All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

Although it wasn't white-water rafting, I think it's a really great activity to feel nature.

However, as everyone has mentioned, you have to walk down quite a steep slope to get to the boat, so it might be difficult for small children or those with mobility issues.

Once you're on the boat, there are various ways to enjoy it, like seeing the view from above the waterfall or, for those who want, diving into the river.

I was also able to rent a dry suit, so I’m glad I had that experience too!

急流下りではなかったけど、
自然を感じれるとてもいいアクティビティだと思います。

ただ、皆さん投稿されているように、ボートに乗るまでは、かなりの斜面を歩いて降りないといけないので、小さいお子さんや、足の悪い方は難しいのでは？？と思います。

乗ってしまったら、途中滝の上からの景色を見たり、希望者は川にダイブしたりと、楽しみ方は色々あります。

ドライスーツも借りれたので、またそれもいい経験が出来てよかったです！

Mao, our guide, had a wonderful smile that made me feel so happy! The diving was also a lot of fun, and I hope to join the sea turtle tour next time!! Thank you very much!

ガイドのまおさんの笑顔がとても素敵で幸せな気持ちになりました！
ダイビングもとても楽しくて、ぜひ今度はウミガメツアーに参加できたらと思います！！
ありがとうございました！

The weather was perfect, and I had the best experience. Landing on Balas Island and seeing the Kuula Falls up close was even more moving than I had imagined from photos. Additionally, the limestone cave was exceptional, and it became a very precious memory in every way! The guide was also a really nice person. I was grateful for all the great photos he took. I definitely want to participate again!

お天気にも恵まれて最高の体験が出来ました。
バラス島に着陸できたり、クーラの滝を間近で見れたり、写真で見た以上の感動がありました。
また、鍾乳洞は格別で、全てにおいてとても貴重な思い出になりました！ガイドのお兄さんも、すごく良いかたでした。いい写真をたくさん撮って頂き、有り難かったです。また是非参加したいです！

Initially, it was a tour that included three activities in one day, including Barasu Island, but due to the impact of the waves, we were informed the day before that landing on Barasu Island would be difficult, so the plan was changed to a half-day tour with two activities: the limestone cave and mangrove SUP. Since we had already made the payment, the difference was refunded.

In the end, it was a very satisfying tour and a lot of fun memories! We enjoyed it even without Barasu Island!

The duration, guide, and equipment were all just right. Depending on the tide, it might be better to protect your calves, as it can help guard against submerged trees and rocks. (We thought it was a good idea to do so.) The photos taken were also very beautiful, so you can relax during the activities without carrying anything! Even if it's your first time SUPing, they will teach you properly. They also take good care of you along the way.

If you want to experience the nature of Iriomote, I highly recommend it!

当初、バラス島含む３つのアクティビティを1日で回るツアーでしたが、波などの影響でバラス島上陸が難しいということで前日ご連絡いただき、鍾乳洞、マングローブSUPの２つを半日で回るプランに変更。支払い済んでたので差額はキャッシュバック。
蓋を開けてみれば、大満足のツアーでとても楽しい思い出です！バラス島なしでも満喫しました！

所要時間、ガイド、装備などどれをとってもちょうどよかったです。潮位にもよると思いますがふくらはぎまで保護してた方が水中の木や岩などから守ってくれていいかもしれません。(私たちはそうしてよかったなと思いました)
写真もとても素敵に撮ってくださるので、アクティビティ中は手ぶらで安心〜！
SUP初めてでもちゃんと教えてくれます。道中のケアもしっかりされています。
西表の自然を感じたい方は是非。

I was able to experience a variety of activities in one day. The guide's explanations and descriptions of the island were clear and enjoyable. The SUP experience was my first time, but I received a thorough lecture on how to ride from the beginning. It was easy to ride in the mangroves since there were no waves. It was a different experience compared to the views from the canoe.

I think it was just a coincidence, but we had Barasu Island all to ourselves as there were no other tour groups. Waves were coming from various directions, and it was incredibly beautiful.

We couldn't snorkel at Barasu Island due to high waves, but the cave exploration we did instead was very exciting. The natural cave had a different kind of beauty and grandeur compared to the well-maintained caves.

Since Iriomote Island is quite large, I think it would be great to either book a tour that takes you to various places or stay for one or two nights to enjoy it. There are still many places I haven't been to, so I would like to go again. Thank you very much.

