All Reviews for Japan Hidden Gems: Secret Islands

The weather was nice, and I strolled around the island on a bicycle. At Glass Bottom Boat, we found Nemo, and the kids were overjoyed. The water buffalo cart driver sang wonderful island songs, and it was truly moving!

天気が良くて、自転車で島中プラプラ回りました。グラスポートでも、ニモを見つけ子供達大喜び、水牛車の運転士さん、みんな素敵な島唄を歌い、感激です！

We participated in a sup and snorkeling day tour for two! The date we joined was during a big tide, so the meeting time was at 8:30 AM, and we finished around noon. However, the total experience time was the same as a full day. There were two groups (three people) for the sup, with one guide who provided thorough instructions and took photos for us. After practicing in a cove, we went a little further out. It was my first time, but I had a lot of fun.

For snorkeling, we changed locations (since we didn't have a car, we requested a pick-up when booking), and the guide changed as well (there were various groupings within the same tour). We were taken to different spots with two groups (five people), and I was thrilled to see coral, clownfish, and two sea turtles! The guides communicated with each other and shared information about turtle sightings. They also provided helpful recommendations for the surrounding area. I accidentally forgot sunscreen, and my back got really sunburned while snorkeling, so be careful!

sup+シュノーケリングの1日ツアーに2人で参加しました！参加日は大潮で、潮の関係上、集合時間8:30、終了はお昼頃でした。が、トータルの時間としては1日分の体験時間と同じとの事でした。supは2組(3人)にガイドさん1人で、丁寧にレクチャー、写真撮影してもらいました。入り江で練習した後、少し沖の方まで行きました。初めてでしたが、とても楽しく過ごせました。シュノーケルは場所を変えて(車を持っていなかったので予約時に送迎をお願いしました)、ガイドさんも変わり(supもですが、同じツアー内でグループ分けが様々でした)、こちらも2組(5人)で色々なスポットに連れて行ってもらい、サンゴ、クマノミ、ウミガメ2匹が見れて感動でした！、ガイドさん同士でコミュケーションを取っていて、ウミガメ出現情報を共有していました。周辺のオススメ情報も教えていただき参考になりました。うっかり日焼け止めを忘れてしまい、シュノーケルで体の背面がすごく日焼けしてしまったので、注意が必要！！

I participated alone. Most of the other participants were families, couples, married couples, and friends, making up a tour of about 30 people. The seating on the sightseeing boat and the bus was spacious enough for solo participants, allowing me to join without any hesitation. Additionally, the lunch on Yubu Island was arranged for individuals, so I could enjoy it at my own pace.

Among the highlights, the mangrove sightseeing tour, especially the areas where two types of mangroves grow together, was very impressive. Also, crossing the sea on a water buffalo cart to Yubu Island was just like the experiences often shown in tourist brochures, which was quite fun. The warm stories shared by the water buffalo driver were also delightful.

On the day of the tour, Okinawa was experiencing a record number of COVID-19 cases, but everyone was wearing masks, and since most of the itinerary was outdoors, it was a relaxed tour with little concern about crowding.

　一人で参加しました。周りは、家族づれ・カップル・夫婦・友達などがほとんどで、約３０人くらいのツアーでしたが、遊覧船や途中の移動バスの席が一人掛けでも余裕のある参加人数で気兼ねなく参加できました。また、由布島での昼食も一人用に仕切ってあり、ゆっくり味わいました。
　中でも２種類のマングローブが、一緒になっている所など見どころの多いマングローブ遊覧は見ごたえがありました。それと由布島へ水牛車で海の中を渡っていく様は、観光案内でよく見るあのままの体験で面白かったです。水牛使い手の方のほのぼのとした話も良かったです。
　ツアー参加日は、コロナ感染者が沖縄県でも最高数を更新していく日でしたが、みなさん当然マスクもし、外がほとんどの旅程でしたので、密になることは少なくあまり気にならない、ゆったりしたツアーでした。

I never expected to encounter sea turtles so casually! It was truly moving!! I was able to enjoy snorkeling at a relaxed pace, feeling like a sea turtle!

