All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

I participated in a trekking trip with two friends. Although rain was in the forecast, thanks to our guide's excellent time management, we were able to reach Taiko Rock safely. It started to rain on the way down, but we enjoyed ourselves until the end. I was very happy to see so many wonderful views. Departing early in the morning was great because there were fewer people trekking.

友人と3人でトレッキングに参加しました。雨予報でしたが、ガイドさんが上手く時間配分してくれたこともあり、無事に太鼓岩まで行くことができました。
下山途中から雨が降ってきましたが、最後まで楽しめました。すばらしい景色をたくさん見られてとても嬉しかったです。
早朝出発は、トレッキングしてる人が少なかったのが良かったです。

I participated in the Pinai Sara Falls tour for the first time this time. Since I was joining with one other woman, I was really worried about whether we would have the stamina for a full day of canoeing and hiking. However, once the tour started, I was captivated by the beauty of Iriomote Island's nature, and the canoe ride to the entrance of Pinai Sara went by in no time.

The path to the top of the falls was more challenging than I had imagined, but thanks to our guide's thorough explanations, we were able to proceed safely. The view from the top of the falls was absolutely stunning. We had about an hour at the top, including lunchtime, so my friend, who loves taking photos, and I took a lot of pictures. The Yaeyama soba for lunch was also of high quality, and I was very satisfied.

Moving to the base of the falls, the view from below was also incredibly powerful and impressive. I participated in late March, and the river water was still cold, but those who wanted could swim in the basin. Jumping into the basin was a wonderful memory. After the tour, returning to the shop and being able to take a shower was a nice touch. They also quickly sent us the photos from the tour via AirDrop. They were very attentive even during the shuttle service back to our accommodation, which left a great impression. I would love to ask for Windmill's services again when I come back to Iriomote Island!

今回初めてピナイサーラの滝ツアーに参加しました。
女子2名での参加だったので、カヌーと山登りの1日ツアーは体力持つのかとても不安でした。
しかし、ツアーが始まるとそんな不安よりも西表島の自然の素晴らしさに魅了され、ピナイサーラの入口までのカヌーがあっという間でした。笑
滝上までの道のりは想像以上に険しかったですが、ガイドさんの丁寧な説明のお陰で安全に進むことが出来ました。
滝上からの景色はとても素晴らしかったです。
滝上ではお昼ご飯も含めて1時間ほど時間があったので、カメラ女子の友達と沢山の写真を撮りました。
お昼ご飯の八重山そばもクオリティーが高く大満足でした。
滝つぼに移動し、下から見る滝もまた大迫力で圧巻でした。
私が参加したのは3月下旬で川の水はまだ冷た
かったのですが、希望者のみ滝つぼで泳ぐことも出来ました。
滝つぼでのジャンプはとてもいい思い出です。
ツアー後はショップに戻り、シャワーを浴びれるのも嬉しいポイントでした。
ツアー中の写真もAirDropですぐに送ってくれました。
最後宿への送迎まで丁寧に対応してくださり、とても好印象でした。
また西表島に来た時は、風車さんにお願いしたいと思います！

This time, we were a family of four, with our youngest being a 9-year-old child. I thought that in a large tour, we would be a burden, so I requested a dedicated guide. I also hoped that the children would be properly taught about the nature of this mountain. As a result, we had a veteran guide, and it was a great success! I truly think it was a great choice. Once we started walking, the children, whom I was worried about, had no concerns at all, while I (the mother), who was lacking in exercise, was encouraged throughout. Thanks to the guide's excellent pacing, we were able to see Jomon Sugi and even encountered deer and monkeys! We were able to return on the scheduled bus. I am truly grateful that our dream came true. Thank you very much.

今回は家族4人、下は9歳の子供がおり大勢のツァーでは足手まといになると思い、専任のガイドさんをお願いしました。子供達にきちんとこの山の自然について教えていただきたいという希望もありました。結果、ベテランガイドさんについていただき、大成功！本当にいい選択だったと自画自賛です。歩き始めると、心配していた子供達は全く心配なく、運動不足の私（母）が終始励まされる存在でしたが、優しいガイドさんの見事なペース配分のお陰で縄文杉に会え、鹿や猿にも遭遇！予定通りのバスに乗って帰れました。夢が叶って本当に感謝感激です。ありがとうございました。

This was my first experience with canoeing and trekking. I was worried because I don't have much confidence in my physical strength and I don't usually exercise, but the guides, Taka and Miwacchi, were really kind and taught us everything in detail, which made me feel at ease participating.

During the trek, we had various conversations, and it was so enjoyable that we reached the summit in no time. The long-awaited lunch was homemade Yaeyama soba, which was delicious enough to rival any restaurant. The snacks were steamed dumplings from the morning, which was also impressive.