１日でさまざまな体験ができました。
ガイドさんの案内や、島の説明がわかりやすくて楽しかったです。
SUP体験は初めてのことでしたが乗り方等１からレクチャーしてもらいました。マングローブ内は波もないため乗りやすかったです。カヌーからの景色とはまた違った体験ができました。
バラス島はたまたまだとは思うけど他のツアーの方がおらず貸切でした。いろいろな方向から波が寄せてきてすごく綺麗でした。
バラス島でのシュノーケルは波が高くできませんでしたが、代わりに行った鍾乳洞探検はとてもわくわくしました。自然にできた鍾乳洞で整備された鍾乳洞とは違った綺麗さ、壮大さがありました。
西表島はとても大きいため様々なところに行けるツアーの申し込むか、2泊か１泊かして楽しめたらいい島だと思いました。まだまだいけていないところがあるのでまた行きたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

Instead of choosing the plan that only includes landing on Barasu Island (without snorkeling) or snorkeling at Barasu Island, I decided on the cave exploration, and it turned out to be an excellent choice beyond my expectations.

This was not a typical well-maintained tourist cave; I had a valuable experience exploring the jungle and caves in their natural state.

Additionally, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information, offering attentive service throughout the day. I highly recommend this if you're visiting Iriomote Island for the first time!

鍾乳洞探検が付く代わりに、バラス島は上陸のみ(シュノーケリング無し)のプランか、バラス島シュノーケリングか悩みましたが、鍾乳洞探検が想像以上に素晴らしく、こちらのプランにして正解でした。
観光地によくある綺麗に整備された鍾乳洞ではなく、自然の姿そのままのジャングルや洞窟を探検する貴重な体験ができました。
また、ツアーガイドの方も知識豊富で色々と教えてくださり、終日懇切丁寧な対応をいただきました。初めて西表島に行くのならとてもオススメです！

We rode in kayaks in pairs and headed towards the cave.
With the instructor, we entered the cave one pair at a time and experienced the beautiful blue water surface.
(It was different from what I had imagined, but it was beautiful.)
It was also a rare experience to see sea urchins and abalone on the way there and back.
It seems that there has been a lot of media coverage recently.
The instructor was polite and friendly, which made me feel comfortable participating.
At the end, the instructor sent photos taken during the trip to all participants via iDrop.
I think it would have been even better if they had been considerate about not sending photos of other groups, as some people may be sensitive about personal information handling these days.

3ペアでカヤックに乗り、洞窟へ向かいました。
インストラクターさんと一緒に1ペアずつ洞窟に入り、美しい青の水面を体験出来ます。
(想像していたものとは違いましたが綺麗でした)
行き帰りにウニやアワビを見られる体験も貴重でした。
TVなどの取材も最近多いようです。
インストラクターさんも丁寧で気さくな方で安心して参加できました。
最後、インストラクターさんが撮った写真をアイドロップで参加者一斉に送ってくださいます。
昨今、個人情報の取り扱いにナーバスな方もいらっしゃると思うので、他グループの写真は送らないよう配慮していただけると尚良かったかなと思いました。

Majestic nature!
Scenery you don't usually see!
It was the best!
We walked non-stop from early morning until evening, and it was much more strenuous than I expected—definitely felt more like a serious hike than a leisurely trek!
I had knee pain, which was quite challenging for me!
I absolutely recommend it for healthy and younger people!
It became a lifelong memory for both of us!

壮大な自然！
普段見れない景色！
最高でした！
朝早くから、夕方まで歩きっぱなし思ったよりアップダウンが激しくてのんびりトレッキングって感じでは無く、ガッツリ登山て感じでした！
私は膝が悪かったので、膝の痛みが大変でした！
健康な方、若い人たちには絶対おススメです！
夫婦共に一生の思い出になりました！

I participated in a half-day snorkeling tour. The large cruiser is equipped with various toys and facilities, making you feel luxurious. It also has hot showers and clean towels, which exceeded my expectations. Of course, there are plenty of fish underwater to greet you. Above all, the staff was friendly and attentive, which was impressive. I highly recommend this activity to everyone.