こんな普通にウミガメと出会えるなんて思っていませんでした〜！感動です！！
ウミガメ気分でゆったりシュノーケリングができました！

I was worried about whether I could finish due to my age. Thanks to the experienced guide, I had a stress-free and satisfying day. Among the various guides, he was the best for me. I would like to participate with my family next time. Thank you very much.

I think it would be even more enjoyable if there was a page introducing the guides. It would be fun to have a recommendation for a guide based on my own skills!

私自身年齢もあって完走出来るか不安でした。
ガイドさんが年配のベテランさんのお陰で、ストレス無く満足の1日でした。色々なガイドさんがいる中私にはベストガイドさんでした。次回は家族で参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。
ガイドさんの紹介ページが有ればもっと楽しくなるのではないかな。自分のスキルで今回はこのガイドさん！って感じの推しガイド紹介があれば楽しそうです笑笑

I made a reservation because the reviews were good. It said to start at 8:30, so I planned to have breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 and then depart, but I was told over the phone the day before that we would meet at 8:00. Because of that, I hardly had any breakfast. I guess it changes depending on the weather, the number of people, and the tide. It can't be helped, but it seems that such things happen.

First, we went snorkeling at Shigira Beach. There is an additional parking fee of 1,000 yen. One staff member seems to handle about four groups. It was very beautiful, and I was glad to see a sea turtle. They also took photos with a GoPro. After about an hour, we moved to Ingyamarine Garden in our own car (there were no showers, so we went straight from the sea).

After that, we enjoyed SUP and canoeing for about an hour. It was a bit scary to go out into the sea on my own, but since it was a tour, it was fun to paddle out. They took a lot of photos for us. There were no showers here either, but they provided a bottle of water to rinse our hands, feet, and faces. We finished around 10:30 to 11:00.

I felt like I had used quite a bit of energy by this point. I was torn between a full-day course, but for our family, who lacks confidence in our stamina, the half-day course was a good choice. I'll save the Pumpkin Cave for next time.

口コミが良かったので予約してみました。
８時半からと書いてあったので７時からホテルの朝食を食べて出発と思っていましたが、前日の電話で８時に集合と言われました。その為朝食がほとんど食べれませんでした。その日の天候や人数や潮の流れなどにより変わるのでしょうね。仕方がありませんがそういう事もあるようです。
最初はシギラビーチでシュノーケリングです。別途駐車料金が１０００円かかります。１人の担当の方が４組程度を受け持ちするようです。とても綺麗でウミガメも見れて良かったです。写真もGOPROで撮って下さいます。１時間くらいしてインギャーマリンガーデンへ自分の車で移動します。（シャワーなどがなく、海から上がってそのまま）
その後SUPとカヌーを１時間くらい楽しみます。個人では沖へ出るのが少し怖いですが　ツアーなので漕いで出る事ができて楽しかったです。とてもたくさん写真も撮って頂きました。こちらもシャワーはないですが手足顔を流す用にボトルのお水をくれました。終わって１０時半～１１時くらいでした。
ここまでで結構体力を使ったなぁと思いました。１日コースと迷いましたが体力に自信が無い我が家としては半日コースで良かったと思いました。
パンプキン鍾乳洞はまた次回にとっておきます。

I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of each island. The driver’s island guide during the transfer on Iriomote Island was easy to understand. The mangrove boat tour also had thorough explanations, and the guide took their time to show us, allowing us to understand the characteristics of each tree. I recommend this for those who want to visit the remote islands but have concerns about the tourist routes.

それぞれの島の雰囲気を楽しむ事が出来ました。
西表島のパス移動でも、運転手さんの島ガイドが分かりやすかったです。
マングローブのボート観光も、説明が丁寧で、ゆっくり見せてくれたので、それぞれの木の特徴を理解出来ました。
離島には行ってみたいけど、観光コースに不安がある方にはオススメです。

It was my first time paddleboarding, and since it was on a river, there was no shaking, so I wasn't scared at all, and it was really fun. I was even able to stand up partway through.

The snorkeling at Balas Island also had high visibility, and I was able to see plenty of fish with just a snorkel.

I highly recommend it.

初サップ、川なので揺れず、怖くなく、とても楽しかったです。途中から立つこともできました。

バラス島シュノーケリングも透明度が高く、シュノーケルでも十分魚が見れました。

オススメです。

Our family isn't great at early morning departures, but considering the afternoon heat, it was the right choice.