The weather forecast predicted rain in the afternoon, but it only drizzled a little on our way back, and the temperature was just right compared to a sunny day. The water at the waterfall was a bit cold, but once I got in, it felt great to swim.

Overall, Taka and Miwacchi were friendly, and I had a really fun time. I would definitely like to join this tour again when I come back to Iriomote Island. Thank you very much!

今回、はじめてのカヌーやトレッキングでした。
体力に自信もないし、普段運動もしていないので大丈夫だろうかと不安でしたが、ガイドさんのタカさんとみわっちさんが本当に親切で丁寧に色々教えてれて安心して参加できました。
またトレッキング中もいろんな話をしながらなので楽しくあっという間に頂上まで行けたし、お待ちかねのランチは手作りの八重山そばでお店顔負けのおいしさでした。
おやつも朝から蒸した団子とのことでこれまた感動でした。
お天気は午後から雨の予報でしたが、帰り際に少し降っただけで快晴よりは気温がちょうど良くよかったです。
滝つぼではちょっと冷たかったけどつかってしまえば気持ちよく泳げました。
とにかくタカさん、みわっちさんがフレンドリーで本当に楽しかったです。
また西表島に来た時は是非こちらのツアーでお世話になりたいです。
ありがとうございました。

On April 3, 2018, we went snorkeling in the Kerama Islands. The weather was great, and the sea was calm, making the one-hour ride on the cruiser to the snorkeling points enjoyable with the beautiful gradient of emerald green and blue waters. Our family of four was on our first trip to Okinawa, and this snorkeling experience was the first event. Thankfully, there was no seasickness, and at the first point, we received some important instructions from our guide before starting the snorkeling. The colors and clarity of the water were clearly different from those in Honshu, and we were thrilled to observe the fish and coral. At the second point, we even spotted clownfish and a sea snake. Unfortunately, our younger child couldn't handle the cold and had to temporarily retire back to the boat, but after eating lunch on the cruiser, we regained our energy. When we asked the guide about throwing leftover lunch into the sea, large fish came close, and the kids were delighted again. At the final point, not only did we see the sea turtles we had hoped for, but we also had the rare opportunity to see a manta ray, which was truly wonderful. Above all, our guide was friendly and kind, making the kids very happy.
【Two people free!】Participated in a limited number of monitor tours.

2018/4/3慶良間諸島シュノーケリングに行きました。当日は天候も良く海も穏やかでクルーザーに乗ってポイントまで約1時間の移動もエメラルドグリーン/青い海のグラデーションで子供たちも大喜び、家族4人の初めての沖縄旅行で一番初めのイベントがこのシュノーケリング。心配した船酔いも無く、初めのポイントでまずは海の中でガイドさんから諸注意を受て慶良間諸島シュノーケリング開始、海の色や透明度は本州とは明らかに違い感激しながら、おさかなやサンゴ鑑賞、2つ目のポイントではニモやウミヘビも出現も、残念ながら下の子が寒さに耐えきれず、一旦リタイヤで船に戻るトラブルもありましたが、クルーザーの上でお弁当を食べ元気復活、ガイドさんに聞いて残したお弁当を船の上から海に投げると大きな魚が寄って来て、子供たちはまた大喜びでした。最後のポイントでは期待していたウミガメだけでなくガイドさんも滅多に見れないアカマンタ（アカエイ）も見ることが出来本当に良かったです。そして何よりガイドさんが気さくで優しく子供たちも大喜びでした。
【２人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアーで参加

The laser beams made it easy to understand the locations of stars and constellations, and both children and adults enjoyed it.

I was a bit disappointed because the weather in Ishigaki Island can change rapidly; even though the forecast said it would be clear, clouds appeared and it rained, so I couldn't see a perfect starry sky. However, I was glad to see many more stars compared to Tokyo.

I would love to come back to Ishigaki Island and see the Southern Cross next time!

レーザー光線で星の場所と星座を分かりやすく解説してくれて子供も大人も楽しめました。

石垣島は天気の移り変わりが激しいので、私の時は天気予報で晴れでも雲が発生したり雨が降ったりして満点の星空とまではいかずに残念でしたが、東京に比べて沢山星が観ることができて良かったです。

また石垣島に来て今度は南十字星を観てみたいです！

When I went to Okinawa, I really wanted to visit the "Blue Cave," so I compared various shops and decided on this one. The deciding factors were that they provided a one-on-one instructor and took photos for us, which they put on a CD. It was great for us since we tend to be lazy and don't take many pictures.

On the day of the visit, there were so many people! I was surprised. I was told that this was actually less crowded for a weekday, and while waiting, I chatted with the instructor, so it wasn't too painful.

