for about 30 minutes after departure, I was able to connect normally and check social media, but as we got closer to the Goto Islands (the real open sea), I suddenly lost signal. I was completely cut off for about an hour and had to rely on offline music and videos to get by. It was a complete digital detox. The signal came back when we reached Fukue Port. Once I arrived in Fukue, the island's air was so refreshing that it blew away my fatigue!

夏休みピークで、朝の便は予想以上に混んでました。ターミナルに入ったらすでに人で溢れてて、2等（カーペットのごろ寝エリア）の整理券が遅めになってしまった。乗船してすぐごろ寝スペースへ行ったけど、もうほとんど埋まってて…枕は無料貸出だけど、数に限りがあるらしく早い者勝ち。僕が着いた頃にはもうほとんど残ってなく、みんなタオルやバッグを枕代わりにしてごろ寝。スペースも狭くて、隣の人と距離が近い感じで、完全に雑魚寝状態でした。天気は曇りで、海はそれほど荒れてなかった。出港後しばらくは湾内が穏やかで、のんびり本を読んだりしてましたが、外海に出ると少しずつ波が出てきて軽く揺れました。フェリーだからジェットフォイルより安定してるはずなのに、夏の外洋はたまにドーンと当たる感じがあって、少し船酔い気味に。でも一人旅だから我慢して、横になって目を閉じて耐えました。所要時間約3時間10分は意外と長く感じた。ネットはdocomoで、出港後30分くらいまでは普通に繋がってSNSチェックとかしてたのに、五島に近づくあたり（外海の本番）から急に圏外に。1時間くらい完全に使えなくなって、音楽も動画もオフラインでしのぐしかなかった。完全にデジタルデトックス状態。電波復活したのは福江港でした。福江に着いたら、疲れも吹き飛ぶくらい島の空気が気持ちよかったです！

I toured various places by bus for a day. I also enjoyed the scenery from the window. The free pass was a great value, and I had a wonderful time!

1日バスでいろんなところを巡りました。車窓からの景色も楽しめました。フリーパスはコスパが良く、とても満喫できました！

The one-week line has two routes: one going east and the other going west. When I have time, I enjoy the scenery leisurely. For five days, 2,000 yen is a great deal! 🉐

一周線には、東回りと西回りの2路線あります。
時間があるときは、まったり景色を堪能しています。
5日間、2,000円は、お得🉐です。

You can meet not only plants but also squirrels, capybaras, and goats. I was also able to participate in the bird performance show at just the right time.

植物だけでなく、リスさん・カピパラさん・ヤギさんにも会えます。
バードパフォーマンスショーにもタイミングよく参加できました。

If you're planning to explore Ishigaki Island using public transportation, this pass is very cost-effective and helpful. Just by visiting a few major spots like the airport round trip and Kabira Bay, you can quickly get your money's worth.

However, it's important to note that the bus frequency is extremely low. Some routes only have one bus per hour or even just a few buses every few hours, so if you're not careful, you could waste a lot of time waiting. I strongly recommend checking the latest timetable on the official Higashi Transport website in advance and planning your schedule down to the minute. It's especially crucial to have a flexible plan to avoid missing your return trip.

石垣島を公共交通機関で観光するなら、このパスは非常にコスパが良く、経済的で助かりました。空港往復や川平湾などの主要スポットを数ヶ所回るだけで、すぐに元が取れます。
ただし、注意が必要なのはバスの運行本数が極めて少ない点です。1時間に1本、あるいは数時間に1本しかない路線もあるため、行き当たりばったりだと待ち時間で大幅に時間をロスしてしまいます。東運輸の公式サイトで最新の時刻表を事前に確認し、分刻みでスケジュールを組んでおくことを強くお勧めします。特に帰りの便を逃すと大変なので、余裕を持った計画が大切です。

With credit card payments, you can also earn credit card points. For children, it's a great deal at just 1,000 yen! 🉐

クレジットカード決済で、
クレジットカードのポイントも
たまります。
子どもは、1,000円とお得🉐。

This is a very economical bus pass that allows you to ride for a full five days (120 hours) for just 2000 yen. You show the Veltra voucher at your first boarding to receive your ticket. The boarding time is indicated, and from that point, you can ride for 120 hours. Depending on your boarding time, you can ride for up to six days.

You can also board from Ishigaki Airport, so there’s no waste. The second and third images show the places I visited by bus. However, there are quite a few bus stops with limited service, so you need to carefully check the timetable and plan your schedule. If you get the timing wrong, you may not be able to return to your hotel or the airport.