半日シュノーケルツアーに参加しました。
大型のクルーザーにいろいろな遊具や設備を備え付けてあり、リッチな気分にさせてくださいます。
お湯のシャワーや清潔なタオルも完備しており、期待以上と思います。
もちろん海中のお魚などもたくさんで歓迎してくれます。
なにより、スタッフがフレンドリーで丁寧に対応いただけたので感激です。
皆様にお勧めできるアクティビティです。

As mentioned in other experiences, the river flow in September is far from being a rapid; it feels more like drifting in a boat. During the descent, we unexpectedly encountered a significant amount of hot spring water being released. While it might have been intended as a surprise by the staff, I never expected to plunge into water that was either clean or dirty, released artificially from above. My high school daughter, who was sitting in the front, was knocked over to the right by the water pressure. Her GoPro camera was damaged, the selfie stick broke in half, and her iPhone, which was in a waterproof case, had its screen cracked and was ruined. The impact was strong enough to knock over a seated high school student. It was particularly shocking since she had just bought the iPhone a month ago... it was the worst. If her phone had broken while rafting in nature, I could understand, but in this case, it felt like human error. If there had been a warning about the plunge, we could have avoided the damage. It was very disappointing.

When we returned to the hotel and checked about the rafting insurance mentioned during the booking, I was informed that it only covered people, so it was not applicable for our situation. I asked if there was any compensation available, but they said there was nothing they could do. The staff on the phone was quite cold. In the end, I was even told, "You’re probably just participating at a discount as a monitor anyway." We participated on a Saturday without any monitor program, so we paid the full price... Even though it was our responsibility, the rafting cost turned out to be extremely high.

After returning home and reading more experiences, my dissatisfaction grew. We were charged 2,000 yen for photos at 500 yen per person, while another post from the same month mentioned a charge of 400 yen per person. It seems unreasonable that different amounts are charged to different people...

So, while I wrote this harsh comment, I did experience rafting and got to enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido. I hope that the rafting shop will improve and become a place where everyone can enjoy their trip and have a good experience.

To those who will participate in the future:
The place to change into clothes that can get wet is the restroom. It’s better to wear a swimsuit from the start if possible. After the activity, changing takes place in a single-person tent. Unfortunately, there are no showers. Your hair will get wet too, so bringing a towel for changing is essential. The finish line is right next to Jozankei Onsen, so booking accommodation there is convenient. For those participating after September, you will get soaked with hot spring water from above, so wearing regular clothes will be cold. I recommend renting a dry suit. Also, the path to the river is steep and slippery, making it quite difficult for older participants. I participated wearing sandals with heels, but it was deemed dangerous, so I had to change. It would be better to bring shoes that can get wet.

体験談にもあがっていましたが９月のこの時期は急流とは程遠い川の流れ。ボートで漂う感じです。下っている途中かなりの水量で放出されている温泉水に突っ込みます。スタッフのサプライズのつもりかもしれませんが、まさか人工的に上から放出されているきれいか汚いかもわからない水のところに突っ込むとは思いませんでした。一番前に座っていた高校生の娘はその水圧により右後ろにぶっ倒れました。持っていたゴープロ（カメラ）が破損、ゴープロの自撮り棒も真っ二つに折れ、防水ケースに入れていたiPhone（携帯）も画面が割れ破損しました。座っている高校生が倒れるほどの衝撃。iPhoneは一か月前に買ったところでしたのでショックも大きく…最悪でした。自然の中の川下り中に携帯が壊れたなら納得もいきますが、今回の場合は人災では？と思ってしまいました。突っ込むよとかの告知でもあれば壊れることもなかったのに。非常に残念です。
ホテルに帰りラフティングの申し込み時に、保険との記載があったため電話で確認したところ人に対する保険とのことで補償対象外。何か補償してくれませんかとお伺いしましたが、出ないものは出ませんと。電話のスタッフの対応は冷たかったです。最後には関係ないのにどうせモニターで安く参加しているんでしょとか言われる始末。自分たちはモニター実施のない土曜日参加なのでちゃんと正規の金額をお支払いしたにもかかわらず．．．。自己責任とはいえものすごい高いラフティング代になりました。
そして．．．自宅に帰り体験談を読み、また不服が増しました。写真代私たちは１人５００円の２０００円を請求されましたが、同じ月の方の投稿には１人４００円であったと。人によって請求する金額が違うのもどうかと．．．

とまあ辛口のコメントを書いたわけですが、ラフティングをして北海道の大自然にも触れあえました。いろいろ改善していってみんなが楽しんで旅行が終われるように配慮した対応のいいラフティングのショップになってくれたらと期待しています。