沖縄に行ったらどーしても「青の洞窟」に行ってみたかったので、色々あるショップを比較してここに決めました。
決め手は、マンツーマンでインストラクターがついてくれるとのことと、写真を撮ってCDにしてくれるとのこと。
めんどくさがって あまり写真を撮らない私たちには良かったです。

当日凄い人人人！ びっくり
これでも平日だから少ないとのこと、インストラクターさんと話しながら待っていて、そう苦痛ではなかったです。

The trekking in March turned out to be in sleet with a cold front. It was probably below 0 degrees, and I wanted to start a bit earlier, but since it was a group activity, it was difficult to do as I wished, which was tough. However, I was glad to finally encounter Jomon Sugi.

Unfortunately, the guide wasn't very talkative, which was another reason for my disappointment.

3月寒気の入った霙のトレッキングになりました。おそらく0度未満で寒かったので、少し早目に行きたかったのですが、団体行動となるので、なかなか思うようにいかずつらかったです。何とか縄文杉に出会えたことはよかったです。

ガイドさんは残念ながらあまり話を聞いていただける方ではなかったので、それも残念だった理由です。

On April 3, 2018, we went snorkeling in the Kerama Islands. The weather was great, and the sea was calm. The one-hour ride on the cruiser to the snorkeling point was filled with beautiful emerald green and blue gradients of the ocean, which made the kids very happy. This was our family's first trip to Okinawa, and the snorkeling was the first event. Thankfully, there was no seasickness, and at the first point, we received some instructions from the guide before starting our snorkeling adventure. The colors and clarity of the water were clearly different from Honshu, and we were thrilled to see the fish and coral. At the second point, we even spotted clownfish and a sea snake. Unfortunately, our younger child couldn't handle the cold and had to temporarily retire back to the boat, but after eating lunch on the cruiser, they regained their energy. When we asked the guide about throwing leftover lunch into the sea, a big fish came over, and the kids were delighted again. At the last point, we not only saw the sea turtles we were hoping for but also got to see a rare manta ray, which was truly wonderful. Above all, the guide was friendly and kind, making the kids very happy.
【2nd person free!】Limited number of monitor tour participation.

2018/4/3慶良間諸島シュノーケリングに行きました。当日は天候も良く海も穏やかでクルーザーに乗ってポイントまで約1時間の移動もエメラルドグリーン/青い海のグラデーションで子供たちも大喜び、家族4人の初めての沖縄旅行で一番初めのイベントがこのシュノーケリング。心配した船酔いも無く、初めのポイントでまずは海の中でガイドさんから諸注意を受て慶良間諸島シュノーケリング開始、海の色や透明度は本州とは明らかに違い感激しながら、おさかなやサンゴ鑑賞、2つ目のポイントではニモやウミヘビも出現も、残念ながら下の子が寒さに耐えきれず、一旦リタイヤで船に戻るトラブルもありましたが、クルーザーの上でお弁当を食べ元気復活、ガイドさんに聞いて残したお弁当を船の上から海に投げると大きな魚が寄って来て、子供たちはまた大喜びでした。最後のポイントでは期待していたウミガメだけでなくガイドさんも滅多に見れないアカマンタ（アカエイ）も見ることが出来本当に良かったです。そして何よりガイドさんが気さくで優しく子供たちも大喜びでした。
【２人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアーで参加

It would have been nice if there were no clouds.
The host was a bit awkward.
I appreciated that blankets and tea were provided at this time of year!

The radar for checking the stars was amazing!

I want to come back to see the stars again in a warmer season!
Thank you very much!

雲が無かったらよかった。
司会の方がぎこちなかった。
今の時期でブランケットとお茶が出てきたのがよかったです！

星を確認するレーダーがすごかったです！

また暖かい時期に星をみにきたいです！
ありがとうごさいました！

On April 4th (Wednesday), I was taken care of by the windmill company during my trip to Iriomote Island. I had the experience of canoeing and trekking! It was my first time canoeing, but they were kind and taught me very carefully, and we had a great conversation while canoeing! During the trekking, they provided detailed and enjoyable explanations about the plants, animals, and insects, which kept things interesting.

The weather was great, and the view from above the waterfall was incredibly moving. The Yaeyama soba for lunch was prepared efficiently and was delicious. Playing in the water at the base of the waterfall was fun, and seeing the Pinaisara Falls from directly below was very impressive and breathtaking. After playing in the water, they prepared warm tea and homemade sweets for us. Next time, I want to challenge the Nara Falls course.