The guidance at each location was smooth and well-handled, so we didn't get lost. The explanation about the mangroves at Nakama River was clear thanks to the enthusiastic staff, and on the bus to Yubu Island, the driver's lively talk about life and prices on Iriomote Island (I was surprised to hear that bean sprouts cost 170 yen) and eating goat sashimi provided us with some interesting insights.

The main goal was the water buffalo cart, and it seemed like not everyone was going to play the sanshin, so on the way back, we hopped on a water buffalo cart with a performance and thoroughly enjoyed it.

On Taketomi Island, I had my first glass-bottom boat experience, and I got to ride the water buffalo cart for the second time. By chance, there was a performance of my favorite song "Dōgami," which moved me deeply. I do wish we had more time on Taketomi Island.

Given the season, it's no surprise that the heat was quite intense. Staying hydrated, wearing hats, and using parasols are essential. The sweat we worked up could only be washed off at the hotel.

My two sons experienced the Yaeyama Islands for the first time, and I believe it will be a lifelong memory for them. I think the staff must be having a tough time in the heat, but I hope they continue to greet guests with wonderful smiles. I would love to use their services again if the opportunity arises.

早朝出発が苦手な我が一家ですが、午後の暑さを考えると正解でした。

各地での誘導は手馴れた様子でスムーズに、こちらが迷うこともありませんでした。
仲間川マングローブもお姉さんのハキハキした説明でわかりやすく、それから由布島に移動するバスでも運転手さんの軽快なトークで西表島の生活や物価(もやし170円には驚き)、ヤギを刺身で食べるなど、なかなか知り得ないお話を聞けてよかったです。

1番の目的だった水牛車は皆さんが三線を演奏する訳ではなさそうなので、戻りに演奏付きの水牛車に乗り込み、堪能させて頂きました。

竹富島では初めてのグラスボート体験
そして2度目の水牛車に乗せてもらい、偶然にも大好きな「童神」の演奏があり、心から感動しました。
竹富島の滞在時間が短かったのはちょっと心残りかな…。

この時期なので当然といえば当然ですが、暑さはかなりのものです。
こまめな水分補給、帽子・日傘必須。
かいた汗はホテルでさっぱり流すしかありません。

息子二人は初めての八重山諸島でしたが、一生の記憶に残してくれたことと思います。
スタッフの方々も暑くて大変だと思いますが、これからも素敵な笑顔で迎えていただきたいです。
また機会あれば利用したいです。

Since it was during the period of the COVID-19 infection spread, I was hesitant about traveling until just before the trip, so I signed up after arriving at the destination.

It was our family's first experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and we had some experience with snorkeling, participating with the goal of seeing sea turtles. My fifth-grade daughter had some trouble getting her snorkeling gear on properly and was a bit fussy, but the guide was great at helping her, and we were able to see the sea turtles breathing up close. In the end, we finished with smiles, and I am truly grateful for that.

The morning SUP was at a beach we had never been to before, which was refreshing, but the afternoon snorkeling might have been at a spot with better tidal conditions and a higher chance of encountering sea turtles. However, since it was a beach I had been to before, I wished we could have gone somewhere different. We gathered at 10:00 AM, and after explanations, we had about an hour and a half of SUP. In the afternoon, we changed locations and regrouped at 2:30 PM for another hour and a half of snorkeling. The guide also took photos for us and sent them later via LINE.

Next time, I hope to enjoy it a bit more leisurely and thoroughly.

