All Reviews for Japan Hidden Gems: Secret Islands

I was anxious because it was raining, but the guide taught us how to enjoy it in our own way, and I was very satisfied! Since we walk quite a bit, I feel that the level of satisfaction can really vary depending on the guide's abilities.

雨が降って不安でしたが、雨なりの楽しみ方もガイドさんに教えてもらい非常に満足でした！けっこう長く歩くのでガイドさんの力量次第で満足度もけっこう変わる気がします。

I thoroughly enjoyed the tour around Mishima. I was picked up from the hotel in the morning and finished around 4 PM, after which I was taken back to the hotel. It was a great value tour since you can enjoy a full day. My day in Ishigaki was filled with a sense of fulfillment.

三島めぐりをしっかり楽しめました。朝からホテル迎えで、4時すぎに終了してホテルまで送ってもらいました。１日たっぷり楽しめるのでお得なツアーでした。石垣島の
１日は、充実感でいっぱいです

The day I had reserved was cloudy and the tour was canceled, but I was able to reschedule for the next day and successfully participated in the tour. Additionally, I was given recommendations for great spots in Miyako Island, and I enjoyed the best views that weren't in my original plan! I would like to join the tour again when I come back to Miyako Island.

予約した日が曇りで中止になったのですが、次の日に変更していただき、無事ツアーに参加できました。また、宮古島のおすすめスポットも教えていただき、予定に無かった最高の景色を楽しめました！また、宮古島に来るときはツアーに参加したいと思います。

I finally got to visit Yakushima, a place I've always wanted to go. As a beginner in mountain climbing, I signed up for this tour. Normally, you can only reach the Arakawa trailhead by bus, but this tour picked me up from my accommodation and took me directly to the trailhead by charter bus without needing to switch buses, which was very convenient. The guide was friendly, and even though I participated alone, they actively engaged with me, allowing everyone to enjoy the climb together. During the trekking, I learned about not only Yakushima but also the lives of various participants, which was enlightening! The guide was also happy to take photos for us. The miso soup served during lunch was very delicious. On the way back, I was quite exhausted and had much less energy to talk than on the way there, but I truly felt it was worth it. The scenery leading up to Jomon Sugi was all wonderful. I would like to return in a different season, and I would love to use this tour again!

人生で一度は行ってみたかった屋久島へ。登山初心者の為このツアーを申し込みました。通常では荒川登山口まではバスで行くしかないそうですが、このツアーは宿に迎えに来てくれ、そのままバスに乗り換えせずに登山口までチャターバスで連れて行ってくれ、とても便利でした。ガイドの方もフレンドリーで、私は一人での参加でしたが、積極的に話しかけてくださり、他の参加者の方とみんなで楽しく登山をする事ができました。トレッキング中は屋久島の話以外にも、いろいろな方の人生が聞けて、勉強になりました！ガイドの方は写真撮影も快くしてくれました。お弁当の時間に出していただいたお味噌汁がとてもおいしかったです。帰りは疲労で大変で、話す気力も行きよりだいぶなくなりましたが、笑本当に行ってよかったです。縄文杉にたどり着くまでの景色も全てが素晴らしかったです。また違う季節に戻ってきたいと思います。その際も、このツアーを利用したいです！

The weather in November on the Sakishima Islands is just perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. My elderly mother was able to enjoy it without any strain. The water buffalo are very cute and reliable. It was clear that the staff really cares for the water buffalo.

天候に恵まれての11月の先島は暑すぎず寒すぎずとてもいいですね。高齢の母も無理なく楽しめました。水牛　とても可愛くて頼もしいですねスタッフがとても水牛たちを大事にしていることが伺えました。

We were guided by Mr. Sasaki, who is said to have over 1,000 mountain climbing experiences. In a slightly chilly spot, he made us freshly prepared miso soup with iriko, which warmed our hearts. He also had creative ways to keep the trekking interesting. We are grateful that he led eight of us, each with different paces, on the 22 km journey and that we all returned safely! Thank you for your care and support.

1,000回以上登山経験があると言われる佐々木さんに案内頂きました
少し寒く感じられるところで、出来立てもイリコ出しのお味噌汁を作って下さり心から温まり、トレッキングを飽きさせないような工夫もあり、
22kmもの道のりをペースの異なる8名を引っ張り全員無事帰ってこれて感謝です！お世話になり有難うございました。

The beautiful sea of Taketomi Island was healing just to look at. The water buffalo were cute, and the guidance was great. It was all an incredibly wonderful memory. Thank you very much! I want to participate again!

