All Reviews for Outdoor Activities

The day before, I received a call informing me that due to the approaching typhoon, there was a possibility of changes to the schedule, which made me feel anxious as I awaited the day. As it turned out, there were some swells due to the typhoon, but we were able to go diving and snorkeling at the three locations as planned. The sea was incredibly beautiful and moving. Since it was an introductory dive, there was a thorough explanation beforehand, which was easy to understand and very good. During the dive, they guided us well and taught us the names of the fish, which was also very nice. The photo service was great. I was satisfied with the day, having seen rare clownfish and sea turtles. Thank you very much.

前日に電話があり、近づいてくる台風の影響で、予定変更になる可能性があるとのことでしたので、どうなるか不安を感じつつ当日を迎えました。結果としては、台風の影響でうねりがあったようですが、予定通り3か所でダイビングとシュノーケリングを行えました。海はとてもきれいで感動的でした。体験ダイビングということもあり、事前に丁寧な説明があり、わかりやすく良かったです。ダイビングの時も、しっかりと誘導してくれて、お魚の名前なども教えてくれとても良かったです。写真のサービスもＧＯＯＤ。珍しいクマノミやウミガメも見れて満足な一日でした。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a three-day trip to Yakushima on the third day. I wanted to not only visit Jomon Sugi and Shiratani Unsuikyo but also explore various places on the island, so I chose an early morning course to make the most of my time.

The meeting time was communicated by the guide the day before. (In my case, it was 5:45 AM in the lobby. It seems to vary depending on the number of participants and the weather.)

During the drive, I enjoyed a beautiful sunrise while having breakfast as we headed to the entrance of Shiratani Unsuikyo. Since it was early morning, there were few people, and I could stroll leisurely while listening to the guide's explanations. There were some steep mountain paths along the way, but that made the sense of achievement even greater when I finally reached Taiko Rock.

On the way there, we moved at a slow pace while taking photos, and on the way back, the guide adjusted the pace to ensure we could descend before it got too crowded. Thanks to that, I was able to do a lot of sightseeing in the afternoon as well.

I am very satisfied.

３泊４日の屋久島旅の３日目に参加しました。縄文杉や白谷雲水峡だけでなく、レンタカーを借りて、島内の様々な場所を観光したかったので、時間を有効に活用できる早朝からのコースを選びました。
集合時刻については、前日に、担当ガイドさんから連絡があります。（私の場合は、５時45分にロビーでした。人数や天候などによって、変わるそうです。）
移動中の車内で、綺麗な朝日を眺めつつ朝食を食べ、白谷雲水峡の入り口まで向かいました。
早朝なので、人が少なく、ガイドさんの解説を聞きながら、ゆっくりと散策できました。途中、少し険しい山道もありましたが、それが太鼓岩まで辿り着いた時の達成感をさらに大きなものにしてくれました。
行きは、写真を撮影しながらスローペースで、帰りは、人が多くならない内に下山できるように少し速めのペースでと考えてくださっていました。
おかげで、午後からの時間もたくさん観光することが出来ました。
とても、満足しています。

I couldn't forget the starry sky I saw during my last visit to Ishigaki Island, so for my second trip, I searched online to see that beautiful starry sky again and booked this starry sky cruise. I was really looking forward to the stars, but unfortunately, a typhoon was approaching, which made me anxious.

The day before, a female staff member called to confirm the meeting time, and I asked if it was still okay with the typhoon approaching. She reassured me, saying, "Even though a typhoon is approaching, it's in Naha, so Ishigaki is fine." I felt relieved as the day arrived.

As the evening approached, the wind started to pick up, and although it wasn't raining, there were some clouds, making me worry about whether we would be able to see the stars. When it was time to gather, I went to the store, and everything went smoothly for departure. As amateurs, we couldn't see anything at the port, but I hoped we would be able to see the stars once we set sail.

However, after moving for a while, we found that there were many Japan Coast Guard boats due to the approaching typhoon, and since we hadn't gone far from the port, the island's lights were still visible, and we could only see about three stars. The sky looked no different from what we could see from the island, and anyone with experience would know that you wouldn't be able to see stars just by going out to sea.