コロナ感染拡大の時期でもあったので、直前まで旅行自体も迷っていたため、現地に到着後に申し込みをしました。
家族で、SUPは初体験で、シュノーケルは経験ありで、ウミガメさん目的での参加でした。小5の娘がシュノーケルが思うように装着できず、グズグズすることもありましたが、ガイドのお兄さんがうまく誘導してくれて、ウミガメさんもすごく近くで呼吸するところまで見れて、最後には笑顔で終われたので本当に感謝です。
午前SUPではじめてのビーチでしたので新鮮でしたが、午後のシュノーケルは潮の関係やウミガメ遭遇率の高いところだったのかもしれませんが、過去に行ったことのあるビーチだったので、違うところに行ってみたかったなとも思いました。10時集合で説明含めて実質1時間半ほどSUP,午後は14:30に場所を変えて再度集合でまた1時間半ほどシュノーケルでした。写真もガイドさんが撮ってくれて、後でLINEで送っていただけました。
次はもうちょっとゆっくりじっくり楽しみたいなと思います。

I was able to see sea turtles and tropical fish up close, and it was wonderful! I was surprised that I could see sea turtles so closely. I also got to try SUP, which I wanted to experience, and the water was so clear that I could see tropical fish swimming with my own eyes. The guide was kind and friendly, which made it easy to participate in the experience.

Thank you for taking so many wonderful photos!

ウミガメも熱帯魚も近くで見ることができ、
とても良かったです！
あんなにも近くでウミガメを見れるとは
思っていなかったので驚きました。
体験してみたかったSUPにも挑戦でき、
海の透明度が高いので肉眼でも
熱帯魚が泳いでるのを確認することができました♪
ガイドさんも優しく親切に接してくださり
スムーズに体験に参加できました◎

素敵な写真も何枚も撮ってくださり、
ありがとうございました！！

I participated in a photo tour for the first time. Although the shoot was at 2:30 AM, the Milky Way was clearly visible, and I was constantly amazed by the beauty of the stars! During the shoot, they played music and chatted casually, making the experience enjoyable and smooth. After the shoot, they kindly shared various recommendations about Miyako Island, which helped me have a fulfilling day the next day. It was my first trip to Miyako Island, and it became the best memory.

初めてフォトツアーに参加しました。
夜中の2時半での撮影でしたが、天の川がよく見えて星の美しさに終始感動しました！
撮影時は、音楽を流しながら、気さくに話してくださり楽しくスムーズな撮影でとても良かったです。
撮影後には宮古島オススメについても色々教えていただき、親切に対応してくださって翌日も充実した1日が過ごせました。
初めての宮古島旅行でしたが、最高の思い出になりました。

It was very helpful that the instructors took photos and sent them to us since we couldn't use our phones or cameras during these activities. I participated in two activities, and although the instructors were different for each, both were cheerful and friendly, which made it easy to smile for the photos. I had done SUP and snorkeling before, but the instructors explained everything clearly, so I think even beginners can participate with confidence.

これらのアクティビティは携帯やカメラを持ってできない分、インストラクターさんが写真を撮って送ってくれるのがとてもありがたいです。2つアクティビティに参加してそれぞれインストラクターさんは違いましたが、どちらも明るく気さくな方だったので、自然と笑顔で写真が撮れたのがよかったです。私はSUPもシュノーケルも初めてではなかったのですが、初めての方にもわかりやすく教えてくれるので初めての方も安心して参加できると思います。

I participated in Gakki's tour. She shared many interesting stories about Iriomote Island, and she was incredibly beautiful and cute. Her sense of photography was also outstanding, with all the pictures being gorgeous! I didn't go to the cave, so I can't comment on that, but I think choosing snorkeling was definitely the right decision, as I was able to swim in the beautiful sea that I had seen in stories, and I was so excited! I even got to meet Nemo! The mangroves were so much fun... I want to stay overnight on Iriomote Island next time! Thank you very much!

ガッキーのツアーに参加しました
西表島のおもしろいお話をたくさんしてくれて、とにかく美人で可愛い
そして写真のセンスも抜群で綺麗な写真ばかりでした！
洞窟には行っていないのでわかりませんがシュノーケリングにして大正解だったと思うくらい、お話で見るような綺麗な海を泳ぐことができて大興奮でした！ニモにも会えました！
マングローブも楽しすぎて楽しすぎて…
また今度は泊まりで西表島に行きたいと思います！
ありがとうございました！

The mangrove kayaking was full of information about the mangrove forests that I had never known before, and it was a series of surprises!
The snorkeling was carried out safely while considering the schedule amidst sudden thunder!
I was captivated by the sight of fish that I had only seen in aquariums gracefully swimming right in front of me among the colorful coral reefs❣️
I was very impressed by the tour guide's deep-sea photography skills and their ability to answer any questions.
Thank you very much♪