4月4日(水) 西表島旅行の際こちらの風車さんでお世話になりました。
カヌー、トレッキング体験をさせていただきました！カヌー初体験でしたが優しく、とても丁寧に教えて頂きカヌー中も楽しく会話が弾みました！トレッキング中も植物、動物、虫の説明を詳しく楽しくして頂き飽きさせない工夫が感じられました。
天候も良く滝上から見る景色は凄く感動し、お昼の八重山そばも手際良く作って頂き美味しかったです。滝壺での水遊びも楽しく貴重な経験をさせて頂き真下から見るピナイサーラの滝はとても迫力があり圧巻でした
滝壺での水遊び後は暖かいお茶と手作りのお菓子を用意して頂きました。次回はナーラの滝コースに挑戦したいです。

I was drawn to the name of the Star Bathing Tour, and the fact that same-day participation was allowed, along with transportation from the remote island terminal, made me choose this tour. We took a bus for about 20-30 minutes to the stargazing farm that was developed specifically for this tour. Upon arrival, there was a cute reception area, and beyond that, there were reclining chairs prepared for each participant, allowing us to sit back and enjoy the stargazing in a relaxed manner.

Although it was a clear day, I felt that the brightness of the moon might have overshadowed the stars. I had expected to see a starry sky like the one shown in the tour photos, but I honestly found the actual view disappointing as I couldn't see such a sky with the naked eye.

That said, each person was provided with binoculars, which allowed us to see stars that were not visible to the naked eye. We could also observe the stars while receiving explanations using a laser pointer, which made it more enjoyable and helped us understand the grandeur of the universe rather than just gazing aimlessly.

I participated at the end of March, and while it was still a bit chilly at night, there was a service of warm Sanpin tea and blankets. However, after being outside for about an hour, it got quite cold, and towards the end, it became a bit tough, so I think it's necessary to prepare for the cold depending on the season.

The high ratings from other participants were a factor in my decision to join, but perhaps that raised my expectations too much. I was hoping for a starry sky that matched the name of the tour. By the way, I stayed on the northern side of Ishigaki Island and saw a sky full of stars there, which made me want to join the tour again, but the visibility of the stars was completely different. I think it might be the difference between the empty northern side and the city-close southern side.

It seemed that there were many participants that day, and it took a long time for everyone to take turns looking at the moon's craters through the telescope, which significantly exceeded the scheduled end time, leading to various disappointments.

I hesitated to post this review as it might come off as harsh, but I hope that sharing this perspective can be helpful among the many high ratings.

星浴ツアーのネーミングに惹かれ、当日参加OK、離島ターミナルからの送迎ありも決め手となり、こちらのツアーへ。
このツアーのために開拓されたという星空ファームへバスで20-30分かけて向います。現地につくと可愛い受付と、その先には人数分のリクライニングチェアが準備されてあり、順次案内されゆったり座りながらの星空観察。
ただこの日は晴天でしたが、月がかなり明るかったからか？星の光が負けていたように思います。このツアーに載せてある写真のような星空が観れると思っていましたが、肉眼ではそのような星空は確認できず正直期待外れな星空でした。
とはいえ、双眼鏡が一人一台用意されていて、それを使うと肉眼では見えない星を見ることは出来ましたし、レザーポインターを使って星の説明を受けながら観察できるので、ただぼんやりと眺めるよりは宇宙の壮大さを理解でき楽しかったです。
今回3月末の参加でしたが夜はまだ肌寒く、温かいサンピン茶とブランケットのサービスがありましたが、約一時間ずっと外にいると結構冷えて最後のほうはちょっと辛かったので季節によっては自身での防寒対策必要だと思います。
参加された方の評価が高かったことも参加するきっかけになりましたが、逆に期待が大きくなってしまったのか、星浴ツアーのネーミングに期待を持ちすぎたのか・・・ちなみに今回、石垣島の北側にも宿泊し、そこで観た星空が満天の浴びるような星空で、それをもう一度みたいと思いツアーに参加したのですが星空の見え方が全然違いました。やっぱり何もない北側と市街地に近い南側の違いなのかもしれないなと思いました。
この日は人数も多かったようで、望遠鏡で月のクレーターをひとりひとり見る順番にも時間がかかり、終了予定時間を大幅に超えていたり、いろいろ残念でした。
辛口の口コミになるので投稿を迷いましたが、高評価が多い中で、このような感想があることを参考にしてもらえたらと思います。

The stargazing tour here requires a charter bus arrangement for those who do not use rental cars! We were picked up by a microbus in front of the mailbox at the Ishigaki Island ferry terminal bus stop.

After 8 PM, there are hardly any buses coming or going, so it's easy to find, but I was a bit anxious at the time of booking since I didn't know where exactly the Ishigaki Island ferry terminal bus stop was.

Notably, the way to focus the binoculars was excellent. In another tour I participated in the day before, they only used the central dial to focus on the moon, but here we focused one eye at a time (starting from the left), which was very easy to understand and provided a clear view.

The explanation of the stars was also easy to follow, and the laser pointer was used for a long time (other tours were too brief), allowing us to see with our eyes and confirm with the binoculars.

Additionally, we were shown not only stars through the telescope but also the craters of the moon. I was taught why my constellation, Leo, shines close to the horizon in July and August. Overall, the explanations were very clear and easy to understand, making it a wonderful experience.