今後参加される方へ
ぬれてもよい服に着替える場所はトイレです。できればはじめから水着等を着ていった方がよいです。終了後の着替えは１人用簡易テント。残念ながらシャワーはありません。髪の毛まで濡れます。着替えタオルはもちろん必要です。ゴールは定山渓温泉のすぐそばなので定山渓温泉に宿をとると便利です。９月以降に参加される方は、温泉水を上からかぶりぬれてしまうので普通の服ですと寒い思いをします。ドライスーツ等を借りることをお勧めします。また、川までの道のりが急斜面で滑りやすくお年を召した方の参加はかなり難しいと思います。今回かかとのある草履で参加したのですが危ないということで履き替えが必要になりました。ぬれてもいい運動靴を持参したほうがよさそうです。

I signed up for a tour of Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo. Unfortunately, the tour coincided with a typhoon. Normally, I can handle about 30 km on flat ground without any issues, but the trek to Jomon Sugi involved climbing, and I caused some trouble for the guide and my fellow tour members. On the way back, I really felt like I was at the very end, but as soon as I entered the trolley path, I regained my energy and was able to walk all the way to the end. However, I didn't have enough stamina left to participate in the Shiratani tour the next day, so I had to cancel. That's why I gave it four stars, and I thought it would have been nice to have a tour with a day in between to rest.

縄文杉と白谷雲水峡のツアーに申し込みました
丁度、台風が来ていたときにツアーが当たってしまいました
普段、平地なら30km位、全然、平気なのですが縄文杉は途中から登山で、ガイドの方、同じツアーの方々にご迷惑をおかけしました
帰りは本当に最後のパティーになってしまいましたがトロッコ道に入ったとたん元気になり、最後まで歩き通せました
しかし、次の日の白谷には参加できるほど体力が残っていなかったのでキャンセルしましたので星４つとさせていただき、中1日、休めるツアーがあれば、よかったなと思いました

I booked this tour in Shiretoko for late August. However, it rained on the day of the tour. By the meeting time at 9 AM, the rain had intensified.

The female guide provided rubber boots and raincoats, saying that the tour would go on as long as it was manageable. She mentioned that the rain would lessen in the forest, but since my journey was still ongoing and I didn't want to catch a cold during the pandemic, I decided to cancel the tour at the last minute.

Basically, it seems that this tour does not allow for shortening or leaving midway (possibly due to concerns about bears). I would like to try again.

8月下旬に知床のこちらのツアーを予約しました。
だけど、当日は雨。9時の集合時刻頃には雨が一層強くなりました。

ガイドの女性の方は、長靴と合羽も用意してくださり、これぐらいならツアーはしますよとのこと。森の中は雨が弱まりますとのことでしたが、旅もまだ続けるので、コロナ禍で風邪にかかっては大変と思い、直前でツアーは断念した次第です。

基本、このツアーは短縮と途中離脱はできないそうです。（熊のこともあるようです）
また、再チャレンジしたいな。

On the first day, I walked a round trip of 22 kilometers (about 42,000 steps) to Jomon Sugi! It was my personal best record for a day! The second day was at Shiratani Unsuikyo, but it rained all day, and even though the distance was only 5 kilometers, it was really tough! The tour guide on the first day, Mr. Kyoku, was truly wonderful; he was knowledgeable and very considerate, and I really appreciated it! The guide for both days, Mr. Uranishi, was very entertaining, and everyone laughed so much during the tour that we were more excited than when we saw Yakusugi! Also, we were with the same group for both days, and everyone was really nice, making for a very comfortable time!

一日目縄文杉ツアー、往復22キロ(約4万2千歩)を徒歩しました！自分の中に一日の最高記録でした！2日目は白谷雲水峡でしたが、一日雨で、5キロしかない距離でもすごく大変でした！一日目のツアーガイドさん「局」さんは大変素晴らしい方でした、知識豊富でお気遣いがよくて本当に感謝しました！2日間のガイドさんは浦西さん、大変面白い方でして、ツアー中に皆さんは笑い過ぎで、屋久(すぎ)杉を見るより盛り上がりました！そして、2日間ツアーとも同じ仲間でしたが皆様はとても良い方々でしたが、本当に快適な時間を過ごしていました！

I participated with a friend, a middle-aged woman (laughs), from Sapporo city. Since we weren't looking for thrills, I read the reviews and was convinced that we could enjoy it leisurely, so we joined on September 22, the last day of the holiday.

In addition to us, there were two handsome guys in their twenties from the Kanto region, and our guide was a British couple, James and his wife, who was celebrating their first wedding anniversary that day. His wife was beautiful and cute (^O^). The explanations mixed with English gave us a bit of an overseas travel vibe. Don't worry, he speaks Japanese fluently!