マングローブカヤックは、今まで全く知らなかったマングローブの森の情報満載で驚きの連続！
シュノーケリングは、突然の雷の中、スケジュールを考えながら安全に決行！
彩とりどりの珊瑚礁の中に水族館でしか見たことのない魚達が目の前に優雅に泳ぐ姿に目が釘付け❣️
添乗員さんの海深く潜り込んでの撮影技術や、何の質問でも答えてくれる情報通には感心しきりでした。
どうも有難うございました♪

Although it was a tour, it was unusual that the guides for the SUP and snorkeling were different, but both guides were very kind and had a gentle demeanor, making for an incredibly fun time. They actively engaged in conversation and took many photos, creating lifelong memories. I was also happy to receive recommendations for spots in Miyako Island and various information about the activities. I definitely want to request them by name when I visit Miyako Island again (laughs).

ツアーなのに珍しくSUPとシュノーケルでガイドさんが違ったのですが、どちらのガイドさんもとても親切で物腰も柔らかく、めちゃくちゃ楽しい時間を過ごせました。積極的に話しかけてくださったり、写真もたくさん撮っていただけて一生の思い出ができました。宮古島もおススメスポットも教えていただけたり、アクティビティに必ず色々な情報を教えていただけたのも嬉しかったポイントです。また宮古島を訪れる際にはぜひ指名で予約をさせていただきたいと思います(笑)

I received very kind service! The glass boat and the ox cart were both amazing experiences, but above all, I was most impressed by the warm hospitality of the staff at Dream Tourism! It was an unforgettable experience, thank you! The pier on Taketomi Island was truly beautiful, one of the most stunning views I've ever seen! I definitely want to go again!

とても親切に対応していただきました！
グラスボートも牛車もとても素晴らしい体験でしたが
何より、ドリーム観光のスタッフの方の暖かい対応に一番感動いたしました！
忘れられない感動となりました、ありがとうございました！
竹富島の桟橋は、今までみた景色の中でも本当に美しかったです！
絶対にもう一度行きたいです！

I recently participated in this tour, but unfortunately, the guide was not great. Our team consisted of myself, a friend (a working woman), and four university students (men) who are physically active, making a total of seven people including the guide. The guide kept pace with the university students, and we struggled to keep up. Even when we requested to slow down, there was no sign of that happening. While the guide did adjust to our pace on the mountain path, there was no mercy on the trolley path. Even when going downhill, the pace did not slow down, and we ended up falling behind by about 30 meters, but the guide did not turn around and was unaware of this. Just when we thought the guide had stopped, they were explaining about the plants and moved on without waiting for us. In fact, the university students were the ones occasionally looking back and checking on us. Despite saying, "Take pictures," there was no sign of stopping, and when we tried to take photos, we fell behind in the line and had no time to do so. Towards the end, the guide instructed us to come right behind them, but still did not slow down. During this time, they mentioned that "a customer who got too far from the guide fell off a bridge." Hearing this made me realize that the priority of a guide's job should be to ensure the safety of the customers, and I was shocked that they created a similar situation without any concern despite such incidents occurring. This tour was divided into three groups, including our team, and we finished in first place comfortably. I wondered why there was such a rush since the other teams could not return by bus until they finished. The tour itself had no issues with transportation or rental items, and I felt a sense of accomplishment from visiting Jomon Sugi, so I would recommend it. However, since we cannot choose the guide, I hope you get a good one.