Since we couldn't see any stars at all, the guide seemed to be stalling with trivial chatter. I felt that 7,000 yen was way too expensive for this, and it was just frustrating. I heard that if it wasn't raining, the cruise wouldn't be canceled. If the weather looks bad, I recommend canceling early without hesitation.

The boat was impressive, so it might be worth it if the weather is good. Unfortunately, my last night in Ishigaki Island was ruined.

前回石垣島に来た時に見た星空が忘れられず、今回2回目の石垣島旅行でもう一度あの満点の星空が見たくてネットで探し、こちらの星空クルーズを予約しました。
1番楽しみにしていた星空でしたがあいにく台風が近づいており不安に思っていました。
前日スタッフの女性から集合時間等の確認の電話が入ったので、台風が近づいていますが大丈夫ですか？と伺った所、 「台風が近づいているといっても那覇の方なので石垣は大丈夫ですよ」との事。安心して当日を迎えました。
夕方につれて風が強くなってきており、雨は降ってなかったものの少々雲があり、星が見えるのか心配していました。
集合時間になり店舗へ伺うと何事もなく出発になりました。こちらも素人の為港では全く見えないけれど出航すれば見えるのかと思い期待して船に乗り込みました。
しかし、しばらく動いたものの台風前で海上保安庁の船も多く海上に出ており、港からもさほど離れていない為島の光もあり、3つ程しか星は見えませんでした。
島から見る空と全然変わらず、経験者であれば海に出た所で星が見えない事など分かりきっているはずです。
全く星が見えないのでガイドの方は時間稼ぎなのかどうでもいい雑談ばかり。これで7000円は高すぎてただただ腹立たしかったです。
聞くと雨が降らないと中止にならないとの事。天気が悪そうであれば迷わず早めのキャンセルをオススメします。
船は立派だったので天気が良ければ良いのかもしれません。
石垣島旅行最後の夜が台無しでした。

I couldn't forget the starry sky I saw during my last visit to Ishigaki Island, so for my second trip, I searched online to see that beautiful starry sky again and booked this stargazing cruise. I was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately, a typhoon was approaching, which made me anxious.

The day before, a female staff member called to confirm the meeting time, and I asked if it was okay since the typhoon was near. She reassured me, saying, "Even though the typhoon is approaching, it's in Naha, so Ishigaki is fine." I felt relieved as the day arrived.

As the evening approached, the wind started to pick up, and although it wasn't raining, there were some clouds, making me worry about whether we would be able to see the stars. When it was time to gather, I went to the store, and everything went smoothly for departure. As amateurs, we couldn't see anything at the port, but I hoped we would be able to see the stars once we set sail.

However, after moving for a while, we found that there were many Japan Coast Guard boats due to the approaching typhoon, and since we weren't far from the port, there was light from the island, so we could only see about three stars. The sky looked no different from what we could see from the island, and anyone with experience would know that you wouldn't see stars once you got out to sea.

Since we couldn't see any stars at all, the guide seemed to be stalling with irrelevant chatter. Paying 7,000 yen for this was far too expensive and just made me angry. I heard that the cruise wouldn't be canceled unless it was raining. If the weather looks bad, I recommend canceling early without hesitation.

The boat was impressive, so it might be worth it if the weather is good. Unfortunately, my last night in Ishigaki Island was ruined.

前回石垣島に来た時に見た星空が忘れられず、今回2回目の石垣島旅行でもう一度あの満点の星空が見たくてネットで探し、こちらの星空クルーズを予約しました。
1番楽しみにしていた星空でしたがあいにく台風が近づいており不安に思っていました。
前日スタッフの女性から集合時間等の確認の電話が入ったので、台風が近づいていますが大丈夫ですか？と伺った所、 「台風が近づいているといっても那覇の方なので石垣は大丈夫ですよ」との事。安心して当日を迎えました。
夕方につれて風が強くなってきており、雨は降ってなかったものの少々雲があり、星が見えるのか心配していました。
集合時間になり店舗へ伺うと何事もなく出発になりました。こちらも素人の為港では全く見えないけれど出航すれば見えるのかと思い期待して船に乗り込みました。
しかし、しばらく動いたものの台風前で海上保安庁の船も多く海上に出ており、港からもさほど離れていない為島の光もあり、3つ程しか星は見えませんでした。
島から見る空と全然変わらず、経験者であれば海に出た所で星が見えない事など分かりきっているはずです。
全く星が見えないのでガイドの方は時間稼ぎなのかどうでもいい雑談ばかり。これで7000円は高すぎてただただ腹立たしかったです。
聞くと雨が降らないと中止にならないとの事。天気が悪そうであれば迷わず早めのキャンセルをオススメします。
船は立派だったので天気が良ければ良いのかもしれません。
石垣島旅行最後の夜が台無しでした。

