All Reviews for Japan Hidden Gems: Secret Islands

It was a long 10-hour journey, and I had to be mindful of things like early morning starts and restroom breaks along the way. However, for those who regularly hike or trek, the path was mostly gentle with wooden planks laid out, and the pace of the trek itself was slow. As a result, there was almost no damage during or after the hike, making it an enjoyable trekking experience. Thank you very much.

10時間という長丁場で、早朝からの始動と道中のトイレなどは気をつかいますが、それ以外は日頃、登山やトレッキングをしている人であれば木を敷き詰めた優しい道中がほとんどであり、またトレッキング自体のペースもゆっくりなので、登山中や登山後もダメージがほぼない楽しいトレッキングでした。
ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, I participated in the tour in the rain. The itinerary included a mangrove tour in Iriomote Island, a bus tour around Iriomote Island, crossing to Yubu Island by water buffalo cart, and free time and lunch on Yubu Island. Although we couldn't see the beautiful ocean due to the rain, I was still able to enjoy the extraordinary scenery and environment. Personally, the water buffalo cart was the most impressive and charming part. Additionally, on Yubu Island, I was able to touch the water buffalo and take pictures. Overall, even though it was rainy, I felt that it was good to participate in this tour because, in Ishigaki, activities are limited when it rains.

あいにくの雨の中でのツアー参加となりました。コースとしては、西表島でのマングローブツアー→西表島のバス観光→由布島に水牛車で渡る→由布島でフリータイム&昼食というコースでした。雨だったので、綺麗な海などは残念ながら見れなかったのですが、非日常の景色や環境はそれなりに楽しめました。個人的には水牛車が一番印象的で風情があります。また、由布島では水牛に触れたり、写真を撮ったりすることができました。総じて、雨ではあったものの、逆に石垣では雨でやることは限られるので、雨だったからこそこのツアーに参加してよかったなと思いました。

You don't need to bring anything in particular; you can participate wearing a swimsuit or a swimsuit with a T-shirt on top. The staff will kindly teach you how to use the fins and snorkel, so even beginners can join the sea turtle tour with peace of mind. On the day of the tour, we were able to see three sea turtles! They also provide a lot of data, so I highly recommend it!!!

特に持ち物は必要なく水着や水着の上にTシャツを着て参加できます
フィンやシュノーケルの使い方は丁寧にお兄さんが教えて下さるので、初心者の方でも安心してウミガメツアーに参加できます☺︎
当日は3匹のウミガメに会うことができました♡データもたくさんくれるのですごくオススメです！！！

I heard that the stars in Miyako Island are beautiful, so I was looking for a place that could take photos of the night sky and found this one! They were very kind to provide details during the preliminary reservation! When I arrived on the day, the night sky was unlike anything I had ever seen, and it was so beautiful!!! The person in charge came and took photos with the stars, and they also taught me about the stars and chatted with me in a friendly manner, which made me very happy! The data arrived two days later, and I really appreciated the quick response! The stars were captured beautifully, and I am very satisfied! I was so happy to see the Milky Way for the first time!!

宮古島の星が綺麗ときき、星空の写真を撮ってくれるところを探していてこちらをみつけました！
仮予約の時に詳細を教えてくれてとても親切でした！
当日現地に行くともう見たことがないくらいの星空で、とても綺麗でした！！！
そして担当の方が来てくれて、星空と一緒にお写真を撮って頂きました！
星のことも教えてくれて気さくにお話してくれてとても嬉しかったです！
データが２日後に届いてとても迅速な対応をありがとうございました！
めちゃくちゃ星が綺麗に映っていてとても満足です！天の川初めて見れて嬉しかったです！！

The staff were very polite, and I was able to participate with peace of mind. I enjoyed listening to various stories about Iriomote Island, and it was a lot of fun! I also got to meet a sea turtle, creating the best memories! I would like to use this service again.

スタッフさんがとても丁寧で、安心して参加することができました。
西表島の色々なお話をお聴きでき、とっても楽しかったです！
ウミガメにも出会えて、最高の思い出ができました！
また利用させていただきたいと思います。

Despite not knowing if the tour would take place due to the typhoon the day before, I was able to safely go to Mishima and had a wonderful time! The water buffalo tour to Yufu Island was especially impressive, as the water level had risen due to high tide and the typhoon, but the strong water buffalo moved forward with determination.