先日このツアーに参加させていただきましたが、ガイドさんがハズレでした。私たちのチームはわたしと友人(社会人女性)、そして日頃から運動をしている大学生(男性)4名、そしてガイドさん1名を含む計7人でした。ガイドさんは終始大学生のペースに合わせ私たちはついて行くので精一杯でした。歩調を緩めて欲しいとお願いしても緩める気配はなし、山道はさすがに私たちのペースに合わせてくださいましたが、トロッコ道では容赦ありませんでした。下りになってもペースは遅くなることなく、私たちはついていくのを諦めて、ガイドさん達とは30mほど距離が開いてしまうことがありましたが、ガイドさんは一切振り向かないためそのことに気づいていませんでした。止まったかと思いきや植物の説明、そして私たちを待つことなく先に進んでいました。むしろ大学生の方がチラチラ後ろを見てこちらを気にかけてくださいました。また写真撮ってねと言っているにも関わらず、止まる気配が一切なく撮っていると列から遅れを取るため撮る時間もありませんでした。最後の方には距離が離れてしまった私たちに対して、ガイドさんのすぐ後ろに来るように指示、そこでも歩調を緩めることはなく、その際、”前にガイドさんと離れすぎたお客さんが橋から落ちたことがある”という話をされました。この話を聞いてまず、ガイドという仕事はお客さんの安全を守ることが最優先であり、そのような事案があるにもかかわらず全く気にせず同じような状況を作り出していることに驚愕しました。今回のツアーは私たちのチームを含め3チームにグループ分けされており、私たちのチームは余裕の1位でゴール。他のチームがゴールしないとバスで帰れないため、何をそんなに急いでいたのか疑問に思いました。ツアー自体は送迎や、貸出品などに問題はなく、縄文杉に行けたことに達成感を感じられたのでおすすめです。しかしガイドさんはこちらで選べないため、いいガイドさんに当たることを祈っていただけたらなと思います。

I was able to experience the island hopping I wanted to do! I visited Iriomote Island, rode on a water buffalo cart, and had a wonderfully rich time. I want to go island hopping again!

とりあえず…の体験したい島めぐりができました！！行ってみたかった西表島、乗ってみたかった水牛車、ぎゅっと詰まった濃厚な時間が過ごせて良かったです！また島めぐりいきたいなー

We traveled for the first time as a couple, and it was so much fun. The day flew by. I think it was a very good tour.

夫婦で初めて旅行に来ましたが、とっても楽しかったです。
1日があっという間でした。
とても良いツアーだと思います。

The shooting location was a pitch-black beach, and the starry sky was on a completely different level compared to what we could see from the hotel. My 6-year-old son kept looking up at the sky, saying that the stars were falling. The shoot was a lot of fun, and even though we had no plan for poses, we ended up with some wonderful photos. The staff were incredibly kind and shared many recommendations for places to visit in Miyako Island. My son also became a big fan of the staff member, saying afterwards that he was a nice person. Next time, I would like to request a sea turtle photo!

撮影場所は真っ暗の浜辺で、ホテルから見る星空とは桁違いの星空でした。
6歳の息子も星が落ちてくる〜と、ずっと空を見上げていました。
撮影もとても楽しくて、ポーズ等もノープランの私たちでしたが、素敵な写真が撮れました。
スタッフの方もすごく親切で、宮古島のおすすめの場所をたくさん教えてくれました。
息子もスタッフのお兄さんが大好きになって、終わった後もいい人だったね〜と言っていました。
次回はウミガメフォトをお願いしたいです！

I participated in a photo tour for the first time. The first day was canceled due to rain, but I was able to reschedule for the second day, which was open. I was worried about the weather on the second day as well, but it cleared up at night with hardly any clouds, and I was able to take some really wonderful photos! The Milky Way was clearly visible, and I was so moved that I can't put it into words! During the shoot, they played music and suggested poses, making the experience enjoyable. After the shoot, they also shared information about Miyako Island, and I am grateful for their kind and attentive service until the end. It was my first trip to Miyako Island, and I made the best memories!

初めてフォトツアーに参加しました。
1日目は雨で中止になってしまいましたが、2日目が空いていたので変更していただきました。
2日目も変わりやすい天気だったので心配でしたが、夜は晴れて雲もほとんどなくとても素敵な写真を撮っていただきました☆★
天の川もはっきり見えて言葉にできないほど感動しました！
撮影中は音楽を流してくださったり、ポーズの提案もしてくださり楽しく撮影することができました(^ ^)
撮影後には宮古島情報も教えていただき、最後まで親切に丁寧に対応してくださって感謝しています。
初めての宮古島旅行でしたが、最高の思い出ができました！

We gathered at midnight for the shoot. The photos turned out beautifully, and I am very satisfied. We went in without a plan for poses, but they offered various suggestions, and we were able to get some photos we really liked.

