All Reviews for Ferries & Cruises

We traveled by boat to a coral reef spot near Sesoko Island, and as our room descended down like a submarine, we saw so many fish through the windows! It was so beautiful! The kids were also thrilled. Thank you very much.

瀬底島の近くの珊瑚礁スポットまで船で移動して、自分たちがいる部屋が下にうぃーんと下がり、潜水艦のようになると、窓からたくさんのお魚が！
とっても綺麗でした！
子供達も大喜びでした。
ありがとうございました。

Check in near the entrance and receive your tickets at least 20 minutes before departure. You can board starting 10 minutes before, so you can also use the restroom during that time.

There is only one restroom, so there was a line during check-in. It seems peaceful to gather with some extra time.

First, we moved to the observation seats on the second floor to reach the observation spot. Since there are fewer seats, it might be a good idea for those who need to sit to board early as well.

My 5-year-old daughter stood with Dad the whole time, while my mother in her 70s and I relaxed in our seats, and both of us enjoyed the scenery enough! If you have any questions, the staff will happily assist you with a smile, making it a very enjoyable experience.

When we reached the point, we moved to the cabin at the bottom of the boat to dive and enjoy the corals and fish. It was truly beautiful, and the whole family was very satisfied! We moved a bit while diving, and it was impressive how the color of the sea and types of corals varied by location.

The diving windows are set low, so it was most comfortable for the children's eye level, while tall Dad had to bend down a bit to see.

We had a comfortable snorkeling experience without getting wet, making it perfect for a three-generation trip activity! I want to go again!

出発の20半前までに、入口近くで受付し、チケットを受け取ります。10半前から乗船可能なので、その間にトイレも済ませられました。

トイレは1つしかないので、受付時間は列ができていました。余裕をもった集合が平和そうです。

まずは2階の展望席で観察スポットまで移動。席が少なめなので、座る必要のある方はここも早め乗船がいいかもです。

5歳娘はパパとずっと立って、70代の母と私はのんびり座って、どちらも十分に景色が楽しめました！何か気になることは、スタッフさんに聞くと笑顔で教えてくださり、とても満喫できました。

ポイントに着くと船底の客室に移動し、潜水してサンゴと魚を楽しみます。本当にキレイで、家族全員大満足！少し潜水のまま移動しますが、場所によって海の色やサンゴの種類も違うことがとても印象的でした。

なお潜水の窓は低い位置に設置されているので、子どもの目線が1番快適で、背の高いパパはちょっとかがんで見る感じでした。

濡れずに快適にシュノーケリング体験でき、3世代旅行のアクティビティには最適でした！！また行きたいです〜

It was a more satisfying experience than I expected! After boarding the second deck, we moved to the underwater viewing deck following a 10-minute cruise. At first glance, this underwater deck might make you think, "What is this??" but when you go down, you can see underwater. That alone made the kids very happy! As we continued to move, we gradually started to see the coral on the ocean floor and colorful, beautiful fish. Personally, I feel that when the sun is positioned in a way that there are no shadows from the boat, the underwater view is clearer (though it's quite difficult to gauge). It was also adorable to see the fish following the movement of the boat. Luckily, during my visit, I was able to see a sea turtle swimming as well!

It seems that there are fewer seats on the second deck, so I recommend boarding early if you have small children.

思った以上に満足度の高い体験でした！
2階デッキに乗り、10分程度のクルージングの後に船底の潜水デッキへ移動します。この潜水デッキはそのままだと「なんだ？？」と思うのですが、下がると水中がのぞける仕組みです。それだけでも子供は大喜びでした！そのまま移動をするとだんだん海底のサンゴが見え、色とりどりのキレイな魚も見えるようになります。個人的感想ですがこの時太陽の位置で船の影がない方が海中がきれいに見えます（なかなか把握が難しいです）船の移動に合わせ魚たちが付いてくる姿も愛らしかったですよ。私の時は運よくウミガメの泳いでいる姿も見れました！

2階のデッキはイスの数が少ないようなので、小さいお子さんがいる方は早めの乗船がおすすめです。

On June 26, 2024, I took a boat ride down the Hozu River. It was the rainy season, and the previous day had been canceled, but today we were blessed with wonderfully refreshing weather that was neither too hot nor humid. From the moment I boarded, I was filled with excitement. The veteran boatman, perhaps? He skillfully guided us while facing backward and entertained the foreign guests in English. I had a great time and definitely want to go again. The boatman's biceps were impressive!

