All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

This is a great option for those who do not have cars, but still want to see the Okinawan sites. This is a great alternative to get around, although the time at each place was tight and we couldn't spend as much time at each location as we wanted, we had a lot of fun following along the tour. Everyone on the tour was also very nice and accommodating.

Unfortunately the traffic heading to My Fuji was very bad which meant the rest of the day was a crush to keep the schedule. Weather was also against us. My Fuji and the cable car was a white out.

I was able to fully enjoy the northern part of Okinawa.

There are two trekking courses, and I chose the shorter one just in case, but it ended quickly. If you're young, the longer course should be fine.

Even though it was a weekday, the restaurant at the roadside station during lunch break was extremely crowded. The food was delicious, but the staff seemed overwhelmed, and the seating arrangements and clean-up were a bit sloppy. If you want to eat leisurely or look at souvenirs, it might be better to bring a bento or grab something from a nearby convenience store.

We had plenty of time at the Churaumi Aquarium, and I felt a bit restless for about an hour, but I think those who love aquariums or have children will be able to enjoy it at a relaxed pace.

沖縄北部をいっきに満喫できました

トレッキングは2コースあり、時間が心配で念のため短い方にしましたがすぐ終わってしまい、普通に若い方なら長い方でも大丈夫そうです。

平日でしたが、ランチ休憩の道の駅のレストランは激混みでした。おいしかったけど店員さんがキツそうで、席への案内や片付けがずさんです。
ゆっくり食べたい、お土産も見たい方はお弁当持参か近くのコンビニで済ませても良いかもしれません。

美ら海水族館の時間がたっぷりとられていて、1時間くらい持て余しましたが、水族館が好きな方やお子様連れの方には余裕をもって楽しめると思います。

The time allocation was just right. The bathroom breaks were also well-timed. The food was delicious. Mount Usu was breathtaking!

時間配分もちょうどよかったです。トイレ休憩もちょうどよかった。ごはんも美味しかった。有珠山が圧巻でした！

We were able to smoothly and enjoyably visit the sightseeing spots in the Shirahama area before our flight home. The guide was a local who knew the area well, making the conversation interesting, and they were very considerate. We were taken to must-see places and a delicious gelato shop, and I don't think we could have navigated everything so smoothly on our own, so I'm glad we requested this. Thank you very much for your help in the heat.

帰りの飛行機の時間までに白浜エリアの観光スポットをスムーズに楽しくみてまわる事が出来ました。
案内して下さった方が、地元の人でその土地のことをよく知っておられたので話も面白く、とても気使いのある人でした。
見ておくべきところやおいしいアイスのジェラートの店に寄ってもらったりして、自分達だけではこんなにスムーズに周れなかったと思いますので、頼んで良かったです。暑い中、本当にありがとうございました。

I thought it would be a busier tour, but I was able to take my time and really enjoy the mangroves. The guide's explanations were clear and enjoyable, which was great.

The view from Nishizaki Pier on Taketomi Island, which I've always dreamed of visiting, was just as wonderful as I expected, and I was very satisfied.

The Okinawa zenzai I had on Taketomi Island, with its fluffy ice and brown sugar syrup, was exquisite❣ I had a full day of fun.

もっと忙しいツアーかと思っていましたが、じっくりマングローブを見てきました。ガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく楽しくて良かったです。

憧れの竹富島、西桟橋からの眺めは思っていたとおりの素晴らしさ大満足です。

竹富島で食べた沖縄ぜんざい、フワフワの氷と黒糖シロップがぜんざいと絶妙❣ 1日たっぷり楽しめました

Skipped the trip of Owakudani .. my parents from India visited japan and they were very interested of Owakudani, but it was skipped and disappointed a lot. I had used same package trip myself and find satisfaction, but this experience with veltra was very poor and I doesn’t recommend or use it again

The sightseeing was as I expected. The guide was the only male, but he was a nice person. However, it was a bit disappointing that his speech seemed to be memorized and delivered in a monotonous tone, making it hard to understand, and his voice wasn't very clear. The driver was also pleasant. The meals were good, but they felt like standard set meals that you could find anywhere. They were better than bento boxes. The scenery at Kabira Bay changes with the weather. It might be amazing when the weather is nice.