前日の台風で催行されるか分からないなか、無事三島に行くことができ楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！特に由布島への水牛ツアーは満潮かつ台風で水かさが増しているなか、力強く進む水牛さんに感動しました。

The guide was kind and attentive, and I was able to spend a truly meaningful time as they shared various stories. The tour was also mystical, and I was very satisfied. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんも親切丁寧で
色んな話をして下さり本当に有意義な時間を過ごすことができました。ツアーも神秘的で大満足です。
ありがとうございました。

I was worried because it was cloudy, but the stars were beautifully visible. The photographer provided great background music and gave precise instructions, which made for a good shoot.

曇りだったので大丈夫かと心配でしたが、星が綺麗に見えてました。
撮影担当者もよいBGMを流しながら的確に指示してくれたのでいい撮影ができました。

It was amazing to see the sea turtles up close for a long time! The staff was kind, and it was fun to see the corals and fish as well. Thank you!

ウミガメを間近で長時間見れて最高でした！
お兄さんも優しくて、サンゴとお魚さんまで見れて楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました！

Thanks to our guide's attentiveness, we were able to take a lot of photos and enjoy a pleasant climb. However, while the group members were nice, the age differences led to a rather leisurely pace, which was a bit disappointing. (Since I don't usually hike, this might be due to the pre-trip categorization.) There were fewer detours compared to other groups, and sometimes those with more stamina were placed at the back, making it hard to hear the explanations. I think it would have been better to be with others in their 20s. That said, it was definitely better than struggling and feeling rushed while climbing, and I believe we were able to conserve our energy for sightseeing.

ガイドさんが色々と気にかけてくださったおかげで、写真もたくさん撮れ、気持ちよく登ることができました。
ただ、グループのメンバーが人柄は良かったのですが、年齢層が異なりかなりゆったり目の登山となってしまったのが少し残念でした。
(普段登山をしないので、事前申告での振り分けかもしれません。)
他のグループよりも寄り道が少なかったり、体力がある人が後ろに回されるので解説が聞こえないこともあったため、同じ20代同士が良かったなと思いました。
辛い思いをして焦りながら登るよりはずっといいですし、観光に体力を回せたと考えます。

I made a reservation for my mother, and she participated in the tour. Although she has visited the area several times, she said it was great to explore efficiently with the tour. The water buffalo cart ride to Yufujima seemed particularly special. She also mentioned that it was nice to relax on the island. There were various customers, from young people to regulars.

母のために予約し母がツアー参加しました。
母自体は何度か訪れたことがある地ですが、ツアーで効率的に回れてよかったと申しておりました。水牛車で渡る由布島は格別のようです。島でゆっくりできたのもよかったといっていました。お客さんは若い人から恒例の人まで様々だったということです。

The glass-bottom boat had murky water due to the typhoon, so I couldn't see the beautiful sea as I had imagined. However, I was able to see various fish because they fed them.

On the water buffalo cart, I was able to hear various explanations about Taketomi Island. There was an introduction to a charming ice cream shop on the street, but I didn't have time to go, and there were also introductions to various shisa statues, but we moved quickly on the water buffalo cart, so I couldn't take my time to enjoy them. If you have the energy, I think it would have been nice to choose a free plan and enjoy searching for shisa on a bicycle, eating ice cream, or watching the running water buffalo cart.

ガラスボートは台風後だったため水中に濁りがあり、イメージしてたほどキレイな海を観ることは出来ませんでした。でも、魚に餌をあげてくれることでいろいろな魚を観ることができました。
水牛車では竹富島のいろいろな説明を聞くことができました。ただ、通りの魅力的なアイス屋さんの紹介がありましたが行く時間がなく、また、いろいろなシーサーの紹介などもありましたが、水牛車でどんどん進むためゆっくり観ることができませんでした。体力があるならフリープランにして自転車でシーサー探しをしたり、アイスを食べたり、走ってる水牛車を観るなどして楽しむのもアリだったかなと思いました。

The staff were very friendly and we had a great atmosphere for snorkeling as a group. Although the sea was a bit murky that day, we were able to see sea turtles, which made for a wonderful experience. I also appreciated how they took many creative photos for us. On our way back, they recommended some great spots and restaurants in Miyako Island, which was very helpful. ✨

スタッフの方も凄く気さくに話してくれて、グループで雰囲気良くシュノーケリングを体験出来ました。
その日は海が少し濁っていましたが、ウミガメにも会えて素敵な経験になりました
また、写真も沢山工夫して撮って下さるのも素敵だなと感じました。
帰り際には宮古島のおすすめなスポットやご飯屋さんなどを教えて下さりとても助かりました✨

I went on a commemorative trip with my friends.
On the first day, the weather was bad, so we postponed it to the next day, and the weather was nice then, with a beautiful Milky Way.
I quickly showed the photos to the kids who were curious about them, and I even learned some tips on how to take beautiful pictures of the starry sky with my own phone.
Thank you very much.

