All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

I had a chronic illness and had given up on snorkeling and diving, but I wanted to try an activity that allowed me to look into the ocean, so I took the plunge. The breeze was pleasant, and I was very satisfied to see the corals and fish. The staff were kind and took a lot of photos for me. The finished video was of higher quality than I had imagined and became a wonderful memory. I received it right away and sent it to friends and family, and they were delighted.

The pedal SUP was more challenging than canoeing, but I managed to do it. I felt that the pedal brake for the SUP had some inconsistencies, so I hope that gets improved. Overall, I was able to enjoy the tour smoothly and leisurely without any troubles, and I’m really glad I went! I highly recommend it! ♪

持病があり、シュノーケリングやダイビングは諦めていましたが、海のなかをのぞいてみるアクティビティがしたくて、挑戦。
風も気持ちよく、サンゴやお魚もみれて大満足でした。
スタッフの人は優しく、写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。
出来上がった動画は想像よりクオリティ高く、思い出になりました。すぐにもらえたので、友人・実家等まわりに送って、喜んでもらえました。
ペダルSUPはカヌーより難しかったですが、なんとかできました。
SUPのペダルブレーキだけ、少し調子に左右バラツキがありそこだけ改善されるといいなと感じました。
が、概してトラブルなくスムーズかつゆったりと楽しむことができ、ツアーに行ってほんとうに良かったです！おすすめします♪

I was taken care of with stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling. The person in charge and the staff at the shop were very kind and attentive, and my elementary school son was very happy. He talked about how much he enjoyed feeding the fish and observing the hermit crabs, saying it was the most fun part of our trip. I thought stand-up paddleboarding would be difficult, but I was able to enjoy it even as a beginner. I want to challenge myself with stand-up paddleboarding again next year. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

サップとシュノーケルで
お世話になりました。
担当してくれた方もお店の方も
とても親切丁寧に対応してくださり、
小学生の息子も大変喜んでおり、
魚に餌やりをしたり、
ヤドカリを観察できたこと、
今回の旅行で1番楽しかったと
話していました。
サップは難しそうと思っていましたが
初心者でも十分楽しめました。
来年もサップに挑戦したいです、
素敵な体験をありがとうございました。

It was a bit tough, but it turned out to be a fun and good experience. The weather was nice, it didn't turn bad, and the moderate climate allowed me to keep my stamina until the end. I'm grateful for the guide's pacing.

ちょっときつかったけど、楽しく良い経験になりました。天気も良く、荒天にならず、程よい気候で体力が最後まで待たすことができました。
ガイドさんのペース配分に感謝です。

To celebrate our 60th birthdays as a couple, we participated in a trekking tour to Jomon Sugi. We wanted to walk at our own pace, so we requested a private guide. Our guide, Iwakawa, was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with his frequent dad jokes, making the 12-hour round trip (with breaks, of course) enjoyable. Thank you very much! Fortunately, the weather was clear the entire way, and both Jomon Sugi and the other Yakusugi trees we saw along the way were magnificent, making it a memorable experience.

夫婦同じ歳での還暦を記念して、縄文杉トレッキングに参加しました。
自分たちのペースで歩きたくて貸切のガイドさんを依頼。ガイドの岩川さんは知識が豊富で、頻繁に出るオヤジギャグに癒されながら、楽しく往復12時間（もちろん休憩しながらですが）を歩き切りました。ありがとうございました！
幸運にも道中ずっと快晴で、縄文杉も途中で見た屋久杉やその他の木々も素晴らしく、思い出に残る体験となりました。

The clear-bottom kayak at Manza Beach allowed us to see underwater. Although there were some waves, they were minimal for the ocean. It was a hot day, but the sea breeze made it enjoyable, and we could see tropical fish through the kayak's bottom, making for a fun time. I felt like I wanted to go a bit further out.

At one point, the instructor dove down to collect starfish and sea cucumbers for the participants to see before returning them to the sea, which was a nice memory. However, I took my wife, who was trying kayaking for the first time, and even with these small waves, she experienced some seasickness. For those who might be prone to seasickness, it's worth noting that the ocean is a bit different from rivers or lakes, so caution may be needed.