The weather was nice, and we had fun jumping into the river and getting soaked like children.

The information about the meeting place and the fact that the staff prepared a changing tent for each person was very helpful, just as everyone mentioned in their reviews.

If I were to add something, I used the public restroom near the meeting place (it's the only restroom), but there was no paper, so I think it's a good idea to bring toilet paper or flushable tissues.

I thought it might be nice to participate again while also showing my friends from outside the area around. Many people around me, even Sapporo residents, think that rafting can only be done in Niseko, so I wish more locals would know about this. I believe the scenery changes with the seasons even on the same course, so I definitely want to participate again.

Oh... one thing... I didn't have a single proof photo that I went rafting. I should have taken a picture before leaving my phone in the car, but the river might not have shown up anyway... I wish I had at least one. I saw in the reviews that there were paid photos, but there weren't any. Expensive photos would be a problem, though...

After we finished, my friend and I had lunch at Koganeyu Onsen and enjoyed the hot springs. On the way back, we bought some fruit at an orchard at the foot of Mount Hakken. It was a very fulfilling day!

Thank you to all the staff.

札幌市内から友人と中年女性(笑)二人で参加しました。
スリルは求めてないのでクチコミを読んで、ゆったりと楽しめると確信して
連休最終日の９月２２日に参加しました。
私たちの他、関東からの２０代のイケメン君二人組
そしてガイドさんは当日が結婚一周年記念日というイギリス人のジェームスご夫妻、　奥さん美人で可愛いかった(^O^)
英語交じりの説明に何だか海外旅行気分でした。
日本語ペラペラなのでご安心を！
お天気も良く、川への飛び込みもあって子どものようにずぶ濡れになって
遊んで楽しかったです。

集合場所のこと着替えのひとり用テントをスタッフの方が用意してくれることなど、皆さんのクチコミ通りでとても参考になりました。

私から付け加えるとしたら、集合場所の近くの公衆トイレを利用しましたが
（トイレはここだけ）ペーパーがないのでトイレットペーパーか
流せるティッシュを持参したらいいと思います。

今度は道外からの友人の観光案内を兼ねて参加するのもいいかも、と思いました。また私の周りでは札幌市民でもラフティングはニセコに行かなきゃできないと思ってる人多く、もっと市民に知って欲しいと思いました。
同じコースでも四季折々に風景が変わると思うので、是非また参加したいです。　

あ・・・ひとつ・・・
ラフティングをしたという証拠写真が一枚もないの、携帯を車に置く前に
写真を撮ればよかったかな、でも川は写らないか・・・
一枚くらい欲しかったなぁ　クチコミに有料とあったけどそれもなかったです。高額の写真は困るけど・・・

解散後友人と小金湯温泉でお昼を食べて温泉に入り、帰路の途中、八剣山のふもとの果樹園で果物を買いました。
とても充実した一日でした♪

スタッフの皆さん、ありがとうございました。

I highly recommend this activity! It was a valuable experience.

I had no prior experience with canoeing and signed up somewhat on a whim. So I went for the half course, haha.

After the explanation, we boarded the boat and started! It was my first experience, but it was so much fun! The hand-paddled boat is completely different. It can maneuver easily, but it was more stable than I expected, making it safe and enjoyable.

The Bibi River was shallow but had very clear and beautiful water. I was also very satisfied to encounter swans on the sandbank!

The staff were foreigners, but they spoke Japanese without any issues and were polite and kind, making the experience enjoyable throughout. They even offered a service for commemorative photos with my own smartphone during the canoeing experience. I was glad this was free!

After reaching the endpoint, there was a shuttle service back to the starting point.

I live in Hokkaido, but there are still many experiences I haven't had in my local area, so I look forward to enjoying various activities in the future!

このアクティビティはオススメです！
貴重な体験できました。

カヌーは未経験、初めはなんとなく申込みしました。
なのでハーフコースで　笑

説明のあと乗船、スタート！
初体験でしたが楽しい！楽しい！
手漕ぎボートは大違い。小回り出来るが思った以上に安定感があり安心安全で楽しめました。

美美川は水深は浅いがとても澄み切った綺麗な川でした。　中洲では白鳥にも遭遇出来て大満足！

スタッフは外国の方でしたが日本語も問題なく丁寧、親切で終始楽しく過ごす事ができましたよ。
カヌー体験中に自分のスマホで記念撮影のサービスも。
これが無料で良かったです！

終点到着後はスタート地点まで送迎つきです。

北海道在住ですが地元でもまだまだ未体験な事が沢山あるので、今後も色々と楽しみたいですね〜！

I had a great time snorkeling, even though it was only half a day. The waters around Kerama were beautiful. I was able to see fish and sea snakes, making it a tour enjoyable even for beginners. It's also convenient since they provide pick-up and drop-off at designated hotels.