It was intellectually enriching, and I am very grateful. This was a valuable stargazing tour that taught me things I had never known before.

ここの星空ツアーはレンタカーを使わない人はチャーターバスの手配が必要です！マイクロバスでの送迎です。
私達は離島ターミナルバス停の郵便ポスト前でした。
夜の８時以降は殆どバスの出入りが無いので分かりやすいですが、申込時は石垣島の離島ターミナルバス停の何処かを知らなかったので少し不安でした。
特筆すべきは、双眼鏡の焦点の合わせ方でした、他のツアー（前日参加）は
真ん中のダイヤルのみでの月を見ての焦点合わせ、こちらは片目（左からの順番）づつの焦点合わせでとっても分かり易くてよく見えて非常に良かったです
星空の説明も分かり易く、レイザーポインターの照射も長く（他ツアーは短すぎ）て目で見て双眼鏡で確認するまで照らし続けて頂きました。
又、天体望遠鏡で星ばかりでなく、月のクレーターも見せて頂きました。
私の星座：獅子座が何故、７月、８月は地平線近くで輝くのかも教えて頂き
全体的に説明は非常に分かり易く、とても理解し易くてとても素晴らしい。
知識的にも役に立ちました、感謝感激です。
今まで知らなかった事を教えて頂いた値打ちのある『星空ツアー』でした。

At first, I wasn't confident in my physical strength, so I thought it might be okay to just go to the mossy forest, but I'm really glad I decided to go all the way to Taiko Rock! The view from the top of Taiko Rock was amazing! Since I had gone on the Jomon Sugi tour the day before, this tour felt short and easy in comparison.

最初は体力に自信がなかったので、苔むす森まででもいいかなぁ～と思っていたのですが、太鼓岩まで行くことにして本当に良かったです！太鼓岩まで登りきった時の景色は最高でした！
前日に縄文杉ツアーに行っていたので、このツアーが短く楽に感じてしまいました。

I participated alone and wasn't confident in my physical strength, but I was able to go all the way and come back!

Unlike other tours, we traveled to the trailhead by a dedicated vehicle, so I could sleep on the way (although I was too captivated by the starry night sky outside the window to actually sleep…). It was great that we weren't rushed on the way back either, so I could relax. The guide was a very kind and friendly young person.

Before reaching Jomon Sugi, there are many impressive cedar trees, which made Jomon Sugi seem a bit overshadowed, but the mystical atmosphere of Jomon Sugi is still unmatched. The sense of achievement is incredible!!

There were various people climbing, from small children to the elderly, so if you're a bit worried, why not give it a try? (^ -^)

１人参加で、体力にも自信がなかったのですが、最後まで行って帰って来られました！

他のツアーと違って、登山口まで専用車で行くので、行きは車内で寝られるし(でも、車内から見た夜空の満点の星に夢中で実際は寝られず…)、帰りも時間を気にせず急かされないのでとても良かったです。ガイドさんはとても優しく親切な若い方でした。

縄文杉にたどり着く前にたくさんの立派な杉があるので、縄文杉がかすんでしまう位でしたが、やはり神秘的な雰囲気は縄文杉が勝ります。ものすごい達成感がありますよ！！

小さなお子さんやお年寄りの方まで、色々な人が登っていたので、ちょっと心配している方もチャレンジしてみては？(^-^)

As a private guide, they adjusted the pace according to our fitness level, allowing us to walk comfortably and enjoyably. Since it was a long distance, I initially had some concerns, but they taught us about the flora and fauna along the way, as well as the history of Yakushima, and answered our questions accurately. I'm really glad we chose to go with them this time. I would like to request their services again when I visit Yakushima. For those who are going soon, I think it would be smooth to purchase round-trip bus tickets in advance at the tourist center.

プライベートガイドということで、私たちの体力を見ながらペース調整してくださり、安心して楽しく歩けました。長距離なので当初は不安もありましたが、道々の動植物、屋久島の歴史など教えていただきつつ、こちらの質問にも的確に答えてくださったので今回お願いして本当に良かったと思います。また屋久島に行く際はお願いしたいです。なおこれから行かれる方へ、バスの往復チケットは事前に観光センターで購入しておくとスムーズだと思います。

The veteran guide was amazing! They provided clear explanations while mixing in puns and little anecdotes. Not only did they explain the Yakusugi trees, but they also shared a lot about various plants like flowers and moss. They were attentive to our pace and stamina, and looking back, I feel they offered a lot of encouragement during the monotonous stretches of the trolley path.

There were so many recommended photo spots from the guide, and each time I handed over my camera, I thought it might have been better to just let them keep it, as they took so many great shots. At the start, I was worried about whether I could keep up this pace, but with breaks for restroom stops and resting with our backpacks at key points, I think they did a great job of helping us refresh our spirits.