I booked a tour because I wanted to see the moss-covered forest. You can go without a tour, but with the tour, they provided a service to take photos at the highlights, which made for great memories. Additionally, it wasn't rushed; we were able to explore at a leisurely pace.

苔むす森が見たくて、ツアーを予約しました。
ツアー無しでも行けますが、ツアーだと見どころポイントでは写真を撮ってくれるサービスをして頂き、良い記念となりました。
また、急かせかとした感じではなく、ゆったりと巡れました。

I visited the ocean in Okinawa for the first time. When you think of Okinawa, you definitely want to experience the beautiful, transparent sea, so I joined a diving and snorkeling tour in the Kerama Islands. After about an hour, we arrived at our destination and enjoyed a total of three activities: two experience dives and one snorkeling session. All the spots were amazing, and especially at the last point, I was able to swim with a sea turtle. It was a great experience to meet a sea turtle, which I had only seen in aquariums before. Above all, the staff at the shop were very kind, which made me feel safe participating in the tour. I definitely want to use this service again when I come back to Okinawa.

初めて沖縄の海に来ました。
沖縄といえば、やっぱり透き通った綺麗な海に行きたく、慶良間諸島の体験ダイビングとシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。
約1時間程かけて目的に到着し、体験ダイビング2回とシュノーケリングの合計3本楽しみました。どのポイントも素晴らしく、特に最後のポイントは、海ガメと一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました。水族館でしか見たことがない、海ガメに会えることが出来て、とても良い経験が出来ました。何より、お店のスタッフの方がとても親切で安心してツアーに参加する事が出来ました。また、沖縄に来るさいは、是非利用したいと思います。

This time, my spouse and I participated in a diving experience tour for the first time. We were worried about the weather since summer in Okinawa often brings typhoons, but the weather on the day was clear, and we headed to the meeting place with excitement. When we arrived at the shop, the staff provided a thorough explanation, and we boarded the boat heading to the Kerama Islands. I changed into a wetsuit on the boat, but I struggled with how to put on a wetsuit for the first time. It took about an hour by boat to reach the Kerama Islands, and the view of the sea from the boat was absolutely stunning. Once we arrived, we began our experience diving. The staff taught us patiently, and while feeling nervous, we entered the ocean. The underwater world was like a different realm, revealing a world I had never known before. The visibility was excellent, and it was a wonderful experience. Above all, the staff were very kind and taught us with great care, allowing us to complete the experience dive safely. Thank you very much!

今回夫婦で初めてダイビングの体験ツアーに参加しました。夏の沖縄は台風も多く出発前から2人で天気を心配していましたが、当日の天気は晴れで、集合場所にワクワクしながら向かいました。お店に着いたら、ショップのスタッフの人から丁寧に説明があり、いざ慶良間諸島に向かう船に乗りこみました。船の中でウェットスーツに着替えたのですが、初めて着るウェットスーツの着方に苦労しました。船で約1時間程かけて目的の慶良間諸島に向かいましたが、船の上から見る海はとても最高でした。現地に着き体験ダイビングを開始です。スタッフの方に丁寧に教えていただき、緊張しながら海の中へ入りました。その海の中は別世界で、いままで知らなかった世界が広がっていました。透明度はバツグンで素晴らしくとても良い経験が出来ました。何より、スタッフの方がとても親切で丁寧に教えていただけたので、体験ダイビングも無事に行えました。本当にありがとうございました。

I was greedy and chose this course, but I was confident in my stamina, so I had a great time. I conquered everything in one day. The guide was also very kind.