半日でしたが充分シュノーケルを楽しめました。
慶良間の海も綺麗(^^♪。
魚やウミヘビも見れて初心者でも楽しめるツアーです。
指定ホテルへの送迎も付いてるので便利です。

I was very worried about whether I could walk all the way on my first trekking experience, but I was able to finish it very enjoyably. The guide was especially wonderful. We stopped at various points, and the guide explained the plants and took photos, which provided a nice break and change of pace. Additionally, while walking, the guide asked various quizzes about Yakushima, which made it clear that they were trying to entertain the guests, and that was really great. If I have the chance to come to Yakushima again, I would like to request the same guide.

初めてのトレッキングで最後まで歩けるかとても心配でしたが、とても楽しく終えることができました。
特にガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。
途中途中で止まって、植物の説明をしてくれたり写真を撮ったりしてくれたので、休憩がてらの気分転換になりました。
また、歩いている時も色んな屋久島クイズを出してくれたりして、お客さんを楽しませようという気持ちが感じられてとても良かったです。
もし、また屋久島に来る機会があれば同じガイドさんにお願いしたいです。

I experienced SUP for the first time and had a wonderful time paddling through the mangroves. I was also able to enjoy the natural beauty at the waterfall basin. Unfortunately, I couldn't go snorkeling due to the weather, but I enjoyed Yufu Island as an alternative. I hope to come back again while praying for good weather. Thank you very much.

はじめてSUPを体験しましたがマングローブの中を気持ちよく体験できました。滝つぼにも入れて自然を満喫できました。シュノーケリングは天候の都合でできませんでしたが、代わりの由布島も楽しめました。また天候を祈りつつ遊びにきたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I participated in the latter half of September. It was chilly, so rain gear and warm clothing were necessary. There were shoes available for rent, so you don't need to bring your own. However, there might be hygiene concerns, so if you're worried about that, it's better to bring your own.

Before boarding the boat, there is a steep descent experience. Going down with just one rope was thrilling. You need to be careful in muddy areas. Once on the boat, it's a calm river ride. The river descent itself is not thrilling at all. For those seeking excitement, it might be disappointing. Overall, it felt average, neither good nor bad.

9月後半に参加させてもらいました。
肌寒く雨具など防寒具が必要です。
靴は貸出があったので持参しなくても
大丈夫です。ただし、衛生面は問題ありそうな感じなので気になる方は持参された方がいいかと。
ボートに乗車するまでにかかり急な崖下り体験があります。ロープ1本で下っていくのはスリルがありました。ぬかるんだ泥の場合は注意が必要です。ボートに乗ってからは穏やかな川下りです。川下り自体には全くスリルなどはありません。スリルを求められる方にはガッカリな印象。全体的には可もなく不可もなくとゆう感じでした。

Although it wasn't mentioned in the tour schedule, the round trip from the trailhead to Jomon Sugi is 22 km, which is about 40,000 steps on my pedometer. The guide encouraged us by saying that 99% of people can go and return safely. Along the way, they explained various things about Yakushima's plants and animals, as well as the history of Yakusugi, and we managed to complete the hike while drinking cold stream water. There were four other participants, which I think helped us all finish successfully. Renting shoes, rainwear, and a backpack was definitely the right choice. The shoes were sturdy trekking shoes and fit almost perfectly, and the rainwear was a separate top and bottom, which I think was ideal for walking in the rain. Regarding infection prevention, masks were required on the shuttle bus to the trailhead, and only one person could sit in a two-person seat. During the hike, we removed our masks and maintained some distance while walking. In this tour, I was also glad to see various things besides Yakusugi, such as moss and oddly shaped trees.