竹富島の美しい海は見ているだけで癒されました。水牛がかわいかったし案内も良かったです。全てが最高に良い思い出です。ありがとうございました！また参加したいです！

Since I was traveling with my elderly father, I chose this course to minimize physical strain as much as possible.

The bus tour and the water buffalo cart course were both compact and very good.

The staff members' talks were also interesting and enjoyable.

I would like to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

高齢の父親との旅行でしたので、なるべく身体に負担がかからないようにと思い、このコースを選びました。

バス観光も水牛車で巡るコースもコンパクトでとても良かったです。

担当のスタッフの方々のトークも面白くて楽しかったです。

また、機会があったら利用したいと思います。

I saw such a beautiful starry sky for the first time. It was so stunning that it didn't even feel like the same sky in Japan. I was worried about the unstable weather, but as expected, the reservation was postponed. However, the next day, I was informed that the stars would be visible, and I was able to see a beautiful starry sky. The photos turned out even better than I expected, and I was very satisfied. They also recommended some spots in Miyako Island, which I visited the next day. That place was wonderful as well. Thank you for your attentive service.

あんなに綺麗な星空を見たのは、初めてです。
同じ日本の空とは思えないほど、美しかったです。天気が不安定で心配してましたが、予想通り、予約は延期になりましたが、翌日、なんとか星が出ると連絡をくださり、綺麗な星空が見れました。写真も予想以上の仕上がりで大満足しました。宮古島のオススメスポットも教えてくださり、翌日に行ってきました。そちらも素敵な場所でした。丁寧に対応していただき、ありがとうございました。

Upon arrival at Yakushima Airport, the staff came to the airport for a meeting and provided guidance on what to prepare and the pickup location for the day. Since it was the middle of a three-day weekend, there were many participants in the tour. The large bus was almost full. We were divided into groups of about eight, with one guide assigned to each group. It was a fulfilling trekking experience with explanations of various highlights and appropriate breaks. The instant miso soup we had for lunch was very delicious.

屋久島空港到着時に、スタッフの方が打ち合わせに空港まで来てくれて、準備する物や当日のピックアップ場所などの案内をして下さいました。
三連休の中日だったため、ツアー参加者は大勢。大型バスがほぼ満席になっていました。８人づつ程のグループに分かれ、ガイドさんが一人づつ付いて下さいました。いろいろ見どころの説明をしながら、適度な休憩もとりながら、充実したトレッキングとなりました。昼食時にいただいた、インスタント味噌汁はとてもおいしかったです。

The day I signed up was unfortunately cloudy, and the event was canceled, but they rescheduled for the next day, and we were lucky to have clear skies (it was said to be the first clear day in two weeks). I was moved to see the Milky Way and a sky full of stars! We were already excited as a family before taking the photos, thinking that those pictures weren't edited but real. However, since I was only focused on taking the pictures, I hadn’t thought about poses at all, but they suggested poses, and we were able to take great photos! ☺️

Everyone else was quite young, so I was a bit worried about whether my mother, who is turning 60, would be okay, but there were no issues, and the shoot went smoothly! After it was over, they kindly shared recommendations for places to visit in Miyako Island.

As a note, I think it would be good to ask about when to expect contact in case of cloudy weather and about parking at the shooting location, which is quite dark, especially for those driving (it might be mentioned somewhere, but I couldn't find it).

Taking photos against such a beautiful starry sky is challenging for amateurs. Since this was a trip to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday, I hoped it would become a lifelong memory, and my mother was very happy as well. I recommend this experience to people of all ages!

申し込んだ日はあいにくの曇りで中止だったのですが、次の日に変更してくださり無事に晴れ（2週間ぶりの晴れだったそうです）天の川と満天の星空が見れたことに感動！あの写真は合成でなく本当だったんだ…と撮る前から家族で感動していました。しかし、撮るということだけしか考えていなかったので全くポーズなど考えていなかったのですが、ポーズを提案してくださり無事に撮ることができました☺️
私達以外は若い方達だったので、還暦の母でも大丈夫かな…と思っていたのですが全く問題なくスムーズに撮影できました！
終わった後も宮古島のオススメの場所を教えてくださったりと終始親切な対応でした
注意事項としましては、曇りの場合何時頃に連絡があるのか、撮影場所は真っ暗なので車で行かれる方は駐車場はどうなのかをお聞きした方がいいと思います（どこかに書かれているかもしれませんが私は見つけられませんでした）
こんな綺麗な星空をバックに写真を撮るというのは素人には難しいものです。母の還暦祝いの旅行ということもあり、一生の思い出になることを…と思い申し込んだのですが、母も大変喜んでくれました。どの世代の方にもオススメします！

I disembarked at Ishigaki Island from the cruise ship and switched to this tour by Ishigaki Island Dream Tourism, which was a great decision. It was a full course tour of Taketomi Island with multiple activities, and everything was well coordinated, allowing us to enjoy the tour without any unnecessary waiting time according to the schedule. The counter inside the remote island terminal was also kind and attentive. I want to enjoy this company's tour again next time!