5日間ではなく、丸5日間（120時間）2000円でバスに乗車できる、とってもお得なバスのフリーパスです。
一番最初の乗車時にベルトラのバウチャーを見せて、チケットを貰います。乗車時間が出てるので、それから120時間乗車可能。
乗車時間次第で6日間乗車できます。
石垣空港からも乗車できるので、無駄がありません。
2・3枚目の画像は、バスで行ったところ。
ただ本数は少なめのバス停も結構あるので、時刻表をじっくり見て予定を組み立てる必要があります。
時間を間違えると、ホテルや空港へ戻れなくなります。

I used it for the first time. It was warm on the day, and since it wasn't crowded, I was able to look around without any stress. The illumination was nice.

初めて利用しました。当日は暖かく、空いてたのでストレスなく見て回れました。イルミネーションは良かったです。

I made a reservation for a 6-hour course from Naha Airport. Initially, I had planned to visit Kouri Island and Uruma Pottery, but it was suggested that it would take too much time to travel those distances, so I was offered an itinerary that included Kouri Island, Manzamo, the Kyoda Roadside Station, and Tsuboya Yachimun Street.

Since I had never been to any of these places, the itinerary, which was not part of the bus tour, turned out to be enjoyable and created great memories. Unfortunately, it was rainy, but I had a wonderful time chatting with the taxi driver during the ride. I would like to use this service again.

那覇空港から6時間コースで予約を入れさせて頂きました。当初の予定は古宇利島、うるま陶器など行く計画を立てていましたが距離的にかなり時間を費やして勿体無いとのことで、古宇利島から万座毛、道の駅許田、壺屋やちむん通りのご提案を下さいました。
どこも行ったことがないため、バスツアーにない行程でどの場所も楽しくいい思い出になりました。生憎雨模様でしたがタクシーの中では運転手さんとの会話も弾み楽しい時間が過ごせました。また利用させて頂きたいと思います。

I thought I could manage to tour around Irabu Island, excluding Shimoji Island, in about five hours. The driver's knowledge was decent since he had moved there four years ago. We rushed a bit, and we barely managed to fit Irabu Island and Shimoji Island into five hours, but we kept our stay at each location short. Since the speed limit is low across the island, I was surprised at how slow we were going at first.

伊良部島下地島除きなら5時間でまわれるかなと思って設定した。運転手の知識は移住して4年ということでまぁまぁ。結構急ぎで行ったら伊良部島、下地島込みでギリギリ5時間で収まったが、1カ所の滞在時間は短めにした。島全体で車のスピードを出さないので、はじめはゆっくりで驚いた。

There are many hotels within walking distance from the island terminal, making it very convenient. The usage is also very simple. When boarding from the airport, show the voucher issued by Veltra to the driver and receive your ticket (round trip). The driver will detach the ticket when you get off, so please present it as is. The bus has a front boarding and rear alighting system.

離島ターミナルから徒歩圏内にはホテルがたくさんありますので便利です。利用方法もとても簡単です。空港から乗車する時にVeltra発行のバウチャーをドライバーさんに見せ、乗車券（往復）を受け取ってください。降車時にドライバーさんが乗車券を切り離しますので、そのまま提示してください。バスは前乗り前降りです。

It's convenient to visit tourist spots, local supermarkets, drugstores, and Don Quijote within the island. It's a great deal at 2000 yen for five days. You just need to show your ticket to the driver when you get on and off.

島内の観光地、地元のスーパー、ドラックストア、ドン・キホーテなどに行くのに便利です。5日で2000円はとてもお得です。乗る時、降りる時にチケットを運転手さんに見せるだけです。

It takes longer than the jet foil, but even though the wind was strong and the waves were high, it was comfortable without much rocking. It was convenient because I could make a reservation in advance.

ジェットフォイルより時間はかかりますが、風が強くて波が高かったですが、そんなに揺れずに快適でした。
予約が先にできるので便利でした。

It was convenient to be able to make a reservation in advance. Since I stopped by Fukue along the way, it took quite a bit longer (five hours) than the jet foil, but the price was reasonable and it was comfortable.

先行で予約ができて便利でした。
途中福江に寄るのでジェットフォイルよりかなり時間(５時間）がかかりますが、料金も手軽で快適でした。

I used the bus round trip between Ishigaki Port Terminal and the airport. Currently, it's 550 yen one way. It's nice that there's a total discount of 100 yen for a round trip! I would like to use it again in the future.

石垣港離島ターミナルと空港間のバス往復に利用しました。現在片道550円。往復で合計100円割引となるのは嬉しい！今後も利用したいです。

This was my first visit to the Tokyo Skytree observation deck. I made a reservation at the last minute because the weather forecast predicted clear skies.