The downside was that we didn't receive any communication after midnight, which made me anxious. I assume they were still working with the previous group. It would have been nice to be informed in advance that there might be delays due to the previous group's shoot. Overall, though, I’m glad I participated.

24時集合で撮影をおこなってもらいました。
写真はとてもきれいな仕上がりで満足しています。私達はポーズ等をノープランで行きましたが色々提案して頂き気に入った写真を撮って貰うことが出来ました。
減点ポイントは24時を過ぎても連絡が着かず、不安になったことです。おそらく前のグループの撮影を行っていたのだと思います。事前に前のグループを撮影していて遅れる可能性もあることを教えて頂けたら良かったと思いました。ただ、総合的には参加して良かったです。

I stayed for three consecutive nights at Shigira Resort, but on the first day, the sky was heavy with clouds, and we had to postpone to the next day. The following day, there were still many clouds from the hotel, and I could only see one or two stars. My 4-year-old son was sound asleep, and I was wondering what to do when I called and was told, "The stars are out here!! Today is the chance." So, I hurried over.

I was amazed at how different the sky looked from the hotel! Going out with kids after 9 PM is quite a challenge, but the starry sky made it all worthwhile.

I created the best memories in Miyako Island. I understand that working with the sky can be tough, but I really appreciate the polite response on the phone and the photographer's efforts.

シギラリゾート内に3連泊していましたが、初日はホテルから見る空も雲が重く翌日に順延になりました。翌日もホテルからは雲も多く星が1つ2つ見えるかな程度で4歳の息子もぐっすり寝てしまっているし、どうしたものかと電話したら「こちらは星出てます！！今日がチャンスです。」と言われ急いで向かいました。
ホテルからの空とではこんなに違うものかと！
子連れで21時以降に出かけるのはハードルが高かったですが、そんなこと吹っ飛ぶ星空でした。
宮古島での最高の思い出ができました。
空相手のお仕事で大変だとは思いますが、電話も丁寧に対応して頂きカメラマンさんにはとても感謝しています。

The other two tour companies I initially researched seemed to have stopped accepting reservations until July 31, leaving me at a loss. However, I found Veltra's website and was able to make an immediate reservation.

Although there was growing concern about the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa, I felt reassured by the thorough measures in place, such as temperature checks and hand sanitization at the meeting point. It seemed that the number of passengers was also adjusted, allowing for a comfortable seating arrangement.

After the Nakabaru River cruise and a round trip to Yufu Island by water buffalo cart, we were able to efficiently enjoy sightseeing on Taketomi Island within the limited time. I was delighted that Veltra allowed us to choose up to two options for activities on Taketomi Island, fulfilling my eager wishes.

最初に調べた他の2社の観光会社は7/31までの募集を停止していたようで予約できず、途方に暮れていた所、VeltraさんのHPに辿り着き即時予約が出来ました。
沖縄県でも連日感染者が急増中だったので、不安もありましたが、集合時の検温、手指消毒等も徹底してあり、乗船人数も調整されてたようでゆったり座れました。仲間川クルーズから水牛車で由布島往復後、竹富島での観光など、限られた時間の中で効率良く観光できるように考えられていると思いました。ベルトラさんは竹富島でのオプションを2つまで選ぶ事ができたので欲張りな願いが叶えられて嬉しかったです。

It was cloudy on the day, so while waiting for the clouds to pass, they advised me on poses and took wonderful photos. I wasn't sure what color clothes to wear for silhouette photos, so I participated wearing a black outfit over a white one, but I was able to get great silhouette shots even in a white T-shirt!

当日は曇っていたため、雲が流れるのを待ちながらポーズをアドバイスしてくださり、素敵な写真を撮っていただけました。
シルエット写真を撮るには何色の服を着たら良いかわからず、白い服の上に黒服を羽織って参加しましたが、白Tでもばっちりシルエット写真が撮れました！

It was a very hot day, but the ox cart on Taketomi Island provided shade, making it comfortable. The guide's explanations and the sanshin performance were great. The mangrove tour on Iriomote Island also had well-highlighted points and was full of attractions.
Next, I want to challenge myself with canoeing on Iriomote Island.