At the spring water refill points, they always checked in with us, and the miso soup they made for lunch was fantastic. Even though it was hot enough to make us sweat, drinking warm miso soup was so comforting. I was grateful they brought a thermos for that.

While our goal was to see Jomon Sugi, every sight along the way and the journey itself became truly wonderful memories. I want to visit Yakushima again, and I would love to request the same guide for a tour of different locations. Thank you so much!

Lastly, about the weather and clothing:

There were some cloudy moments, but it was mostly sunny. It wasn't cold at all. It seems that until last week, it was cold enough for snow to remain, but warm days without rain have continued. Because of this, the flowers seemed to start blooming early.

- Lightweight underlayer
- Collared long-sleeve shirt (I wanted to take it off at one point)
- Sleeveless fleece (I took it off right at the first break)
- Waterproof outer layer
- Under tights
- Trekking pants

ベテランガイドさんは最高でいた！
ダジャレや小ネタを挟みながらも、要所要所できちんとした解説。屋久杉だけでなく草花や苔等の植物の解説も沢山して頂きました。
私たちのペース、体力も気に掛けて頂き、後から考えると単調に続くトロッコ道での解説、声掛けが特に多かったように思います。
写真もガイドさんお勧めポイントがとても沢山あって、その度にカメラを渡すのですが、ずっと預けていた方が良いのではないかと思うほど沢山撮って頂きました。
歩き始めた時はこのペースでずっと歩けるのかと不安になりましたが、トイレ休憩も含めザックを下ろしての休憩も要所要所であり、私たちを上手く気分転換させてくれていたと思います。
湧き水の給水ポイントでは必ず声掛けをして頂きましたし、お昼ご飯の時に作って頂いたお味噌汁はサイコーでした。汗をいっぱいかくほど暑いのに温かいお味噌汁を飲むとホッとしました。そのための保温水筒を背負ってきてくれていたと思うと感謝でした。
縄文杉を見に行く事が目的でしたが、見るもの全て、そこに至るまでの行程が本当に素敵な思い出になりました。
また屋久島に来たいと思いましたし、また今日のガイドさんにお願いして違う場所を巡りたいと思えるツアーでした。
本当にありがとうございました。

最後に天候と服装です。

曇るときもありましたが概ね晴れ。
寒くはなかったです。
先週まで雪も残るほど寒かったとは思えないほど、雨も降らず暖かい日が続いていたそうです。そのため花も早く咲き始めていたようでした。

⚫薄手のアンダー
⚫襟付き長袖シャツ(途中で脱ぎたい程でした)
⚫袖なしのフリース
　　(最初の休憩で直ぐに脱ぎました)
⚫防水仕様のアウター
⚫アンダースパッツ
⚫トレッキングパンツ

Shiratani Unsuikyo was worth participating in. However, it felt like not everyone could enjoy it because the guide was only talking to one person and didn't consider the pace for the whole group.

白谷雲水峡は、参加した甲斐がありました。ガイドさんが1人の方とばかり話して全体のペースをみずに歩いていたので、参加全員が楽しめなかったように感じました。

It's very convenient as they efficiently take you to a location that is quite inconvenient to reach by public transportation. However, it is still far, so the time is tight. There is one hour of free time at the Oishi Forest Park and two hours at the Churaumi Aquarium. At Oishi Forest Park, I hurriedly walked two courses. If I had a little more time, I could have walked more leisurely... At the Churaumi Aquarium, two hours is enough if you're just visiting the aquarium, but it was impossible to go to other facilities. For lunch, you choose one main dish from five options, and the sides were served buffet-style. It was delicious.

公共交通機関で行くにはとても不便な場所を効率良く連れて行ってくれるので便利です。ただ、やはり遠いので時間がパンパンです。大石林山で１時間、美ら海水族館で２時間の自由時間があります。大石林山は急ぎ足で２コース歩きました。もう少し時間があればゆっくり歩けたのですが…。美ら海水族館は水族館だけなら２時間で大丈夫ですが、他の施設に行くのは無理でした。昼食はメインを５種類の中から１品選び、サイドはビュッフェ形式でした。美味しく戴きました。

I had applied for rainwear rental, but there was an unexpected leak... Even during the phone call the day before, I mentioned the rental, but I was told, "The rental is separate." I can't help but feel that there may be a flaw in the connection with the website.

レンタルでレインウェアを申し込んでいたのにまさかのモレ...
前日の電話でもレンタルの話を出したのに
「レンタルは別です」とのこと。
サイトとの連携に不備があるのではないかと感じざるを得ません。

It was a bit cloudy with some wind and quite a few waves on the day, but we had a great time. The staff members who took care of our family, Ue-chan and Yuko-san, were very kind, cheerful, and fun to talk to. The 90 minutes flew by. Thank you for everything.

From all of us in the family.