万座毛での船底がクリアで海の中が見えるカヤック。
波は多少あるものの海であればほんの僅かなもの。
暑かった日であるが海風が有り、熱帯魚は船底で見えるし楽しかった時間です。もう少し沖まで出たい気持ちでした。
途中でインストラクターが素潜りでヒトデやナマコを取り参加者がどんなものか見たのち海に返しましたがいい思い出です。
ただ、今回はカヤック初挑戦の女房を乗せたが、この程度の波でも船酔？
船酔いの可能性のある方は、川や湖と多少違うので、注意が必要かも？

When I went to Okinawa, I definitely wanted to do a mangrove kayak tour, but I ended up making a reservation three days in advance after checking the weather. At first, I thought it would be a tour focused on paddling hard, but in reality, there was a lot of nature observation and explanations. They not only shared information about Okinawa's nature but also taught us about other things, making it a rich canoe tour. The staff were kind, and I created great memories on the first day of my trip.

沖縄に行ったらマングローブカヤックを絶対やりたかったのですが、天気の様子を見てから予約をと考えていて3日前の予約になってしまいました。
最初はがっつりカヤックを漕いで行くツアーなのかな？と思っていましたが
実際は自然観察や説明も多く、沖縄の自然だけでは無く、他の事まで聞くと教えてくれ中身の濃いカヌーツアーでした。
スタッフの方も親切で旅行初日の良い想い出が出来ました。

We participated as a couple in our 50s. The tour had six people, and everyone was nice, so we never got bored along the way. By the end, our feet were sore, but we had a satisfying trekking experience. The guide was a woman with extensive knowledge, and we learned a lot. She also took many photos, which became precious memories for us.

50代夫婦で参加させてもらいました。
ツアーは6人で、みなさんいい方達で道中飽きることなく、最後は足が痛かったですが、満足いくトレッキングできました。
ガイドさんは女性でしたが、知識が豊富で、色々と勉強になりました。写真もたくさん撮って頂き、大切な思い出になりました。

Snorkeling on the north side of Nugan Island. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the sea turtles I was hoping for. A downside is that since we didn't go ashore, we couldn't relax fully.

ヌガンヌ島の北側に停泊してのシュノーケリング。お目当てのウミガメには会えませんでした。残念。
上陸はしないので、ゆっくりくつろげない点はデメリット。

Thanks to the guide's pacing, we were able to reach Jomon Sugi without any difficulty. It was reassuring to have experienced guides with us. The guide had a playful spirit, and we were able to take some wonderful photos!

ガイドさんのペース配分のおかげで
難無く縄文杉まで行くことができました。
経験あるガイドさんたちが揃っているようで、安心でした。
遊び心のあるガイドさんで
素敵な写真も撮れました！

This was my first time in the Eastern Hokkaido region, and with almost zero prior knowledge about Shiretoko Goko, I decided to visit all five lakes. I joined a walking tour led by Ayano-san, which I was able to book the day before, starting at 3 PM.

I happened to be the only participant, so I enjoyed a one-on-one experience with Ayano-san, asking her various questions about Shiretoko Goko and her work as a guide while leisurely taking in the scenery. Ayano-san, a veteran guide, had a natural demeanor, and her love for Shiretoko was evident.

The day was clear and hot, with a maximum temperature of over 26 degrees Celsius, but once the tour began and we started walking through the forest, we were mostly shielded from direct sunlight, making it cool and comfortable. The lakes were, of course, beautiful, but I also vividly remember the reflections of the mountains on the lake's surface and the way sunlight sparkled through the trees in the forest.

Although I didn't see any bears, at the end of the tour, I was able to observe a mother deer and her fawn from above on the elevated wooden path for quite a long time.

The three hours flew by. Thank you very much.