観光は思って通りでした。
ガイドさんは唯一の男の方でしたが 感じいい方です。ただ喋りが 暗記されたことを 何度もしゃべっているためか、一辺倒のイントネーションで伝わりにくく 声も通らずで聞きずらいのが残念でした。
運転手さんも感じよかったですね。お食事は美味しいというか どこでも食べれる感じの定食です。
お弁当とかよりいいです。
川平湾はお天気で風景が変わりますね。お天気だと最高かも。

I participated in the same course two years ago, and it was so good that I decided to repeat it. It was indeed great again. It's more efficient and cheaper than going on my own. Additionally, the kindness of the guides and drivers is remarkable. It's not just about transportation; there are plenty of stories to learn from, making it educational as well. Thank you very much.

一昨年に、同じコースに参加し、とても良かったのでリピートです。
やはり良かったです。
自力で回るより効率的で、尚且つ安い。それにくわえて、ガイド、運転手の方々の親切。ただの移動でなくお話しも盛りだくさんなので勉強にもなります。ありがとうございました。

The guide was kind and provided detailed introductions, making for a wonderful day! The aquarium was very beautiful, with the sea displaying various colors like blue and green, it was stunning.

ガイドさんはやさしい、詳しい紹介される、素晴らしい一日過ぎました！水族館はすごく綺麗、海も青色、緑など色な色があります、綺麗

I participated with my 10-year-old son. It was almost our first time trekking, and we were a bit anxious, but thanks to our kind and reliable guide, we were able to reach Jomon Sugi safely. The guide made sure to take regular breaks, and their thoughtfulness and attention to detail were truly wonderful. It was a challenging journey, but we managed to get through it! The guide had extensive knowledge about the mountains, plants, insects, and birds, and taught us many things. My son seems to have completely fallen in love with Yakushima.

It became a very lovely memory. I'm glad we chose this tour. Thank you very much!

10歳の息子と一緒に参加しました。トレッキングは親子ともにほぼ初めてで不安もありましたが、優しく頼もしいガイドさんのお陰で、無事に縄文杉までたどり着くことができました。休憩をこまめにとってくださり、気配り、目配りが本当に素晴らしく、大変な道のりでしたが乗り切る事が出来ました！山や植物、虫や鳥の知識が豊富で、色々な事を教えて下さり、息子もすっかり屋久島に魅了されたようです。
とても素敵な思い出になりました。このツアーでよかったです。本当にありがとうございました！

The optional tours for the cruise were expensive, so I booked a local tour directly through VELTRA. It was about half the price of similar tours on the ship, making it a great deal. I definitely recommend it for Japanese travelers. However, there is a risk that the ship may not arrive as scheduled. In our case, we arrived 30 minutes late and missed the tour, but we took a taxi and joined the tour midway. The taxi driver was kind and provided us with sightseeing information. Experiences like this are part of the joy of traveling!

クルーズのオプショナルツアーが高いので、現地ツアーをVELTRA経由で直接予約した。船の中の同じようなツアーの半額程度と格安。日本人には絶対お勧め。ただし、船が予定通り着かないケースがあり、これがリスク。我々の場合も予定より到着が30分遅れツアーに間に合わなかったが、タクシーで追いかけ途中から合流した。タクシーの運転手さんが親切で、観光案内をしてくれた。こんなことも旅の醍醐味でしょう！

I rode a water buffalo cart for the first time! This time, I was guided by Yuki, who had a hibiscus flower attached. The water buffaloes, who aren't fond of the heat... thank you for your hard work even on such a hot day! At Hoshi no Suna Beach, I collected a lot of star sand. I also received a souvenir, so I'll keep it together. Next time, I plan to come during a cooler season and take my time exploring the island. Thank you to all the staff at the tourist office for your help in the heat.

水牛車に初めて乗りました！ハイビスカスをつけて貰っていた結くんに今回は案内してもらいましたよ。暑いのが苦手な水牛さんたち・・・こんな暑い日にも、お仕事お疲れ様です！ありがとう！星の砂海岸では、沢山星砂を拾いました。記念品でもいただけたので、一緒に入れておきます。今度は暑く無い時期に来て、ゆっくり島を回ってみようと思います。
観光所のスタッフの皆さんも暑い中、ありがとうございました。

The tour departs at 14:30.
As soon as we arrived at Taketomi Island, we enjoyed a glass-bottom boat (with air conditioning! Apparently, this is the only company that offers it so far). There were no other guests, so we had the boat to ourselves.
After that, we enjoyed a water buffalo cart ride, and the tour ended around 16:15.
It was too hot to feel like going outside, so we waited for the bus to the port in the waiting area (which also had air conditioning).