当日は少し曇りで風があり結構波もありましたが
凄く楽しかったです。
私達家族を担当してくださった上ちゃん、ゆっこさん
色々とお話もでき、とても親切で明るく楽しいスタッフさんでした。
９０分があっという間に感じました。
お世話になりました。有難うございました。

家族一同

Thank you so much for allowing me to participate, even though I signed up the day before. Thanks to you, I had a wonderful time.

Specifically, the guide's stories were very interesting, and I was thrilled to experience Okinawan culture. I was especially amazed to see gobies and crabs up close for the first time, watching a goby run across the water's surface. After paddling hard in the kayak, it felt great to let the river's current take me while a pleasant breeze blew.

On the way back after the event, I even encountered a cute mongoose! I highly recommend this experience to anyone considering participating. I think it's a good idea to bring a change of clothes.

前日の申し込みでしたが、参加させて頂いて、本当にありがとうございました。おかげ様で、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

具体的には、ガイドさんのお話が非常におもしろく、沖縄の文化に触れることができたことと、ハゼやカニを実際に見ることができて感激したこと（はじめて、ハゼが水面を走る様子を身近に見ました）、一生懸命にカヤックを漕いだ後は川の流れに任せ、心地い風が吹いて気持ちがよかったこと、などです。

解散後の帰り道で、かわいいマングースにも会いました♪
参加をご検討されている方にはぜひおススメしたいです。
着替えは持って行った方がいいと思います。

At first, I was anxious about what it would be like, but my wife and I were moved and glad we came. The timing was just right, about an hour long.

最初はどんなものかと不安でしたが、来てよかったねと妻と感動。
時間も1時間程度とちょうどよかった。

We participated as a family of three this time. Since it was March, I was a bit worried that the sea might still be a little cold, but it wasn't too cold while wearing the wetsuits. Before entering the water, the instructor provided a thorough explanation, which made me feel at ease about going into the sea. We did snorkeling and diving. When I put my face in the water while snorkeling, it felt like I was in an aquarium. The clownfish peeking out from between the corals were so cute, and I was so happy to feel like I met "Nemo." During the diving, the three of us, along with the instructor, went deep underwater. It was fun, as if I had become a fish. Since it was my first time, I was a bit anxious, but after listening to the instructor's explanation and actually diving, I felt excited and had a great time. It was the best experience.

今回家族３人で参加させていただきました。3月ということもあり、海はまだ少し寒いかなと心配していましたが、ウェットスーツを着ている間はそんなに寒くなかったです。海に入る前はインストラクターの方から丁寧な説明があるので安心して海に入ることができました。私たちはシュノーケリングとダイビングをやりました。シュノーケリングで海面に顔をつけると水族館の中にいるような気分でした。サンゴの間からのぞくクマノミがすっごくかわいくて「ニモ」に会えたみたいでうれしたったです。ダイビングではインストラクターの方とバディの３人で深くまでもぐります。自分が魚になったみたいでたのしかったです。今回が始めてだったので少し不安でしたがインストラクターの方の説明を聞いて実際にもぐってみると、わくわくしてとっても楽しかったです。最高の時間でした。

The Blue Cave looks completely different depending on where you view it from. I was guided to a spot where it looked incredibly beautiful. Without the instructor's guidance, I think it would be difficult to see it beautifully. They also took photos for me and provided the data right away.

In addition to the cave, I was able to see a wide variety of fish while snorkeling, and I am very satisfied.

見る場所によって全然ちがう見え方をする青の洞窟。とても綺麗に見えるスポットに案内頂きました。インストラクターさんの案内が無ければ、綺麗に見るのは難しいと思います。写真も撮って頂き、すぐにデータを渡して下さいました。
洞窟以外も沢山の種類の魚を、シュノーケリングで見ることができ、大変満足しています。

In the morning, we were picked up before 8 AM and headed to a shop about 10 minutes away from the port. We arrived at Tokashiki Island after about an hour by boat.

We snorkeled at three different spots, and at the first location, we encountered a baby turtle! Later, at the third spot, a turtle was gracefully swimming as well. Additionally, it felt like being in the world of Disney's Finding Nemo, with many beautiful fish swimming around.

The sea was a stunning blue, as if paint had been dropped into it. The weather was sunny, but the wind was strong and it felt quite cold. I think a rash guard is essential to prevent chafing, especially since the water temperature is still low.

The lunch we had on the water, along with Okinawa soba, was very delicious! There seemed to be many foreign participants. Everyone, including the staff, was friendly, and it was a lot of fun.

I would love to participate again next time for diving!