友達との記念旅行で撮影に行きました。
1日目は天候が悪く次の日にずらしてもらい次の日は天気も良く天の川が綺麗でした。
撮れた写真が気になる子供達にすぐ見せて頂いたり、自分の携帯で星空を綺麗に撮るコツまで教えて頂きました。
ありがとうございました。

The day started with a mangrove tour, followed by a leisurely ride on an ox cart to Yubu Island, and then exploring Taketomi Island by bicycle. It turned out to be a day filled with beautiful scenery and enjoyable experiences.

マングローブの遊覧から始まり、のんびり牛車で由布島へ、その後竹富島では自転車で島内散策。素敵な景色と楽しい体験ができた1日になりました。

I received two confirmation calls beforehand, which made me feel at ease for the day of participation.

It rained a little, but it wasn't enough to put on rain gear, which made me realize how the weather is in Yakushima.

I took the shuttle bus near the airport around 4:30, stopped by a bento shop along the way, and arrived at the trailhead around 5:20.

After eating my breakfast bento, I started the hike at 5:50. The bento was prepared individually from the hotel, the bento shop, or the supermarket.

There were three groups participating, and we had a total of seven people, including the guide, for the trekking.

I have a fear of heights, and the bridge without handrails was a challenge, but I was able to cross it easily by holding onto the guide's backpack. I didn't have to retire, and I'm grateful to the guide.

The guide's explanations were easy to understand, and the conversation was enjoyable. We also got to take many wonderful photos.

When we reached Jomon Sugi, all my fatigue disappeared, and I was moved. Everyone had such wonderful smiles.

I highly recommend doing the Jomon Sugi trekking with a guide for first-timers. I think it will be many times more enjoyable and moving.

事前確認の電話が2回あり、安心して当日参加を迎えられました。

少し雨に振られましたが、レインウエアを着る程ではなく、これが屋久島の天気事情なんだなあと。

４時30位頃に空港近く送迎バスに乗り、途中お弁当屋さんに立ち寄り、5時20分頃に登山口に到着。

朝食のお弁当を食べて5時50分に登山開始。
お弁当は、ホテルのお弁当やお弁当屋さん、スーパー等て各自で準備。

3グルーブの参加で、ガイドさん含め７名でのトレッキング。

高所恐怖症で手すりなしの橋が難関でしたが、
ガイドさんのザックを掴ませてもらい、なんなく渡れました。リタイアにならず、ガイドさんには感謝です。

ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、お喋りも楽しく、素敵な写真も沢山撮影していただけました。

縄文杉に到達した時は、疲れも吹き飛び、感動しました。
みんなとても素敵な笑顔でした。

初縄文杉トレッキングは、ガイドさん付きがオススメです。何倍も楽しく感動できると思います。

It was a smooth and great tour from start to finish. There were no particularly awkward moments. It felt good overall.

最初から最後までスムーズで良いツアーだった。特に「おいおいっ」というところもないし。良い感じだったよ。

I joined this tour, feeling excited by the beautiful sea and sky of Miyako Island.

During snorkeling, I encountered a sea turtle as soon as I entered the water! It was shallow, so I couldn't take a photo with it, which was a bit disappointing, but I was able to see its cute face up close! The underwater world was like an aquarium, and I was completely captivated by the colorful little fish. My daughter, who isn't a strong swimmer, seemed to be able to observe the sea comfortably thanks to the lifeguard. The guide explained about the fish and took many photos for us, including commemorative shots.

Before I knew it, it was time to move to the SUP location. The board was more stable than I expected, and I was able to sit down easily. However, when I tried to stand, the board wobbled, and I ended up laughing as my legs shook and I fell into the water. But with the guide's advice, I was able to stand up. They also carefully taught us how to operate the board, and my daughter seemed to enjoy paddling.

Overall, it was a satisfying experience, and I recommend this tour for first-timers! Thank you for the fun memories! I would love to visit Miyako Island again!

