All Reviews for 1-Day Tours

It was great to ride a boat on the sea and see the fish and scenery. The seawater felt very pleasant. The view from the observation deck was also spectacular.

海でボートに乗って、魚や景色を見れたことは非常に良かったです。海の水は非常に気持ち良かったです。展望台からの景色も絶景でした。

The weather wasn't great on the day of my visit, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. The views at Kouri Island and Manzamo were somewhat disappointing. However, the Churaumi Aquarium had an excellent display of fish and the dolphin show was very impressive. I think it's a must-see course when in Okinawa.

当日は天気が良くなかったため、多少物足りない所がありました。古宇利島と万座毛に関しては、景色が微妙でした。美ら海水族館は、魚やイルカショーが非常に良かったです。沖縄では欠かすことができないコースだと思いました。

I was taken care of by Mr. Taniyama from Kodama. Since he is from Yakushima, he was able to teach me a lot. We had a trekking group of four pairs and nine guides. The pacing was impressive. I struggled a bit in the Hell's 1-3 blocks, but I managed to reach Jomon Sugi. It started raining around the foot of the mountain, but after that, it was quite hot. Right after we set off, the sole of my shoe came off, and I received some emergency repairs. I was worried since I hadn't used them in a while, and although I tried them on flat ground, it seems they weren't very helpful.

こだまの谷山さんにお世話になりました。
屋久島出身との事で、色々教えて頂けました。
ペア4組にガイドさんの9名でのトレッキング。
ペース配分も流石でした。
地獄の1〜3丁目でバテましたが、なんとか縄文杉まで辿り着けました。
雨も出発した麓くらいで、後は暑いほどでした。
出発後すぐに靴底が剥がれてしまい、応急処置して頂きました。
久しぶりの使用だったので気になっていたのですが(;o;)平坦な道で試したんですが…役に立たなかった様です(;o;)

Due to the long holiday, there were many participants, but everything went smoothly, including the staff's transfer guidance, allowing us to enjoy our time without any waiting.
On Taketomi Island, I chose to go cycling. Under the blue sky, I rode along the white path with butterflies fluttering around.
Although it was the end of April, the UV rays were strong, so a hat and sunscreen are essential.

大型連休中であったため多数の参加者がおられましたが、スタッフの方の乗り換え案内など全てがスムーズで、待ち時間なく楽しく過ごせました。
竹富島ではサイクリングを選択しました。青い空の下、蝶々がヒラヒラ舞う中、白い道を走りました。
4月末でしたが、紫外線が強く、帽子と日焼け止めは必須です。

We had a great day! Though the bus arrived late for almost an hr for the pick up time- the tour guide KIM manage to make up the time we've missed. You need someone like Kim- the Korean guy in your company, he did a great job!

The weather is no one's fault and staff did their best, but the dense fog made seeing anything impossible. We toured area around Mt. Fugi in the fog. The fifth viewing station was closed. We were warned in reservation materials that we might not see the mountain but we didn't expect to be fogged out of every other attraction ( boat ride, lift ) as well. We did see some interesting countryside and a few villages. We also saw a bit of Tokyo as we circled around to pick up other participants at their hotels. We took the bus back, not the train. Train people beat us back to our hotel by about 30 minutes.

Great way to see the city, good guide and was pleased to meet four young girls
dressed in kimonos and ninja man for photos. Highly recommend the trip.

Since I was with small children (2 years and 7 months old), I thought cycling would be difficult, so we opted for a bus tour. We got off at Kaiji Beach and picked up star sand, and although we only saw Kondoi Beach from the bus window, it was such a beautiful beach that I thought I would like to play in the water next time. Also, on the water buffalo cart, we spent a leisurely time with the guide and the melody of the sanshin!

小さな子供連れ(2歳と7カ月)だったので、サイクリングは無理だと思いバス観光にしました。
カイジ浜では下車して星砂拾ったり、コンドイビーチは車窓からでしたが、今度来る時は水遊びしてみたいなと思うくらい綺麗なビーチでした。
また水牛車ではガイドと三線のメロディと共に時間もゆっくり流れのんびり過ごせました！

The guide was wonderful, and the other tour participants were all great people. Everyone was considerate of each other, making for an enjoyable hike. Of course, the beauty of Yakushima goes without saying. It was a bit of a challenging mountain walk, but I was taught how to recover from fatigue, which made the next day much easier.