クルーズ船で石垣島に上陸したが、船のエスカッションから石垣島ドリーム観光社のこのツアーに乗り換えたが、大正解だった。アクティヴィティが複数ある竹富島フルコースだったが、各所キチッと連携が取れていてSCHEDULE通り余分な待ち時間も無くツアーを楽しめた。離島ターミナル内のカウンターも親切丁寧です。次回もこの会社のツアーを楽しみたい！

I highly recommend participating in this when you visit Taketomi Island! Riding a water buffalo to tour the streets lined with red-tiled roofs and white sand, typical of Okinawa, is the best experience. The guide had a shamisen and sang for us, which was another great highlight! The tour lasts about 30 minutes, so I think you can spend the remaining time exploring the beach or cycling around the island!

竹富島に訪れたら1度は参加オススメします！赤瓦のいえ、白い砂が一面に広がる沖縄らしい街並みを水牛に乗って観光するのは最高です。
ガイドさんが三味線を持っており、歌ってくれました。それも加えてよかったポイントですね！
30分ほどでツアーは終わるので、余った時間は、砂浜や自転車で島観光してもいいと思います！

My first trekking experience, wrapped in fluffy velvet and surrounded by Yakusugi, was incredibly healing and mesmerizing from start to finish! When I mentioned to the guide that I’m a self-proclaimed moss lover, we stopped in front of various mosses, and he shared fascinating stories that got me excited. The miso soup the guide made was deeply comforting and truly delicious. I had inquired about the transportation via email beforehand, and they responded with such kindness and thoroughness that I was genuinely grateful! Thanks to them, I was able to take home memories that feel like treasures. Thank you very much!

モフモフのベルベットにくるまれた屋久杉を愛でながらの初トレッキングは、終始癒され見惚れっぱなし！自称苔好きとガイドさんに話したら、様々な苔の前で足を止め興味深い話をして下さってワクワクしました。ガイドさんがいれてくれたみそ汁が、心身共に沁みてしみじみ美味しかったです。送迎の件で事前にメールで問い合わせしたところ、こちらが頭が下がるほど非常に親切丁寧に対応して下さって本当に有難かったです！おかげさまで宝物のような思い出を持ち帰れました。ありがとうございました！

I was looking for snorkeling in Barasu Island and chose this tour because it had very high reviews. The weather on the day was a bit iffy, but the underwater scenery was beautiful, and I saw a lot of fish. I have participated in other snorkeling tours before, but this one was different as we didn't disperse at the points; instead, we searched for fish together, and the guide provided proper assistance, which made me feel safe while swimming.

Additionally, I actually didn't have high expectations for the SUP experience in the mangroves of Iriomote Island, but it turned out to be very enjoyable. It was my first time, but they taught me carefully, so I felt secure doing it. I also got to take many beautiful photos, which made me very satisfied.

This is a fulfilling plan that allows you to enjoy two types of activities in one day, so I highly recommend it.

バラス島でシュノーケリングがしたく探していたら、こちらのツアーの口コミ評価がとても高かったので、選ばせていただきました。
当日は天気が微妙でしたが、海の中はとても綺麗でたくさんのお魚が観れました。
今まで何度か他のシュノーケリングのツアーに参加しましたが、ポイントで自由解散ではなく、一緒に魚を探したりきちんとガイドしてくださったので安心して泳げました。
そして実はあまり期待していなかった西表島マングローブのSUP体験がとても楽しかったです。初めてでしたが丁寧に教えてもらえるのでこちらも安心してできました。綺麗な写真もたくさん撮っていただけて大満足です。
1日で2種類のアクティビティが楽しめる充実プランなので本当におススメです。

I wanted to see the starry sky of Miyako Island from the best spot and capture it in photos, so I signed up for the tour.

On the day of the reservation, it was pouring rain, and I was disappointed when it got canceled. However, the next day, they smoothly rescheduled it, and I was able to participate without any issues.