２０２４・６・２６
保津川下り遊船しました。梅雨の時期で前日は中止でしたが本日は見事に爽やかなな風に蒸し暑くもなく天候に恵まれました。乗った瞬間からワクワクどきどきでしたベテランの船頭さんでしょうか?随所で後ろ向きなのに案内され外国の方には英語で楽しませておられ、とても楽しく過ごせ、また必ず行きたい気持ちになりましたね
船頭さんの上腕二頭筋が素晴らしかった

The ship was clean, and I didn't notice any noise, so I think I was able to spend my time more comfortably than I expected. The price was about the same as a hotel, so it felt like a good deal.

船内も綺麗で、音も気にならず、思ったよりは、快適に過ごせたと思います。
料金もホテル代と同じぐらいだったので、お得感がありました。

On a Friday morning just before the rainy season, with low water levels, I participated in this activity. It was relaxing, with occasional swift currents. The sky was blue, and I could feel the wind. I saw herons, ducks, turtles, and soft-shelled turtles, making it a pleasant experience. The boatmen worked hard, rowing with great effort, and they were also good at storytelling. When the water level is low, moving stones from the riverbed is part of their job.

They also let us experience rowing from the bow, which was very enjoyable. This traditional activity, which has been continued for over 400 years, is a part of the culture. I felt that it is something one should experience while living in Japan.

水量の少ない、梅雨直前の平日金曜日の朝、参加。ゆったりと、そしてたまに急な流れのところあり、空は青く、風が感じられ、サギ、鴨、亀、スッポンなど見られ、気持ちの良いアクティビティでした。船頭さんは３人ですごく頑張って漕いでくれて、お話も上手、水かさが少ないと川底の石をどかすことも仕事の内だとか。
舳先で漕ぐ体験もさせてくれてとても楽しかったです。400年も前から続く伝統のアクティビティは文化です。日本に住み、経験しておくべき、と思いました

The cruise was more comfortable than I expected. I recommend upgrading your room for an additional fee. You can sleep soundly without worrying about others or noise. However, since it's a ship, you can still feel the vibrations. The shower room is clean and spacious enough for one person, with adequate facilities. There are only two showers for each gender, so it can get crowded during peak times. It would be nice to have a few more. The restrooms are also clean. If I have the opportunity to visit the Goto Islands again, I would like to use this service once more.

思った以上に快適な船旅でした。部屋は追加料金を払ってグレードアップするのをお勧めします。人目や音を気にせずゆっくり寝られます。ただやはり船なので、船の振動は伝わってきます。シャワー室もきれいだし一人で入る分には十分の広さと設備です。シャワーは男女２つずつしかないので、込み合うときは込み合います。もう少し多いといいですね。トイレもきれいです。五島を訪ねる機会があったらまた利用したいです。

I went to the Churaumi Aquarium first thing in the morning and made a reservation for my next destination. It was amazing to explore the ocean floor without getting wet. The staff were friendly, and the prices were reasonable, so I would like to use their services again.

朝イチで美ら海水族館に行き、次の目的地として予約しました。
濡れずに海底を探索できたのは最高でした。
スタッフの方も値段も良心的で、また利用させていただきたいと思います。

First night on the overnight ferry.
I couldn't reserve a private room, so I boarded with a regular entry.
I was able to sleep better than I expected.
Having an eye mask makes a big difference.
If you want to secure a seat, I recommend lining up early.