欲張ってこのコースを選びましたが、体力に自身がありましたので、楽しかったです。
1日で全部制覇しました。
ガイドさんも親切でした。

I participated in a one-day snorkeling course. The sea around the Kerama Islands was very beautiful, and I was glad to see sea turtles. There were also many fish, making it feel like being in another world. However, as a beginner in snorkeling, I felt that there wasn't enough time for acclimatization at the start, and there were times when I couldn't keep up because I was swimming too fast, so I rated it three stars. There were eight people in the team.

Since I got really tired in the second half, those who are not confident in their stamina might prefer a half-day course. It might have been even more fun if we could have fed the fish. The boat had multiple restrooms and changing rooms, and the hotel pick-up, meals, and drinks were all included, which was very convenient. Thank you!

1日のシュノーケリングコースに参加しました。
慶良間諸島の海はとても綺麗で、海亀も見ることができてよかったです。魚もたくさん見られて、 別世界にいるようでした。
ただ、シュノーケリング初心者だったため、最初の慣らしが少ないなと感じたことと、どんどん泳いでついていけなくなる時がありましたので、星3つとしています。チームは8人でした。
後半くたくたになったため、体力に自信のない方は半日コースでもよいかもしれません。また、魚に餌をあげられたらもっと楽しかったかも。
船もトイレや着替え部屋が複数あり、ホテル送迎やご飯も飲み物も混みと、とても便利でした。ありがとうございました！

The Yaeyama soba prepared at the top of the waterfall was really delicious. The portion for one is quite generous, but after enough exercise, I could easily finish it off! 😊

滝上で用意してもらえる八重山そばはホントに美味しかったです。
一人分がかなりたっぷりですが、十分な運動の後なのでペロッといけてしまいます＾＾

This was our second trip to Okinawa as a family, and we participated for the first time. I was worried about whether my child would be able to snorkel since it was their first time, but thanks to the guide who taught us very patiently, we were able to relax and do well. The Blue Cave was very mystical, and feeding the fish was also fun. I definitely want to participate again next time!

家族での2回目の沖縄旅行で初めて参加しました。子供は初シュノーケリングだったので、ちゃんと出来るか心配でしたが、ガイドのお兄さんがとても丁寧に教えてくれたおかげで、リラックスして上手く出来ていました。青の洞窟はとても神秘的でしたし、魚の餌付けも楽しかったです。次回も是非参加したいです！

Thanks to your pacing, I was able to create the best memories! Along the way, you took the time to go down to the riverside for my son, which was truly an experience unique to having a private guide!

ペース配分してくださったおかげで最高の思い出ができました！途中、息子のために川辺に降りて時間を取ってくださったり、まさに貸切ガイドさんだからこその経験もできました！

I thoroughly enjoyed the Jomon Sugi trekking experience. Our guide, Seiji Osawa, was very kind and had extensive knowledge about Yakushima, allowing us to enjoy conversations while trekking, and we managed to complete the challenging route. The named cedars, including Jomon Sugi, as well as the unnamed plants, the scenic mountains and rivers, and each deer and monkey became unforgettable memories.

In addition to providing detailed explanations, our guide also offered us miso soup, a tea break by the river, and lent us a mat (a simple cushion) during our rest stops. Furthermore, he proactively took photos for us, and I believe we received the best service. I later found out that our guide is also a freelance photographer who has published a photo book, which I think was very lucky for us.

As mentioned, a day trip is certainly not easy (especially during the summer like this time), and as the guide said, "the guide gets tired too." However, older adults and children under elementary school age were able to meet Jomon Sugi, and I believe that if you approach it with the right mindset, you can create wonderful memories.