宮古島の美しい海と空にテンションが上がりながら、こちらのツアーに参加しました。

シュノーケリングでは、海に入ってすぐにウミガメさんに遭遇！浅瀬だったので一緒に写真を撮る事が出来ずに残念でしたが、とても近くで可愛いお顔を見る事が出来ました❣️海の中はまるで水族館の様で、カラフルな小魚達にすっかり見惚れていました。泳ぎが得意ではない娘も、ライフガードのお陰で安心して海の中を観察する事ができた様です。ガイドさんはお魚の説明をしてくれたり記念撮影等たくさんの写真を撮って下さいました。
あっという間に時間になり、次はＳＵＰの場所に移動です。ボードは思っていた以上に安定感があり、サクッと座る事が出来ました。しかし、立つ時はボードがゆらゆらして足がプルプルするのに笑けてきて海に落ちてしまいましたが、ガイドさんのアドバイスで立つ事が出来ました。操作の仕方等も丁寧に教えて頂き、娘も楽しそうに漕いでいました。

全体的に満足の出来る内容で、初めての方におすすめのツアーです！
楽しい思い出をありがとうございました！また宮古島に訪れたいと思います！

We had planned our first trip to Miyako Island as a family of three, but suddenly our daughter couldn't go, so it turned into a trip for just me and mom! Before we left, we were worried about the impact of Typhoon No. 9, but the weather was nice! We experienced snorkeling to see sea turtles! The water clarity on the day wasn't great, but I thought it was beautiful enough, so I was very satisfied!! I will definitely be a repeat visitor!

初の宮古島旅行を家族3人で予定してましたが、急遽娘が行けなくなり、ママと二人旅行！
出発前は台風9号の影響を心配してましたが、ナイスな天気でした！
ウミガメに会いにシュノーケルを体験！当日の海の透明度はイマイチのようでしたが、本人的には十分綺麗だったので大満足です！！
間違いなくリピーターになります！

It was more difficult than I expected. The ascent on the way there was particularly tough. I was saved by the guide's words about doing three sets of 15 minutes. I'm glad I was able to complete it somehow. Thank you very much.

思ったより大変でした。特に往路の登りはしんどかったです。ガイドさんの15分3セットの言葉に救われました。何とかコンプリート出来て良かったです。ありがとうございました。

I participated in a girls' trip. I wasn't able to make it for the departure on my own, but I appreciate the arrangements made for me to join in along the way. This time, I toured Taketomi Island with the water buffalo, and I was healed by the adorable water buffalo. The wonderful scenery was also impressive.

女子旅で参加しました。一人出発に間に合わなかったのですが、途中から合流出来るよう対処していただき感謝です。
今回竹富島を水牛観光しましたが、愛らしい水牛に癒されました。素晴らしい景色にも感動です。

It was an incredibly fulfilling tour! I'm grateful to the friendly staff and the hardworking water buffalo. If you want to visit the remote islands, I definitely recommend using this service, as it's something you wouldn't be able to arrange on your own. Each of the three islands has its own charm, so I recommend a tour that visits all three!

すごく充実したツアーでした！
親切なスタッフさんと、頑張ってくれた水牛さんに感謝です。
自分で予約したらまずできない内容なので、離島行きたい場合は絶対使った方がいいです。
3島それぞれに良さがあるので、3島全部行けるツアーがおすすめです！

It was an incredibly valuable experience!
It's the most unforgettable memory from my 3-night, 4-day trip to Okinawa.

I was able to meet sea turtles!
Not only was it fun, but I also learned a lot about the ecology and characteristics of sea turtles, which was very interesting and satisfying!

The 2 hours were fully engaging,
the guide was attentive, and the pace was just right. I definitely want to visit again when I come to Miyako Island!♪

とっても貴重な体験でした！
3泊4日の沖縄旅行の中で1番忘れられない思い出です。

ウミガメにも会うことができました！
ウミガメの生態や特徴についても丁寧に教えていただけて楽しいだけじゃなくて興味深い内容も多く大満足でした！

2時間ずっと充実しており、
ガイドの方も丁寧で、進んでいくペースもちょうど良く、また宮古島に来た際には絶対に訪れたいと思います♪

I participated with my first-grade daughter. It was her first time snorkeling, and they carefully taught her how to put on the goggles and how to breathe using the snorkel.

They frequently checked in with us, and it was reassuring that they pulled us along with a float.

Not only could we see the turtles up close, but we also got to see clownfish and many beautiful fish, and we received plenty of wonderful photos, which made us very satisfied.

I participated in shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, but I thought long pants would have been better since the sun was strong. The sun in Miyako is formidable.