The starry sky I actually saw was a view I will never forget for the rest of my life. Additionally, the photos turned out really beautifully. Among the various tours I researched, I chose this one because I thought the photo quality was high, and it lived up to my expectations. It's a precious treasure.

The meeting place was in a completely dark area without streetlights, and I got lost. Fortunately, the person in charge happened to call out to me while I was wandering, which I really appreciated. I would definitely like to participate again.

宮古島の星空をベストな場所で観たかったのと写真に残したかったので申し込みました。

申込み当日は大雨で中止になりがっかりしていたところ、次の日はスムーズに振替えていただき無事に参加できました。

実際に観た星空は今後一生忘れることのできない景色でした。
また、写真も本当に素敵に撮っていただきました。様々なツアーを調べた中で写真のクオリティが高いと思ったので選んだのですが、思った通りでした。大切な宝物です。

集合場所が街灯のない真っ暗な所で道に迷ってしまったのですが、迷っていた所担当の方が偶然にも声を掛けて下さりありがたかったです。
ぜひまた参加させていただきます。

In the morning, I thoroughly enjoyed nature in the mangroves! The guide shared various stories, allowing us to savor a leisurely time. In the afternoon, we went snorkeling at Baras Island! I even encountered sea turtles, making it a truly satisfying day! I would love to use this service again when I come back!

午前中はマングローブで森のなかの自然を大満喫！ガイドさんがいろんなお話をしてくれながら、ゆっくりな時間を満喫できます。
午後からはバラス島でシュノーケリング！ウミガメにも出会えて、本当に大満足な１日でした！またきたさいにはご利用したいと思います！

First, we paddled through the jungle on stand-up paddleboards (SUP). It was my first experience, but anyone can easily ride! We arrived at the waterfall basin and took photos! They took so many pictures for us, so I felt at ease without bringing anything.

For lunch, we each had loco moco and taco rice at a nearby café! The café had a great atmosphere, and the food was very delicious.

After a short break, we went snorkeling in the afternoon! I was thrilled by the blue sky and the pure white coral island.

I thoroughly enjoyed the nature of Iriomote Island, and it was a very satisfying day!

まず！ジャングルの中をSUPで進んでゆきます。
初体験でしたが、誰でも簡単に乗れました！
滝つぼに到着し、写真撮影！沢山お写真を撮って下さるので、何も持参せず安心でした。

お昼は各自近くのカフェでロコモコやタコライスを食べました！
カフェは雰囲気もよく、お食事もとても美味しかったです。

少し休憩した後、午後はシュノーケリング！
青いお空と真っ白なサンゴの島に感激でした。

西表島の自然を満喫でき、大満足の1日でした！

I was told that the weather was bad and that we might not be able to take photos, but I waited until we could take them together, and I was able to get some really great pictures. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!

天候が悪く撮れないかもと
言われていたんですが
一緒に撮れるようになるまで
待って頂きとてもいい写真を
取って頂くことが出来ました。
すごくいい思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました！

We participated with my 5-year-old and 3-year-old daughters, along with their grandparents, making it a three-generation experience. Perhaps because we had small children, we were allowed to be in a group just for our family. They were incredibly kind and accommodating, never showing any displeasure even when the kids were noisy or fussy, and they adjusted the pace to suit us. We all had a wonderful time together!

SUP was enjoyable, as we could stand and sit even with the kids! During snorkeling, I couldn't swim, but they pulled me along on a rescue board, which made me feel safe. I was so happy to see baby turtles! I would love to participate again when I come back to the Yaeyama Islands!

5歳・3歳の娘と、祖父・祖母と、3世代で参加させていただきました。
小さい子供がいたからか、家族だけで1グループとしていただき、子供が騒いだり、グズっていても嫌な顔１つもせず、進むスピードも合わせて下さり、とても親切丁寧に対応してくださいました。
家族みんなでとっても楽しい時間を過ごせました！
SUPは子供連れでも立ったり座ったり、楽しかったです！
シュノーケリングでは、泳げない私のためにレスキューボードでずっと引っ張ってくれたので、安心できました。カメの子供に会えて、とっても嬉しかったです！
また八重山諸島へ来たときは、参加したいです！

I was a bit anxious since it was my first experience with SUP, but the instruction was very kind and thorough, and I had a lot of fun. I did fall a little (quite dramatically), but the waterfall was great too.

SUPは、初めての経験で不安だったけれども、とても親切に丁寧に教えていただいて、とても楽しかったです。ちょっと落ちたけれども(豪快に)
滝も良かったです。

I had a great time with my grandchild on the SUP! I couldn't stand up, but I was able to kneel (^^).