縄文杉トレッキングを十二分に堪能できました。
とても親切で屋久島について豊富な知識を持ったガイドさん（大沢成二さん）で、会話を楽しみながらトレッキングでき、決して楽ではない行程もクリアできました。
縄文杉ほか名前の付いた杉は勿論、名もない草木や山河の景色、鹿や猿の１つ１つが忘れられない思い出になりました。
ガイドさんには丁寧な説明のほか、お味噌汁のサービス、川に下りてのティーブレイク、休憩時の下敷き（簡易クッション）を貸していただきました。さらに率先して写真を撮ってもらえ、最高のサービスを受けたと思います。後から調べて分かりましたが、ガイドさんは写真集を出されたこともあるフリーカメラマンでもあり、とてもラッキーだったと思います。
上述したように、日帰りツアーは（特に今回のような夏場は）決して楽ではありませんが（ガイドさん曰く「ガイドも疲れる」）、年配の方や小学生以下の子どもさんも縄文杉との対面を実現しており、それなりの覚悟をもって臨めばとてもよい思い出を作れると思います。

On August 7th, I participated in the Jomon Sugi tour (private) with a friend from university. It was a tour with three men, and our guide was in his mid-30s, 15 years younger than us, but he had extensive work and stay experience both overseas and domestically. We had a great time sharing stories, and even though he had only been in Yakushima for six months, he was very knowledgeable about the area! His knowledge of plants was impressive as well. We engaged in a wide range of topics, from sociology, human behavior, philosophy, economics, and geography to local shop information, chatting all the way there and back. The flat trolley path on the way back was never boring, and it truly became a fun tour. We were both very satisfied! While the beauty of nature, like Jomon Sugi and the Wilson stump, can be enjoyed without a tour, the interesting conversations and the thoughtful gestures of taking photos at key points make the tour highly recommended! Thank you so much for the wonderful memories!

8/7(火)の縄文杉ツアー（個別）に大学時代の友人と2人で参加しました。男性3人のツアーで、ガイドさんは30代半ば、我々と15才も年下でしたが、海外、国内とあちこちでの仕事や滞在経験が豊富で、その体験談でも盛り上がり、屋久島に来て半年も経っていないのに屋久島の知識も豊富！植物の知識も半端なかったです。社会学、人間行動学、哲学、経済学、地理学とアカデミックな話題や地元のお店情報まで幅広い話題で行きも帰りも談笑しっぱなしで、帰りの平坦なトロッコ道も全く飽きず、本当に楽しいツアーになりました。2人とも大満足でした！縄文杉、ウィルソン株等々の自然の良さはツアーでなくとも堪能できますが、話の面白さ、ポイントで写真を撮って頂くお心遣いとか、絶対ツアーがお薦めです！楽しい思い出を本当にありがとうございました！

I booked a snorkeling trip with my friend's family. Since there were preschoolers with us, I was a bit anxious, but they took great care of us, and everyone said they had a lot of fun. They said they want to come again!

友達家族とスノーケルを申し込みました。保育園児もいたので、少し不安もありましたがしっかりケアしていただきとても楽しかったと話してました。また来たいそうです笑

This time, I participated with my soccer friends from Chiba. I made a reservation two months ago and had been looking forward to snorkeling in Kerama!!! I was excited to see the beautiful sea from the boat, and we finally arrived at Kerama!! The sea was so clear that I could see sparkling fish from the boat!! When I put on my snorkel and looked in, I saw so many beautiful fish! The staff were all friendly and it was a lot of fun!!! The next day, I already wanted to sign up again... Next time, I definitely want to participate again with an underwater camera!

今回は千葉からサッカー仲間と参加しました。2ヶ月前から予約し、ずーと楽しみにしていた慶良間のシュノーケリング!!!ボートから見える綺麗な海にワクワクし、慶良間についに到着!!ボートの上からキラキラ光る魚が見えるほど綺麗な海!!いざシュノーケルをつけて覗くとめっちゃ沢山の綺麗な魚が沢山見られました!スタッフさんもみんなフレンドリーで楽しかったです!!!次の日にはすでにもう一度申し込みしたかったくらい。。今度は水中カメラを持って又ぜひ参加したいです!

On the day, there was no moonlight, and the starry sky was magnificent! The staff's explanations were very easy to understand, and I was able to enjoy the summer night sky. I could see the rings of Saturn and shooting stars multiple times... I thoroughly enjoyed the starry sky of Yaeyama. The sanpin tea was also delicious.