It was quite a good deal and a lot of fun.

14:30発のツアー。
竹富島に到着してすぐにグラスボート（エアコンあり！今のところこの会社だけだそうです）。他の客はいなくて貸し切りで楽しめました。
その後水牛車を楽しんで、終了は16時15分くらい。
暑すぎて外に出る気にならず、そのまま港へのバスを待機所で待ちました（エアコンあり）。

かなりお得で楽しめました。

Excellent. Tai-Shi was very courteous and nice. We requested an English speaking driver and his English was very good. He took us to all the sights we requested and even gave us some history and advice.

Definitely would highly recommend to others.

Thank you for the great experience!!

The tour was excellent especially our guide Lanny! She was outstanding and great fun.

This was my first trekking experience. I participated alone, and I had some anxiety, but thanks to my reliable and fun guide, I was able to complete it. The refreshing feeling after finishing is unforgettable! Thank you very much.

トレッキング初体験の私。一人での参加で、不安もありましたが、頼りになる楽しいガイドさんのおかげで完走できました。完走後の清々しさ、忘れられません！どうもありがとうございました。

The price felt like a good deal, and we were able to thoroughly enjoy the streets of Taketomi Island and Kondoi Beach with the water buffalo cart. Next time, it might be nice to have a plan to stay all day.

お値段的にお得感があり、水牛車も竹富島の街並みやコンドイ浜を十二分に楽しめた。
今度は一日中居るプランでも良いかも

I participated alone this time, but they were very considerate towards individuals! The guides were also very kind and even though they seemed busy, they responded with care! This experience made me want to join another tour on a different occasion! I highly recommend it!

今回は一人で参加しましたが、一人の人に対しても配慮のある対応をしてくれました！またガイドの方々もとても優しく忙しそうにしていても丁寧に対応してくれました！また別の機会別のツアーに参加してみたいと思わせていただきました！おススメです！

Tour was not well organized. We were scheduled to be picked up at Royal Park hotel, then bus didn’t come there. One tour staff member came and got cabs for us to go to the other hotel where the bus parked there. The tour guide lady told us that tour was full that day and there were only 3 seats left for us but not together! Why they couldn’t assign seat number? Some activities were canceled.

The heat is indeed tough to bear. You need to be careful about the temperature difference between the bus and outside. Especially when moving around the aquarium, I recommend taking your time and resting while you explore. At Ryukyu Village, it's humid and there are a lot of insects, so insect repellent is a must.

やはり、暑さは堪えます。バスと外との温度差は気をつける必要あり。
特に水族館での移動は、ゆっくり、休みながら見学することを勧めます。
琉球村は、蒸し暑く、虫が多くいますので、虫除けは必須です。

We participated as a family of four. The highlight was definitely the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, where our elementary school children were very satisfied with the impressive whale sharks. As others have mentioned, I think it's a great tour because you can efficiently visit the attractions. The guide provided just the right amount of explanation, and even though it was our first time in Okinawa, we had a wonderful time.

家族4人で参加しました。
やはり目玉は、美ら海水族館で小学生の子供達はジンベイザメの迫力に大満足でした。他の方も書かれていますが、効率良く名所を巡れるのでお得なツアーだと思います。ガイドさんの説明も適度にあり、初めての沖縄でしたが、非常に楽しめました。

Our guide, Mr. Oshima, was from Okinawa and had a very kind way of speaking. He also played the sanshin, which was really nice. Thanks to our guide, we were able to enjoy our time many times more! I'm grateful.

ガイドの大城さん、沖縄の方でとても優しい語り口で、三線も弾いてくださり、すごく好感が持てました。ガイドさんのおかげで何倍も楽しく過ごすことができました！感謝です

I was only asked to apply and submitted the application, so I haven't actually gone on the bus tour, but everyone who did said it was really great. It seems that the bus guide, Yukie Gajino, provided an excellent tour. They mentioned that if she were the guide again, they would want to go back. Thank you for making it a fun tour!

私は申し込みを頼まれ申込をしただけなので、実際バスツアーには行っていませんが、行った人皆凄い良かったと言っていました。バスガイドの「がじのゆきえさん？」という方の案内が凄く良かったようです。あの方に案内してもらえるならまた行きたいと言っていました。楽しいツアーにして下さりありがとうございました！！

We participated as a family of three!