朝は8時前のお迎えで港まで10分くらいのショップへ。船で1時間程度で渡嘉敷島へ到着。
3箇所移動してのシュノーケリングでしたが、
一箇所目で子供の亀に遭遇！
そのあと、三箇所目でも亀が優雅に泳いでいました。その他にも、まるでディズニーのファインディングニモの世界で、たくさんの綺麗なさかなたちが泳いでいました。
海は絵の具を落としたように綺麗な青です。
お天気は晴れでしたが、風が強く、寒いくらいでした。ラッシュガードは擦れ防止になりますし、水温もまだ低いので、必須だと思います。
海の上で食べるお弁当と沖縄ソバがとても美味しかったです！
外国人参加者が多いようです。皆さん、スタッフの方が仲が良く、楽しかったです。
また次はダイビングで参加したいです！

On March 4th (Sunday), my spouse and I participated in a mangrove canoeing and trekking tour to the Pinai Sara Falls. The forecast predicted cloudy weather with occasional rain, but the day turned out to be pleasantly warm at around 23 degrees! With Daichan as our guide, we learned how to paddle a single-person canoe, and we were excited to start the tour. The river's flow was gentle, enveloping us in nature. The trekking towards the falls was enriched by Daichan's extensive experience and knowledge about the flora and fauna of Iriomote Island, allowing us to feel the grandeur of its nature up close. While shoes and backpacks can be rented, I think it's a good idea to bring your own gloves.

The numerous photos taken during the tour were impressive, especially the Sakishima Suo tree grove and its massive buttress roots, which were truly breathtaking—a definite power spot. Due to the rain a few days prior, the elusive waterfall also made an appearance. The Yaeyama soba we ate in nature was incredibly delicious.

Entering the pool at the base of the waterfall, along with all the scenery and explanations during the tour, created wonderful memories. I definitely want to try other courses as well.

3月4日(日）マングローブカヌーとトレッキング・ピナイサーラの滝つぼ、滝うえのツアーに夫婦で参加しました。曇り時々雨の予報でしたが、当日は気温23度前後の陽気！だいちゃんのガイドで一人乗りカヌーの漕ぎ方を教わり、ツアーの始まりにわくわくしました。川の流れは穏やかで自然につつまれる。滝うえ目指してのトレッキングは大ちゃんの西表島に生息する動植物の説明は豊富な経験と知識で私たちに西表島の大自然を身近に感じさせてくれました。靴やリックサックなどレンタルできますが、グローブは準備していくと良いと思います。
ツアー中に撮影して頂いた写真の数々、サキシマスオウノキ群落とその巨大な板根群に圧巻、パワースポット間違いなし。数日前からの雨で、幻の滝も出現。
自然の中で食べた八重山ソバもサイコーに美味しかった。
滝つぼの中に入ったことも、ツアー中の全ての景色と説明が思い出になりました。
他のコースも是非チャレンジしたいと思いました。

The return boat was scheduled for 13:30, which was quite early, and I was told I wouldn't make it to other tours. However, since we departed early in the morning, we were able to climb to Taiko Rock and catch the boat without any issues.

Many of the other climbers didn't have guides, but thanks to our guide, I was able to notice rocks and trees that I might have missed otherwise. It was also really enjoyable to hear behind-the-scenes stories from when various media came to visit.

帰りの船が13:30と早目で、他のツアーには間に合わないと言われてしまったのですが、こちらは早朝に出発してくれたため、太鼓岩まで登って、無事船にも乗れました。

他の登山客は、割とガイドをつけてない方が多かったのですが、ガイドさんがいてくれるお陰で見逃してしまいそうな岩、木々も目に止めることができ、色々なメディアがやって来たときの裏話なども聞けてとても楽しかったです。

I participated in a round-trip trekking tour to Jomon Sugi that took ten hours. Since the flat trolley path continues for a long time, I think it would have been tough without a guide who shared bits of knowledge along the way. The trail itself is easy to walk, and my 50-year-old mother, who joined me, was able to reach Jomon Sugi safely. Even my sister, who hardly exercises, managed to go without any difficulty, so I don't think there's much to worry about in terms of physical fitness.

縄文杉まで往復十時間のトレッキングツアーに参加しました。
平坦なトロッコ道が長時間続くので、ちょこちょこと知識を教えてくれるガイドさんがいないと、きつかったなと思います。
道事態は歩きやすく、一緒に参加した50歳の母も無事縄文杉までたどり着けましたし、日ごろほとんど運動していない社会人の姉も難なく行くことができたので体力面の心配はそこまで不要かと思います。

I participated with a friend. When we arrived, I was disappointed to see the sky covered with clouds, but... the clouds gradually cleared, and we were able to see a sky full of stars, which was amazing. It was fun to look at the stars through binoculars while listening to the detailed explanations! I would like to participate again.

友人と2人で参加しました。
現地に到着した時、雲に覆われていた空を見て残念に思っていたのですが…
どんどん雲が取れていき、満天の星空が見れて最高でした。
双眼鏡で星を見ながら、丁寧な解説を聞くことができて楽しかったです！
また、参加したいと思いました。