当日は月の明かりが無く、そこには満天の星空が！スタッフの方のお話も非常にわかりやすく、夏の星空を楽しむことが出来ました。土星の輪が見えたり、流れ星が何度も…八重山の星空を存分に楽しめました。さんぴん茶も美味しかったです。

I participated with my wife and two children, a total of four people. Due to the waves, we couldn't go to the Blue Grotto, but we enjoyed snorkeling at a nearby beach. The water was very clear, and we were able to see many fish up close, which was a valuable experience for the kids. The guide was friendly and patiently taught us various things, even as beginners. My youngest daughter, who can hardly swim, was initially scared, but by the end, she was swimming around and having fun on her own. It was also convenient that they provided prescription goggles, so we only needed to bring our swimsuits and towels. I would like to challenge the Blue Grotto someday. Thank you to the guide and staff!

家内、子供2名の計4名で参加しました。
うねりの関係で青の洞窟にはいけませんでしたが、近くの海岸でシュノーケリングを楽しみました。海の透明度がとても高く、間近でたくさんの魚を見ることができて、子供達にとって貴重な体験となりました。
ガイドさんも親しみやすく、初心者の我々にも丁寧に色々教えてくれました。
殆ど泳げない末の娘も最初は恐る恐るでしたが、終わる頃には一人で色々泳ぎ回って楽しんでおりました。
度付きのゴーグルの用意もあり、水着とタオルくらい持参すれば良い手軽さも良かったです。いつか青の洞窟にもチャレンジしたいです。
ガイドさん、スタッフさんありがとうございました。

Personally, I did experience seasickness, but I was able to spend a very meaningful time! The guide was kind and explained various fish, and he brought out sea cucumbers and starfish for us to touch, allowing us to have many experiences that we wouldn't normally get to have!

The lunch bento was warm and came with miso soup, which healed my tired body! At the third point, we went to a cave, which was a different experience from the other two points, and it was fun! I definitely want to participate again! Thank you very much!

個人的に船酔いはありましたが、とても有意義な時間を過ごすことが出来ました！
ガイドのお兄さんも優しく、色々な魚の説明や、なまこやヒトデを持ってきて触らせてくれたり、普通では体験できないことが多くできました！

お昼のお弁当も温かくお味噌汁付きで、疲れた体を癒してくれました！
3ポイント目では洞窟へ行き、他の2ポイントとは違った体験が出来、楽しかったです(^^)
是非また参加したいと思います(^^)
ありがとうございました！

We were picked up around 4:00 PM and started trekking around 5:30 PM. We took photos at scenic spots like Taiko Rock and Shiratani Unsuikyo, and the trek lasted about 11 hours. Although the pace was fast since we covered a lot in one day, we enjoyed it thoroughly.

４時ごろ迎えで5：30頃トレッキングスタート。
太鼓岩や白谷雲水峡など写真スポットで写真を撮りながら、１1時間くらいのトレッキングでした。
一日で回りきるのでペースは速いですが、十分楽しめました。

I loved this experience. Staff was nice, and everything was well organized.
Kerama islands shores and underwater are stunning. It was very beautiful to dive and swim surrounded by corals, fishes and some sea turtle, too.
Strongly suggested! Especially for first timers, unforgettable experience.

I had heard that the course was tough, but the guide was interesting and we had a great time hiking. It's more worthwhile and enjoyable to visit Shiratani as well as Jomon Sugi.

しんどいと言われていたコースでしたが、ガイドさんもおもしろくて楽しい登山ができました。縄文杉だけ行くよりも白谷も行った方がお得だし楽しいです。

After setting sail for a while, we arrived at a sea that looked like a palette of colors! With the guidance of the staff, we split into groups and headed to the water. I was a bit nervous at first, but as soon as I peered into the sea, my excitement soared. The coral spread out right in front of me, and it felt like I had dived into the tank at the Churaumi Aquarium.

Although the waves were a bit high that day, they chose a calm spot for us, and I was satisfied to see the coral and fish up close. There were many participants, including quite a few from overseas, but the staff were all very efficient, and the preparations went smoothly. I want to join the full-day course next time!