初めての夜行フェリー
個室が予約できず、通常エントリーで乗船する。
思ってた以上にちゃんと寝れた。
アイマスクあるのとないのとで、だいぶ変わる。
座席確保するなら、早めに並ぶことをおすすめする。

I was worried that we wouldn't be able to go river rafting due to the rising water after the heavy rain, but I'm glad we could. I thought we would get really wet, but it was nice that we didn't get too soaked.

大雨の次の日の増水で川下りはできないかと思ってましたかできてよかったです
もっとベタベタになるかと思ったけどあまり濡れなくてよかったです

The Hozu River boat ride was very enjoyable. The boatman's stories were interesting, and the time flew by. On the boat we rode, everyone else was from abroad.

保津川下り、とても楽しかったです。
船頭さんのお話も面白く、あっという間の時間でした。私達が乗った船は、私達以外は外国の方でした。

The boatmen took turns showcasing the highlights of the Hozu River. I could really feel the teamwork. I would like to visit again during the autumn foliage season.

船頭さんが、代わる代わる交代で保津川の見どころを演出。とてもチームワークが感じられました。今度は紅葉シーズンに訪れてみたいです。

On May 4th, my family of seven participated from Ishikawa. I was a bit anxious since I signed us up on my own, but to cut to the chase, we had an absolutely fantastic time, and everyone in the family said they enjoyed it too! We were blessed with great weather and beautiful scenery, but what stood out the most were the three wonderful boatmen who made the experience enjoyable with their fun conversations, keeping us laughing the whole time.

The river had several rapids, and we got splashed quite a bit, which was incredibly fun! My children and I were seated at the ends, so we got pretty soaked, while the family members sitting in the middle stayed dry. If you don't want to get wet, I recommend not sitting at the ends.

The hour and a half of river rafting flew by because we were having so much fun. Thank you so much for being considerate of both the kids and the parents in various situations! Also, I want to express my gratitude to the staff member who prepared motion sickness medication for my youngest child, who started worrying about getting seasick before boarding. Everyone was so kind, and we had the best time!

5月4日に石川県より家族7人で参加させて頂きました。
私の独断でお申し込みをしたので、家族皆がどう思うか内心不安でしたが、結論から言うとすっっごく楽しかったですし、家族皆も楽しかった～！！と言っていました！
お天気にも恵まれ景色も綺麗でしたが、何より船頭さん御三方が素敵な方々でトークも楽しくて終始爆笑していました。
川下りは何カ所か急流があり、派手に水しぶきがかかってびしょ濡れになってめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！！
私と子ども達は両端に座っていたのでかなり濡れましたが、真ん中に座っていた家族は濡れなかったので、濡れるのが嫌な方は両端には座らない方が良いかと思われます。
楽しすぎて1時間半の川下り、あっという間でした。
子ども達にも両親にも色んな場面で気配りをして下さって、本当にありがとうございました！！
そして、乗船前に船酔いの心配をし始めた一番下の子に、酔い止めを用意して下さったスタッフの方、本当にありがとうございました！！
皆さんにすごく親切にして頂いて最高に楽しむことができました。

Family trip with two elementary school children and my spouse.
Since it's high season, reservations are essential.
I was relieved to be able to make an early reservation here.

Also, the boatmen prioritized safety while making it a lot of fun; the river descent went by in no time.

We coordinated with the trolley train, and the children were thrilled.

小学生2人と夫婦の家族旅行
ハイシーズンなので、予約は必須です
こちらで早めに予約できたので安心でした

また、船頭さんたちも安全第一でありながら、とても楽しく、あっという間の川下りでした

トロッコ列車と時間を合わせて、子どもたちは大喜びでした

Since we had a reservation, we were able to board smoothly. Three boatmen took turns entertaining us with their unique and funny stories as we traveled down to Arashiyama. They even engaged with foreign guests in my limited English (laughs).

予約して居たのでスムーズに乗船出来、3人の船頭さんが嵐山到着まで交代して3人3様に面白お可笑しく話ながら下って来ました。外国人の方にも拙い英語で受けていました(笑)

I went with my 2-year-old daughter. The boat runs to a point, and when it stops, the bottom of the boat lowers. The windows of the boat were sparkling, and we could see many beautiful fish in the light blue sea, just like snorkeling! My daughter was thrilled to see so many colorful fish.