小学1年生の娘と参加しました。
娘は初シュノーケルでしたが丁寧にゴーグルの付け方やシュノーケルを使用した呼吸方法を教えていただきました。

頻繁に声かけもしていただき、浮き輪で引っ張ってくれるので安心でした。

カメの息継ぎをとっても近くで見れるだけでなく、クマノミやたくさんの綺麗なお魚、素敵な写真までたくさんいただけて大満足です。

短パン、長袖で参加しましたが、日が強いので長ズボンの方がよかったなーと思いました。
宮古の太陽恐るべし。

I had decided that I would definitely take a photo with sea turtles when I came to Miyako Island. A handsome young man kindly guided us, and the children were able to participate with peace of mind. It seems that swimming with the sea turtles is the most memorable part for them. I was truly moved by the beautiful sea and the many fish we encountered. Thank you very much!

宮古島に来たら絶対ウミガメフォトしようと決めていました。
イケメンお兄さんが優しく案内してくれて子供達も安心して参加できました。ウミガメと一緒に泳げたことが1番思い出に残っているようです。
綺麗な海でたくさん魚にも出会えて本当に感動しました。
ありがとうございました！

I was able to see the most amazing starry sky and take some wonderful photos, and I am very satisfied! If I come back to Miyako Island, I would like to request the starry sky tour here again!

最高に素敵な星空を見れて、とっても素敵な写真も撮っていただけて、大満足です！
また宮古島に来たらこちらで星空ツアーお願いしたいです！

I was satisfied with the ability to visit three islands in one day. Although it was hot and humid due to an approaching typhoon, I was able to go to places I usually can't visit: Iriomote Island, Taketomi Island, and Yufu Island.

On Taketomi Island, I used a rental bicycle and enjoyed exploring even while getting a bit lost. The water buffalo cart ride was relaxing, and the mangroves were rich in nature and enjoyable.

Next, I want to explore the mangroves by canoe. It's not easy to visit three islands on my own, so I'm glad I was able to join a tour.

一日で3島巡りができ満足でした。　
台風接近中で蒸し暑かったけど西表島、竹富島、由布島と普段は行けないところに行けました。
竹富島ではレンタサイクルを利用しましたが迷いながら楽しみました。水牛車ものんびりでき、マングローブも自然豊かで楽しめました。
次はカヌーでマングローブ巡りしたいです。
個人で3島巡りはなかなかできないのでツアーに参加できよかったです。

The bus driver for the transfers, the boat captain for the mangrove tour, and the boatman for the water buffalo cart to Yufu Island.

I also had the opportunity to interact with local staff, and I could feel that everyone really loves this island based on the way they spoke.

I participated very comfortably and enjoyed it a lot!

I highly recommend this tour!

移動のバス運転手さん
マングローブツアーの船の船頭さん
由布島へ渡る水牛車の船頭さん

他にも、現地スタッフさんと交流をさせていただきましたが
皆さん、この島が好きなんだなぁと感じる話し方で

とても氣持ちよく楽しく参加させていただきました！

オススメのツアーです♪

Before the tour, the parking was smooth to use, and we were able to take a stroll on the beach. The tour guide, who was very handsome, first took us to a spot where we could see Nemo and some cute little fish. After that, we got to see the main attraction: the sea turtles! They were very friendly and didn't change their pace even when we got close, so we were able to see their adorable expressions while they were taking a breath. It became the best memory for us. Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind and attentive service!

ツアー前の連続で、駐車場も、スムーズに利用でき、ツアー前にビーチ散策もできました。
ツアーはイケメンガイドさんが、まず、ニモ　や、可愛い小さな魚がいるところに連れて行ってくれました。
カクその後、メインのウミガメ！
とても人懐っこく私達が近寄っても、マイペースを崩さずにいてくれたので、息継ぎの可愛い表情もしっかり見れました
最高の思い出になりました
ありがとうございました
とても親切丁寧な対応に感謝です！

I had never swum in the ocean before, so I was anxious until just before, but my guide, Yamachan, pulled me along with a float and checked on me several times during the experience, which allowed me to enjoy the ocean with peace of mind. It was my first ocean activity, and I made the right choice by asking for their help! Of course, I also got to see a sea turtle. I was thrilled to see the sea turtle, but I was also grateful for the care taken to help me enjoy the ocean. I definitely want to request their services again next time. Thank you very much for this experience.

海で泳いだことがなかったので直前まで不安でしたが、ガイドの山ちゃんさんが浮き輪で引っ張ってくれたり、途中途中で何度も大丈夫か確認してくれながら体験できたので、安心して海を楽しむことができました。
初めての海アクティビティでしたがこちらにお願いして大正解でした！
もちろんウミガメにも会えました。
ウミガメに会えたことももちろん嬉しかったですがお気遣いいただき海を楽しむことができ嬉しかったです。
まあ次回もお願いしたいと思いました。
この度はありがとうございました。