On the day of my visit, it was a calm winter day, but I’m not sure if it was because it was too warm or if there was no wind, but until sunset, I couldn’t see Mount Fuji, or even Yokohama, which is closer, as they were both hazy.

However, as the sun dipped behind the mountains, Mount Fuji emerged as a silhouette, creating a magical landscape. After sunset, as the temperature dropped, the visibility gradually improved, and I was able to see the night view of Tokyo clearly.

I stayed for about three hours from 3 PM until it got completely dark, allowing me to slowly enjoy the changing scenery, and I was very satisfied.

初めてのスカイツリー展望台です。天気予報が快晴だったので直前に予約しました。
当日は穏やかな冬晴れだったのですが、暖かすぎたのか、風が無かったせいかわかりませんが日没までは富士山はおろか、その手前の横浜さえも霞んでしまい、よく見えませんでした。
しかし太陽が山の向こうに傾くと、富士山がシルエットで浮かび上がり、幻想的な風景を見ることができました。
日没後は気温の低下とともに視界が徐々にクリアになり、東京の夜景が良く見えました。
15時から真っ暗になるまで３時間くらい滞在したので、変わりゆく風景をゆっくり堪能でき満足しました。

I boarded the jet ferry. It was comfortable, and I didn't feel any swaying. The scenery along the way was amazing.

ジェットフェリーに乗船しました。揺れを感じることなく、快適でした。
移動途中に見る景色が最高でした。

I used the service for two days! The driver made various suggestions to help us make the most of our time, and it truly became a fun trip! It was my first time in Okinawa, and I had no sense of the area at all. I had roughly communicated the sightseeing spots I wanted to visit, like the Churaumi Aquarium, but in addition to that, I received recommendations for great photo spots, restaurants, and useful information about Okinawa. Including the travel time, I was able to spend a very fulfilling time!

2日間利用させて頂きました！
利用時間の中で最大限楽しめるように運転手さんが様々な提案をして下さって本当に楽しい旅行になりました！！
沖縄に行くのは初めてで、土地勘も何も無い状態でした。美ら海水族館など行きたい観光名所は大まかに伝えていたのですが、それに加えて、オススメの写真スポットオススメのご飯屋さん、沖縄の役立つ情報なども教えて頂き、移動時間も含めてとても充実した時間を過ごすことができました！

Since tickets can only be purchased with cash on the bus and in the office, it was perfect for someone like me who prefers using cards! Also, I just had to show the ticket to the driver without having to scan it, so I could keep it in a transparent phone case and show it easily without losing it, which was very convenient!

バスの車内や事務所では現金でしか購入できないのでカード派の私にはピッタリでした！また、チケットをかざしたりせずに運転手さんに見せるだけなので透明なスマホケースに挟んでそのまま見せれて無くさず快適でした！

I used a private taxi with my elderly parents, as my mother walks slowly, and it was the right choice to go at our own pace. The driver listened attentively and politely to my parents' stories, and they enjoyed talking with a local (the driver), so I felt it was great to have a private service. I plan to use it again if the opportunity arises.

高齢の両親と一緒で、母親も歩行がゆっくりなので自分たちのペースで行ける貸し切りタクシーを利用させていただきましたが正解でした。運転手さんも両親の話をしっかり丁寧に聞いて下さり、地元の方（運転手の方）とのお話も両親は楽しんでいたので貸し切りにして良かったなと感じました。また機会がありましたら頼もうと思います。

While I was waiting in the airport arrival lobby, imagining an elderly man, a female driver came to pick me up!

Shortly after departing, she suddenly slammed on the brakes and exclaimed, "Wow! No way!" A pair of wild peacocks greeted us, and one of them was a white peacock! Thanks to her constant attention to the surroundings while driving, we also encountered a hawk and a wild boar (with detailed explanations about their ecology!).

Since I had consulted with the tour company in advance about whether it was feasible to visit my desired spots, the driver had already arranged an efficient order for the itinerary. Additionally, from the conversations during the course, she spontaneously incorporated hidden gems that we would likely enjoy, and each one was fantastic.

Moreover, she said, "Don't worry about the time; feel free to take your time and enjoy," which allowed us to savor each destination without rushing, which was very nice.

Overall, the driver was filled with love for Ishigaki Island and a desire to convey the island's charm to us within the limited time we had. It wasn't just about efficiency or convenience; the experiences and information we gained were incredible.

I am truly grateful to have had this driver, and I feel full of appreciation.

I would definitely love to ride with her again!