初めての道東、知床五湖についての予備知識もほぼゼロのまませっかくなら五湖すべて訪れたいと思い、前日に予約できた15時スタートの綾野さんのウォーキングツアーに参加しました。

参加者はたまたま私一人。綾野さんにマンツーマンで知床五湖やガイドのお仕事のことなど色々聞きながらゆっくりと景色を楽しめました。ベテランガイドの綾野さんは自然体で、知床愛が伝わってきました。

当日は快晴で最高気温26度以上の暑い日でしたが、いざツアーが始まって森の中を進み始めるとほとんど直射日光が当たらず、涼しくて快適でした。
湖ももちろんきれいでしたが、湖面に反射された山々の姿、森の木々や太陽の光が森の中に射し込んできらきらしている様子も記憶に残りました。

熊を見かけることはなかったもののツアーの最後に高架木道で真上から鹿の親子を長い時間見ることができました。

3時間、本当にあっという間でした。ありがとうございました。

This was my first time taking starry sky photos in Miyako Island. When it was time to shoot, it started to get a bit cloudy, and it began to rain a little, but the rain stopped halfway through, allowing us to resume the shoot! The staff gave various pose instructions and we were able to chat a lot, making the experience very enjoyable!

宮古島では初めて星空フォト。
いざ、撮る時になると若干曇り始め、途中から少し雨が降り始めましたが、途中で雨が止んで撮影再開することができました！おねえさんが色々なポーズの指示をくれたり、たくさんお話することができたのでとても楽しく撮影することができました！

It was my first time kayaking. The guide explained everything clearly, so I had a great time! The drone footage was included, and when I saw the finished video, my excitement skyrocketed (laughs). Thank you very much!

初めてのカヤック。ガイドのお兄さんが分かりやすく教えてくれたので楽しくできました！
ドローン撮影もついており、できあがった動画を見たらテンション爆上がりでした(笑) ありがとうございました！

The best guide!
I was able to safely and enjoyably go sea kayaking, which I had wanted to do for a long time.
I had a wonderful day.
Thanks to the guide.

最高のガイドさんです。
前から一度やりたいと思っていたシーカヤックを安全に且つ楽しく行うことができました。
素晴らしい一日を過ごすことができました。
ガイドさんに感謝です。

The captain is an interesting foreigner! The scenery is truly wonderful. It was a great experience! I can't say anything else. Why is fifty characters necessary?

船長は面白い外国人です！景色も本当に素晴らしい。いい体験になりました！他はなにも言えません。なぜ五十字で必要でしょうか。。。。。。。。。。

Initially, I was considering signing up for the stargazing tour offered by the hotel. The night before, I checked the stars on the hotel beach. I could see constellations like Scorpius, but with streetlights around, while I could spot some bright stars, it wasn't a truly starry sky. I thought it would be better to choose a different location, which led me to find this tour. To put it simply, it was the right choice!

The location is a bit up in the mountains, surrounded by fields with nothing around. It's a great spot where you can see the sky in all directions down to the horizon.

Sitting in a chair while the guide uses a laser pointer to explain is like experiencing a real planetarium under the stars. I highly recommend it for those who want to purely enjoy stargazing rather than just taking star photos.

However, there is no pick-up service, so you need to meet at the location, which might be tough without a rental car. There were some taxi drivers there, though.

当初ホテルにも星空ツアーがあったので、それに申し込もうかなと思っていたので、前日の夜にホテルのビーチで星を確認すると、さそり座など確かによく見えるが、街灯なんかもあり、2等星とか明るいのは見えるものの、満天の星空とは言えないなぁと。
せっかくなら場所を選ぼうと思って探したのがこのツアー。結論から言うと正解！

場所はちょっと山の方で、周りは畑で何もない。360度低い位置まで空が見える良い場所。

椅子に座りながらレーザーポインターで指しながら解説してくれるのは、リアル星空でのプラネタリウムみたいな感覚。
星空フォトとかではなく純粋に星空鑑賞したい人には絶対オススメ。

ただし送迎とかはやってなく現地集合なので、レンタカーじゃないと厳しいかも。タクシーの人もいましたが。

I thought there would be 2 to 3 photos, but they took a lot.
It said that I could use the shower, but only cold water came out.
I heard there were places where hot water was available.
The staff, especially the boys, were all kind and easy to understand.
I was able to go snorkeling without any worries.
It was fun and went by in a flash.