ツアースケジュールには記載されていませんでしたが、登山口から縄文杉までの往復で歩く距離は22km、歩数計で約4万歩でした。ガイドさんは99%の人はちゃんと行って帰れますと励ましてくれ、途中、屋久島の植物や動物、屋久杉の歴史についていろいろと説明してくれたり、冷たい沢の水を飲んだりしながら、何とか完歩できました。他に4人の参加メンバーもいたので、完遂できたと思います。今回、シューズ・レインウェア・リュックをレンタルして正解でした。シューズはしっかりとしたトレッキングシューズで、サイズもほぼぴピッタリりでしたし、レインウェアは上下セパレート型で雨の中を歩くのに最適だったと思います。感染予防についてですが、登山口までのシャトルバス内はマスクを着用し、2人がけの席には1人しか座れません。登山中はマスクをはずして、少し間隔を空けて歩きます。今回のツアーでは屋久杉以外にもコケや奇妙な形の木などがいろいろ見れて良かったです。

I had an amazing time on the one-day tour! In the morning, I enjoyed over two hours of marine sports. It seems that the sports available vary depending on the weather, but I probably tried around 8 or 9 different activities in those two hours. I think it's much more cost-effective than just playing on the beach, so I highly recommend it!

I started shouting my heart out from 9 AM to relieve stress. The staff really went all out when I asked for something intense, to the point where I felt like my arms were going to fall off! In the afternoon, we went to Hamajima for snorkeling. When I asked the staff to take pictures, they captured some amazing shots that felt like a pre-wedding photoshoot, creating wonderful memories!

You can even become a mermaid, so definitely ask the staff about that! Although we weren't blessed with great weather, we went back around Ishigaki Island for snorkeling, and it was still incredibly beautiful. The tour allowed for a leisurely snorkeling experience with explanations, and I had a lot of great conversations with the staff and fellow participants. It was truly a fantastic one-day tour!

Since it can be quite physically demanding, I recommend booking it early in your trip! I was definitely sore the next day!

1日ツアーで全力で楽しみました！
午前中はマリンスポーツ2時間ちょい満喫しました。
天候によって遊べるスポーツが異なるようですが、2時間でおそらく8.9個ぐらいは乗りました。
ビーチで遊ぶより、かなりコスパがいいと思うのでとてもオススメです！
朝の9時からめちゃめちゃ叫んでストレス発散。笑
激しめをお願いしたら腕がちぎれそうになる程全力で楽しませてくれるスタッフさんです！
午後からは浜島とシュノーケリング
浜島では、スタッフさんに写真を撮って欲しいとお願いしたら、結婚式の前撮りのようなレベルでめちゃめちゃ良い感じに撮ってくれてとてもいい思い出になりました！
マーメイドにもなれちゃいますので、是非スタッフさんにお願いしてみてください！笑
天気に恵まれなかったので、シュノーケリングは石垣島の周りまで戻って、となりましたが、それでもほんまに綺麗ですごかったです。
解説付きで、自由度も高めのゆっくりシュノーケリングさせていただけるツアーでした。
スタッフの皆さんともいっぱいお話しさせていただけて、一緒になった方々とも仲良くなれて、とてもよい1日ツアーでした！

体力はかなり消耗するので、旅の序盤に予約することをお勧めします！笑
次の日はかなりの筋肉痛です。笑

The natural limestone caves and mangrove canoeing created very enjoyable memories. Junjun is the best! Haha

I would like to use it again.

自然の鍾乳洞やマングローブカヌーは
とても楽しい思い出になりました
じゅんじゅん最高〜！笑

また利用したいです

It was my first time doing both stand-up paddleboarding and canyoning, so I had some anxiety, but the instructor was kind and taught us well, allowing us to have a great time.

During canyoning, they adjusted the difficulty to match our abilities, so we could enjoy it without any strain. It turned out to be a fun day.

サップもキャニオニングも初めてだったので、不安もあったのですが、インストラクターの方が、親切に教えて下さり、たのしく過ごせました。

キャニオニングでは、難易度に合わせてくださったので、無理なく楽しめました。
楽しい1日となりました。

I participated with my child (7 years old) and a parent (in their 50s). It was our first time. They taught us patiently, and my child was fine on their own. That said, the guide was right there with us the whole time, which was nice. The two parents were busy paddling. I brought a GoPro, but I was so focused on paddling that I didn't have time to take any photos, and another couple almost lost their GoPro, so this plan might not need a GoPro. The guide took great photos for us, so we were very satisfied!

子供(7歳)と親(50代)と参加しました。初めてです。丁寧に教えてくれて子供一人でも大丈夫でした。とはいえ、お兄さんがつきっきりで、引率してくれてました。笑。親ふたりは漕ぐのに必死でした。GoProを持っていきましたが、漕ぐのに必死で撮る暇もないし、他のカップルさんが、GoProをなくしかけてたので、このプランにはGoProはいらないかもしれません。ガイドさんがきちんと写真とってくれていたので大満足です！

It was my first time trying SUP, and I really enjoyed it. I felt rejuvenated in nature. Although the tour was changed due to the weather, I was very satisfied with the kind assistance I received. I would like to create another opportunity to participate again.