SUPで孫を前に乗せて、楽しくできました！
立つことはできなかったけれども、膝立ちはできました(^^)

I was able to see beautiful coral reefs that I had only seen on TV while snorkeling! Luckily, I also got to see a sea turtle, which made for the best memories.

シュノーケリングでは、テレビでしか見たことがないような綺麗なサンゴ礁が見れました！
運良くウミガメも見ることができ、最高の思い出になりました。

I booked a round-trip ticket plus a water buffalo cart plan. It's more economical than purchasing them separately! After riding the water buffalo cart, there was free time, and the return time was just right.

往復乗車券＋水牛車のプランを申し込みました。別々に購入するよりお得です！
水牛車に乗った後は自由時間があり、帰りの時間もちょうど良かったです。

This time, I went canoeing and to Baras Island in the morning, and explored a cave in the afternoon. The guide introduced us to many best spots and took a lot of photos for us! By the way, the food (vegetable soba) next to the office was surprisingly delicious, so definitely try it. Haha!

今回は午前中にカヌー&バラス島、午後に鍾乳洞探索に行ってきました。
ガイドの方にたくさんベストスポットを紹介頂き、写真もたくさん取って頂きました！！
ちなみに事務所の隣のご飯(野菜そば)が、地味に美味しかったので、ぜひ。笑

We were just lucky with the weather and were able to enjoy all the tours! The guide provided various topics to discuss, making the tour enjoyable. We also took a lot of photos, creating great memories.

ギリギリ天気に恵まれすべてのツアーを楽しむことができました！
ガイドさんもいろんな話題を提供してくれツアー中楽しめました。写真もいっぱい撮ってくれていい思い出ができました。

I had a very meaningful time experiencing things I had never done before in one day, such as visiting a limestone cave, Balas Island, canoeing in the mangroves, and trekking! It was so much fun! Thank you very much.

鍾乳洞、バラス島、マングローブでのカヌー、トレッキングと今まで体験したことなかったことを1日で体験でき非常に有意義な時間を過ごせました！とても楽しかったです！ありがとうございました。

It was so dark that I was anxious about whether I could reach the shooting location, but it turned into such an amazing memory that it blew all that worry away! Even someone like me, an amateur, couldn't capture such beautiful shots; it really made me realize how different professionals are.

They will send you the shooting data via LINE or email. They also shared recommended spots and hidden gems in Miyako Island, which was very helpful for travelers!

暗すぎて撮影場所までたどり着けるかヒヤヒヤしましたが、そんなの吹き飛ばしてしまうくらい最高な思い出になりました！私のような素人が撮ってもあんな綺麗に写らないもんなぁ、やっぱプロはちがうなぁって実感。

撮影データはLINEかメールで受け渡してくれます。宮古島のオススメスポットや穴場スポットを教えてくれて旅行者にとってはとてもありがたかったです！

The guide was very polite and it was really great! The coral from Balas Island is a memorable souvenir! It was a day of complete satisfaction!

ガイドさんも丁寧ですごくよかったです！
バラス島のサンゴは思い出のおみやげです！大満足の一日でした！

We participated as a family of four (two adults, a 3-year-old, and an 8-month-old). Due to weather conditions, we changed our schedule to one day earlier at the last minute, but they handled everything, including transportation to the hotel, very well.

It was our first time exploring the remote islands, and we truly enjoyed the mangroves of Iriomote Island, the water buffalo on Yubu Island, and the sightseeing spots on Taketomi Island while cycling.

Our 3-year-old especially loved the water buffalo on Yubu Island, enjoying the experience of holding the reins, feeding them, and touching them (for a fee of 500 yen). Additionally, even though it was a full day plan starting early in the morning, our 8-month-old managed just fine.

If given the opportunity, I would love to use this service with my family again.

家族4人（夫婦＋3歳＋0歳8ヶ月）で参加しました。
天候の関係で直前に1日前倒しの日程に変更してもらいましたが、ホテルまでの送迎も含めてしっかりと対応をいただきました。

はじめての離島巡りでしたが、西表島のマングローブや由布島の水牛、竹富島のレンタサイクルでの観光スポット巡りなど本当に楽しめました。

特に3歳の子供は由布島での水牛が気に入ったらしく、水牛の手綱を引いたり、餌をあげたり、タッチをしたりするふれあい体験が楽しかったそうです。（有料500円）
また、朝早くからの1日がかりのプランでしたが、0歳8ヶ月の子供も問題なく乗り切れました
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機会があればまた家族で利用したいと思います。