写真付きは2~3枚かと思ったら
すごい沢山撮ってくれた
シャワー使用できるとあったが
水しかでなかった
お湯が出るところもあったらしいが
スタッフの男の子たちは
みなさん親切わかりやすい
何の心配もなくシュノーケリングできました
楽しかった
あっという間だった

I was able to see four sea turtles, took a lot of photos, and the guide's stories were interesting! They also made sure to give us enough time to practice, so everything went smoothly!

ウミガメ4匹も見れたし、写真も沢山取れたし、ガイドさんのお話も面白かった！しっかり練習する時間とかも取ってくれたので特に問題なく行けました！

Unfortunately, due to the weather, we couldn't go to the Kerama Islands and ended up snorkeling along the main island. While we were snorkeling, it didn't rain, and I had a wonderful experience seeing small fish swimming in the beautiful sea! The full-face mask was easy to breathe in and very user-friendly. The banana boat allowed us to choose our speed, which made it a lot of fun! I hope to be able to go to the Kerama Islands next time!

あいにくのお天気で、慶良間諸島には行けず本島沿いでのシュノーケリングでした。
シュノーケルをしている間は雨も降らず、小さなお魚が泳いでいるのを綺麗な海で見ることができてすてきな経験をできました！
フルフェイスマスクは息がしやすく、使いやすかったです。
バナナボートはスピードを選ばせてくれ、楽しくできました◎
また次は慶良間諸島でできたらいいなと思います！

This was my first time in Okinawa, and I was looking forward to the Kerama Blue. It was a charter flight, but there was no air conditioning, it was bumpy, and there were children who got sick. I took motion sickness medication, but I still felt a bit nauseous.

After arriving on the island, the transportation also had no air conditioning. We went straight to snorkeling, and everywhere we went had no air conditioning. I started to get a headache, and even after taking headache medicine, it didn't stop. I realized I was suffering from heatstroke. At the very least, I need somewhere with air conditioning; otherwise, it feels unbearable. I hope for improvements.

今回初めての沖縄で慶良間ブルーに期待して参加しました。チャーター便でしたが、クーラーなし、揺れる、吐く子供がいたり、自分も酔い止め飲んでましたが、ちょっと酔いました。
そして、島についてからの移動車もクーラーなし。そのままシュノーケル、着いてからもどこもクーラーなし、頭痛してきて頭痛薬飲んでも止まらず、熱中症ということに気付きました。。せめてどこかクーラー効いてないと死にます。改善を願います。

There were about five groups of participants, and two guides were assigned to us. With their solid support, we were able to enjoy our experience.

5組くらいの参加者に2名のガイドさんがついてくれました。しっかりサポートがあったので楽しく参加できました。

I participated in a tour on the afternoon of my arrival in Ishigaki Island. It was my first snorkeling experience of the year, and thanks to the staff's attentiveness and kindness, I was able to enjoy snorkeling in the long-awaited Sekisei Lagoon! Since I brought my GoPro, I was able to capture a lot of videos!

Maboroshi Island is surrounded by emerald green waters, and it was incredibly beautiful and moving. The sight of waves repeatedly flowing through parts of the island that gradually submerged beneath the surface was so pleasant that I could have watched it forever.

Although it was just a half-day tour, it was so satisfying that I lost track of time!