ガイドさんも素晴らしいかたでしたが、
ツアー客の方々がいい人ばかりで
皆さんが互いに思いやりながら
楽しいハイキングとなりました。
もちろん屋久島の素晴らしさは言うまでもありません。
少し厳しい山歩きでしたが、疲れの取り方まで
教えてもらい、翌日も楽でした。

Pick up was on time from the hotel
tour very well organised
tour guides very professional friendly and informative
lunch was very good
cruise was very good also
drop off back to the hotel was well done
I will have no hesitation in recommending this tour to my friends

The Good:
Overall a very good time, had lots of fun at all 3 attractions, though I would have loved more time to spend at the Charaumi Aquarium.

I really do recommend the butterfly garden--even if you can't book this tour, that was a really lovely experience, would have loved to spend more time there as well.

Despite the "English Audio" label, neither tour guide or driver could really speak or understand English, but the trip still went really smoothly despite that. I think I missed some extra info (like special highlights of the area, or feeding times for the animals), but the tour guide was really nice, and really tried to be helpful despite the language gap.

The Bad:
My trip started at 8AM when the bus picked me up and ended at 6PM, and while the trip hit 4 different gift stores, they mainly sell a wide variety of sweets. Lunch wound up being a bowl of ramen soup--tasty, but it's not enough to cover breakfast and dinner together.

I didn't like the final gift store that was part of the "free little gift" package, where we got a free cookie with any other purchase, because by the end of the day I was ready for my hotel and real food. However--and I'm assuming the tour company was getting a kick-back from the store--we were parked there for 30 minutes, and after 10 minutes 90% of the group was sitting on the bus waiting to leave.

I realize "dumping tourists in a gift-store" is a common business practice, but when you're inconveniencing and irritating most of your guests, you should probably stop it.

My first trekking experience!
I hadn't done any intense exercise for a while, so I was honestly a bit anxious, but somehow I managed to go and come back!
I couldn't imagine what it would be like and had some worries, but the guide was very kind, and everyone I was with, as well as the people I passed in the mountains, were all really nice, which made for wonderful memories!
In the great outdoors, I felt a surge of gratitude for everything that is usually taken for granted. The scenery, the air, the greenery, the water, and even the lunch were all so much more beautiful than usual. I was constantly moved by the encouragement I received from people I passed during tough moments!
I did get hit by muscle soreness, but even that became a good memory. Haha!
I definitely want to visit Yakushima again, and next time I want to experience activities by the river and the sea!
I'm really glad I was able to meet the Jomon Sugi, which I had wanted to see at least once in my life, with such a bright and cheerful feeling! Thank you very much!

人生初のトレッキング！
しばらく激しい運動などしてなかったので、正直不安でしたがなんとか行って帰ってこれました…！
どんな感じなのか想像もつかなくて、心配なこともあったのですが
ガイドさんがとても親切でしたし、ご一緒した方々も、山中ですれ違う方々もとても気持ちのいい人たちばかりで素敵な思い出ができました！
大自然の中では当たり前の事すべてに感謝の気持ちが湧いてきて
景色も空気も緑も水もお弁当も普段よりずっと美味しく、辛い時にすれ違う人からもらう応援に救われ感動しっぱなしでした！
やっぱり筋肉痛には襲われましたがそれすらいい思い出となりました。笑
また屋久島には必ず伺いたいと思います、今度は川や海でのアクティビティも体験したいです！
人生のうち、一度は会いたかった縄文杉に、こんなに晴れ晴れとした気持ちで会いに行けて本当に良かったです！ありがとうございました！

There were many people in the group, and I felt a bit awkward being alone, but I still enjoyed it. I generally prefer to sightsee at a leisurely pace, so I have the impression that tours are busy except during the daytime. I also had to be considerate of the other group while eating, so next time I come, I plan to buy my own ticket and travel at my own pace. I think it would be fun for a family trip.

皆さんグループの方が多く、１人だと気まずい気分になりましたが楽しめました。
基本的に私はのんびり観光したいのでやはりツアーは昼間を除いて忙しいイメージが有ります。
食事も他のグループに気を使いながら食べたので今度来るときは自分で乗船券を買って気ままに旅行しようと思いました。
家族旅行なら楽しいと思います。

I thought visiting three islands in one day would be tough, but there was plenty of free time, and I was able to take a lot of photos. The weather on Iriomote Island changed suddenly, and it rained a bit, but that's common here, so I was prepared for it. The guide for the Iriomote tour was very polite and, above all, greeted us with a smile. On Yubu Island, they provided separate guides for the ox cart ride to and from, and on the way back, they entertained us with the sanshin. On Taketomi Island, we explored the island by renting bicycles. There were a few more hills than I expected, which was a bit tiring.

I couldn't find any star sand at Kaiji Beach at all. If you really want to find it, it might take more than a day. The view from Kondoi Beach is absolutely the best.