There were fish that looked like Dory and many other colorful fish, giving us a strong sense of Okinawa.

The facility called Genki Village is also a very enjoyable place for families, as we could see sea turtles, tortoises, and goats for free. Additionally, when we boarded the boat, we passed through the dolphin area, and thanks to the trainer's kindness, we got to see dolphins jumping up close, which made my daughter very excited.

All the staff were refreshing in their responses, and our family was very satisfied. Thank you!

2歳の娘と乗りました。ポイントまで船が走り、そこで止まると船の底が下がる仕組みです。船の窓はピカピカで、シュノーケリングと同じくらいに水色の海できれいなお魚がたくさん見れました！娘もたくさんの色とりどりのお魚に大感動。
ドリーのようなお魚、他にも黄色のお魚など色とりどりで沖縄感満載でした。

げんき村という施設自体も、無料でウミガメやリクガメ、ヤギなどが見れて子連れにはとても楽しい場所です。
また船に乗る際はイルカのエリアを通るため、トレーナーさんのご好意でイルカのジャンプを間近で披露してくれてこれまた娘は大興奮でした。

スタッフのみなさんも爽やかな受け答えで家族ともども大満足です。ありがとうございました。

It was exciting and very enjoyable! The boatman had fun talks and performances! I think this price for two hours is still quite reasonable.

ワクワク感あり見応えたっぷり！船頭さんの楽しいトークにパフォーマンスあり！2時間でこの値段はまだまだお安いと思います。

It was a cloudy day, and it was still a bit early for the cherry blossoms, but listening to the guide's talk made the two hours fly by. It would be wonderful to be able to board again during the autumn foliage season.

曇り空で、桜にはまだ少し早い時期でしたが、先頭さんのお話を聞きながらあっという間の2時間でした。今度は紅葉の時期にまた、乗船できたら最高ですね。

The reservation process was smooth, the weather was great on the day, and the stories from the three boatmen were entertaining and fun! I would love to go again during the autumn foliage season.

すんなり予約でき、当日はお天気も良く、船頭さん3人のお話も面白おかしく、とても楽しかったです‼️
また秋の紅葉の時期に行きたいです。

I used the ferry from Fukue Port to Aogata Port. There are free seating options, including sofa seats. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenery of the Goto Islands, and the interior of the ferry is spacious and comfortable. You can easily board by simply showing the app for smooth ticketing.

福江港から青方港まで利用。自由席で、ソファ席なども利用出来ます。
途中、五島の島々の景観も楽しめ、船内も広々しており快適に過ごせます。
アプリを見せるるだけでスムーズに発券してもらえて楽に乗船できます。

On a Sunday when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, I was prepared to wait quite a while, but I was able to board the boat right away. The conversations with the boat crew were enjoyable, and I was very satisfied to be able to buy some dango during the trip before leaving the boat.

桜満開の日曜日かなり待たないと行けないかと覚悟してましたが直ぐに船に乗せてもらえ船上中船頭さんたちのトークも楽しく途中船上での買い物で団子を買って頂く事が出来大変満足し船を後にしました

It was a fleeting moment! While enjoying the seasonal cherry blossom scenery, I was moved by the boatmen's dedication and their entertaining talks that made us laugh. Thank you for your hard work! I would love to visit again during the autumn foliage season.

あっという間の時間です！ちょうど季節の桜の景観も観つつ、船頭さんたちの命がけ？の体張った舟の操縦と楽しいトークで笑わせてくれるサービス精神に感動しました。ほんとにお疲れさまです！ありがとうございました！次は紅葉の時にまた行きたいです。

Despite the rain and cold, I was told to wait in an exposed area. I was disappointed that there weren't many fish. In the past, when I did this elsewhere, a lot of fish came when I scattered bait, and there were even sea turtles, so this time was a letdown.