空港の到着ロビーで年配のおじさんを想像して待っていたら女性ドライバーさんが迎えに来てくれました！

出発して間もなく「わっ！うそっ！」と急停車！野生の孔雀のつがい、しかも一羽はなんと白孔雀！！が出迎えてくれました。常に周りに注意をはらって運転してくださるおかげで、サシバー（猛禽類）やウリ坊にも会えました。
（生態などのすごく詳しい解説つき！）

事前に希望スポットを周るのに無理がないかツアー会社に相談していたため、ドライバーさんが予め効率の良い順序を組んでおいてくださったうえ、そのコースや道中の会話から我々が好きそうな穴場スポットを即興で組み込んでくださり、そのどれもが素晴らしかったです。

また「時間は適当に調整しますから気にしないで見てきていいですよー」と言ってくださり、行く先々をゆったり慌てずに味わうことができたのもとても良かったです。

とにかくドライバーさんが、石垣島愛と、限りある時間で島の魅力を最大限伝えようとしてくださる気持ちに溢れていて、単なる効率や利便性だけでなく、得られる経験と情報量がすごい。

このドライバーさんで本当に良かったですし、感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

きっとまた乗せていただきたいです！

I always use it when staying for more than 24 hours without using the bus for round trips to the airport. I'm grateful that there are a decent number of services operating.

空港往復以外にバスを使用しない24時間以上滞在する場合はいつも使っています。
本数もそれなりに運行されているので有難い。

The weather was nice, and I could see far and wide beautifully; it was the best! I was also surprised by the speed of the elevator! Next, I want to see the night view as well.

天気も良くて遠くまで綺麗に見渡すことが出来、最高でした！エレベーターの速さにもビックリでした！！
次は夜景も見てみたいです。

I have visited Ishigaki Island many times, but this time I used the free pass for the first time. When I arrived at the airport and showed the printed reservation ticket to the bus driver, he immediately handed me the free pass. It costs 1,100 yen for a round trip from the airport to the remote island terminal, so it's very economical and appreciated.

I would like to use this free pass again when I visit Ishigaki Island!

何度も石垣島に来ていますが、今回初めてフリーパスを利用しました。
空港につきバスの運転手さんに印刷していった予約券を見せるとすぐにフリーパスを渡してくれました。
空港から離島ターミナル往復でも1100円かかるので、大変お得でありがたいです。

また石垣島来島の際はこちらのフリーパスを使いたいなと思います！

This time, I was able to conveniently obtain tickets without preparing cash. It's also nice to earn VELTRA points.

今回も現金用意しないで便利にチケットを入手できました。
VELTRAポイントがつくのも嬉しいですね。

During the three-day weekend, I went to Ishigaki Island and purchased a free pass for the To Bus from Veltra. This time, I used the route bus to visit places like Kabira Park, Hirakubo Lighthouse, and Tamatorizaki Observatory. It was also fun to plan my schedule like a puzzle while looking at the timetable.

3連休に石垣島へ行った際、veltraから東バスのフリーパスを購入しました。
今回は川平公園、平久保崎灯台、玉取崎展望台などに路線バスを利用して行きました。
時刻表を見ながらパズルの様に予定を考えるのも楽しいです。

I visited Okinawa for the first time and focused on the power spots in the southern part of the island. I had submitted some candidate locations in advance, but since I have no travel experience, my plans were a bit vague. However, the driver was kind enough to adjust the itinerary, and in some cases, he accompanied us close to the locations, which made the trip smooth without any confusion. I had booked the Ganagari Valley for 2 PM, but since I wasn't sure about the timing, the latter part of the day felt a bit rushed, which was a little disappointing. Overall, everyone was very kind, and we had lively conversations in the car, making for an enjoyable experience.

初沖縄で南側のパワースポットを中心に回っていただきました。あらかじめ候補は提出してましたが旅行経験がなく、あやふや計画でしたが運転手さんが親切に補正していただき場所によっては近くまで同行していただいたため迷うこともなくスムーズに旅行できました。ガンガラーの谷は私が目測も分からず14時予約としたため後半が少し窮屈な時間となったのが少し残念。全体としてはとても親切で車中でも会話が弾み楽しく過ごせました

I used the bus for sightseeing, and I think I got my money's worth over the two days. Even when going to the city for dinner, I casually used the bus for just a two-station ride. I will use it again.

バスを利用しての観光をしたので、2日間で、元が取れたと思います。夕飯で、市街地に行く際にも、2駅分の移動でも、気軽にバスを利用しました。また、利用します。

I used it for the return trip. The process is simple, so I had plenty of time to buy souvenirs. There were a lot of cars, but not many people, so I was able to relax and take a nap (deep sleep) on the way back.

復路に利用しました。手続き簡単なのでお土産買う時間にも余裕があります。車は多かったけど人は少なかったので余裕でごろ寝（爆睡）して帰ってきました。