Thanks to our talented bus guide and the safe driving of our driver, it was a comfortable and very enjoyable bus tour!

For lunch, we had a light meal in front of the Kuroshio tank at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium while watching the sea animals. The graceful swimming of the whale sharks and manta rays was truly impressive. I'm glad we finally got to see this.

Since we were a bit slow, it took time to secure our reserved seats at the restaurant, and by the time we got to the dolphin show, there were only standing spots without shade available. It was scorching hot, and with kids in tow, we were worried about heatstroke, so we gave up on it.

If you plan to use the restaurant, I recommend going straight to apply for reserved seats in front of the tank as soon as you arrive. That way, you might be able to watch the dolphin show from a shaded area.

We were able to efficiently visit the highlights, and overall, it was a very satisfying bus tour. Thank you!

親子三人で参加しました！

芸達者なバスガイドさん、
安全運転の運転手さんのおかげで
快適でとても楽しいバスツアーでした！

お昼は
美ら海水族館の黒潮の水槽前で
海の動物達を観ながら
軽食を食べました。
ジンベイザメやマンタの優雅な泳ぎは
やはり圧巻でした。
こちらは念願かなってよかったです。
もたもたしていたので
レストランの指定席をとるのに
時間がかかってイルカショーは
ひさしのないところでの
立ち見席しかなくカンカン照りで
あった上子供連れなので
熱中症がこわくて諦めました。

レストランを利用するならば
到着してまっさきに
水槽前の指定席を申込みに行くと
イルカショーはひさしのあるところで
観覧できるかもです。

効率的に名所巡りができましたし
総じて大満足のバスツアーでした。
ありがとうございました！！

The crowds are incredible. However, the flower fields, lavender fields, and blue pond are all worth seeing. The driver and guide are friendly, making the long bus tour a relaxing experience. The cheese fondue and hamburgers served for lunch are provided warm. The cut melons sold here and there are very delicious, so definitely try them.

人混みは凄いです。ですが花畑、ラベンダー畑、青い池、どれも見ごたえあり。運転手さん、ガイドさんが感じ良く長時間のバスツアーですがリラックスして過ごす事が出来ます。ランチのチーズフォンデュー、ハンバーグは温かい状態で提供されます。あちらこちらで売ってるカットメロンがとても美味しいので是非。

I was glad to hear the guide's fun stories and information about Okinawa! It was great to learn about things that I might have missed just by researching on my own!

ガイドさんの楽しいお話や沖縄についての話が聞けて良かったです！
調べるだけでは見逃してしまうところも知れて良かったです！

This was my second bus tour on Ishigaki Island.

The weather wasn't great on the day, but we didn't get caught in the rain at all.

I chose the morning tour again because I thought it would be nice to have an interesting guide.

The tour route was as follows:

Gathering at Higashi Transportation Bus Terminal ⇒ Tour of Tōrin-ji Temple (view from the bus) ⇒ Tomb of the Chinese ⇒ Nagura Bay (view from the bus) ⇒ Kabira Park (you can ride a glass-bottom boat for a fee) ⇒ Yamabare Ranch and Poza's Table (lunch) ⇒ Yaeyama Palm Grove in Yonaha ⇒ Tamatorizaki Observatory ⇒ New Nannū Island Ishigaki Airport ⇒ Mangrove Forest of Miyara River (view from the bus) ⇒ Dispersal at Higashi Transportation Bus Terminal.

The tour lasted from 9:30 to about 14:00.

As always, the guide's stories were enjoyable, and they even sang at various points, so I was never bored.

We rode the glass-bottom boat at Kabira Bay, but unfortunately, due to rough seas that day, we couldn't go to the sea turtle point. However, the water was clear otherwise, and we were able to see sharks, so I had a good time.

For lunch, it was the same as before, a self-proclaimed mini hamburger made with Ishigaki beef (I’m not a big fan of hamburgers, so I wasn't too happy about it).

This tour allows you to visit various places without having to drive yourself, and it's great for families to enjoy together.

If I could be picky, I think it would be nice to have a few more routes to choose from for future visits.