１日で３島めぐりはキツイかなと思いましたが、自由時間も余裕があり写真もかなり撮ることができました。西表は天気が急転して少し雨になりましたがここではよくあることで想定済みでした。西表ツアーのガイドさんも丁寧で何よりも笑顔で接してくました。由布島の牛車は、行きと帰りのガイドさんを別にしてくれて帰りは三線で楽しませてくれました。竹富島ではレンタサイクルで島を巡りました。想定したよりもちょっとした坂が多く地味に疲れました。
カイジ浜の星の砂は、全く見つかりせんでした。本気で見つけようとしたら１日じゃすまないかもです。コンドイビーチの景色は何よりも最高です。

The tour with the tour guide Je○ and the driver Miy○ was packed with activities alongside people from various countries. I was disappointed that I couldn't communicate well due to my lack of confidence in my English skills. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, which made it feel like we were just going through the motions, and the hassle of carrying an umbrella and needing rubber boots diminished the enjoyment. However, the tour guide provided historical explanations to help make up for it. We visited four major tourist spots, each taking about an hour. It was hard work, but I think it's great to be able to see major attractions. However, I believe many people might prefer a plan that allows for more in-depth sightseeing (just a personal wish). Also, I would like to see courses that include places like Byodoin and Amanohashidate in the Kyoto sightseeing plan. This was my first time using the monitor, and I would like to do it again. I enjoyed the experience aside from the weather. Thank you for your assistance.

添乗員のJe○さんと運転手の宮○さん、各国の外国の方々と盛り沢山のツアーでした。英語力に自信が無いのでコミニュケーション出来ないのが残念でした。只、生憎の大雨の日で予定をこなす感が強く、傘を持つ煩わしさと長靴が必要な天候で楽しみ半減。ですが、それをフォローするように添乗員さんが歴史の説明をして下さった。観光地四カ所は、それぞれが一時間前後。ハードでしたがメジャーな観光地を回れるのは良いと思います。が、じっくり観光するプランを求めている方も多いかと思いました（個人的希望ですが）。あと、京都観光プランに平等院や天橋立などのコースも検討して頂きたいです。初めてモニターを利用させて頂きましたが、また、モニターしたいです。天気以外は楽しみました。お世話様です。

It was my first trip to Okinawa. It turned out to be a surprisingly wonderful travel memory. I was enchanted by the bus guide's singing voice.

初めての沖縄旅行でした。思いのほか素晴らしい旅行の思い出になりました。
バスガイドさんの歌声にうっとり^_^

This was the perfect tour to see many sites in northern Okinawa esp since we did not rent a car. It is very good value for your money. The time spent at the pineapple park is a bit short but sufficient to see the gift shop. We have seen the dole plantation so was ok with the time.

I usually don't walk at all, so I was very anxious about the round trip of 22 km, but in the end, I was able to make the round trip with minimal damage. It hardly affected the Shiratani Unsuikyo tour the next day. I believe it was thanks to the guide's pacing.
Also, the guide was from Fukuoka and seemed to have studied very well, providing accurate explanations with a touch of humor, which was great.

　私は普段全く歩かないので、往復２２㎞という行程が非常に不安でしたが、結果的には、それほどダメージもなく往復することができました。翌日の白谷雲水峡ツアーにもほとんど影響は出ませんでした。やはり、ガイドさんのペース配分のおかげだと思います。
　また、ガイドさんは福岡出身の方でしたが、とてもよく勉強されているようで、ユーモアを交えた的確な説明が大変良かったです。

It was a very fulfilling plan. At the Churaumi Aquarium, we had three hours, allowing us to take our time and explore thoroughly. At the Ryukyu Mura, large butterflies landed on the flowers and didn't fly away even when we got close. I heard that Okinawa soba was a light snack, but the portion was satisfying. At the Pineapple Park, of course, there were pineapples, but we also got to sample various souvenirs, which filled us up. The pick-up was from the Southwest Hotel, so it took quite a bit of time for the round trip, but since it was from Naha, it can't be helped.