　とても暑い日でしたが、竹富島の牛車は日陰が提供されていたので楽ちん。ガイドさんの説明&三線も良かった。西表島のマングローブ遊覧もポイントを抑えた説明で見どころ満載。
　次は西表島でカヌーに挑戦したいです。

The mangrove tour was great, with the guide providing thorough explanations! I could really feel the mysteries of nature. The bus tour was also fun, as the driver and guide kept the atmosphere lively with interesting talks! The highlight was Yubu Island! The little water buffalo that had just debuted was so cute. The view of crossing the sea was lovely as well. There were many rare tropical plants on the island, which was wonderful! I was also satisfied to take a photo with the water buffalo at the end! However, my child took a long time to eat lunch, so the free time felt a bit short... I wished we could have explored a bit more. I think once my child gets a bit older, we might be more satisfied with that aspect.

マングローブツアーもしっかりとガイドさんが説明してくれてとてもよかったです！
自然の神秘を感じられました^^
バスツアーも運転手さん兼ガイドさんが面白いトークで盛り上げてくれて楽しかったです！
一番は由布島！デビューしたての小さい水牛さんがとても可愛かったです。
海を渡る光景も素敵でした。
島の中も珍しい南国の植物がたくさんありとてもよかったです！
最後は水牛さんと写真も撮れて満足でした！
子どもがお昼ご飯を食べるのに時間がかかってしまい自由時間が物足りなく感じました…。もう少し回りたかったです。また子どもがある程度大きくなったらその辺も満足なのかなと思いました。

My honeymoon was in Yakushima. My husband, who said we would go again someday, passed away suddenly 14 years ago. Around the time of his memorial service, I participated in a solo trip to trek to Jomon Sugi to heal my heart. This year marks our 50th wedding anniversary. Unless I remarry (which is unlikely at my age), and as long as I am alive, I had decided that our golden wedding anniversary would be celebrated with the Jomon Sugi trekking. However, the tour company had an age restriction of 6 to 70 years old, which was quite a dilemma for me. After researching online and applying, I received a confirmation notice, and I was truly happy. This time, I participated not alone but with a friend. Ten years ago, it rained unfortunately, and I had a tiring experience with rain gear on and raindrops falling on my lunch. But this time, I didn't encounter a single drop of rain, and with Mr. Mitsuhashi as our guide, it was a lot of fun. Since I hike every week, it wasn't tough at all, and it was the best! Thank you very much. They called me properly three days ago and the day before, and I thought it was a very sincere company.

新婚旅行が屋久島でした、いつか又行こうね、と言っていた夫は14年前突然他界しました、三回忌済んだ頃、独りで傷心旅行で縄文杉トレッキングに参加しました、今年は結婚50年目です、私が再婚しない限り（この年で有り得ない）そして、私が生きてる限り二人だけの金婚式は縄文杉トレッキングと決めていたのです、ところが、ツアー会社では６歳から７０歳ではありませんか～ウ～ン困った困った……それでネットで調べて申込みしたら、決定通知が届き、本当に嬉しかったです、今回は独りでなく友達と二人で参加しました、１０年前、あいにくの雨、雨具着て、弁当にも雨が落ち、かなり疲れた想いがありましたが、今回は一ミリの雨にも遭わず、三橋さんのガイドでとても楽しく登れました。毎週登山しているので、全然きつくなくて、最高でした❢ありがとうございました、三日前も、そして前日もキチンと電話くださり、とても誠意ある会社だ、と思いました。

Experience Report
- I was able to take really beautiful photos and create great memories.
- The person in charge was very polite, and the atmosphere was wonderful.
- I was able to see the Milky Way and shooting stars.
- It might be a good idea to visit the meeting place once during the day to avoid getting lost.

This time, I made a photo reservation for my honeymoon. The weather was nice, the photos turned out beautifully, and I created great memories. I'm really glad I made the reservation. Thank you very much!!

体験談
・凄く綺麗写真がとれていい思い出ができました。
・担当の方もとても丁寧で雰囲気もとてもよかった。
・天の川と流れ星もみることができた。
・集合場所は、昼間に1度見に行ったほうが迷わずにすむかも。

今回、新婚旅行のためフォト予約しました。
天気もよく写真もきれいにとれて、いい思い出ができました。ほんと、予約してよかったです。
ありがとうございました！！