二度目の石垣島島内バスツアーです。

当日はお天気が今一つでしたが、終始雨に降られる事もありませんてした。

今回も話しの面白いガイドさんが良いと思い、午前中のツアーにしました。

ツアーのルートは、以下の通り。

東運輸バスターミナル集合⇒桃林寺 （車窓）⇒唐人墓⇒名蔵湾（車窓）⇒川平公園（有料でグラスボートに乗れます）⇒ヤマバレ牧場・ポーザーおぱさんの食卓（昼食）⇒米原のヤエヤマヤシ林⇒玉取崎展望台⇒新・南ぬ島石垣空港⇒宮良川のヒルギ林 （車窓）⇒東運輸バスターミナル解散

9:30から約14:00までのツアーです。

相も変わらずガイドさんの話しは楽しいですし、所々でお歌も披露いただき、退屈する事はありませんでした。

川平湾でグラスボートに乗りましたが、この日は海がしけていた事もあり、ウミガメのポイントには行けず残念でしたが、それ以外では海も濁っておらず、シャークも見られたので、それなりに楽しめました。

昼食は前と変わらず、自称石垣牛のミニハンバーグ(笑)です（私はハンバーグが余り好きではないので嬉しくない）。

このツアー、自分で運転する事もなく各所を巡って貰え、家族でワイワイしながらで良いですよ。

贅沢を言うとあと何ルートかあると再訪した時に選択の幅が増えて良いかなぁって思います。

The last northern bus tour was to the Oishi Forest Mountain, so this time I decided to try the tour to Kouri Island.

The route is as follows:

Kouri Island ⇒ Tropical Dream Center ⇒ Okashi Goten ⇒ Manzamo ⇒ Ryukyu Village

I had the option of visiting the Churaumi Aquarium or the Tropical Dream Center, and I chose the Tropical Dream Center.

I have been to the Churaumi Aquarium several times in the past, and it tends to be crowded, making it difficult to enjoy the exhibits. Additionally, the dining areas are also busy, and given the time constraints of the tour, there’s a risk of not being able to eat.

So, I opted for the Tropical Dream Center.

In the end, it was a great choice. There were fewer people, and I enjoyed the rare tropical plants and fruits, as well as an insect exhibition.

I climbed the lookout point (a circular building) that was featured in the main tour photos, where I could see the entire Ocean Expo Park and enjoy the scenery.

There were really few people, and I could take my time viewing the exhibits without feeling rushed, and the dining area was also peaceful and not crowded.

However, I was a bit disappointed that there were limited menu options, as I wanted to try Okinawa soba.

I heard that you can eat it if you go to the Churaumi Aquarium, but it's far from the Tropical Dream Center.

The Tropical Dream Center left a lasting impression on me, and it was unexpectedly good.

The tour felt more like a central bus tour than a northern bus tour, to be honest.

I hardly went to the north (laughs).

前回の北部バスツアーは、大石林山のツアーだったので、今度は、古宇利島のツアーにしてみました。

ルートは以下の通り。

古宇利島⇒熱帯ドリームセンター⇒御菓子御殿⇒万座毛⇒琉球村

熱帯ドリームセンターは、美ら海水族館との選択で、私は、熱帯ドリームセンターを選択した次第です。

美ら海水族館は、過去に数回行った事がありますし、人も多く混雑していて落ち着いてみている事が出来ないですし、食事場所も混雑している上にツアーの時間的な制約もありますので、食べられないリスクもあります。

と言う訳で熱帯ドリームセンターの選択をしました。

結果的に大正解で、人も少なく珍しい熱帯植物や果実、また、昆虫展もあったので、大分楽しめました。

ツアーのメイン写真に使われていた遠見台（円形状の建物）にも登り、海浜博公園全体が見通せ、景観を楽しみました。

本当に人が少なく、展示物もゆっくり観ることも出来、食事場所も混雑とは無縁でゆったりと出来ました。

ただ、沖縄そばとか食べたかったので、メニューの選択肢が少なかったのが残念です。

美ら海水族館の方に行けば、食べられるそうですが、熱帯ドリームセンターからは遠いですからね。

ツアーで記憶に残ったのがこの熱帯ドリームセンターで、思いの外良かったです。

ツアーは、北部バスツアーと言うよりは、中部バスツアーと言った方が正確なのかなぁ。

北部にはほぼ行ってない(笑)。

Thank you, Mr. Ito, for your assistance. Your encouraging words during the tour came at just the right moment, and I was able to see the long-awaited Jomon Sugi. It was an exceptional tour.

ガイドの伊藤さん、お世話になりました。
ツアー中の励ましのお言葉を、絶妙的なタイミングで頂き、念願の縄文杉を見ることが出来ました。
至れり尽くせりのツアーでした。