石垣島到着日の午後からのツアーに参加させていただきました。
今年初めてのシュノーケリングだったのですが、スタッフの方々の気配りや思いやりに助けられ、念願の石西礁湖でのシュノーケリングを楽しめました！
ゴープロ持参だったので、動画もいっぱい撮れました！
幻の島は周囲をエメラルドグリーンの海に囲まれ、とても綺麗で感動。徐々に水面下になる島の一部を繰り返し波が通り抜けてゆく様子が気持ち良くずっと見ていたい感じでした。
半日ですが、時を忘れるぐらい大満足なツアーでした！

We started at 6 AM. The weather was typical for the Kushiro Wetlands, with some clouds and a bit of morning mist. We set off in a larger canoe for four people, along with our guide. The canoe tour lasted about two hours, and we enjoyed the wetlands without encountering any other canoes.

We were fortunate to encounter a herd of Ezo deer twice, and the guide brought the canoe within just a few meters of them. The guide, who has over 20 years of experience, conducted the tour without any other participants, and his extensive knowledge made the experience truly enjoyable.

早朝6時スタート。
当日は、雲りで少し朝霧も出ている釧路湿原らしい天候。
4人乗りの大きめのカヌーに我々夫婦とガイドの三名で出発。
約二時間のカヌーツアーでしたが、他のカヌーとは出会わず、我々だけで湿原カヌーツアーを楽しめました。

待望の蝦夷シカの群れにも二度ほど遭遇し、ほんの数メートルの距離までカヌーを寄せてくれました。
基本的に相乗りなしでツアー実施している この道20年以上のガイドさんで 知識も豊かで満喫できました。

It was my first experience with kayaking, but the staff explained everything clearly and very politely, which made me feel at ease while participating.

カヤックの体験は始めてでしたが、スタッフの方が分かりやすくとても丁寧に説明して下さり、安心して取り組めました。

It was a tour that took us around several places in the northern region by bus. You can optionally listen to explanations through earphones while on the bus. I was unsure about what to wear before participating, but since we only walked a little in the Oishi Forest, casual clothing is perfectly fine without worrying about hiking gear.
There were many participants who came alone, and the ages varied.
It was a very good experience. I would like to join other tours as well. Thank you.

北部をバスで数ヶ所を周るツアーでした。バスの中でも任意でイヤホンで説明を聞く事が出来ます。参加前に服装を悩みましたが、大石林山で少し山中を歩く程度なので、登山の装いなどを気にしなくても、楽な服装で大丈夫です。
1人参加の方が多かったです。年齢も様々でした。
とてもいい経験になりました。また他のツアーにも参加させていただきたいです。ありがとうございます。

Thank you for allowing me to participate in the snorkeling activity. I wanted to enjoy the last day to the fullest, so I joined the snorkeling session at 8:30. From the phone call the day before, I felt very welcomed and was able to participate with peace of mind. When we met on the day, the guide was cheerful and friendly, which made it easy to enjoy the sea. I was able to encounter sea turtles and many fish, and thanks to that, I returned home very satisfied on my last day. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in checking the ferry schedule and the bus times. I would definitely like to request your services again when I visit Yakushima. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

この度はシュノーケルに参加させていただきありがとうございます。
最終日最後まで楽しみたくて8時半からのシュノーケルに参加させてもらいました。
前日のお電話からとても感じがよく安心して参加することが出来ました。
当日お会いした際も明るくて気さくなガイドさんで、心地よく海を楽しむ事が出来、また海亀やたくさんの魚たちと出会えてお陰様で最終日も大満足して帰れました。
帰りのフェリーの時間も気にかけて、バスの時刻も調べてくださっていてお心遣いに感謝です。
また屋久島に行った際は是非お願いしたいと思いました。
楽しい思い出をありがとうございました！

I was able to fully enjoy the richness of nature. The guide was wonderful. The fellow members were diverse and it was fun. I gained a deeper understanding of what it means to properly respect the brown bear. It's a place you should visit at least once.

自然の豊かさがたっぷり味わえました。ガイドさん素晴らしかった。同行メンバーも多種多様な方々で楽しかった。ヒグマを正しく畏れるとはどういうことか理解が深まりました。1度は行くべき。

I participated with my 7-year-old son!

During our snorkeling experience from the beach, he was a bit scared and wanted to return to the shore when he couldn't touch the bottom, so I thought it might be a bit much for him from the boat. I was prepared to wait on the boat.