大変充実したプランでした。美ら水族館では3時間の時間があった為、じっくり回って見る事が出来ます。琉宮城では大きな蝶が花に幾匹も止まり、近寄っても逃げません。沖縄そばは軽食と伺いましたが満足の量でした。パイナップルパークではパイナップルはもちろんでしたが、お土産品の試食を色々と頂けお腹がいっぱいになりました。送迎は南西ホテルからでしたので、往復にかなり時間がかかりましたが、那覇からですので仕方ありませんね。

The tour route is perfect with excellent service guide

On the morning of the tour, when I arrived at the designated location, I found myself surrounded by foreigners, and a person in charge was explaining things in English. While I secretly hoped this might not be the tour I was looking for, I was suddenly called by name. A bit confused, I boarded the bus, but that day turned out to be very enjoyable. The guide was simply the best. She skillfully switched between Japanese and English, providing explanations with plenty of humor and kindness. Jewel (Yoshikawa) took on the role of explaining in two languages consecutively, but she handled everything with care until the end. Having Jewel around gave me an indescribable sense of reassurance, which must be due to her personality. Through the repeated explanations in English and Japanese, I ended up understanding a little bit of English, which was an unexpected gain. Thank you so much, Jewel, for being energetic, cheerful, and kind.

当日の朝、指定の場所に行くと、周りは外国の方ばかりで、担当らしい方が英語で説明されていました。『このツアーではないかも…』と密かな期待を抱きつつ待っていると、いきなり名前を呼ばれてしまいました。少し戸惑いながらもバスに乗り込みましたが、その一日はとても楽しいものになりました。何と言ってもガイドさんが最高でした。日本語と英語を自在に操り、ユーモアたっぷりに、そして親切丁寧に説明してくれました。ジュエルさん(吉川さん)は二か国語で立て続けに説明するので二人分の役割を果たすことになりますが、最後まで丁寧に対応してくれました。ジュエルさんがいると、何とも言えない安心感があり、それは彼女の人柄によるものでしょう。英語と日本語で繰り返される説明で、終いにはほんの少しですが英語も理解できるようになり、思わぬ収穫となりました。元気で明るく、親切なジュエルさん、本当にありがとうございました。

April, our tour guide, was amazing. The trip was also amazing. Highly recommended.

It was my first time in Shirakawa-go, and I had a great time! The townscape of Takayama was beautiful, and I felt it was a very good tour. I went with my mother, and since most of the travel was by bus, it was easy, and I think the food was very delicious.

白川郷初めてでしたが、とても楽しかったです！高山の町並みも美しく、非常に良いツアーだと感じました。母と行きましたが、ほとんど移動はバスなので、楽でしたし、ご飯もとても
美味しかったとおもいます。

I challenged myself to trek to Jomon Sugi with my husband. I was a bit anxious about walking for about 10 hours, but we made it safely! (I usually run lightly once a week.)

For the first three hours, we walked along the trolley path. However, with the guide's stories and the thrilling suspension bridge (which is quite high above a river), I never got bored.

The remaining two hours were on mountain trails, and while I was a bit out of breath at times, I wasn't gasping for air. I was moved by the grandeur of Jomon Sugi! During our lunch break, the guide made miso soup for us, which was such a nice touch.

It rained a little, but it seemed to enhance the moss, making it even more beautiful. After descending, we all stretched our bodies, and perhaps because of that, I didn't feel much pain the next day, allowing us to enjoy sightseeing in Yakushima.

主人と縄文杉トレッキングに挑戦。
約10時間歩くということで不安もありましたが、無事歩ききりました！（普段は週一で軽くランニングする程度）
最初の3時間程度はトロッコ道をひたすら歩きます。
が、ガイドさんのお話や、途中の吊り橋（下が川で高さも結構ある）がヒヤヒヤしたりとで、飽きることはありません。
残り2時間程度は山道で少し息が切れる事もありますが、ゼエゼエいうことはありません。
縄文杉の壮大さに感動しました！
途中のランチの際にはガイドさんがお味噌汁を作ってくれました、嬉しいですね、こういうのは。
雨が少し降っていましたが、苔が潤って、かえって良かったようです。
下山後、全員で体をほぐしたのですが、その効果があったのか次の日もさほど体が痛くなることもなく、屋久島観光を楽しむことができました。

I went to Jomon Sugi. It was the peak of the Golden Week holiday, but thanks to our guide's quick thinking, we had an early pickup at 4 AM. As a result, we were the first at the trailhead and could start our ascent smoothly.

The 10-hour trek was tough, but with regular breaks and the reassurance from our guide, we were able to safely visit Jomon Sugi and return.

Fortunately, we had a sunny day, but it seems like it often rains, so rain gear is essential. Also, snacks are a must!!! It seems that moving around burns a lot of energy, and I ended up eating more snacks than I expected.

While it's possible to go without a guide, I think it's safer for those who are not used to hiking to go with one.