出航してしばらくで、絵の具の色みたいな海に到着！
スタッフの方の誘導でグループに分かれて海へ
最初は少し緊張しましたが、海の中を覗いてすぐテンション上がりました
珊瑚が目の前に広がって、まるで美ら海水族館の水槽に潜ったみたい(^^)
この日は少し波が高めだったので、穏やかなポイントをチョイスして頂いたとのことでしたが、珊瑚と魚を間近に見ることができて満足です
参加者も多く、海外からの方も多かったですがスタッフの方は皆さん手際がよくて、準備もスムーズでした
次は1日のコースに参加したいと思います！

Feeling the pleasant breeze on my body while rowing was refreshing. It seems that the weather can affect the event, but I had a great time.

気持ちいい風を体に受けて、オ―ルを漕ぐのは清々しかった。天候にも開催が左右されるようですが、楽しかったです。

such a sunny day for diving, I was enjoy a part of the ocean with the friendly crew's guide, if having chance I will do it again : )))))

I experienced this with my 6th-grade son and myself, a 46-year-old.

First, we got used to the water with snorkeling. It was fun to see the fish swimming on the surface. I ended up swimming a bit too much and was told, "Please swim around the boat!" (laughs)

Then, diving! A cute female instructor from Okinawa guided my son and me as we dove. I struggled with equalizing my ears and panicked a bit, but she helped me stay calm. She took 10 photos of us and one photo of the underwater scenery.

It seems that each instructor has a camera and takes pictures. One instructor is assigned to every two guests.

I requested a pick-up plan from the hotel. The person who was our instructor also drove the bus. I sat in the front seat, so I had a chance to talk with him. He was from Mie Prefecture and mentioned that he loved diving (river play) since he was little, and that everyone at this school loves the ocean! He shared a lot of stories with me. I wanted to hear more, and I almost invited him out for dinner after his work was done that night! (laughs)

My son, who usually just plays games and shows no motivation for anything, said after diving, "I want to get a diving license someday." I was so happy to see that he was impressed by the clear sea where we could see 20 meters ahead.

小６の息子と46才の私の二人で体験しました。
はじめにシュノーケリングで水に慣れました。これも水面に泳ぐ魚が見られて楽しかったです。ついつい泳ぎすぎて「船の周りで泳いでくださーい」と言われたほどでした。(笑)
そして、ダイビング！
沖縄出身のかわいい女性のインストラクターが私と息子を引っ張ってくれて潜りました。
私は耳抜きが苦手でうまくできなくてパニックになったりしましたが、落ち着いて対処してくれました。私たちの写真が10枚と海中の様子の写真が一枚を撮って下さいました。

各イントラの方々がカメラを持っていて撮って下さるようです。ゲスト二名につき一人の指導員がついてくれました。

私はホテルに送迎プランでお願いしました。指導員をしていた方がバスの運転をされました。
先頭の席に座ったのでお話させていただきました。三重県出身の方で、小さい時からダイビング(川遊び)が好きだったとか、このスクールの人はみんな海が好き！などといろいろお話してくださいました。
もっとお話を聞きたかったのでお仕事が終わった夜にでも～と誘いたかったくらいです。(笑)

息子はいつもゲームばかりで何事にもやる気を感じない子どもでしたが、ダイビングが終わってから「いつかダイビングの免許を取りたい」と言ったんです。20m先まで見えた透明度の高い海で息子も感動したんだなーと嬉しく思いました。

I was worried because it had been raining continuously, but I felt reassured when I received a polite response during the confirmation call the day before. On the day itself, it was surprisingly sunny, so my worries turned out to be unfounded, which was great. The guide was also very articulate and provided excellent explanations, making the experience very enjoyable. Despite the high level of service from the guide, the price was more affordable than others, which made it feel like a great deal. Overall, it was a big win in many ways.