Just as I told him, "You don't have to push yourself," he decided to give it a try and willingly followed the instructor's instructions to enter the water! He then enjoyed snorkeling with the instructor! He was fascinated by all the different fish and beautiful corals!

Even during free time, he continued to swim with the kind instructor, sticking close to him!

My son, who was initially a bit nervous about snorkeling, got really excited and had a great time collecting corals and shells on the subsequent "phantom island" visit. Throughout, the instructors were very encouraging and engaged with him, making it a truly satisfying experience.

Thank you very much! ♪

7歳の息子と参加しました！

同じ旅の期間中に行った砂浜からのシュノーケル体験でも、足がつかなくなるとビビって浜に戻りたがっていたので、船からはちょっと無理かなぁと、船の上で待つことも覚悟して参加しました。

「無理しなくていいよ」と伝えた矢先、自分からやってみる！と進んでインストラクターさんの指示に従って海に入って行きました！
そしてそのままインストラクターさんに連れられてシュノーケルを楽しむ息子！！
色々なお魚や綺麗な珊瑚に夢中になっていました！

自由時間になってもインストラクターさんと一緒に泳ぐ、と、優しいインストラクターさんに着いて泳ぎ続けていました！

シュノーケルにビビり気味だった息子もテンションが上がり、その後の幻の島でも珊瑚や貝殻を拾いまくって楽しんでいました。
その間もインストラクターさんたちが息子に色々と声をかけてくださり、大満足の体験となりました。

ありがとうございました♪

Trekking to Jomon Sugi! My father wanted to go while he was still alive, so I signed up with some trepidation, but thanks to our guide, we were able to return safely! The guide provided detailed explanations along the way, and we enjoyed ourselves without getting bored. They also pointed out great photo spots and took many pictures for us. We made the best memories! Thank you so much!!!

縄文杉トレッキング！
父が生きてる間に行きたいと言うことで、
恐る恐る申し込みましたが、ガイドさんのおかげで無事生きて帰ってくることができました！
道中丁寧に説明もしてくださり、退屈することなく楽しめました。
また写真スポットも教えてくれて、たくさん写真も撮ってくださりました。
最高の思い出ができました！
ありがとうございました！！！

Content: Light stretching → Explanation of how to snorkel → Tour begins (searching for sea turtles, taking photos with sea turtles, observing coral and other fish)
Photos: The instructor took about 50 pictures!
Valuables: The instructor will keep your car keys and smartphone.
Impression: I was worried about whether we would see sea turtles because of the rain, but I'm glad we were able to take photos together safely.

内容：軽くストレッチ→シュノーケリングの仕方の説明→ツアー開始（ウミガメ捜索、ウミガメと写真、サンゴやその他魚の観察）
写真：インストラクターが約50枚程度撮ってくれました！
貴重品：車の鍵とスマホはインストラクターが預かってくれます。
感想：雨でウミガメいるか心配でしたが、無事一緒に写真を撮ることができて良かったです。

Although there were concerns about rain, fortunately, it cleared up. Additionally, there was no closure of the walking paths due to bear sightings, so I was able to walk the entire loop of the Shiretoko Five Lakes. The experience of walking through the magnificent forests of Shiretoko is exceptional. While walking, I took occasional breaks to learn about bears, birds, and Ezo deer, as well as various plants. It was a fruitful time, not only enjoying the beautiful scenery but also observing bear droppings and claw marks, and spotting ducks and Ezo deer in the distance.

雨が心配されましたが運よく晴れました。またヒグマ出没による遊歩道閉鎖ともならなかったため、知床五湖の大ループをすべて歩いてくることができました。知床の大自然の森の中を歩く体験は格別です。歩きながら時々小休止してヒグマはじめ鳥やエゾシカなどについて、また植物について説明を伺いました。美しい景色だけでなく、ヒグマの糞や爪痕を観察したり、遠くにカモやエゾシカを見たり、実り多い時間でした。