サップは初めてでしたが楽しめました。
自然の中で癒されました。
今回天候によってツアーが変更になりましたが、親切に対応していただけて大満足でした。また機会を作って参加したいと思います。

At first, I was anxious because the instructor was a foreigner, but they taught us kindly and patiently, so I was able to enjoy it without any worries! (The instructor's name was Ganess.)
I signed up for the full course, and in the first half, we practiced canoeing while going down a wide river, and in the second half, we navigated a narrower river for a total of about two hours.
The second half was truly a real jungle cruise! It felt like we were in a tunnel of trees, and we couldn't hear any sounds from the outside, slowly drifting down the quiet river. Along the way, we saw many kingfishers, and their blue color was incredibly beautiful...
We also encountered swans and ducks swimming!
They even take photos while you're paddling the canoe!
If I come back to Hokkaido, I definitely want to do this again and highly recommend it! Please make sure to sign up for the full course!

最初は外国の方が講師だったので不安でしたが、優しく丁寧に教えてくださったので何の心配もなく楽しめました！(ガネスさんという方でした)
フルコースを申し込みましたが、前半はカヌーの操縦の練習を兼ねつつ広い川を下り、後半は狭めの川を下り合計2時間弱くらいでした。
この後半がまさにリアルジャングルクルーズ！木のトンネルのようになっていて周りの音も聞こえず、静かな川をゆっくり下ります。その途中カワセミがたくさん見られてその青色が大変綺麗でした…
他にも白鳥やカモが泳いでいるのに遭遇できました！
カヌーを漕いでいる最中に写真も撮ってくださいます！
また北海道に来たら絶対やりたいし、オススメします！ぜひフルコースで申し込んでみてくださいね。

I signed up for the cave, canoeing, and Balas Island tour, and I had valuable experiences that I wouldn't normally have. The guide provided clear instructions, making it easy to understand. The weather was relatively favorable, and the scenery at Balas Island was especially amazing! I would like to use this service again if I have the opportunity.

鍾乳洞、カヌー、バラス島訪問ツアーに申し込みましたが、何れも普段体験できない貴重な体験ができました。ガイドさんもしっかり案内してくれるので分かりやすかったです。
天気にも比較的恵まれ特にバラス島の景色は最高でした！
また機会があれば利用したいと思います。

The galaxy, owls, bats, and coconut crabs. Not only did I enjoy the beautiful night sky, but also the great outdoors. The guide was also incredibly entertaining.

銀河、フクロウ、コウモリ、ヤシガニ。美しい夜空だけではなく、大自然も満喫。ガイドさんも最高に面白かった。

The guide was wonderful. They worked hard to find animals for us who wanted to see them. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。
動物を見たがる我々のために一生懸命探してくれました。ありがとうございました。

I participated after the four-day holiday in September. Unfortunately, the wind was strong, so we couldn't go snorkeling at Barasu Island, but they kindly contacted me the day before and changed the plan to a sunrise SUP session. On the day, I was the only participant, which allowed me to receive one-on-one instructions and explore the mangroves. I paddled up the tranquil Kuura River before dawn, saw the Sagarihana flowers, and even encountered fireflies. When I returned around sunrise, I was worried because clouds had started to appear, but I was able to see a golden sunrise through a break in the clouds. Surrounded by the magnificent nature in 360 degrees while listening to the sound of the waves and under the clear autumn sky, I felt like I was indulging in a luxurious moment all by myself. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

9月の4連休開けに参加しました。あいにく風が強くてバラス島のシュノーケリングはできませんでしたが、前日に連絡を下さり、朝日のSUPへ快くプラン変更して下さいました。当日の参加者はなんと私のみでしたが、おかげでマンツーマンで説明を聞くことができ、マングローブを探検することができました。夜明け前の静寂なクーラ川をSUPを漕いで昇り、サガリバナを見て、ホタルにも出会うことができました。朝日が昇る頃に戻り、雲が出てきたので心配でしたが、雲の切れ間から黄金の日の出を見ることができました。澄んだ秋空と波の音を聞きながら360℃雄大な自然に囲まれて、贅沢なひと時を一人占めした気分でした。素敵な体験をありがとうございました。