ずっと雨続きで心配でしたが、前日に確認のお電話をしたときも丁寧にご対応いただけたので安心できました。
それでも当日はびっくりするほど晴れたので、心配も杞憂に終わって良かったです。ガイドさんも話し上手で、説明もうまくて大変楽しめました。
これだけレベルの高いガイドさんなのに価格が他より安くてリーズナブルな分、すごいお得感もありました。いろんな意味で大当たりでした。

I boldly signed up for a greedy course tour to visit Shiratani Unsuikyo and Jomon Sugi in Yakushima for the first time in one day. I’m not particularly fit, and my climbing experience is limited to just two low mountains... While I had expectations, my anxiety was greater. However, I was fortunate with the weather, and I was able to enjoy walking for about 11 hours while learning various things from our guide!! I was moved by everything!! I truly feel that choosing this course was the right decision (^^) It's a lifelong memory ♡

初屋久島にして、白谷雲水峡と縄文杉を1日で行く欲張りコースのツアーを思い切って申し込みました体力がある方ではなく、登山経験も低い山を2回登った程度の私...期待がありながらも不安の方が大きかったですが、運良く天候にも恵まれ、ガイドさんに色々なことを教えてもらいながら楽しく約11時間歩くことができました！！全てにおいて感動！！このコースにして良かったと心から思います(^^)
一生の思い出です♡

The nature of Yakushima was truly wonderful, and the guide's hospitality, excellent organization, and extensive knowledge were also outstanding, making for a highly satisfying tour overall.

屋久島の自然は非常に素晴らしかった上、ガイドさんのホスタビリティ、段取りの良さ、知識の豊富さも素晴らしく、全体として満足度が高いツアーであった。

On August 3rd, I was worried about the impact of Typhoon No. 12, but I was grateful for the shuttle service to the hotel. When we arrived at the shop, I was surprised by the number of participants. The staff were efficient, quickly distributing suits, goggles, and we were able to set sail in no time.

For us, who grew up in the Seto Inland Sea, the one-hour journey was tough. My husband got seasick, and my sixth-grade daughter seemed scared of the waves, but she recovered once we got into the water.

We were informed about the second experience dive, and my daughter and I enjoyed snorkeling. We were amazed by the blue color and clarity of the sea.

After about a 30-minute move, we arrived at the second diving point. My daughter couldn't overcome her fear and decided not to dive, but she was happy to see a sea turtle. I left her behind and challenged myself to dive alone. The kind guide made me feel at ease, and I truly enjoyed it.

My daughter, who I left behind, was taken snorkeling by another guide and seemed to have fun exploring a bit further away.

For the third dive, I actually wanted to do an additional dive, but since my husband hadn't recovered, my daughter and I went snorkeling instead. We were able to see various fish near the boat.

Despite some other tours showing poor manners, thanks to the staff who were considerate of even small pieces of trash, the sea, the fish, and the participants, I felt completely at ease and had a satisfying day.

I will definitely participate here again next time. Thank you very much.

8月3日 迷走台風12号の影響を心配しての参加でした。
ホテルまでの送迎はありがたく、店に着いて参加者の多さにびっくりしました。スタッフの方の手際がよくスーツ、ゴーグル等あっという間にさばいて出港できました。
瀬戸内海で育った私たちには1時間が辛かったです。夫は船酔いでダウン、小6の娘は揺れが怖かったようですが、海に入って回復しました。
私たちは2本目に体験ダイビングと説明があり、娘とシュノーケリングを楽しみました。海の青さというか透明度に感動です。
30分ほど移動して第2ポイントでダイビング。娘は恐怖心に勝てず断念しましたが、ウミガメに会えて喜んでました。娘を見捨て、私だけでダイビングに挑戦。親切なガイドさんで安心できたのか心から楽しめました。
見捨てた娘は他のガイドさんがシュノーケリングに連れ出してくれたのでちょっと遠くまで行って楽しんだようです。
3本目は本当は追加ダイビングしたかったのですが、夫が回復しなかったので娘とシュノーケリング。船の近くでいろんな魚を見ることができました。
マナー違反のような他のツアーがある中で、小さなゴミにも海にも魚たちにも参加者にも配慮できるスタッフの方たちのおかげで心から安心して、満足できる1日を過ごせました。
次回もぜひこちらで参加します。ありがとうございました。