縄文杉までいきました。ゴールデンウイークの超繁忙期でしたが、ガイドさんの機転で、予定より速い４時ピックアップ。お陰で登山口一番乗りで、スムーズに登り始められました。
計10時間のトレッキングはきつかったですが、適度に休憩をいれてくれたのと、ガイドさんの安心感とで、無事に縄文杉を拝んで返ってくることができました。
幸い私たちは晴れた日でしたが、雨の日もおおいみたいなので、レインウエア必須です。あとおやつも必携！！！動いてるとエネルギー消費が激しいのか、予想よりたくさんおやつ食べました。
ガイドさんなしでいくこともできますが、登山になれていないかたは、ガイドさんと一緒の方が安心だと思います。

I rarely have the opportunity to go to the very edge like Cape Hedo, so I think those who love exploring the farthest places would want to aim for it. The weather was great, which made it even better. I also worked hard to trek two courses at the Oishi Forest Mountain. There are four courses in total. I thoroughly enjoyed the Churaumi Aquarium as well. The scene of the whale shark being fed was quite impressive. I also watched the dolphin show. Oki-chan (the dolphin) was lively. Three hours flew by just like that. Due to traffic during the holiday, we were delayed by an hour, but they made sure to keep the schedule intact without cutting anything. However, there was little time for lunch, and some items were sold out or had stopped taking orders, which was a bit disappointing. Just getting to Kunigami was enough for me...

なかなか辺戸岬のような端まで行く機会がなかったので，最果てめぐりが好きな人は目指しだがるのではないでしょうか？天気も良かったので最高でした。大石林山のトレッキングも頑張って2コースまわりました。4コースあります。美ら海水族館も十分堪能しました。ジンベイザメの餌を食べるシーンはなかなかでした。イルカのショーも見ました。おきちゃん（イルカ），元気でした。これだけで3時間なんてあっという間でした。連休の渋滞で，時間が1時間ずれ込みましたがどこもカットされず，しっかり時間を確保してくださいました。ただ昼食は時間が少なく，sold outになっていたりオーダーストップがかかっていたりとちょっと残念。国頭まで行けただけで十分かな...

The tour was well worth the money. Yoshi was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. All the places seen were very good (pity blossom had come early so did not see a grand display). Although the azaleas were very colourful.

The tower was very good and the views from the top excellent. Imperial Palace gardens and other gardens were colourful.

A wonderful excursion I would recommend.

I used it on the busiest day of Golden Week, but I was able to easily reach the trailhead by chartered bus. The trekking on the trolley path was quite tough, but with encouragement, I managed to reach Jomon Sugi.

GWの1番混んでいる日に利用しましたが貸切のバスで楽々登山口まで行けました。トレッキングはトロッコ道がかなり辛かったけれど励ましてもらいながらなんとか縄文杉に辿り着く事が出来ました

In the morning, I visited Shiratani Unsuikyo, and in the afternoon, I went to Wilson Stump and Jomon Sugi. It was an ambitious course, so I was initially anxious, but the local veteran guide was very kind. The timing was precise, and we arrived almost exactly at the times he communicated. He considered our pacing, so even someone like me, who isn't used to hiking, was able to finish while staying hydrated and nourished. He clearly communicated what not to do, which helped me understand the importance of the rules of the mountains, making it a valuable learning experience. I recommend it for those who are confident in their physical fitness. I don't have a habit of walking, but I usually practice yoga and do moderate aerobic exercise about twice a month. Just for reference.

午前中に白谷雲水峡、午後はウィルソン株、縄文杉のコースでした。欲張りコースなので、始めは不安でしたが、地元のベテランガイドさんがとても親切でした。時間配分が正確で伝えてくれた時間にはほぼ正確に到着していました。ペース配分を考えてくれているので、山慣れしていない私でも水分栄養補給しながら終えることができました。してはいけないことなどもはっきり伝えてくださるので、山のルールの大切さがわかりよい学びにもなりました。体力に自信のある方はお勧めです。私はウォーキングの習慣はありませんが、普段は日常的にヨガ、中度レベルの有酸素運動を月2回ほど行っています。参考までに。

I had some anxieties and worries about my belongings and stamina, but on the other hand, I was excited for this first experience. However! The staff were incredibly easy to talk to and fun, and the borrowed equipment was user-friendly. Before I knew it, we had arrived at Jomon Sugi while enjoying conversations! I also learned a lot about the history of Yakusugi and some rare plants. It was such a wonderful time that made me want to climb with the tour guides again! Thank you very much.

初めての体験で期待の反面、持ち物から体力など不安や心配がありました…
でも！スタッフの皆さんがすごく話しやすく、楽しい方々でお借りした持ち物も使いやすくて楽しく会話していたらあっという間に縄文杉まで到着！そして珍しい植物から屋久杉の歴史について色々と学べました。また、ツアーガイドさん達と一緒に登りたい！そう思えるようなステキな時間でした。ありがとうございました。