雨が降って寒かったのにも関わらず、吹きさらしのところで待機するよう言われた。
魚が大したのがいなくてがっかりだった。
以前やった他で時は、餌を撒いたのかたくさん魚が寄ってきて海亀もいたので、今回は残念でした。

I was worried about seasickness, but it was fine. Since it was a large ship, there was little rocking. I was able to head to the observation point on the deck, and the waves and breeze felt great. The coral reefs and fish were very beautiful.

Before boarding the ship, I was able to see dolphins being cared for and fish from the pier. We also got to see various creatures like sea turtles, land turtles, and animals in the shallow waters, which made both kids and adults very satisfied. If time had allowed, I would have liked to take a slower look around.

The staff were also kind. I would like to use this service again!

船酔い心配でしたが、大丈夫でした。大きな船なので揺れは少なかったです。甲板で観察ポイントまで向かえたので波風が気持ちよかったです。珊瑚礁も魚もとても綺麗でした。
船に乗るまでにイルカの飼育や桟橋から魚も見れました。
他にもウミガメやリクガメ、浅瀬の生き物など色々見る事ができ子供も大人も大満足でした。時間が許せばもっとゆっくり見て回りたかったです。
スタッフの方も親切でした。また利用したいです！

The submarine experience was amazing! It takes about 10 minutes to reach the diving point, so I enjoyed the nice breeze on the deck while taking in the scenery. Once we arrived at the point, we moved below deck and were able to see fish and coral up close through the windows, which was a fantastic experience. The seawater was clear and beautiful. There were also many others having various experiences, and if I come again, I would love to use this service again.

潜水艦最高でした！
潜水ポイントまで10分位あるのでデッキで気持ちいい風に吹かれながら景色を眺めて、ポイントに到着したら地下に移動して窓から魚やサンゴを間近で見ることができてとてもいい体験をさせてもらいました。海水が透き通っていてキレイでした。
他にも色んな体験をしてる人がいて、次来ることがあればまた利用したいです。

I was able to play around with various activities until the time was up, and I wasn't bored at all! Even on a cloudy day, the views were really beautiful! The kids enjoyed it too!

時間までに色々遊ぶこともできて、
また時間が退屈ではなかった！
曇りの日でもすごく綺麗に見ることができた！
子供も楽しんでくれた！

I experienced it on March 3rd. The weather was cloudy and sunny. We took a boat to the point, and when we arrived, the boat was about 1.2 meters deep, allowing us to see underwater. Although we didn't encounter any sea turtles, I was moved by the beautiful coral reefs and fish. I'm glad my daughters enjoyed it too. Thank you!

3月3日に体験しました。曇ったり晴れたりの天気でした。ポイントまで船で行きポイントに着くと船が1.2mだったかな?沈んで海の中を見ることができました。海ガメには遭遇しませんでしたが、綺麗な珊瑚礁や魚に会えて感動しました。娘たちも喜んでくれて良かったです。ありがとうございます！

I arrived just in time, but the service was excellent. I was able to see a lot more fish than I expected. Both the little ones and adults had a great time!

ギリギリに着いてしまいましたが、非常に対応がよかったです。
予想していたよりも魚もかなりたくさん見れました。小さい子も大人も楽しめました！

I have a fear of deep water and can't enter the ocean where I can't see or touch the bottom, so I thought I wouldn't be able to see underwater. However, I was very happy to be able to see it without getting wet! It was also great that my child could safely see it too!

海底恐怖症があり、足が付かない/見えない海に入る事ができない私は、ダイビングなど出来ないので、海の中を見る事は出来ないと思っていましたが、濡れずに見る事が出来てとても嬉しかったです！子供も安全に見る事が出来たので、とても良かったです！！

The weather was clear, and I was able to see many fish and beautiful coral reefs. The staff were kind, and I’m glad I participated.

天気も晴れていて、たくさんの魚と美しい珊瑚礁を見ることが出来ました。
スタッフの方も親切で参加して、良かったです。